Queer for Ratings TV Shows (
)

The big lesbian kiss shocker, but no one is actually queer. Also known as ‘queer for sweeps week,’ and commonplace on Fox.

General Hospital

Families, friends, enemies and lovers experience life-changing events in the large upstate New York city of Port Charles, which has a busy hospital, upscale hotel, cozy diner and dangerous waterfront frequented by the criminal underworld.

Network:
Airdates: 1963 - current

Gideon’s Crossing

Loosely based on a real doctor, it only lasted one season.

Network:
Airdates: 2000 - 2001

Gimme a Break!

Gimme a break I sure deserve it
It’s time I made it to the top.
Gimme a break I’m looking forward
Get behind me pull out every stop

Network:
Airdates: 1981 - 1987

Girls

None of the characters are gay. We think.

Network:
Airdates: 2012 - 2017

Guiding Light

Guiding Light is the longest running soap opera ever. Yikes.

Network:
Airdates: 1952 - 2009

Harry’s Law

An unlikely team with an unlikely law practice, with an unlikely location.

Network:
Airdates: 2011 - 2012

Hell on Wheels

Period dramas are not well known for their awesomeness with queers. This one isn’t either.

Network:
Airdates: 2011 - 2016

Heroes

Save the cheerleader, save the world.

Network:
Airdates: 2006 - 2010

Hung

When you’re well hung, you can only resort to the tools at hand.

Network:
Airdates: 2009 - 2011

Ink

Sexist man works for his ex-wife. Must be a mainstream comedy.

Network:
Airdates: 1996 - 1997

Judging Amy

All judges should run on instinct rather than the law. What could possibly go wrong?

Network:
Airdates: 1999 - 2005

Just Shoot Me!

When you can’t make it as a news writer, make it writing for a fashion mag.

Network:
Airdates: 1997 - 2003