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LGBTQ characters on broadcast networks in the U.S. 2019
Share of characters that are LGBTQ in TV series in the United States in the 2018-19 season, by network
by Amy Watson,
last edited
Dec 11, 2018
The statistic presents information on the distribution of LGBTQ characters included on broadcast networks in the 2018-19 season in the United States, According to the source, 11 percent of series regulars on FOX were LGBTQ characters in the 2018-19 season.
Share of characters that are LGBTQ in TV series in the United States in the 2018-19 season, by network
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| Distribution of characters | |
|---|---|
| The CW | 16% |
| FOX | 11% |
| NBC | 7.7% |
| ABC | 5.8% |
| CBS | 5.4% |
| Distribution of characters | |
|---|---|
| The CW | 16% |
| FOX | 11% |
| NBC | 7.7% |
| ABC | 5.8% |
| CBS | 5.4% |
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by Amy Watson,
last edited
Dec 11, 2018
The statistic presents information on the distribution of LGBTQ characters included on broadcast networks in the 2018-19 season in the United States, According to the source, 11 percent of series regulars on FOX were LGBTQ characters in the 2018-19 season.
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- October 2018
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- United States
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- 2018-2019 season
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- Counts are based on original scripted series airing or which are expected to air in primetime between June 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 for which casting has been announced and confirmed by networks.
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- Counts are based on original scripted series airing or which are expected to air in primetime between June 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 for which casting has been announced and confirmed by networks.
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