The BEST episodes of Visible: Out on Television

Every episode of Visible: Out on Television ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Visible: Out on Television!

Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.

Last Updated: 2/15/2025Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended

The New Guard

8.95

37 votes

#1 - The New Guard

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2020

Series finale. Today’s new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.

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The Epidemic

8.72

32 votes

#2 - The Epidemic

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2020

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

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Television as a Tool

8.59

41 votes

#3 - Television as a Tool

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2020

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGTBQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

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The Dark Ages

8.50

56 votes

#4 - The Dark Ages

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2020

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn’t until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.

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Breakthroughs

8.26

38 votes

#5 - Breakthroughs

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2020

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.

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