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The Best Episodes of Visible: Out on Television

Every episode of Visible: Out on Television ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Visible: Out on Television!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Visible: Out on Television Season 1 Episode 3 - The Epidemic
    8.8/10(109 votes)

    #1 - The Epidemic

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Ryan White
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Visible: Out on Television Season 1 Episode 4 - Breakthroughs
    8.7/10(98 votes)

    #2 - Breakthroughs

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ryan White
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Visible: Out on Television Season 1 Episode 2 - Television as a Tool
    8.4/10(102 votes)

    #3 - Television as a Tool

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Ryan White
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Visible: Out on Television Season 1 Episode 1 - The Dark Ages
    7.8/10(277 votes)

    #4 - The Dark Ages

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Ryan White
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Visible: Out on Television Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Guard
    7.8/10(248 votes)

    #5 - The New Guard

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Ryan White
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Epidemic" is the best rated episode of "Visible: Out on Television". It scored 8.8/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Ryan White and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/14/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Breakthroughs".