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The Worst Episodes of Visible: Out on Television

Every episode of Visible: Out on Television ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Visible: Out on Television!

Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Apple TV+

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Dark Ages" is the worst rated episode of "Visible: Out on Television". It scored 7.7/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Ryan White and written by N/A, it aired on 2/14/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The New Guard".

  • The Dark Ages
    7.7/10269 votes
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    #1 - 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.

    Director: Ryan White

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Guard
    7.8/10240 votes
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    #2 - The New Guard

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2020

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

    Director: Ryan White

    Writer: N/A

  • Television as a Tool
    8.4/1095 votes
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    #3 - Television as a Tool

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2020

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

    Director: Ryan White

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakthroughs
    8.7/1091 votes
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    #4 - 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.

    Director: Ryan White

    Writer: N/A

  • The Epidemic
    8.8/10100 votes
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    #5 - 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.

    Director: Ryan White

    Writer: N/A