He’s one of the few one-off gay characters who’s not white and whose ethnicity isn’t the focus of the episode.

It’s one last chance to point out that Ellen ruins everything.

Velma Dinkley was queer-coded even before she existed.

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale of how the Skipper became Mrs. Howell.

Wayne Brady as Barney’s bro still works in 2024, even if Brady is out.

Without saying the word “gay,” Mary and company speculate whether a new guy might be… you know, like Phyllis’ brother.

How to make drag acceptable for mainstream America in one easy sitcom episode.

Two Darryls, one show.

Developed by a gay man, Mister Ed focuses on Wilbur, who’s chief emotional confidante is not his wife.

And three gay-coded characters who are all apparently straight?

Gay people make for gay ghosts.

A real Rudolph Valentino, if you catch my drift.

Is this the only trans man-centric storyline ever done by a popular sitcom?

The Monroe Brothers aren’t technically brothers, it turns out.

“Let’s do Brigadoon, even if Lucy is clearly not Scottish.”

Not the first example of a weird sitcom ep, but probably the most famous.

Did Archie soften his stance on gays between All in the Family and the sequel series? No, not really.

A cautionary tale about the dangers of tiramisu.

Not a “shazam” to be heard, sadly.

No, not that Ted Danson sitcom. No, the other one. No, the other one.