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.

Quite possibly the most heart-breaking Christmas episode in sitcom history.

Cute li'l ol' ladies can be lesbians too.

Bob Hartley: bad psychotherapist but pretty decent heterosexual.

Alec Mapa for the win!