Counts are based on original scripted series airing or which are expected to air in primetime between June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024 for which casting has been announced and confirmed by networks.
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LGBTQ characters on broadcast networks in the U.S. 2024
In the United States, 15 percent of series regulars on ABC were LGBTQ characters in the 2023-2024 season, followed by CBS with a share of 9.2 percent. By contrast, on Fox, LGBTQ characters accounted for 5.2 percent.
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