Episode 70: Coming Out

This week we look at that awkward time when people who aren’t straight have to announce to everyone what their sexuality is. Fun! (Or..not). It’s the coming-out episode! This episode has a brief look at the history of gay characters coming out on TV, and a discussion of two recent episodes that give us some much-needed bi representation as well as a very adorable “wee lesbian.”Listen and download here.

Episodes:

• Brooklyn Nine-Nine 5×10 “Game Night” | Dec. 12, 2017 on FOX | Jake helps Rosa break big news to her parents. (IMDb) | Streaming on Hulu

vs.

• Derry Girls 1×06 “Episode Six”| Feb. 8, 2018 on Channel 4 | Erin is over the moon when she becomes editor of the school magazine; Orla’s obsessed by step aerobics; Da Gerry is in trouble with Ma Mary; There’s romance for Aunt Sarah. (IMDb) | Streaming on Netflix

Honorable Mentions

The Ellen Show, My So-Called Life, Degrassi, Master of None, Dawson’s Creek, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Grey’s Anatomy, The Office, Schitt’s Creek, Jane the Virgin, The Society

Categories Judged

• Character development
• Conflict
• Storytelling choices
• Overall

Currently Watching….

Hannah: more of The Circle

Beth: Schitt’s Creek seasons three and four finally

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