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The 2004-2005 Television Season: Leading Roles
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Leading lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender characters in original, primetime broadcast, and cable programming for the 2004-2005 television season include:

Eyes
drama
ABC, (cancelled 4/21/05)
http://abc.go.com/primetime/eyes/

Openly gay investigator Chris Didion (Rick Worthy) works for Judd Risk Management, a firm that handles high stakes cases while operating on the fringe of the law.

 

ER
drama
NBC, Thursdays, 10 PM
http://www.nbc.com/ER/index.html

Dr. Weaver's (Laura Innes) partner, firefighter Sandy Lopez, gave birth to their son last year, but was then killed in the line of duty. Kerry successfully fought Sandy's parents for custody of their son.

 

The L Word
drama
Showtime, (returning in 2006)
http://www.sho.com/site/lword/home.do

A candid, groundbreaking look at a group of young women in Los Angeles, their lives, careers, and romantic relationships - gay, straight, and bisexual.

Queer as Folk
drama
Showtime, (series ended Aug. 2005)
http://www.sho.com/site/queer/home.do

Michael (Hal Sparks) and Brian (Gale Harold) are at the center of the extended family of gay and lesbian characters in this ground-breaking drama.

RENO 911!
situation comedy
Comedy Central, Tuesdays, 10 PM
http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_shows/reno911/index.jhtml

Lt. Jim Dangle (Thomas Lennon) wears short shorts while leading a group of misfit police officers in this parody of Fox's "COPS."

 

Six Feet Under
drama
HBO, (series ended Aug. 2005)
http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/

David (Michael C. Hall, l.) and Keith (Matthew ST. Patrick, r.) are stuggling to maintain their relationship. Keith is working as a private bodyguard after being fired from the police force.

Starved
sitcom
FX, Thursdays, 10 PM
http://www.fxnetwork.com/shows/originals/starved/main.html

Billie (Laura Benanti) is a bisexual recovering bulimic/anorexic who is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter in this new cable sitcom.

 

Will & Grace
situation comedy
NBC, Thursdays, 8:30 PM
http://www.nbc.com/Will_&_Grace/index.html

Will Truman (Eric McCormack, l.) is a gay lawyer living in Manhattan. Jack McFarland (Sean Hayes, r.) is his gay-and-fabulous friend.

The Wire
drama
HBO, (returning in 2006)
http://www.hbo.com/thewire/

Shakima Greggs (Sonja Sohn, l.) is an ambitious, African American lesbian cop. In a supporting role, Omar (Michael K. Williams, r.) is a gay thief who steals from drug dealers.


All times listed are Eastern/Pacific; in Central and Mountain Time zones, most programs air one hour earlier. Consult local to confirm broadcast times in your area.

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