For the announced 2006-2007 season, the ABC Network ranks best in overall diversity with The CW coming in a close second. Fox ranks lowest in diversity.

Counting the finite number of series regular characters (lead and supporting) on all announced broadcast network scripted series for the season, LGBT characters make up only 1.3%.

Total number of series regulars*: 679 Number of series regular LGBT characters: 9 (1.3%) (does not include recurring characters)

Total number of scripted shows: 95 Number of shows with series regular LGBT characters: 8 (8.4%) (announced for 2006-2007 season as of August 18, 2006)

Diversity of the 679 series regular characters announced for 2006-2007:

Diversity Ranking by Network (as of August 24, 2006)

Because casting announcements were only available for two MyNetworkTV series, it is not part of this ranking.

*series regular = all lead and supporting characters that regularly appear on program

All information current as of August 24, 2006