For the third year, GLAAD has provided a breakdown of the race, gender and ethnicity of all series regular characters expected to appear on the broadcast networks in the upcoming season. Despite not having any LGBT characters in its scripted programming at the launch of the 2007-2008 season, The CW actually ranks highest in overall diversity, followed by a near-tie between CBS and NBC. 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 1.1%.

Total number of series regulars*: 650 Number of series regular LGBT characters: 7 (1.1%) (does not include recurring characters)

Total number of scripted shows: 87 Number of shows with series regular LGBT characters: 5 (5.7%) (announced for 2007-2008 season, as of September 17, 2007)

Diversity of the 650 series regular characters announced for 2007-2008:

Diversity Breakdown by Network (as of September 17, 2007)

Three Year Trends on the Broadcast Networks

All figures represent count of series regular* characters made at each season's launch. In addition to ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, the below percentages include the WB and UPN for the 2005-06 season, and MyNetwork TV and the CW for the 2006-07 season.

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

All information current as of September 17, 2007