15 Cable / Broadcast Network Stations and How Much of Their Programming is LGBT Inclusive in 2009

(ref: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)

The GLAAD Network Responsibility Index evaluates the quantity and quality of images of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on television. Based on GLAAD’s 2009 report, below is a list of cable and network broadcast stations sorted according to the percentage of programming hours showing LGBT people and themes in a positive light.

1. HBO	42%	+16% over 2007-2008
2. Showtime	26%
3. ABC	24%
4. The CW	20%
5. TNT	19%	+18% over 2007-2008
6. MTV	17%
7. Lifetime	14%
8. FX	13%
9. USA	12%
10. Fox	11%	+7% over 2007-2008
11. Sci Fi	8%
12. NBC	8%	+2% over 2007-2008
13. CBS	5%	-4% over 2007-2008
14. A&E	1%
14. TBS	1%

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