29+ LGBT Kid's Shows

LGBT content in a kid's show is a deal-breaker for most parents.  So here's a list of 29 kid's shows to avoid, and a brief description of the LGBT content within them.  If there's a children's show that has LGBT content and it isn't on this list, please reach out to me on social media so I can add it.

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Why it's a Deal-Breaker

It is the parent's responsibility to explain sexuality to their children when they're old enough.  Additionally, the parents will explain it in a way that aligns with their family's values.  The appropriate time for this discussion is in the teenage years, since that's when the desire for a romantic relationship begins.  Sexuality isn't relevant to younger children, nor is it an appropriate topic.

Including LGBT content in children's media (shows, movies, books, video games, etc.) exposes children to sexual topics at an age much younger than they should be, disregards the parent's role, and ignores the family's values.  Additionally, it's common practice for the creators to NOT warn parents when children's media has LGBT content.  When this happens parental consent is bypassed, which is especially dubious when the LGBT content was intentionally obscured.  For example many children's shows wait until several successful seasons have aired before including the LGBT content they have been planning since the show's conception.  Presumably this is done with the hopes that parents feel comfortable allowing their children to watch new seasons alone, meaning a child could view the LGBT content multiple times before their parents found out about it.  Given this information, many parents classify LGBT content in kid's media as grooming.

Unfortunately, LGBT content is being injected into kid's shows at such an alarming rate that I can't review them all.  But since simply including LGBT content at all is a deal-breaker to most parents, I think this list of shows to avoid is an acceptable alternative.

Kid's Shows With LGBT Content

Update 12/22/2023

I'm in the process of adding over 50 shows to this list from now into January.  I'll announce on my social media when all the shows have been added.

Update 8/4/2023

Added 5 shows; this brings the total up to 34 shows.  7 are on Netflix, 21 on Amazon Prime, 14 on Disney+, and 18 on Hulu (which is owned by Disney).

 

1. Ada Twist, Scientist

2021-Present

Rated TV-Y

There's an entire episode about the children saving the day at a gay wedding.  At the end of the episode is the wedding ceremony which includes the gay men saying vows, kissing, messily sharing their cake, and dancing together. 

 

2. Adventure Time

2010-2018

Rated TV-PG

Recurring characters Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen are lesbians.  They profess their love to one another and kiss in the series finale.

 

 

3. Amphibia

2019-2022

Rated TV-Y7

Most of the LGBT content in this show seems to be subtle, like a small LGBT flag hidden in the scene.  The show's creator has said certain characters are LGBT.  Those LGBT characters are voiced by LGBT voice actors.  The creator even said one of the character's colors were chosen based on their gender identity's flag.  It doesn't sound like a character's LGBT status is specifically mentioned during the show.  In 2023 Disney+ was including this show in their pride month category.

 

4. Arthur

1996-2022

Rated TV-Y

The children's teacher, Mr. Ratburn, gets married to a man and the children attend the wedding.

Baby Shark's Big Show!

2020-Present

Rated TV-Y

Description coming soon

 

 

5. Baymax!

2022

Rated TV-G

When Baymax is shopping for a girl's first menstrual pads, a transgender character recommends their favorite.  In another episode a male nervously asks another male out on a date.

 

6. Blues Clues & You!

2019-Present

Rated TV-Y

The Blues Clues & You! YouTube channel has a song led by a drag queen in a pride parade. The song has phrases like "two daddies", "trans members of this family", and "ace, bi and pan".  As the drag queen sings in the foreground, LGBT animal characters ride by on floats in the background.  There are young animals on the floats, including a young beaver with scars from breast reduction surgery.  A second video has several small children talking about pride month.  One of the kids goes over the different LGBT flags, another talks about his two moms, and a third mentions her two dads.  Participating in pride parades is also encouraged.  In a video on the Nikelodeon YouTube channel, a song led by the same drag queen goes over the meaning of the colors on the pride flag. 

Braceface

2001-2004

Rated TV-Y

Description coming soon

 

7. Bug Diaries

2019-2020

Rated TV-Y

Worm, who appears to be a main character, has 2 moms.

 

8. Chip and Potato

2018-Present

Rated TV-Y

When they move into the neighborhood, Chip greets a zebra family consisting of 2 small children and 2 gay men.  I think they show up as background characters in other episodes.

Clarence

2014-2018

Rated TV-PG

Description coming soon

9. Cliffford The Big Red Dog (Reboot)

2019-2021

Rated TV-Y

Samantha, the main character's friend, has two moms.

 

10. Craig of The Creek 

2018-Present

Rated TV-Y7

This show appears to have several lesbian characters.  In one episode two teen witches are conducting a seance when when the lights go out; when the lights come back on they are shown kissing.

11. Dino Ranch

2021-Present

Rated TV-Y

In one episode, the children learn that two male T-rex dinosaurs have stones in a nest that they pretend are eggs.  So the children bring them a T-rex egg from their hatchery because "they want to make a family with it just like ma and pa did with us". 

 

12. Doc McStuffins

2012-2020

Rated TV-Y

One episode features a lesbian couple and their two children.

 

13. Dragons: The Nine Realms

2021-Present 

Rated TV-G

Alex, a main character, has lesbian parents.

 

14. Firebuds

2022-Present

Rated TV-Y

One of the main characters has lesbian parents and another has gay parents.

 

15. Gravity Falls

2012-2016

Rated TV-Y7

In the season finale two male park rangers say they're madly in love.  In 2023 Disney+ was including this episode in their pride month category. 

 

16. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

2019-2023

Rated TV-PG

This show has a gay teen relationship that includes things like going to homecoming together and writing a love song. 

 

17. Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous

2020-2022

Rated TV-PG

After slowly building as the show progressed, in the final season two teenage main characters finally profess their lesbian love for each other.  They kiss and the relationship is celebrated with cheering support from the other main characters.

 

18. Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes

2023-Present

Rated TV-Y

Two of the main characters have lesbian moms, and their anniversary is celebrated.

19. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

2015-Present

Rated TV-Y7

The creator has mentioned that several characters are LGBT and in 2023 Disney+ was including this show in their pride month category.  However, it seems like the show implements those characters very subtly.  Parents should keep in mind that future episodes may not be as subtle. 

 

20. Not Quite Narwhal

2023-Present

Rated TV-Y

One of the main characters is a clearly girl unicorn named Ollie.  Her father refers to her as his son and calls her a him.  A narwhal says they received a map from their two moms. 

21. Peppa Pig

2004-Present

Rated TV-Y

In one episode a little polar bear explains that she has two mommys.

 

22. Princess Power

2023-Present

Rated TV-Y

One of the main characters has two gay dads.

 

23. Ridley Jones

2021-2023

Rated TV-Y

Season 5 Episode 8 is dedicated to a main character coming out as non-binary to their grandma, including explaining non-binary for the preschool children watching.  This episode sparked soo much backlash with parents that Netflix canceled all future seasons and holiday specials; however the first 5 Seasons are still up on Netflix.  In Season 1 it is revealed that a main character has 2 gay dads. 

 

24. Sesame Street

1969-Present

Rated TV-Y

In 2021 Sesame Street had a "family day" episode where they introduced a family with two gay dads.

 

25. Star vs. The Forces of Evil

2015-2019

Rated TV-Y7

One scene has gay and lesbian couples kissing in the background.  In another episode a recurring character named Jackie returns with a girlfriend (she previously dated the male main character).

 

26. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

2023-Present

Rated TV-Y

Nash, the only non-Jedi main character, has 2 moms.  She mentions them often, and they appear in one episode. You can read this show's series content review here.

 

27. Steven Universe

2013-2019

Rated  TV-PG

Steven plans and officiates his friend's lesbian wedding.

28. Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City

2021-Present

Rated TV-Y

A transgender character calls themself a "transberry" while wearing a dress that is colored like the trans flag.  This character appears in several episodes and is voiced by a drag queen.

 

29. Super Kitties

2023-Present

Rated TV-Y

Two gay ducks call on the Super Kitties to save the day when their baby ducklings' swimming fountain is overrun by bubbles.

 

30. The Dragon Prince

2018-Present

Rated TV-Y7

There's many instances of LGBT kissing, plus a lesbian engagement and a character coming out as trans.  For more information you can read my series content review here; it has an entire section dedicated to the LGBT content in this show.

 

31. The Owl House

2020-2023

Rated TV-Y7-FV

The main character is a lesbian and shares a kiss with another female main character.

 

32. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder 

2022-Present

Rated TV-PG

An entire episode is dedicated to the acceptance of two gay dads.  Initially everyone thinks it's weird, but eventually the main character is able to push everyone into acceptance.  In one scene a girl asks who the dad really is, having been introduced to both but not piecing it together yet, after which she is scolded for even asking.  In another scene a man is denied a loan at the bank after being in silent shock when he witnesses the gay men kissing.  His loan is finally approved after he apologizes and his daughter sticks up for the gay banker's children, because "us brothers we really gotta stick together".  Finally, one of the main character's best friends, a recurring character named Michael Collins, is gay and has pink hair.  

 

 33. Transformers: EarthSpark

2022-Present

Rated TV-Y

A child explains what non-binary is to a robot, and they both say they identify as non-binary.  In another scene they explain non-binary pronouns to a second robot.

 

34. We Baby Bears

2022-Present

Rated TV-Y7

They/them pronouns are discussed in a recent episode that has two non-binary characters, one of which seems to be in several other episodes.

 

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