List of lesbian characters in television

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This is a list of live action lesbian characters in television (includes terrestrial, cable, TV movies, streaming series and films. The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned. Roles include lead, main, recurring, supporting, and guest.

The names are organized in alphabetical order by the surname (i.e. last name), or by a single name if the character does not have a surname. Some naming customs write the family name first followed by the given name; in these cases, the names in the list appear under the family name (e.g. Jung Seo-hyun [Korean] is organized alphabetically under "J").


List

A–D

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Simone AbaraRukiya BernardYellowjacketsWife of Taissa Turner.[1][2]
Greta AdamJutta Dolle (de)Rentnercops (de)Greta is married to Vicky Adam.[3]
Viktoria "Vicky" AdamKatja Danowski (de)Rentnercops (de)Vicky is married to Greta Adam with whom she has a son.[4][5]
Keeya AdebayoElizabeth LudlowPeacemakerKeeya is the wife of Leota Adebayo.[6][7]
Leota AdebayoDanielle BrooksPeacemakerA skilled marksman, Leota is the secret daughter of Amanda Waller. She is married to Keeya. Leota used to be a veterinarian and becomes a member of Task Force X.[8][9]
Irene AdlerLara PulverSherlockA dominatrix who offers her services to men and women. However, although she identifies as a lesbian, she has shown romantic attraction towards Sherlock.[10][11][12]
Iqra AhmedPriya DavdraEastEndersIqra is in a relationship with Ash Kaur, and later split apart.[13]
Nyssa al GhulKatrina LawArrowWas in a relationship with Sara Lance. It is also strongly implied her father also passed her up on her inheritance because of her sexuality, and ensuing relationship with Sara.[14][15]
Helô AlbuquerqueThaila AyalaGirls from IpanemaA journalist. Has an affair with Thereza Soares (bisexual).[16][17][18][19]
Della AlexanderMichelle JosephEastEndersDella and her girlfriend Binnie Roberts were the first lesbian couple to be featured in EastEnders. Their inclusion was an attempt to portray positive examples of homosexual characters.
(Their lesbian kiss accounted for some 45 percent of viewer complaints to the BBC regarding EastEnders in 1994; provoking more complaints than any other television programme that year.
[20][21]
Alice / TillyRose ReynoldsOnce Upon a TimeReveals her true love is Robin (Zelena's daughter) in episode "The Eighth Witch". She enters into a romantic relationship with Robin.[22]
AliceLeah ReneeThe Playboy ClubShe is a Playboy Bunny in a marriage of convenience with Sean, a gay man.[23]
AliciaNaomi AckieMaster of NoneWife of Denise.[24][25][26]
AlishaJuliana HarkavyThe Walking DeadFormer girlfriend of Tara Chambler.[27]
Mariana AlmadaEréndira IbarraLas AparicioMariana has always been openly gay. She is in a relationship with Dany, her long-time girlfriend. Later she becomes involved with Julia Aparicio (bisexual).[28][29]
Elena AlvarezIsabella GomezOne Day at a Time (2017)In season 1 episode 10, Elena is seen wearing a white suit for her quinces instead of a dress. Earlier in the episode, she comes out to her mother, saying "...I see myself loving a woman".[30]
Ms. AlvarezCatherine LazoEast Los HighSchool principal. Tries to comfort Jocelyn Reyes when she is outed by sharing her own coming-out experience.[31][32]
Luisa AlverYara MartinezJane the VirginA doctor who artificially inseminated Jane, as well as Rafael's sister and an alcoholic who is in love with her stepmother, Rose, with both having an on and off relationship before spending three years together until Rose is found and arrested.[33][34][35][36]
Frankie AndersonKatharine IsabelleRookie BlueFrankie is a homicide detective and becomes involved with Gail Peck (season 6). In the series finale episode, she surprises Gail's roommates when she comes out of Gail's bedroom to get a cup of coffee.[37]
Winter AndersonBillie LourdAmerican Horror Story: CultWinter recognizes herself as a lesbian. She had a short relationship with Ivy Mayfair-Richards and later assaults Ally Mayfair-Richards, in a scene in a bathtub.[38][39]
AnnamariaAmbra AngioliniThe Ignorant AngelsMichele's friend and Roberta's girlfriend.[40]
AnneHanna van VlietAnne+As Anne becomes involved with women, she discovers something new about herself and learns about life with each experience.[41][42][43][44]
Ariel ("Ari")Eden EpsteinSweetbitterAri is a waitress who works at an eatery in Manhattan known as 22 W and likes to gossip.[45]
ArikaShivani GhaiDominionA woman who pretends she is someone else than who she really is and even acts like she had a boyfriend, and later she has a girlfriend named Uriel.[46][47]
AyeshaJuliette MotamedWe Are Lady PartsAyesha is the drummer in the band We Are Lady Parts and starts a relationship with Zarina, an influencer recruited to promote the band.[48]
Jojo BainesTamzin MallesonMarcellaJojo is the partner of Sascha Kyte.[49]
Lily BakerJessica HarmonSupernaturalMentions accidentally killing her girlfriend.[50]
Baldwin (Nadia Fierro)Sara SerraioccoCounterpartAn assassin from Earth Prime world (i.e. alternate dimension). She becomes involved with Greta. Baldwin has an affair with her handler, Prime sleeper agent Clare Quayle (bisexual). Her counterpart (i.e. alternate version) Nadia is a violinist from Earth Alpha world, who also has a girlfriend. Baldwin is ordered to kill her Alpha counterpart but doesn't, and Nadia is killed by another Prime agent.[51][52][53]
Regina BarnesPaula MarshallOut of PracticeA white E.R. doctor who is infatuated with attractive women.[54][55]
Sheryll BarnesRoxy SternbergFBI: Most WantedFormer NYPD detective, now FBI Special Agent in the Fugitive Task Force. Sheryll is married to Charlotte Gaines and they have a daughter.[56][57]
Susanna BarnettMegan KetchJane the VirginA detective. She develops a romance with Dr. Luisa Alver.[58][59][46]
Lena BarnumKatherine MoennigRay DonovanLena is a PR agent who was once involved with a woman named Jeannie.[60][61]
Josephine BarryDeborah GroverAnne with an EAunt Josephine had a long-term partner, Gertrude (now deceased).[62]
Kate BashwaSupinder WraichPrivate EyesAn investigative reporter and girlfriend of officer Danica Powers.[63][64]
Thelma BatesJemima RooperHexA woman who is the ghost of Cassandra "Cassie" Hughes's best friend and is in love with her.[65][46]
Fran BaxterSharon Duncan-BrewsterYears and YearsGirlfriend of Edith Lyons. Asked Edith to live with her.[66][67]
BeatriceKristina Tonteri-YoungWarrior NunA nun in the Order of the Cruciform Sword who comes out as "gay" and confesses her love for the Warrior Nun, Ava Silva.[68][69]
BeccaAlison WandzuraAn Unexpected ChristmasA single mom and the sister of Jamie.[70][71]
Della BedfordJayne AtkinsonBluff City LawComes out after she ends her 15-year marriage.[72]
Ayanna BellDanielle Moné TruittLaw and Order: Organized CrimeSgt. Bell is Elliot Stabler's partner. She has a wife and son.[73][74]
Alma BeltranElise BaumanUnder the Christmas TreeAlma is the daughter of the land owners that have on their property the Christmas tree Charlie Freemont has been searching for. She becomes flustered when she first meets Charlie.[75][76]
Judge Lisa BennerMarg HelgenbergerAll RiseLisa waited until same-sex marriage became legal to implement Wedding Day at the courthouse. She had been in a four-year relationship when her girlfriend left her on that special day (season 1, episode 5, "Devotees in the Courthouse of Love").[77]
Cam BentlandLily GladstoneUnder the BridgeCam is an Indigenous police officer. She navigates systemic bias while rekindling a romantic connection with journalist Rebecca Godfrey.[78]
Diana BerriganMarsha ThomasonWhite CollarA trained FBI agent.[79][80]
Grace BilletsAmy AquinoBoschGrace has an affair with a female colleague in the LAPD, Kizmin Rider. She is a lieutenant and supervisor of Harry Bosch, at the Hollywood Station.[81][82][83][84][85]
Sarah BishopAlex KingstonA Discovery of WitchesSarah is a witch and she is the partner of Emily Mather.[86][87]
Carrie "Big Boo" BlackLea DeLariaOrange Is the New BlackShe fell for Linda Ferguson.[46][88]
Maggie BlackamoorDavid WalliamsLittle BritainShe is a woman who is in a relationship with Judy.[89]
Denny BloodAlicya EyoBad GirlsHas an on/off relationship with Shell Dockley, before dating fellow prisoner Shaz Wiley.[46][90]
Esther BloomJazmine FranksHollyoaksShe is in a relationship with another woman named Tilly Evans.[91][92]
Cheryl BlossomMadelaine PetschRiverdaleAfter going to see Love, Simon with Toni Topaz, she admits that she previously loved a friend named Heather when she was in junior high. In 2x17, Cheryl and Toni kiss. In episode 3x12, Cheryl self-identifies as lesbian.
(Petsch initially said that Cheryl was "still figuring out what her sexuality is" and thought her to be bisexual; she later revised her opinion and described Cheryl as "definitely a lesbian".)
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Peri BoudreauxAdriyan RaeLight as a FeatherDating Alex Portnoy.[98][99]
Shelley BowerAlexandra WescourtBrooksideShe kisses another girl named Lindsey Corkhill.[100][101]
Charlie BradburyFelicia DaySupernaturalReveals that she is a lesbian in her first episode, stating she cannot flirt her way past a guard as he is not a girl. She later kisses Gilda and flirts with a girl at her LARPing tournament; and later develops a crush on Dorothy Baum.[50]
Virginia BraithwaiteJulie GrahamAt Home with the BraithwaitesVirginia had a long-term affair with Tamsin and was infatuated with Megan Hartnoll.[102][103]
Amy BreslinHeléne YorkeThe Good FightHer partner is Maia Rindell.[104][105]
BrigitteMartina NavratilovaThe PoliticianHorse trainer. Has an affair with Georgina Hobart (bisexual).[106][107]
Robin BuckleyMaya HawkeStranger ThingsComes out to her friend Steve Harrington when he tells Robin that he has a crush on her. Robin is the first non-straight character to be included in the series.[108][109][110]
BrunhildaBrittney PowellXena: Warrior PrincessShe fell in love with Gabrielle in the season 6 episode "The Rheingold".[111][112]
Judy BryantBetty BobbittPrisonerA woman who went through emotions and experiences in a detention center.[113]
Louise BryantKristen SiehBoardwalk EmpireWhile Louise's sexuality is not explicitly stated, the only romantic/sexual relationship she has on-screen is with a woman.[46]
Denise BullockKeren DukesLaw and Order: Organized CrimeLawyer and wife of Ayanna Bell.[114][115]
Susan BunchJessica HechtFriendsWife of Carol Willick. They marry in episode "The One with the Lesbian Wedding".[116][117]
Calliope "Cal" BurnsImani LewisFirst KillCalliope is a monster hunter who becomes romantically involved with vampire Juliette Fairmont.

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Samantha BurnsKaren HolnessTravelersPhysicist in a relationship with Amanda Myers. Designed the singularity engine with Myers.[120][121]
Delia BusbyKate LambCall the MidwifeIn a romantic relationship with nurse Patsy Mount.[122][46]
Kimberley "Kim" ButterfieldDaisy Wood-DavisHollyoaksShe has a relationship with a woman named Esther Bloom.[123]
Mary Jo CacciatoreFrankie ShawBlue Mountain StateShown in Season 3 as a lesbian.
(Executive producer Eric Falconer said that they "decided to change things up" for her and other characters and make fun of "the fact that sexual orientation can change so quickly for college students.")
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Helena CainMichelle ForbesBattlestar GalacticaAn admiral who had a short-run in the series.[125][46]
Calamity JaneRobin WeigertDeadwoodJane returns the affection and physical interest that Joanie Stubbs reveals towards her.[126][127]
Deadwood: The MovieThe movie is set 10 years later, in 1889, during which time she and Joanie became estranged. Jane returns to Deadwood with the hope of winning Joanie back. They rekindle their relationship.
(The character is based on American Old West historical figure Calamity Jane (born Martha Jane Cannary).
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Alice CalvertSamantha MathisUnder the DomeIn a relationship with Carolyn Hill.[129][130]
CamilaJessica Marie GarciaDiary of a Future PresidentCamila is closeted and a friend of Elena's widowed mother, Gabriela "Gabi" Cañero-Reed. She is scared to come out to her parents and say that she has a girlfriend.[131][132][133]
Valeria CamiliGiulia BevilacquaÈ arrivata la felicitàIn a relationship with Rita Nardellli.[134][135][136]
CamilleSirita Wright195 LewisGirlfriend of Yuri.[137][138]
Naomi CampbellLily LovelessSkinsFeigns attraction to males before coming out as Emily's girlfriend, and self-identifies as a lesbian.[139][140]
Spencer CarlinGabrielle ChristianSouth of NowhereStruggles with her sexual orientation throughout season 1, with Carmen as her recurring love interest, before eventually concluding that she wasn't straight and entered a relationship with, and later married, Ashley Davies (bisexual).[141][142][143] [144]
Wendy CarrAnna TorvMindhunterWendy is a psychologist and educator at a Boston university, and was in a relationship with Dr. Annaliese Stilman, the head of her department, until she accepted work as a behavioral science consultant for the FBI.[145][146]

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Tammy CashmanMelora HardinTransparentCollege friend of Sarah, they reunite and marry.[149]
Alice CassiniBridget TurnerDoctor WhoPartner of May Cassini (season 3, episode 3).[150]
May CassiniGeorgine AndersonDoctor WhoPartner of Alice Cassini (season 3, episode 3).[150]
Tina CarterLuisa Bradshaw-WhiteEastEndersA short-lived character who has an abusive ex-girlfriend, Tosh Mackintosh. She once kissed Sonia Fowler.[151]
Silvia CastroMarián AguileraLos hombres de PacoIn a relationship with Pepa.[152]
Tara ChamblerAlanna MastersonThe Walking DeadIntroduced as the first lesbian character on The Walking Dead. Tara was in a relationship with Alisha, who dies during an attack on the prison. Her next lover, Denise Cloyd, is also killed.[27][153][154]
Maxine "Max" ChapmanChanté AdamsA League of Their OwnA talented pitcher with a fastball who is stopped from trying out for a girl's baseball team because she's Black.[155][156][157]
ChaseKiersey ClemonsEasyShe falls in love with Jo.[158]
Clementine ChasseurKandyse McClureHemlock GroveA werewolf hunter investigating murders while posing as a Fish and Wildlife agent.[159][160]
ChenoaShein MompremierBlack LightningWas in a one-year relationship with Anissa Pierce.[161]
Suzy ChoiKim Jung-hwaMineAn artist and Seo-hyun's first love. They are reunited.[162][163]
Denise ChristopherSakina JaffreyTimelessSpecial Agent Christopher is married to Michelle and has a daughter and son with her.
In season 2, episode 8, "The Day Reagan Was Shot", a young Denise is played by Karen David.
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Karen David
ChristyParisa Fitz-HenleyFalling WaterGirlfriend of Alexis "Alex" Simms.[165][166]
Haley ClarkSusanna SkaggsHalt and Catch FireFinally opens up to her sister, Joanie, about her sexual orientation (season 4).[167][168]
Dani ClaytonVictoria PedrettiThe Haunting of Bly ManorDani always felt uneasy in her relationship with Edmund and breaks up their engagement. After he is killed in an accident, she starts being haunted by him. At Bly Manor she meets Jamie, the estate's gardener, and subsequently comes out to herself. Dani and Jamie become a romantic couple.[169][170]
CleoDani VerayoThe Next StepCleo is in a relationship with Jude.[171]
Dr. Denise CloydMerritt WeverThe Walking DeadGirlfriend of Tara Chambler.[172]
Raelle CollarTaylor HicksonMotherland: Fort SalemRaelle is a witch and healer in a relationship with Scylla Ramshorn.[173][174]
Bethany CollinsMuggaManifestBethany is married to Georgia and is a flight attendant on Flight 828.[175]
Dulcie CollinsKate BoxDeadlochDulcie is a former detective and Deadloch's senior sergeant. She is married to Cath York.[176][177]
Georgia CollinsEva KaminskyManifestGeorgia is married to Bethany Collins.[178]
Joey CollinsKate BellHome and AwayJoey is in a relationship with Charlie Buckton and they kiss multiple times.[179][180]
Kate ConnorFaye BrookesCoronation StreetKate dates several women. She was engaged to Caz Hammond.[181]
Samara CookClaire HoltPretty Little LiarsWas in a relationship with Emily Fields.[46][182]
Helen CooperIngrid LaceyDrop the Dead DonkeyA single mother.[183]
Tamia "Coop" CooperBre-ZAll AmericanIn a relationship with Patience.[184][185][186][187]
Gina CortesMonique Gabriela CurnenElementaryAfter Detective Cortes confronts Joan Watson, Sherlock Holmes posits that she may have been incensed because perhaps Watson slept with Cortes' significant other, to which Watson replied, "Considering she's gay and I'm not, I think that's highly unlikely."[188]
Fiona CoyneAnnie ClarkDegrassi: The Next GenerationThough she previously dated a male classmate, Fiona begins to develop feelings for classmate Imogen. She later comes out as a lesbian, and the two briefly date.[189]
Theodora CrainKate SiegelThe Haunting of Hill HouseTheo becomes involved with Trish Park and lets Trish touch her. Theo and Trish move in together.[190][191][192]
Lana CrawfordBridget NevalNeighboursThe first lesbian character in the series, introduced in 2004.[193]
Courtney CrimsenMichele Selene Ang13 Reasons WhyCourtney was closeted until the finale episode of season 2 ("Bye"), when she came out to her adoptive gay parents.[194]
Robyn "Rob" CrispMinnie CroweComing of AgeShe is a friend of Matthew "Matt" Cobbett and goes to a lesbian bar with Darren "DK" Karrimore in the episode "Lesbian Jumper."[195]
Samantha 'Sam' Black CrowDevery JacobsAmerican GodsSam has a girlfriend, Natalie.[196]
CruzMaria-Elena LaasVidaFriend of Emma Hernandez and her former love interest.[197]
Bridey CruzFloriana LimaThe FamilyBridley is a reporter who is trying to uncover information what is happening related to the Warrens, the titular family in this series, dates women, and has a "strong feminine voice."[198]
Moiraine DamodredRosamund PikeThe Wheel of TimeMoiraine shares a secret, forbidden love with Siuan Sanche, the Amyrlin Seat.[199][200]
Jess DamonBrooke MarkhamIn the DarkRoommate and best friend of Murphy Mason. Jess is in a romantic relationship with Vanessa.[201][202]
DaniDemi LovatoGleeShe was Santana Lopez's girlfriend for a while.[46]
DaniellaTricia O'KelleyRed Band SocietyMarried to Sarah Souders.[203]
Kim DanielsOlivia HallinanSugar RushProtagonist of this series, at first in love with her best friend Sugar, but later becomes girlfriend of Saint.[204]
Alexandra "Alex" Danvers / SentinelChyler LeighSupergirlThe episodes "Crossfire" and "Changing" deal with Alex's realization that she is attracted to girls and her coming out.
(In episode "Medusa", her mother describes Alex as gay.)
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Greer DanvilleGracie DziennyChasing LifeA popular rich girl at Brenna's school, it becomes clear that both Greer and Brenna are attracted to each other. They briefly date before her parents become unhappy with her dating a "trouble-maker" like Brenna. They briefly date again before Greer ends up moving.[207][208]
DaraCaoilfhionn DunneHow to Get to Heaven from BelfastDara is closeted and taking care of her elderly mother.[209]
Teri DaregoWunmi MosakuThe End of the F***ing WorldTeri is a detective who has a one-night stand with fellow detective Eunice Noon (which Eunice regrets). They go on a trip across the country to catch a male psychopath.[210][211]
DariaFlorence KasumbaDominionThe lover and partner of Arika and appears in three episodes of the series.[46]
Joanne DavidsonKelly MacdonaldLine of DutySenior Investigating Officer of "Operation Lighthouse" (season 6). Was in a secret relationship with her subordinate, Police Constable (now Sergeant) Farida Jatri.[212]
Elodie DavisBrianna HildebrandTrinketsA shy and quiet shoplifter who becomes infatuated with a band singer named Sabine and runs off with her. After she returns home she becomes involved with Jilllian, who has not completely come out yet.[213]
Shay DavydovKsenia SoloOrphan BlackA holistic healer whom Cosima meets through a dating app called Sapphire, with both going on various dates together.[46]
Caroline DawsonSarah LancashireLast Tango in HalifaxMarried to Kate McKenzie, with show's creator calling her killing a mistake.[214]
DeDe Halcyon DayBarbara GarrickTales of the CityA wealthy socialite that came out publicly after the death of her husband; she has a sexual affair with younger woman Margot Park.[215]
Carmen de La Pica MoralesSarah ShahiThe L WordShe has been in relationships with various women, including Lucía Torres at age 16, one-night stands with Shane McCutcheon, a serious relationship with Jenny Schecter, and slept with a woman named Robin.[46]
Jo DeLucaMelanie FieldA League of Their OwnThird base, power hitter, and Greta Gill's best friend. She's caught in a police raid of the underground lesbian bar.[216][217]
Karolina DeanVirginia GardnerRunawaysKarolina has the power to "fly and manipulate solar energy," and develops feelings for Nico Minoru. She initiates a kiss with her crush; which is reciprocated. After her capture and subsequent liberation, she is reunited with Nico. To her delight, Nico initiates their second kiss. Later that night, she falls asleep in Nico's arms.[218][219][220]
Deborah (a.k.a. Deb-Deb)Julie GoldmanThe Mindy ProjectDeb is married to Dr. Jean Fishman.[221]
Lana DelaneyJill FlintThe Good WifeAn FBI agent, Lana is one of Kalinda Sharma's lovers.[222][223][224]
DemetNicole GulasekharamBarracudaLifelong friend of Danny Kelly.[225]
DeniseLena WaitheMaster of NoneDenise's sexuality and how it impacts her relationship with both her friends and family is explored in season 2, episode 8, "Thanksgiving". She marries Alicia in season 3.[226][227][25][26]
Clare DevlinNicola CoughlanDerry GirlsAt the end series one finale, Clare comes out to her friends as a lesbian.[228]
DevonVedette LimChicago FireLeslie Shay's girlfriend.[229][230][231]
Midge DexterJulie KavnerTracey Takes On...A character frequently performed by actress Julie Kavner. Midge Dexter is a closeted pro-golfer and girlfriend to Chris Warner (Tracey Ullman). She is forced to come out publicly in season 1, episode "Romance" after Chris gives her an ultimatum.
(Tracey Takes On... took home GLAAD Media Awards in 1996 and 1999.)
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Betty DiMelloAnnaleigh AshfordMasters of SexA prostitute and Helen's lover.[233][234]
Alessandra (Alex) Di NardoSimona TabascoThe Bastards of PizzofalconeCloseted police officer in love with Rosaria Martone.
(The scene of Alex and Rosaria kissing and their depiction of homosexuality was met with complaints from a Catholic newspaper and a member of Italy's Parliamentary Commission.
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Kathleen "Dixie" DixonJane HazlegroveCasualtyAn Operational Duty Officer and Paramedic who causes her father a heart attack when he sees her kissing another woman, later entering a relationship with a prison officer named Carol Walcott and later with Jess Cranham, a paramedic.[243][244][245]
Marlene DonaldsonMelanie MayronJane the VirginJane's college mentor.[246]
Camilla DonovanAmanda ArcuriHudson & RexCamilla is the daughter of Superintendent Joseph Donovan.[247]
DorkaIldikó TornyiTársas játékA masseuse. In a relationship with Judit Béres (bisexual).[248][249]
Franky DoyleCarol BurnsPrisonerA nicotine-stained biker who was imprisoned for armed robbery and murder and sentenced to life imprisonment at Wentworth Detention Centre, who was also in a forced romantic relationship with Doreen Anderson.[46]
Franky DoyleNicole da SilvaWentworthA main character, former protagonist and a former prisoner of Wentworth Correctional Centre, who had two ex-girlfriends (Kim Chang and Jodie Spiteri), was involved with Erica Davidson, and has a girlfriend named Bridget Westfall.[46]
Dr. Maggie DoyleJorja FoxERA fictional ER intern and later ER resident who had an unnamed girlfriend.[46]
Roberta DraysPatti KimThe KillingRoberta is the security chief at the Wapi Eagle Casino and is in a relationship with Nicole Jackson, head of the Kalimish tribe.[250]
Dominga "Daddy" DuarteVicci MartinezOrange is the New BlackIn a relationship with Officer McCullough, played by Emily Tarver, whom Martinez is dating in real life.[251]
Faith DuluthBreeda WoolThe Faith DiariesA contestant who is a shy and insecure Christian virgin, who later realizes she is a lesbian and in love with her female best friend back in her hometown in Mississippi.[252]
Claire DuncanZosia MametTales of the CityA documentarian and Shawna's love interest.[253]
Frances DunhillCassidy FreemanThe Playboy ClubShe begins dating Nick Dalton as his beard to provide him a politically acceptable "girlfriend" and to make her appear heterosexual to her father.[254]
Callie DunneTess FrazerGodlessCallie is the town's schoolteacher and was previously a prostitute in its brothel. She is in love with Mary Agnes McNue.[255][256]
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EdieStephanie ErbA League of Their OwnWife of Vi, the owner of the underground lesbian and gay bar.[257]
Isolde EidsvollYlva Bjørkaas ThedinRagnarokIsolde is an activist who discovers that a rich family is to blame for poisonous levels of cadmium in the town's water system. After coming out, Islode uncovers their conspiracy and they kill her, making it look like an accident.[258][259]
Adena El-AminNikohl BoosheriThe Bold TypeA Muslim woman, photographer, and Kat Edison's love interest.[260][261]
ElenaNicola Correia-DamudeThe BoysElena is in an off-again/on-again relationship with Queen Maeve (bisexual).[262][263][264][265]
Nicole EllisLuna BlaiseFresh Off the BoatIn season 4 episode 6, she reveals to Jessica and Honey that she is gay.[266]
EmilieJulie ChristiansenHeartlessEmilie falls in love with Sofie.[267]
EmmaJulia DavisSally4EverHas sex with another woman.[268][269]
Kelly EpsonVanessa LengiesHawthorneA scrub-charge who comes out in episode 7 of season 2 to a fellow patient who is also struggling to recognize her sexual orientation.[46]
EricaGemma ChanDatesErica had been hiding her sexual orientation from her traditional Chinese family, until she met Kate.[270][271][272]
Darya EsfordNarges RashidiThe Girlfriend ExperienceEsford is the ex-lover of Erica Myles.[273]
EstherAndia WinslowA League of Their OwnA pitcher for Red Wright's All-Stars Negro League traveling team who gives Max Chapman the opportunity to pitch in a professional game.[274][275]
Tilly EvansLucy DixonHollyoaksGirlfriend of Esther Bloom.[276]
Dana FairbanksErin DanielsThe L WordShe was the girlfriend of Alice Pieszecki and Lara Perkins during the series.[46]
Juliette FairmontSarah Catherine HookFirst KillJuliette is a vampire. She falls for Calliope Burns, a monster hunter.[118][119]
FaithAlicia VikanderOne Red Nose Day and a WeddingFaith, daughter of Fiona, marries Miranda, the daughter of Charles and Carrie, in this short film sequel to the film Four Weddings and a Funeral.[277]
Carol FarmanBronagh WaughRidleyDI Farman is Ridley's protégé and leads the investigation team. She has a son, Jack, with her wife Geri Farman.[278][279]
Hayley FawknerAlexandra AdornettoPlaying for KeepsDating a cheerleader.[280]
Teresa FenchurchLeanne BestHome FiresA closeted lesbian in 1940s England, Teresa moved to Great Paxford after the head master at the Liverpool school where she taught discovered the relationship between her and Connie Ward, another teacher at the school.[281][282]
Joan "The Freak" FergusonMaggie KirkpatrickPrisonerAn intelligent prison officer at Wentworth Detention Centre who controversially frisked individuals and wore black leather gloves. (She later appeared in the Wentworth series.)[46]
Joan FergusonPamela RabeWentworthWas in a relationship with inmate Jianna Riley.[46]
Macarena Fernández-WilsonPatricia VicoHospital CentralPlays a pediatrician on the show.[283]
Marina FerrerKarina LombardThe L WordJenny Schecter's ex-girlfriend.[46]
Danielle FerringtonNiamh McGradyThe FallPolice officer. Comes out to Stella Gibson.[284][285]
Emily FieldsShay MitchellPretty Little LiarsEmily comes out in season 1 and is involved in several relationships throughout the seasons. She is engaged to Alison DiLaurentis.[286][182][287][288]
Dr. Jean FishmanNiecy NashThe Mindy ProjectA doctor and the chief of OB/GYN at the hospital where Dr. Mindy Kuhel Lahiri works.[289][15]
Emily FitchKathryn PrescottSkinsWas in a relationship with Naomi Campbell.[139][140]
Jenny FlintCatrin StewartDoctor WhoMarried to Madame Vastra, who mentioned that Jenny's family shunned her for her sexuality.[290]
Amy FlowerSophia Di MartinoFlowersAmy is dating Hylda, an older, ex-junkie, lesbian vicar.[291][292]
Naomi FlynnMaureen SebastianAmerican GothicPolitical campaign manager. Has an affair with Alison Hawthorne-Price (bisexual).[293][294][295]
Lena Adams FosterSherri SaumThe FostersMarried to Stef Adams Foster.[296][297]
Stef Adams FosterTeri PoloThe FostersMarried to Lena Adams Foster.[296][297]
FranEiza GonzálezI Care a LotFran is Marla Grayson's partner in both business and life, forming a committed couple central to the story.[298][299]
Charlie FreemontTattiawna JonesUnder the Christmas TreeCharlie is searching for the perfect Christmas tree for the governor of Maine. She finds it on Alma Beltran's property.[75][76]
Cordelia FriedIsabelle BonfrerPandoraEx-girlfriend of Jacqueline Zhou (bisexual).[300][301]
Charlotte GainesFedna JacquetFBI: Most WantedLaw professor and wife of FBI Special Agent Sheryll Barnes.[302][303]
Nicole GalassiniKellie MartinArmy WivesNicole is a captain and Army intelligence officer. She is in a relationship with Charlotte (Charlie) Mayfield, a black woman.[304][305]
Dorothy GaleTeri ReevesOnce Upon a TimeDorothy is awakened from a sleeping spell with a True Love kiss from Ruby (a.k.a. Red Lucas). She is in love with Ruby and they become lovers.[306]
Robin GallagherJulie BenzDesperate HousewivesA former stripper at Double D's who later becomes roommates with Katherine, who she is romantically interested in, and later move away, together, to Paris.[46]
Quinni Gallagher-JonesChloé HaydenHeartbreak HighQuinni is autistic and a student at Hartley High.[307][308]
Brenda GarayGimena AccardiSos mi hombreAfter meeting Marisa, Brenda comes out and soon becomes romantically involved with her.[309]
Lupe GarcíaRoberta ColindrezA League of Their OwnFastball pitcher nicknamed the "Spanish Striker". Hangs out with Jess McCready at the underground lesbian bar.[310][156]
Sky GaribaldiArielle KebbelGrand HotelWas in a secret relationship with Yolanda Renna.[311][312][313]
Regina GeorgeSeychelle GabrielRevengeShe has a crush on Charlotte Grayson where they both once drunkenly kissed.[46]
Marigold GilchristAmara Miller1600 PennThe President's younger daughter.[46]
Greta GillD'Arcy CardenA League of Their OwnA femme baseball player who seduces, and falls in love with, Carson Shaw (bisexual). Greta is cautious about displaying her sexuality in public after a girlfriend in her past was "sent away" by her parents when they discovered the two of them together.[314][156][157]
Jen GilmoreAmy DownhamHollyoaksA teacher who became romantically involved with her pupil Tilly Evans (Lucy Dixon).[315]
Sharon GilmourMargot KnightPrisonera scheming, spoiled young woman imprisoned for drug dealing, and has a romantic relationship with Chrissie Latham inside the prison, and Judy Bryant, outside the prison, with the latter putting an end to their relationship.[46]
Opal GilstrapIlfenesh HaderaShe's Gotta Have ItThe love interest of Opal Gilstrap and later has sex with her.[316][317]
Arleen GonzalesRachel TicotinLaw & Order: LALt. Gonzales is a Commanding Officer of the LAPD Robbery Homicide Division. She comes out when a defendant in a murder case tries to paint her as a racist.[318]
Mary GoskirkLouise JamesonEmmerdaleA journalist who comes out aged 70.[319]
Alice GovePippa NixonCuffsAn artist and partner of Donna Prager.[320][321]
Alisha GrandersonChristina ElmoreThe Last ShipLt. Granderson is out of the closet. An officer of the deck on Nathan James and later serves at Naval Station Mayport under Admiral Meylan. She is killed by her girlfriend.[322][323][46]
Wren GrantCandice CokeProven InnocentInmate and prison girlfriend of Madeline Scott (bisexual).[324][325]
Marla GraysonRosamund PikeI Care a LotMarla is a ruthless legal guardian who shares a committed relationship with Fran, her business partner and lover.[326][299]
Shakima "Kima" GreggsSonja SohnThe WireA determined and capable uncloseted police detective in the Baltimore Police Department.[46]
Tammy GregorioVanessa FerlitoNCIS: New OrleansTammy is introduced in season 3; in 3x18 she describes herself as 'gay'.
(The show's producers confirmed her lesbian orientation.
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GretaLiv Lisa FriesCounterpartA cafe barista in Earth Alpha world. Becomes involved with Baldwin, and ends their relationship when she cannot trust her.[328][329]
GretaSophie GuilleminThe Frozen DeadShe is the partner of Irène Ziegler.[330]
Bianca GrieveAnita HeghJanet KingFederal Police Sergeant Grieve is assigned to protect Janet King after working undercover on an investigation headed by her. They had both previously shown signs of attraction, but kept it under control. They become sexually involved while Bianca is guarding Janet at home and it develops into a romantic relationship.[331][332][333]
Lia HaddockJessica BielLimetownLia is a journalist investigating the disappearance of the population of a small Appalachian town.[334]
Erica HahnBrooke SmithGrey's AnatomyHad a short romantic relationship with Callie Torres and was later written off the show.[335][336]
Niko HamadaEllen TamakiCharmedNico is a detective and is dating Melanie Vera.[337][338]
Beatrice HamelinMylène Dinh-Robic19-2Main character. Nickamed "Bear", Hamelin is a highly respected officer at the 19th precinct, where she has served for nine years. She is promoted to Acting Sergeant, and finally as Sergeant. She has had romantic and sexual relationships with several women, is infatuated with fellow officer Audrey Pouliot, and begins dating officer Roxanne Dionne, a new member of the Station 19 police force.[339][340][341][342]
HannahHannah GadsbyPlease Like Me[343][344]
Jenny HarperAmber TamblynTwo and a Half MenCharlie Harper's illegitimate daughter and Alan's niece. She briefly dates a girl named Brooke but eventually returns to her promiscuous ways.[345]
Thelma HarrisLaura MennellThe Man in the High CastleShe's closeted and involved with Nicole Dörme (bisexual).[346]
Alexandra HarrisonEisa DavisBlindspotIn a relationship with Bethany Mayfair.[347][348][349]
Lydia HartLydia KellyHollyoaksA seemingly level-headed music lover and friend of Josh Ashworth, who is an opinionated, passionate young student who had a love of music and protecting her family, with her relationship to the sexually confused Sarah Barnes central to the character until Lydia killed her.[46]
Beverly HarrisEstelle ParsonsRoseanneRoseanne and Jackie's mom.[350]
Jenny HartmannLucy SchererHand aufs HerzJenny is a girl in a fictional high school in Cologne.[351]
Sara HarveyDre DavisPretty Little LiarsSara and Emily Fields were in a short-lived toxic relationship which went from them being friends to enemies within a season.[182]
Lucienne HassellMaimie McCoyVan der ValkLucienne is a detective in Amsterdam's National Police Force and the sidekick of Commissioner Piet van der Valk.[352][353]
Ruby HaswellAlicya EyoEmmerdaleA woman who is comfortable with herself and her sexuality. She kisses Ali.[354]
Nicole HaughtKatherine BarrellWynonna EarpOfficer Nicole Haught was flirtatious but cautious towards Waverly Earp. They became a couple after Waverly confessed to Nicole that she wanted to be with her. In season 2, we find out that Nicole has an estranged wife named Shae whom she married impulsively not long after they had met. In the final episode of the season, Nicole receives signed divorce papers from Shae.[355]
Janis HawkChristine WoodsFlashForwardAn FBI Special Agent.[46]
Joy HawkTamara PodemskiOuter RangeNative American deputy sheriff running for election as sheriff of the county. In an open same-sex marriage with Martha, with whom she has a daughter named Rose.[356][357][358]
Martha HawkMorningstar AngelineOuter RangePartner of Joy Hawk.[357][359]
Maddie HeathAmy James-KellyCoronation StreetSophie Webster's girlfriend.[360][361]
HeatherStephanie HyamDoctor WhoIn episode 1 of series 10, Heather and Bill admit they 'really liked' each other, before they part ways. In the series 10 finale, 'The Doctor Falls', Heather returns to save Bill's life. When Bill requires confirmation of whether or not she is dead, Heather kisses her. From there, they save the Doctor and depart the T.A.R.D.I.S. to have presumably eternal adventures in space and time as a couple at last.[46]
HelenSarah SilvermanMasters of SexLover of Betty DeMello.[362]
Emma HernandezMishel PradaVidaA type-A personality queer woman who was in love with Cruz.[197][363][364]
Greta HérnandezClara GalleRaising VoicesGreta's sexuality is first mentioned when she tells Alma about a wet dream she had involving a woman walking her like a dog. She later meets and hangs out with Mercedes, a woman 20 years older than her.[365]
Nora HildegardScarlett ByrneThe Vampire DiariesNora was in love with Mary Louise at the time of her death and was engaged to her.[366]
Carolyn HillAisha HindsUnder the DomeIn a relationship with Alice Calvert.[129][367]
Neika HobbsNia LongDear White PeopleNeika is engaged to her partner Monique.[46]
Isabelle HodesAllie GrantWeedsTeen daughter of Celia Hodes and openly lesbian, which annoys her mother.
Later in the series, Isabelle has sex reassignment surgery to become a trans man named Bruce.
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Jeri HogarthCarrie-Anne MossDaredevilJeri is a high-power attorney. In Jessica Jones, she wanted to divorce her wife Wendy so that she could be with her mistress Pam. In season 3, Jeri is diagnosed with ALS and deals with the news by having a drug-fueled orgy with three call girls.
(Jeri Hogarth is the first lesbian character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.)
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Iron Fist
Jessica Jones
Cassidy HollandAnna SilkBeing EricaCassidy is a graduate student who was a close friend of Erica's in college.[376]
Jenna Faith HopeSarah DesjardinsImpulseJenna questions her sexuality throughout season 1, and in season 2 comes out as a lesbian after meeting a girl at a college party and being kissed by her.[377][378]
Pam HortonMeghan LeathersFor All MankindSecret girlfriend of Ellen Waverly and bartender at the Outpost Tavern. She ended their relationship after Ellen chose to be in a fake marriage in order to save her career at NASA.[379][380]
Elsie HughesShannon WoodwardWestworldIn the first episode of season 1, after finishing analyzing the 'host' Clementine Pennyfeather, Elsie's colleague leaves the room. Finally alone, Elsie takes this moment to tenderly kiss the dormant Clementine.[381]
Kelly HurstNicky TalackoFamily AffairsKelly was a surrogate mother for Karen and Matt. She fell in love with Karen and they became a couple. After the baby was born, Matt killed her by pushing her down the stairs.[382]
Linh Xuan HuyKae AlexanderCollateralLinh, an illegal immigrant, is the lover of vicar Jane Oliver.[383]
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Tara Milly IzikoffAnna KonkleRosewoodPippy's girlfriend/wife.[384]
IzzieFivel StewartAtypicalIzzie has a relationship with Casey, who left her boyfriend so she could be with Izzie.[385]
Nicole JacksonClaudia FerriThe KillingCorrupt head of the Kalimish tribe and manager of the Wapi Eagle Casino. She is in a relationship with Roberta Drays, the casino's security chief.[386]
JamieAmelia EveThe Haunting of Bly ManorJamie is a gardener at Bly Manor. She becomes romantically involved with Dani Clayton and they enter into a relationship that lasts throughout the series.[387][388]
Farida JatriAnneika RoseLine of DutyPolice Constable, now Sergeant, Jatri was in a secret relationship with SIO Joanne Davidson, her superior.[212]
JeanLois NettletonThe Golden GirlsDorothy's college friend, Jean, is visiting Miami and staying at the house. Her partner of eight years, Pat, died the year before. Rose is not told that Jean is an out lesbian. Jean and Rose spend the evening playing cards and talking, and Rose tells Jean that she can share her room. Jean, who has developed a crush on Rose, tells her that she's "quite fond of her" and Rose, realizing what she meant, feigns being asleep. The next day, Dorothy confirms Rose's suspicion about Jean's sexual orientation. Jean decides to leave earlier than planned and tells Rose that she never should have said anything to her; explaining that the last year had been difficult for her, she felt alone, and after meeting Rose became confused about her feelings. Rose replied that she did not understand the kind of feeling Jean felt, but if she were to have been like her, she would have been flattered and proud that she thought of her that way. Rose told Jean that she didn't have to leave and Jean tells Rose that their friendship is enough. Episode "Isn't It Romantic?" (2x05).[389][390][391]
Maia JeffriesAnna JullienneShortland StreetMarried her lover Jessica "Jay" Copeland on Valentine's Day 2006.[392]
Candace JewellIon OvermanThe L WordHas an affair with Bette Porter.[46]
JezLindsey DawsonShameless (U.K.)Jez is the owner of the local pub.[393][394]
Manola JimenezGabrielle WalshFrom Dusk till DawnGirlfriend of Kisa (aka Santánico Pandemoniu / La Diosa). Killed by demon Amaru.[395][396]
JoJacqueline ToboniEasyShe falls in love with Chase.[397][398]
Tara JonesCorinna BrownHeartstopperTara is in a relationship with Darcy Olsson, a fellow student at her all-girls school. She starts becoming confident in her sexual orientation and begins to come out publicly.[399][400]
Beth JordacheAnna FrielBrooksideBeth kissed the family nanny Margaret Clemence, she later dies in prison of a heart condition.
(Beth's kiss with Margaret was the first female same-sex kiss to be broadcast before 9 pm on British TV.)
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JudeMolly SaundersThe Next StepJude is in a relationship with Cleo.[171]
Naomi JulienPetra LetangEastEndersLover of Sonia Fowler.[404][405]
Jung Seo-hyunKim Seo-hyungMineAlthough married to the first son of the Hyowon Group chaebol family, she is in love with Suzy Choi, her first love. She comes out in episode 13, when she tells her husband "I'm a lesbian. The person in my heart, my one and only love, is a woman", admits that she deceived him when they married, and apologizes. (He accepts her sexual orientation and supports her, but doesn't want a divorce because it would be humiliating.) Seo-hyun has lived self-controlled, but after becoming chairwoman of Hyowon Group she calls Suzy to say she missed her and was going to go see her.
(The series features the first lesbian lead character in a K-drama.)
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Katherine "Kate" Kane / BatwomanRuby RoseBatwomanIn military Academy, Kate was in a secret relationship with Sophie Moore that ended when her sexual orientation was discovered; she was expelled, and Sophie chose to stay behind and said she was not in love with her.
She is the first lesbian superhero to head a prime time series.
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KarenKaya ScodelarioTrue LoveShe is Holly's lover.[410]
KarenMalkia StampleyThe ChiKaren is a postal worker, and former girlfriend of Kevin's mom.[411]
KarnLaura MatthewsEastEndersTheo's friend from a university.[412]
KateKatie McGrathDatesGirlfriend of Erica.[271][272]
KatiJulia RichterKommt Mausi raus?!A 20-year old woman who discovers her homosexuality in Hamburg after she moved there from a rural region.[413][414]
Sydney KatzStacey FarberSaving HopeSydney struggled to come to terms with her sexual orientation and her faith (Orthodox Judaism). In season 3, she admits to Maggie Lin that she is attracted to women and they kiss. After this, she broke up with her fiancé Hershel and came out as a lesbian.[415][416]
Cinta KazVarada SethuAndorThe Aldhani rebels medic and healer. She is in a relationship with Vel Sartha.[417][418]
KeelinChristina MosesThe OriginalsIn a relationship with Freya Mikaelson. She states her previous relationship was also with a woman.[46]
Delle Seyah KendryMayko NguyenKilljoysShe flirts with Yalena "Dutch" Yardeen and eventually kisses her. She seduces Aneela.[46]
KennedyIyari LimonBuffy the Vampire SlayerShe is out and has an assertive personality. Kennedy is among the girls who might become endowed with supernatural abilities, destined to battle evil creatures such as vampires and demons. She is a love interest of Willow Rosenberg (which is intended to contrast with the shyness of Willow's deceased girlfriend, Tara).[46]
Taylor KimAlli ChungCoronerA detective. Told her colleague that she lives with her girlfriend and three dogs (season 1/episode 8).[419]
Janet KingMarta DusseldorpCrowniesA Senior Crown Prosecutor, her life partner Ashleigh Larsson, with whom she had two children, was murdered. She later becomes romantically involved with undercover officer Bianca Grieve, who was assigned to protect her from harm.
Janet King is the first lesbian lead character in Australian television.
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Ruka KishimotoJuri UenoLast FriendsRuka is a motocross racer.[424]
Eryka KleinLaura De BoerThe TunnelEryka falls in love with Elise Wassermann.[425][426]
Jocelyn KnightCharlotte RamplingBroadchurchA barrister for the prosecution, she confesses her long-held love for Maggie Radcliffe and becomes romantically involved with her.[427][428]
KrisRoxie Johnson195 LewisFormer girlfriend of Yuri.[429][138]
KrishnaShelly BhallaJane the VirginPetra's assistant.[430][431]
Phyllis KrollCybill ShepherdThe L WordHad relationships with Alice Pieszecki and Joyce Wischnia.[432]
Alice KwanSherry ColaGood TroubleThe manager of The Coterie apartment building.[433]
Sascha KyteVictoria BroomMarcellaSascha is the partner of Jojo Baines.[49]
Nisha LalTaj AtwalRiot WomenNisha is a police officer.[434][435]
Odette LaMarLeah Lewis / Anja SavcicNancy DrewVengeful ghost of 18th century French heiress and businesswoman in love with Mary, an English woman. Odette was murdered at sea on a voyage to America, where she sought to establish a home and life for herself and Mary. Her fortune was stolen by the ship's captain with a counterfeit marriage certificate. Odette became bound to the body of Georgia ("George") Fan and coexists with her. Odette finds a connection with Bess Marvin, who is also lesbian, and flirts with her.[436][437][438]
Emma LaneRose LeslieLutherDS Lane is Luther's new partner.[439]
Ashleigh LarssonAimee PedersenCrowniesThe life partner of Janet King for nine years and co-parent of their two children. Ashleigh was murdered.[440][422]
Janet King
Charlotte LauAmy YamazakiHollyoaksShe debuted on-screen as the ex-girlfriend of Lydia Hart.[46]
LauraAngel M. WainwrightUnderemployedInvolved with Sophia Swanson.[441]
Agnes 'Lee' LebachiAdelayo AdedayoOriginHad a relationship with a female AI.[442]
Dr. Kim LegaspiElizabeth MitchellERA psychiatrist who was later involved in a friendship with Kerry Weaver that turns into more than a friendship after Kerry realizes she is a lesbian.[46]
Skye LeightonRahne JonesThe PoliticianDates McAfee Westbrook (bisexual).[443][444]
Jodi LernerMarlee MatlinThe L WordBette Porter's ex-girlfriend.[46]
Emily LevinsonAlison LouderBeing HumanShe has a girlfriend named Jackie who is recovering in a hospital and later breaks up with her.[46]
Lauren LewisZoie PalmerLost GirlDr. Lauren Lewis spends years as a pledged servant to The Ash (leader of the Light Fae) so that she can find a cure for her comatose girlfriend's (Nadia) mysterious illness. Lauren and Bo, a succubus Fae, fall in love. In the last episode of the series they pledge themselves to each other and become a permanent couple.
(The relationship between Lauren and Bo became known by the portmanteau "Doccubus", a blend of "Doctor" + "Succubus".)
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LexaAlycia Debnam-CareyThe 100After the funeral of Clarke's prior love interest, Lexa mentions that she "had someone special too." Lexa goes on to describe how her love, Costia, had been abducted, tortured, and beheaded by a political enemy. Later, Lexa kisses Clarke in her tent before the battle. In Season 3, Lexa gets on her knees in front of Clarke, and pledges herself to her in no uncertain terms. Later in the season, Lexa and Clarke make love. In the scene after their union, Lexa gets shot and dies. In season 4, Clarke confesses to her mother that she loved Lexa.[449]
LeylaShiva KalaiselvanNew AmsterdamIn a relationship with Lauren Bloom (bisexual).[450][451][452]
Vivian LimThaddea GrahamWreckVivian is Jamie's sidekick. She has multiple sexual and non-sexual encounters with women.[453]
Lou LinklatterBreeda WoolMr. MercedesAn outspoken young woman.[454]
Jo LipsettSarah-Jane PottsWaterloo RoadJo neither denies nor flaunts her sexual orientation.[455]
LisbethKatie FindlayNancy DrewState police officer, involved with Bess Marvin. Invited Bess to meet her parents.[456][457][458]
Anne ListerMaxine PeakeThe Secret Diaries of Miss Anne ListerAnne Lister lived an open lesbian lifestyle in 19th century Yorkshire. She was nicknamed "Gentleman Jack" by the local townspeople.
The character is based on the real life landowner and diarist.
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Suranne JonesGentleman Jack
Kate LittlejohnSusannah FloodFor the PeopleKate is involved with ATF agent Anya Ooms.[464]
LizChelsea HayesComplicationsGretchen Polk's girlfriend.[465][466][467]
Sandy LopezLisa VidalERThe girlfriend of Kerry Weaver and firefighter, who later has a child with Kerry named Henry Lopez.[46]
Santana LopezNaya RiveraGleePreviously dated glee club member, Puck. In season 2, she struggles with her feelings for best friend Brittany and later comes out to her as a lesbian.[468][469]
Olivia LordPortia de RossiNip/TuckAn expert in Eastern medicine and Julia's one-time lover.[46]
Mary LouiseTeresa LianeThe Vampire DiariesMary Louise was in love with Nora at the time of her death and was engaged to her.[366]
LucyAlyssa DiazThe BridgeGirlfriend of Adriana Perez.[470][471][472]
Edith LyonsJessica HynesYears and YearsIn an on/off relationship with Fran Baxter, eventually moves in with her (episode 5).[473][67]
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Lao MaJacqueline KimXena: Warrior PrincessOne of the love interests of Xena.[474]
Cat MacKenzieLaura FraserLip ServiceCat is an architect, with a girlfriend who is a police officer.[475][476]
Tara MaclayAmber BensonBuffy the Vampire SlayerWas romantically involved in a serious relationship with Willow Rosenberg.[46]
Elizabeth "Mac" MacmillanTammy MacIntoshMiss Fisher's Murder MysteriesDr. 'Mac' is Miss Phryne Fisher's best friend and confidante. She does not conceal her sexual nature and sports menswear in public (fedora, trousers, waistcoat, ascot, two-tone oxfords).[477]
MaggieDebi MazarYoungerBest friend and roommate of Liza Miller.[478]
MagnaNadia HilkerThe Walking DeadPartner of Yumiko.[479][480]
Kay ManzLauren GlazierMindhunterKay is divorced and has a son. When she divorced, she left custody of her son to her ex-husband because she did not want to continue suppressing her identity and sexual preference. Kay meets Wendy Carr and they enter into a relationship, but it is ended by Wendy after Kay forgot that a custodial exchange weekend had been changed, and when Kay told her ex-husband that she was going to introduce their son to a "friend" and he asked if it was someone important, Wendy overheard Kay answer 'no'.[147]
Roz MarchettiSharon Duncan-BrewsterSex EducationWife of Sofia Marchetti.[481][482]
Sofia MarchettiHannah WaddinghamSex EducationWife of Roz Marchetti and mother of Jackson Marchetti.[483][484]
Melanie MarcusMichelle ClunieQueer as Folk (U.S.)Melanie is in a domestic partner relationship with Lindsay Peterson. They break up after Lindsay has an affair with a man and are later reunited.[485]
MargauxKelly WalkerSwamp ThingGirlfriend of Liz Tremayne.[486][487][488]
MarionJoan SeveranceAmerican Horror Story: AsylumMarion is the love interest of Lana Winters.[489]
MarisaSabrina TexidorGrand HotelDating Yolanda "Yoli" Renna.[490][491]
MarisaLuciana González CostaSos mi hombreMarisa is a personal trainer. She becomes romantically involved with Brenda Garay.[492]
Mandy MarquezDanielle HenryDoctorsMandy is in a relationship with Freya.[493]
Deborah "Dee" MarshallAshley D. KelleyInsatiableAn overweight woman who later has a girlfriend named Nonnie.[494]
Edwina "Eddy" MartínezSer AnzoateguiVidaThe butch widow of Vida, Lyn and Emma's mother, and co-owner of a lesbian bar.[495][496]
Rosaria MartoneSerena IansitiThe Bastards of PizzofalconeCoroner in a secret romance with Alex di Nardo.
(The scene of Rosaria and Alex kissing and their depiction of homosexuality was met with complaints from a Catholic newspaper and a member of Italy's Parliamentary Commission.
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Tea MarvelliSofia Black-D'EliaSkins (US)A self-confident woman from a Jewish-Italian family that does not know she is a lesbian.[498]
Bess MarvinMaddison JaizaniNancy DrewWaitress at The Bayside Claw. Romantically involved with Lisbeth, but believing that she was going to die, Bess stood up Lisbeth by not going to the dinner date where she was to be introduced to her parents.[499][500][458]
Jo MastersSally RogersThe BillAn out-and-proud police sergeant, in a relationship with a woman named Tess Henry.[501]
Emily MatherValarie PettifordA Discovery of WitchesEmily is a witch. She is the partner of Sarah Bishop.[87]
MaxJessica Parker KennedyBlack SailsHad a relationship with Eleanor Guthrie and is in a relationship with Anne Bonny. Max is a former sex worker and expresses no sexual or romantic interest towards men whatsoever. In season 4, she faces the difficult choice to either lose everything or marry a man, and she chooses not to marry someone she could never feel attraction towards.[502][46]
Amanda MyersEnid-Raye AdamsTravelersPhysicist and partner of Samantha Burns. Designed the singularity engine with Burns.[120][503]
Bethany MayfairMarianne Jean-BaptisteBlindspotIn a relationship with Alexandra. Was previously with Sofia.[504][505]
Ally Mayfair-RichardsSarah PaulsonAmerican Horror Story: CultAlly is married Ivy Mayfair-Richards.[506][507]
Charlotte (Charlie) MayfieldRyan Michelle BatheArmy WivesCharlie is the civilian partner of Captain Nicole Galassini.[508][509]
Valerie McAllisterElizabeth McLaughlinBetrayal[510][511]
Kate McBrideLindsay CrouseHill Street BluesKate is a police officer.[512]
Dawn McClaneKristen BushThe FollowingMarried Gina Mendez.[513]
Jess McCreadyKelly McCormackA League of Their OwnA shortstop from Canada. She is constantly being fined by the Rockford Peaches chaperone for wearing pants in public. Hangs out with Lupe García at the underground lesbian bar.[514][156]
Paige McCullersLindsey ShawPretty Little LiarsEmily Field's ex-girlfriend.[515][182]
Shane McCutcheonKatherine MoennigThe L WordShane has had relationships with Carmen de la Pica Morales, Molly Kroll, Jenny Schecter, Dawn Denbo, Cindi Tucker, and others (original TLW series).[46]
The L Word: Generation Q
Marilyn McGrathGail StricklandHeartBeatMcGrath is a nurse practitioner and co-founder of a women's clinic. She is in a long-term relationship with Patty.
The character of Marilyn McGrath was a groundbreaker as the first main character in a U.S. prime time series that identified as a lesbian.
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Marilyn McGrath-DufresneKristin LehmanGhost WarsMarilyn is the town's doctor. She is married to Val McGrath-Dufresne.[517]
Val McGrath-DufresneLuvia PetersenGhost WarsVal is the mayor of the small Alaskan town. She is married to Marilyn McGrath-Dufresne.[517]
Greta McGrawAnna McGahanPicnic at Hanging RockGreta was exiled from home by her father for being a lesbian. She is in a relationship with Marion Quade.[518][519]
Cat McKenzieLaura FraserLip Service[520][521]
Kate McKenzieNina SosanyaLast Tango in HalifaxMarried to Caroline Dawson.[214]
Gloria McManusPaula PellGirls5EvaGloria is an out lesbian.
(The series explores her history as closeted young popstar, her relationship with her ex-wife, and her hope of being an inspirational queer icon.)
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Betty McRaeAli LiebertBomb GirlsBetty is closeted and falls for her straight friend, but is rejected by her. Later, she meets Teresa, who pursues her. They become romantically involved.[523]
Cissy MeldrumCatherine RabettYou Rang, M'Lord?The elder daughter of Lord Meldrum who takes part in men's sports and activities and has a woman named Penelope as a frequent house guest (subtext that Cissy is a lesbian).[524]
Melissa (aka Kelly)Jenna Burgess
Hilary Swank
YellowjacketsIn a relationship with Shauna Shipman; afterwards, as an adult, she changes her name to "Kelly", and marries Alex, Hannah's daughter.[525][526]
Gina MendezValerie CruzThe FollowingAn FBI agent. Married to Dawn McClane. Her ex-wife is Jana Murphy.[527]
Kate MessnerPeyton KennedyEverything Sucks!Kate spends the season struggling with her sexual orientation and enters a relationship with her friend Luke after a rumor of her being gay is spread around school. After realizing and admitting that she is a lesbian, Kate and classmate Emaline reveal their attraction for each other, and later kiss.[528]
Julie MeyerCéline SalletteLes RevenantsA nurse who adopts the ghost boy Victor. Girlfriend of officer Laure Valère.[529][530][531][532]
MickeyDot-Marie JonesThe Faith DiariesMickey is in love with a woman named Ruth.[533]
Patricia "Tricia" MillerMadeline BrewerOrange Is the New BlackA young inmate in Litchfield Penitentiary, she had a girlfriend named Mercy Valduto.[46]
MirandaLily JamesOne Red Nose Day and a WeddingMiranda, daughter of Charles and Carrie, marries Faith, the daughter of Fiona, in this short film sequel to the film Four Weddings and a Funeral.[277]
Tara MohrAnnapurna SriramBillionsAfter a cocaine-snorting lesbian sex tryst that was secretly videotaped, she was blackmailed into spying on her employer, the U.S. Attorney. She was not seen again in the series after being caught snooping by a coworker.[46]
MoiraSamira WileyThe Handmaid's TaleMoira is captured in a dyke purge. She is punished for being a lesbian and kept in captivity. She is later able to escape to Canada. We learn that her girlfriend Odette was rounded up in a dyke purge, reclassified as un-woman, and died in the Colony.[534][535][536]
MoniqueZee JamesDear White PeopleMonique is engaged to her partner Neika Hobbs.[537]
Carla MonroeLizzy CaplanDas BootCarla is the leader of the Résistance in La Rochelle who falls in love with the German translator Simone Strasser.[538]
Bianca MontgomeryEden RiegelAll My ChildrenA periodically recurring character in this drama who has a girlfriend named Reese at one point.[539][540]
Molly MontgomerySophie IsaacsHollyoaksA host who appears at a murder mystery birthday surprise for India Longford and she becomes close to Charlotte Lau, later sleeping with her.[541]
Renee MontoyaVictoria CartagenaGothamWas in a relationship with Barbara Kean (a bisexual woman) in the past.[542][15]
Sian MooreGeorgia HenshawBananaA hardworking and ambitious woman whose dedication leads to tension with Violet, her girlfriend.[543]
Cucumber
Sophie MooreMeagan TandyBatwomanSophie was Kate Kane's girlfriend when the two were cadets in a military academy, but their relationship ended when Kate's sexual orientation was discovered, she was discharged, and Sophie chose to stay in the academy and remain closeted. Sophie later becomes a Crow agent and marries Tyler, another Crow agent, but ended their relationship when she came to terms with her sexual orientation. She came out to her mother in episode "Grinning from Ear to Ear" (1x14). In episode "I'll Give You a Clue" (2x13) she identified herself as lesbian to Ryan Wilder.[544][407][545]
Vivienne MorayCamilla SparvJacqueline Susann's Valley of the DollsVivienne is an artist living in Paris.[546]
EllenTien TranHow I Met Your FatherEllen moves from Iowa to New York City after separating from her wife.[547][548]
Ellen MorganEllen DeGeneresEllenThe protagonist character of the series whose coming out as lesbian in "The Puppy Episode" (season 4, episode 22/23) became television history.[549][46]
Lillian MossSarah MitichMurdoch MysteriesA suffragette, Lillian was disowned by her family for refusing to marry a hand-picked husband. Her real name is Helen Walker and she was once involved with a married woman. She was attracted to Dr. Emily Grace from the moment they met, and she subsequently enters into a romantic relationship with her.[550]
Blanche MottershedAlex KingstonUpstairs, DownstairsDr. Blanche Mottershead is an independent archaeologist.[551]
Patience "Patsy" MountEmerald FennellCall the MidwifeIn a secret relationship with nurse Delia Busby, with whom she had previously worked with at London Hospital. They both go to the Gateways Club, a private club for lesbians.[552][553]
MulanJamie ChungOnce Upon a TimeAlthough earlier episodes hinted at the possibility of Mulan being romantically interested in Phillip, Aurora's beloved, actress Jamie Chung later clarified that such was never actually the case, and that Mulan's heart unequivocally belonged to Aurora.[554]
Emma MullerKasia BorekHand aufs HerzA student at a Pestalozzi comprehensive school who is in a relationship with Helena.[555]
Sam MurgatroydMegan ParkinsonAckley BridgeIntroduced in series 2, Sam faces homophobic bullying from students. She then enters a relationship with Nasreen Paracha.[556]
Jana MurphyLeslie BibbThe FollowingEx-wife of Gina Mendez.[557][558]
Francesca "Franki" MurrayArienne MandiLove, ClassifiedFranki is a cardiologist who posts a message under an anonymous name on the dating section of "Classified", an app for local announcements. She takes a chance on a blind date with an anonymous person that seems to be compatible with her. The date turns out to be Taylor Bloom, who had not expected the blind date to be a woman.[559][560]
Sam MurrayHeather PeaceLip ServiceA detective sergeant who is cat's girlfriend throughout the series, and a fiercely independent woman who is afraid to show vulnerability.[561]
Raffi MuskierMichelle HurdStar Trek: PicardIs in a romantic relationship with Seven of Nine. She is also former Starfleet intelligence officer struggling with substance abuse.[131]
MyfanwyRuth JonesLittle BritainMyfanwy is the barmaid of a local pub, and best friend of Daffyd Thomas.[562]
Erica MylesAnna FrielThe Girlfriend ExperienceErica is the finance director of a Republican super PAC. She enters into a sexual relationship with escort Anna Garner (bisexual), which becomes more serious. She was in a relationship with Darya Esford.[563]
Rita NardelliFederica De ColaÈ arrivata la felicitàA security guard. Partner of Valeria Camili.[564][135][136]
Diane NashVanessa RedgravePolitical AnimalsOpenly-lesbian member of the U.S. Supreme Court and mentor of Elaine Hammond.[565]
NatáliaAmanda Magalhães3%Has a crush on Joanna.[566][567]
Nicky NicholsNatasha LyonneOrange Is the New BlackNicky is introduced as a drug addict from a wealthy family and is later shown to be in a complicated relationship with Lorna Morello.[46]
Cosima NiehausTatiana MaslanyOrphan BlackCosima labeled herself as a lesbian when she accidentally came out while giving a speech as her sister Alison, and had a recurring love interest named Shay.
(She was confirmed to be gay. Series creators had at first been inconsistent in identifying Cosima's sexuality. Graeme Manson once said he thought "Cosima's been 'bisexual' (if you had to codify it), but maybe she's ready to self-identify as gay.)
[568][153][569]
Juliet NightingaleNiamh BlackshawHollyoaksInitially shown as straight, Juliet realises she is a lesbian when she develops feelings for Peri Lomax.[570]
P. NinnyLena WaitheDear White PeopleNinny is a butch who at first did not want to admit that she was a lesbian.[571]
NiylahJessica HarmonThe 100In the premiere of season 3, Niylah makes love to Clarke Griffin. During season 4, Niylah and Clarke are sleeping together, and she comforts Clarke after a brutal decision.[46]
Eunice NoonGemma WhelanThe End of the F***ing WorldA detective constable and partner of Teri Darego.[210][572]
Heather NovackNatalie PaulThe SinnerHeather is an uncloseted detective.[573]
Allie NovakKate JenkinsonWentworthA prison inmate and friend of Kaz Proctor, who is part of vigilante group which has a vested interest in protecting women. She later has a romance with Bea Smith.[46]
Alex NuñezDeanna CasaluceDegrassi: The Next GenerationPaige Michalchuk's girlfriend, and a Latina, who struggles to adjust to life after graduation like Marco.[574][575]
OdessaMaddison JaizaniInto the BadlandsFormer Doll (sex slave). Girlfriend of Tilda (bisexual). Saves Tilda's life and helps her escape from The Widow.[576][577][578]
Ofglen / Ofsteven / EmilyAlexis BledelThe Handmaid's TaleShe is forced to watch the hanging of her lesbian lover for gender treachery. Ofglen is also convicted of being a gender traitor, but instead of death, the government punishes her with female genital mutilation to stop her from having "unnatural" urges. Prior to capture, her wife Sylvia and son were able to escape to Canada.[579]
Jane OliverNicola WalkerCollateralJane is a vicar in a relationship with Linh Xuan Huy, an illegal immigrant.[383]
Rachel "Bullet" OlmsteadBex Taylor-KlausThe KillingBullet is a teenager and lives on the street with other runaways. She is trying to find a missing friend and helps the detectives in their search for the killer (season 3). Bullet is murdered by him.[580]
Kelly OlsenAzie TesfaiSupergirlKelly is Alex Danvers' love interest, and later her wife when they marry in season 6 episode "Kara".[581][582]
Darcy OlssonKizzy EdgellHeartstopperDarcy is in a relationship Tara Jones, a fellow student.[399][400]
Anya OomsCaitlin StaseyFor the PeopleAn ATF agent, she is romantically involved with prosecutor Kate Littlejohn.[464]
Faina OrlovAnastasia MartinIn From the ColdA young Russian who falls in love with undercover assassin Anya Petrova.[583][584]
PamSusie AbromeitJessica JonesPam was the mistress of Jeri Hogarth. Her affair with Jeri drove Wendy, Jeri's wife, to file for divorce. She was forced to kill a mind-controlled Wendy to save Jeri's life, then ended her relationship with Jeri.[585]
Nasreen ParachaAmy-Leigh HickmanAckley BridgeNasreen comes out to her mother as a lesbian and tells her she is in love with another woman in series 1.[586]
Vannessa "Van" PalmerLiv HewsonYellowjacketsGoalie in elite high school girls soccer team, the Yellowjackets, whose plane crashes in 1996 on the way to a national championship game. She's in a relationship with teammate Taissa Turner. Van survives the plane crash but is wounded.[587][2][588][589]
Sukhwinder "Suki" PanesarBalvinder SopalEastEndersSuki is a closeted lesbian in an abusive relationship with her husband whom she doesn't love. She tries to kiss her employee Honey Mitchell, and later falls in love, and has an affair, with Eve Unwin. When her son, Kheerat, sees them together she tells him that she has had romantic feelings for women her entire life.[590]
Margot ParkMay HongTales of the CityMargot struggled to adapt to the transition of her girlfriend (who changed his name to "Jake"), but eventually left the relationship and became involved with DeDe Halcyon Day.[591][592]
Trish ParkLevy TranThe Haunting of Hill HouseTrish is Theodora Crain's girlfriend and whom Theo allows to be touched by. They move in together.[190][192]
PatienceChelsea TavaresAll AmericanGirlfriend of Tamia ("Coop").[593][594][186][187]
Gina PatrickDannielle BrentHollyoaksA tomboy who prefers casual clothing, has strong views on environmental issues, and is in a romantic relationship with Emily Taylor.[46]
PattyGina HechtHeartBeatPatty is the partner of Marilyn McGrath.[516]
Helena PeabodyRachel ShelleyThe L WordDirector of the Peabody Foundation, she previously has relationships with Winnie Mann, Tina Kennard, Leigh Ostin, Isabella, Dylan Moreland, Papi, and Dusty.[46]
Felicia "Snoop" PearsonFelicia PearsonThe WireA young female soldier in Marlo Stanfield's drug dealing organization. Chris Partlow's earliest protégé, and alluded to being a lesbian.[46]
Gail PeckCharlotte SullivanRookie BlueGail is a police officer. In season 4 she comes out to herself after she meets forensic pathologist Holly Stewart.[595][596][597]
Aline PenhallowEileen LiShadowhuntersHad a secret relationship with a woman named Carolyn.
(Actress Eileen Li has stated that Aline is a lesbian.)
[598][599]
Adriana PerezEmily RiosThe BridgeNewspaper reporter investigating corruption and the murders of women in Juarez. Tells Daniel that she escaped Mexico because she was a lesbian (season 1, episode 3). Girlfriend of Lucy.[600][601][472]
Lara PerkinsLauren Lee SmithThe L WordShe has dated various women, specifically Dana Fairbanks and Gabby Deveaux, and had a more serious relationship with Alice Pieszecki.[46]
PetalGeorgina SadlerThe A ListOne of the campers on Peregrine Island, Petal is carefree and open about being lesbian. She resists Amber's attempts to control her mind, but in the process is hurt and left broken.[602]
Laura PetersonJulianna MarguliesThe Morning ShowIn 1997 Peterson was outed and subsequently fired from her job as anchor on morning news program Your Day America. Afterwards, she became a highly respected reporter. Describes herself as “a lesbian” to her girlfriend in season two. She has a sexual relationship with and then dates fellow journalist and morning news anchor, Bradley Jackson (bisexual).[603][604][605]
Wendy PeyserClea DuVallAmerican Horror Story: AsylumWas in a relationship with Lana Winters.[606][607]
Kelsey PhillipsNia JervierDear White PeopleKelsey described herself as a "gold star lesbian" in season 2, episode 4.[571]
Anissa Pierce / ThunderNafessa WilliamsBlack LightningA superhero who has a girlfriend named Chenoa.[608][206]
Malaya PinedaMelanie ChandraCode BlackDr. Pineda is second-year resident and was once involved in a romantic relationship with a woman when she was a medical school student.[609]
Gretchen PolkJessica SzohrComplicationsER nurse. In a relationship with Liz.[467][610][611][612]
PoppyClaudia RocafortLife SentencePoppy is the girlfriend of Ida Abbott.[613]
Bette PorterJennifer BealsThe L WordShe had romances with Tina Kennard, Jodi Lerner, Candace Jewell, Alice Pieszecki, among others (original TLW series).[46]
The L Word: Generation Q
Alex PortnoyBrianne TjuLight as a FeatherLove interest of Peri Boudreaux.[614][615][99]
Bill PottsPearl MackieDoctor WhoBill is the first openly and exclusively homosexual, full-time companion character in Doctor Who's history. She falls for Heather in episode 1 of series 10, 'The Pilot'. In the finale episode, Heather returns. When Bill questions her status as a living creature, Heather kisses her, asking whether the kiss felt real or not (it did). From there, Heather makes Bill an immortal like her, and they depart the T.A.R.D.I.S. as a couple to have adventures in time and space for eternity.[616]
Danica PowersRuth GoodwinPrivate EyesOut rookie police officer. Becomes trainee detective. In a romantic relationship with reporter Kate Bashwa, whom she marries in season 4.[617][64]
Sian PowersSacha ParkinsonCoronation StreetWas in a relationship with and engaged to Sophie Webster.[618]
Michelle PradoFloriana LimaAllegianceAn FBI agent who is part of a joint CIA-FBI task force and is partnered with CIA analyst Alex O'Connor.[619]
Donna PragerEleanor MatsuuraCuffsA police officer, in a relationship with Alice Gove.[620][621][321]
PrishaShalini BathinaLittle VoiceShe loves a woman in her band and fights with her parents who try to set her up with a man.[131]
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Marion QuadeMadeleine MaddenPicnic at Hanging RockShe is in a relationship with Greta McGraw.[518][519]
Jacqueline "Jackie" QuiñonesMonica RaymundHightownNational Marine Fisheries Service Agent in Provincetown, Massachusetts. At the same time that she is trying to solve the murder of a woman, and organized crime involving opioids, she is also struggling with her sobriety.[622][623][624]
RachelAshly BurchMythic Quest: Raven's BanquetA video game tester.[131]
Maggie RadcliffeCarolyn PicklesBroadchurchEditor of the local newspaper, she becomes romantically involved with Jocelyn Knight.[427]
RamonaJudy ReyesOne Day at a TimeMember of Penelope's therapy group.[625]
Jane RamosRosario DawsonJane the VirginIs in a relationship with Petra.[626][627][628]
Cate RandaAnna SawaiMonarch: Legacy of MonstersSchoolteacher and survivor of G-Day, Cate discovers that her father had a secret family in Tokyo, and that it has a secret connection to the Titans. Cate ended her relationship with Dani, a fellow teacher at her school, after Dani asked Cate to move in with her, but she could not make such a commitment.[629][630]
Svenja Rasmussen Katharina Schlothauer Der Flensburg-Krimi Svenja is a police detective investigating in Flensburg. [631]
Logan RawlingsAshley TisdaleYoung and HungryA magazine editor who is romantically attracted to a straight woman named Gabi.[632]
ReaganYvette MonrealFaking ItAn edgy, hip, and rebellious waiter who is fiercy out and proud.[633][208]
Jocelyn ReyesAndrea SixtosEast Los HighShe is outed.[634][635]
Eva RhodesAlex Paxton-BeesleyThe Bold TypeA conservative Republican lawyer and Kat Edison's love interest.[636][637]
Kizmin RiderRose RollinsBoschThe girlfriend of Grace Billets and a detective with the LAPD.[81][638]
Carla RinaldiTania RaymondeDeath ValleyRinaldi is revealed to be lesbian in episode "Zombie Fights", when she makes out with barmaid Julia.[639]
Maia RindellRose LeslieThe Good FightShe is in a relationship with a woman named Amy Breslin.[640]
Liz RitschardDelia MayerTatortRitschard is a police inspector that investigated between 2008 and 2019 in the episodes set in Lucerne.[641]
Yolanda "Junkchain" RivasShakira BarreraGLOWAlso known as Yo-Yo, she is a stripper who joins GLOW after Cherry departs for another television series, and Arthie becomes attracted to her and the two later become a couple.[642]
Zoë RivasAna GoljaDegrassi: Next ClassBriefly dates two male friends, Miles and Drew. Zoë realizes she is gay when she falls in love with Grace Cardinal, although she is only seen as a friend. She comes out to boyfriend Winston in season 3. She later becomes Rasha Zuabi's girlfriend. Her mother does not accept her sexual orientation and kicks her out.[643]
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Arizona RobbinsJessica CapshawGrey's AnatomyShe had several relationships, the main one with her ex-wife Callie Torres. She also had relationships with Lauren Boswell (with whom she cheated on Callie), Eliza Minnick and currently has a relationship with Carina DeLuca. In season 9, Arizona and Callie raise a baby together.[644][645][468]
RobertaAnna FerzettiThe Ignorant AngelsMichele's friend and Annamaria's girlfriend.[40]
Roberta "Bob"Carlease BurkeShamelessA truck driver. She becomes involved with Monica Gallagher.[646]
Binnie RobertsSophie LanghamEastEndersBinnie is in a relationship with Della.[647][648]
Tess RobertsFiona ButtonLip ServiceTess is in a relationship with Cat.[649]
Maya RobertsonLaura DonnellyHexShe is killed by Malachi.[46]
RobinTiera SkovbyeOnce Upon a TimeRevealed to be in love with Alice (the daughter of Captain Hook and Mother Gothel) in episode "The Eighth Witch". She begins a relationship with her.[650]
Christine RoddTrudy HellierNeighboursAfter the break up of her marriage to Allan, Christine realizes that she is gay and has a hard time telling her ex-husband and their daughter, Pepper.[651][652]
Maddie RooneyDove CameronLiv and MaddieLiv's identical twin sister and the second eldest child of the Rooney family.
(She was confirmed as a lesbian by Cameron in a Twitter post.)
[653][654][655]
RootAmy AckerPerson of InterestA psychopathic hacker who is determined to gain access to The Machine, whose real name is Samantha "Sam" Groves.[46]
Willow RosenbergAlyson HanniganBuffy the Vampire SlayerThough only showing attraction to and having relationships with male characters in the first three seasons, she begins dating Tara Maclay in season 4. Identifies as a lesbian in Season 5. In two long-term lesbian relationships during the series, including the first long-term lesbian relationship of a lead character on network television.[46]
Pippy RosewoodGabrielle DennisRosewoodA pathology expert who is a relationship with TMI.[656]
Molly RossSara ThompsonBurden of TruthMolly is in a relationship with Luna Spence.[657][658]
Wendy Ross-HogarthRobin WeigertJessica JonesWife of Jeri Hogarth. She filed for divorce when she discovered Jeri's affair with her secretary, Pam. Wendy was a doctor at a free clinic and financially supported Jeri while the latter was in law school.[370]
Eve RothloFamke JanssenHow to Get Away with MurderNotably had a past relationship with fellow defense attorney Annalise Keating. When talking about their past and how a part of her is still in love with Annalise, Eve remarks that she has "been with plenty of other women" since the end of their relationship years ago.[659][660][661]
Dalia Oprah RoyceCarly ChaikinSuburgatoryIn the show, it was revealed that she dated a woman.[130]
Simone RussellLena Cardwell / Chrystee Pharris / Cathy Jenéen DoePassionsSaid to be the first African-American lesbian character in broadcast daytime drama.[539]
RuthieLily NewmarkSex EducationHas sexual relationship problems with her girlfriend Tanya, with whom she has been best friends since childhood. Turns to Otis' sex clinic for help.[662][663][664]
SabinaJeananne GoossenCoronerDating Alison Trent.[665][666]
SabrinaLulu BrudPretty Little LiarsBriefly dated Emily Fields and was a manager of a local restaurant, but later drifted apart from Emily.[182]
SaintSarah-Jane PottsSugar RushKim's girlfriend in season 2.[667]
Layla SalimNicole ChamounKickLayla is a college student in a relationship with Jackie.[668][669]
Peach SalingerShay MitchellYouA wealthy and influential closeted socialite and Beck's best friend, whom she met at Brown University, and is secretly in love with her.[670][671]
SallyCatherine ShepherdSally4EverSally comes out when she meets Emma and becomes involved in a relationship with her.[268][269]
SamJeanna HanScream QueensKnown by the nickname "Predator Lez". In love with Chanel #3. She is killed by the Red Devil.[672]
SamanthaTara JoshiShadowhuntersGirlfriend of Ollie Wilson.[673][674]
Jessie SammlerEvan Rachel WoodOnce and AgainDaughter of Rick Sammler. She is shy and emotionally fragile and later begins dating an upperclassman named Katie Singer.
Their romance has been called the first teen lesbian romance on American network television.
[675][46]
Siuan SancheSophie OkonedoThe Wheel of TimeSiuan, the Amyrlin Seat, shares a secret forbidden love with aes sedai Moiraine Damodred.[676][200][677]
Talia SandovalMiranda Rae MayoPretty Little LiarsA cook at a local restaurant who had feelings for Emily Fields but actually had a husband named Eric Mendoza, implying she may be bisexual.[182]
Vel SarthaFaye MarsayAndorVel is the leader of the rebels on planet Aldhani. She is in a relationship with Cinta Kaz.[417][418]
Maggie SawyerFloriana LimaSupergirlShe has a girlfriend in one of the episodes, and acts as Alex's love interest and the catalyst to her coming out.
(The comics character she is based on is lesbian as well.)
[678][679]
Tanja SchildknechtSybille WauryLindenstraßeLesbian who was married to Dr. Dressler and discovered her homosexuality when having an affair with Sonia Besirsky.[680]
Jackie SchneiderRomi TrowerKickJackie is in a relationship with Layla.[668]
Vivienne "Scotty" ScottLetitia WrightCucumberScotty, while caring for her sick mother, falls in love with a girl who works at a supermarket.[681]
Banana
Rose SeithathiFlorence KasumbaDeutschland 86She is in a relationship with Lenora Rauch.[682][683]
Callie SenateMolly ParkerGoliathShe seduces Michelle McBride (bisexual) and begins a lesbian affair with her.[684]
Ava SharpeJes MacallanLegends of TomorrowMentions that she is 'not really the husband kind' and has a relationship with Sara Lance.[685][206]
Irena ShawZoie PalmerDark MatterIn episode 3x10, Dr. Irena Shaw is seen as having been in love, and in a romantic relationship, with Rebecca (a.k.a. Portia Lin / Two). Rebecca used Irena's image to create the Android.[686]
Leslie ShayLauren GermanChicago FireAn EMT in a relationship with Devon. Was once in a relationship with Clarice, a bisexual woman.[687][229][644]
Siobhan SheehanAngourie RiceMare of EasttownThe teenage daughter of Mare, Siobhan is dating Becca, a member of her band. She also goes on a date with Anne Harris, the college radio dj.[688][689]
Sharla ShepardChristina MosesCondorAn FBI agent. Girlfriend of Sarah Tan.[690][691]
Alexis SimmsSepideh MoafiFalling WaterNYPD homicide detective. In a relationship with Christy.[692][693][166]
Ximena SinfuegoLisseth ChavezThe FostersIn episode 5x10, "Sanctuary", Ximena comes out to Callie.[694]
Katie SingerMischa BartonOnce and AgainShe dates a shy and emotionally fragile girl named Jessie Sammler.[46]
Bea SmithDanielle CormackWentworthBea has a romance with a woman named Allie Novak.[46]
SofieJulie ZangenbergHeartlessSofie is a succubus that must feed from the life force of humans to survive. If she feeds too much and drains her prey, her victim bursts into flames and is incinerated. She meets Emilie and for the first time in her life feels attraction and falls in love.[267]
Rose SolanoBridget ReganJane the VirginA crime lord who falls in love with Luisa, and the main antagonist of the series.[695][35][696]
Veronica "Vero" SoleCarolina CerezuelaHospital CentralVero is a psychiatrist who dated a woman named Maca.[697]
Sarah SoudersAndrea ParkerRed Band SocietyMother of Kara. Married to Daniella.[698][699][203]
Serena SoutherlynElisabeth RöhmLaw & OrderAn assistant district attorney who has some conservative viewpoints. In her last episode, she explicitly states she is a lesbian to Arthur Branch.[46]
Luna SpenceStar SladeBurden of TruthLuna is a First Nation native in a relationship with Molly.[700][701]
Ali SpencerKelli HollisEmmerdaleShe leaves her husband and flat on the Hotten estate for a new start in the village with her children and her girlfriend, Ruby Haswell.[354]
Karen SpencerJoanna JohnsonThe Bold and the BeautifulIn a relationship with a woman named Danielle and later a main stakeholder in a publishing company.[702][703]
Maya St. GermainBianca LawsonPretty Little LiarsThe first serious girlfriend of Emily Fields. Her other girlfriends included Sara Harvey, who was struggling to recognize her sexuality, and they were together until Sara was killed off.[182]
Stacy-AnneD. Ajane Carlton195 Lewis[704][138]
Norma StarkeyDystin JohnsonShameless (U.K.)A lorry driver who was previously Monica Gallagher's lover after her split from Frank Gallagher.[705]
Niki StevensKate FrenchThe L WordA closeted famous movie star who had relationships with Jenny Schecter, Shane McCutcheon, Jimmi, and Paris Hilton.[46]
Holly StewartAliyah O'BrienRookie BlueHolly is a forensic pathologist and becomes involved in a romantic relationship with Gail Peck (seasons 4 and 5).[706]
Annaliese StilmanLena OlinMindhunterDr. Annaliese Stilman is the head of the psychology department at a Boston university. She was in a relationship with Wendy Carr until Wendy accepted the FBI's offer to join their team as a behavioral science consultant at Quantico. Annaliese was more open in public with her feelings for Wendy and what they were to each other.[145]
Frankie StoneElizabeth HendricksonAll My ChildrenA wisecracking tomboy with feminine sex appeal, and was killed off. (The character was brought back as her twin sister, Maggie Stone).[46]
Maggie StoneElizabeth HendricksonAll My ChildrenShe fell in love with Maggie, with Maggie initially maintaining that she is only interested in men, and the two eventually become girlfriends, though heartbreak follows.[46]
Simone StrasserVicky KriepsDas BootSimone is a translator for the Gestapo who falls in love with Carla Monroe, the leader of the Résistance.[538]
Della StreetJuliet RylancePerry MasonStreet is Mason's loyal secretary and a closeted lesbian. (A reinterpretation of the original character from the 1950s series.)[707][708]
Joanie StubbsKim DickensDeadwoodFalls in love with Jane Canary (Calamity Jane).[126][127][128]
Deadwood: The MovieIn the movie, set in 1889, she and Jane became estranged during that passage of time. Jane returns to Deadwood in search of Joanie and to try to win her back. They are reunited and their relationship is rekindled.
Carol SturkaRhea SeehornPluribusThe protagonist of the series, Carol is in a long-term relationship with Helen, and then Zosia.[709][710]
Sophia SwansonMichelle AngUnderemployedAn aspiring writer who has sex with a woman named Lauren and later with a woman named Miles, while dating a bartender named Natalie.[711]
SylviaClea DuVallThe Handmaid's TaleWife of Ofglen, she escaped to Canada with their son.[712]
Judy TalbotDaisy HeadThe SandmanJudy has been trying to reconcile with her girlfriend (Donna) after an argument that turned physical, but has not been able to contact her. She becomes one of John Dee's victims.[713][714]
TamikaClarke Hollingsworth13 Reasons WhyGirlfriend of Courtney Crimsen.[715][716]
Sarah TanEllen WongCondorGirlfriend of FBI agent Sharla Shepard, and work confidante of Joe Turner.[717][691]
TanyaAlice HewkinSex EducationHas hangups about sex with Ruthie, her girlfriend and best friend since childhood.[718][719][662]
Lucy TaraYasmine Al-BustamiNCIS: HawaiʻiAn NCIS agent. Had a girlfriend in high school named Marcella. Lucy is in a relationship with FBI Special Agent Kate Whistler.[720][721][722]
Zoe TateLeah BracknellEmmerdaleInvolved in many major storylines during her time on the show, including coming out as gay and a battle with schizophrenia.
(Zoe became the first lesbian character in a British soap opera when she came out in 1993.)
[723]
TathianaLorenza IzzoCasualGirlfriend of Laura Meyers (bisexual).[724][725]
Emily TaylorLorna PeglerHollyoaksAt university studying to be a veterinary surgeon, later came out, and battles with schizophrenia.[46]
TeresaRachel WilsonBomb GirlsTeresa is a Women's Army Corps sergeant. She flirts with and seduces Betty McRae. They eventually become involved in a romantic relationship.[523]
Mandy ThomasRachael BlakeHome and AwayA professional writer who meets with Shannon.[726]
Rae ThomasJossara JinnaroPassionsSimone Russell's first and only girlfriend.[46]
Nonnie ThompsonKimmy ShieldsInsatiableNonnie is attracted to Patty.[727]
Ezri TiganNicole de BoerStar Trek: Deep Space NineThe mirror universe lesbian version of Ezri Dax, is referred to as not being interested in men and has a romantic and sexual relationship with the mirror universe's version of Kira Nerys, who is bisexual. The two women share an on-screen kiss and Ezri flirts with other female characters.[728][729]
Camilla TorresTatiana MaslanyOrphan BlackShe asks Dr. Delphine Cormier out to dinner. Delphine confirms this to a mirthful Cosima when she enters the room after Camilla leaves.[730][731]
Liz TremayneMaria StenSwamp ThingIn a relationship with Margaux.[732][733][486][488]
Alison TrentTamara PodemskiCoronerAssistant to Coroner Jenny Cooper. In a relationship with Sabina.[734][735][666][736]
Taissa TurnerJasmin Savoy Brown (teenager)
Tawny Cypress (adult)
YellowjacketsIn high school she was in a relationship with Yellowjackets teammate Vannessa Palmer. Twenty-five years later, Taissa is an out politician married to Simone.[737][2][588]
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Desiree UptonSimone RobertsonHome and AwayShe had a romantic attraction on a woman named Gypsy.[738]
UrielKatrine De CandoleDominionAn archangel who is one of the eldest of the Archangels and is later revealed to be Arika's lover.[46]
Eve UnwinHeather PeaceEastEndersEve joins the show as Stacey Slater's prison wife and later falls in love with Suki Panesar.[739]
Laure ValèreAlix PoissonLes RevenantsA constable of the town and former ex-girlfriend of Julie Meyer.[530][740][741]
Saray VargasAlba FloresVis a visEx-girlfriend of Estefania "Rizos" Kabila. When her family learns of her sexual orientation, they shun her for a period before forcing her to marry a man. Once she is released from prison, she is shown to be living with a female romantic partner (Season 4, episode 8: "La marea amarilla").[742][743]
Madame VastraNeve McIntoshDoctor WhoShe is married to Jenny Flint. This is confirmed in the episode The Snowmen.[744]
Alex VauseLaura PreponOrange Is the New BlackPiper Chapman's principal love interest. Alex and Piper were ex-girlfriends prior to their imprisonment in Litchfield Penitentiary. In season 5, episode 12, Piper asks Alex to marry her and Alex accepts.[745]
Melanie "Mel" VeraMelonie DiazCharmedMel, a graduate student, is in a relationship with Nico Hamada, then Jada Shields and Ruby. She has the ability to "freeze time".[746][337][206][747]
Margot VergerKatharine IsabelleHannibalA patient of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Has a wife named Alana Bloom.[748][749][750][15]
VeronicaK CallanAll in the FamilyVeronica was the long time partner of Edith's cousin Liz.[751][752][753]
ViRosie O'DonnellA League of Their OwnButch owner and bartender of the underground lesbian and gay bar in Rockford.[754][755]
VioletHannah John-KamenCucumberViolet is Sian's girlfriend.[756][757]
Banana
Saskia VogelsLeen RoelsProfessor T.Saskia is an Inspector with the Federal Judicial Police Antwerp.[758]
Anna VolovodovElizabeth MitchellThe ExpanseMinister and head pastor of UN congregation. In a same-sex marriage with Namono 'Nono' and has a daughter, Nami.[759][760]
Nikki WadeMandana JonesBad GirlsIn a relationship with Officer Helen Stewart.[46]
Hannah WagnerJana KlingeNord bei NordwestPolice inspector. After arriving in Schwanitz, she's asked if her husband is coming and replies "I don't have a husband, I like women." ("Ich hab' keinen Mann, ich mag Frauen.")[761][762][763]
Ann WalkerChristine BottomleyThe Secret Diaries of Miss Anne ListerAnn is Anne Lister's lover. She accepts Lister's proposal to live together as partners, followed by a Church blessing in which she becomes her "wife".[459][460][461][462]
Sophie RundleGentleman Jack
Christine WalterKaty KarrenbauerHinter Gittern – Der FrauenknastWalter is an imprisoned bank robber and one of the most important characters of the series.[764]
May-Li WangStacy LiuThe Dumping GroundMay-Li is a care worker and in series 3, May-Li is revealed to be in a relationship with another woman and had adopted children.[765]
Connie WardRachael ElizabethHome FiresConnie was in a secret relationship with colleague Teresa Fenchurch.[766]
Chris WarnerTracey UllmanTracey Takes On...A character written and frequently performed by actress-comedian Tracey Ullman. Chris is girlfriend to pro-golfer Midge Dexter (Julie Kavner). Chris and Midge come out publicly in season 1, episode "Romance"; Chris is kidnapped and sent to a "homosexual de-programming center" Straight Ways in season 3, episode "Religion."
(Tracey Takes On... took home GLAAD Media Awards for both episodes (1996, 1999).)
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Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" WarrenUzo AdubaOrange Is the New BlackSusanne fell for Piper Chapman when Piper arrived in the prison. She is in a romantic relationship with Maureen Kukudio.[46]
Poussey WashingtonSamira WileyOrange Is the New BlackPoussey's feelings for Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson were unrequited. She developed a relationship with Brook Soso. She dies in a later season of the show.[46][535]
Crickett WattsBrandi BurkhardtHart of DixieCrickett came out to everyone just as she was about to renew her vows with Stanley Watts. After this, she started dating Jaysene.[767]
Ellen Waverly (m. Wilson)Jodi BalfourFor All MankindCloseted astronaut. In a marriage of convenience with closeted gay astronaut Larry Wilson. Was involved with Pam Horton, but the relationship ended when Ellen chose to marry Wilson so she could hide her sexual orientation and save her career.[768][380]
Kerry WeaverLaura InnesERThe only lesbian character on NBC at the time she was included in the series.[55][539]
Sophie WebsterBrooke VincentCoronation StreetSophie has been in relationships with Sian Powers and Maddie Heath.[769]
Wen-fang WengHsieh Ying-xuanWave MakersWeng is a political consultant married to Chu Li-ya, a well-to-do successful businesswoman. Although Weng's father joined his political party in supporting same-sex marriage, he has difficulty accepting Weng's homosexuality and her relationship with Li-ya.[770][771]
Bridget WestfallLibby TannerWentworthA forensic psychologist who works with the inmates at Wentworth and she has feelings for Franky Doyle, which Franky reciprocates.[46]
Amanda WestonAnna AkanaStitchersThe girlfriend of Camille Engelson.[772]
Kate WhistlerTori AndersonNCIS: HawaiʻiAn FBI agent. Had a girlfriend named Cara, and is now in a relationship with NCIS agent Lucy Tara.[721][773]
Mimi WhitemanMarisa TomeiEmpireA wealthy venture capitalist who invests $250 million in the hostile takeover of Empire Entertainment.[774][775][776]
Ryan Wilder / BatwomanJavicia LeslieBatwomanFinds the Batwoman suit after Kate Kane disappears, and assumes the Batwoman identity.[777]
Ellie WilliamsBella RamseyThe Last of UsEllie is openly lesbian, with her love story with Riley explored in the series and later a relationship with Dina.[778][779]
Lisa WilliamsKate Lyn SheilHouse of CardsInvolved with Rachel Posner.[780][781]
Nina WilliamsTyla AbercrumbieThe ChiThe former girlfriend of Karen and later married a woman named Dre.[782]
Carol WillickJane SibbettFriendsGirlfriend of Susan Bunch. They marry in the season 2 episode "The One with the Lesbian Wedding".[116][117]
Devonne WilsonGia CrovatinHightownEx-girlfriend of agent Jackie Quiñones.[783]
Freya WilsonLu CorfieldDoctorsDr. Wilson is in a relationship with Mandy Marquez.[784]
Henrietta "Hen" WilsonAisha Hinds9-1-1"Hen" is married to Karen Wilson. They are together raising the son of Hen's ex-girlfriend (Eva).[785]
Karen WilsonTracie Thoms9-1-1Karen is married to Henrietta Wilson.[785]
Olivia 'Ollie' WilsonAlexandra OrdolisShadowhuntersOllie is a detective and in a relationship with Samantha.[673][674]
Lana WintersSarah PaulsonAmerican Horror Story: AsylumLana was locked in Briarcliff Asylum for being a lesbian and was in a secret relationship with Wendy Peyser.[607][786][606]
Hillary WinthropAshley HinshawWorkaholicsIn a relationship with Jackie and brings along a "disgusting boyfriend" so that her father will accept her lesbian relationship.[787]
Camile WrayMing-Na WenStargate UniverseHer character searches for a way back to Earth and her partner, Sharon.[788]
Hailey YarnerChanelle PelosoThe Bletchley Circle: San FranciscoComes out to Iris Bearden in episode "Iron in War" (1x06). She tells her, "I like women. In ways that I shouldn't."[789][790][791]
Joanne YatesKimberley SustadTravelersFBI agent in a same-sex marriage.[120]
Meh YewllTrenna KeatingDefianceAn Indogene and doctor in the town of Defiance. Her wife Lev, a scientist, killed herself (season 2, episode 5).[792][793]
Cath YorkAlicia GardinerDeadlochCath is a veterinarian. She is married to Dulcie Collins.[794][795]
YorkieMackenzie DavisBlack Mirror[a]Yorkie is living in a simulated reality within which she meets Kelly, a bisexual woman. They fall in love and Yorkie enters into a romantic relationship with her.[796]
YumikoAlexandra WilckeKommt Mausi raus?!Partner of Kati[414]
YumikoEleanor MatsuuraThe Walking DeadPartner of Magna.[479][480]
YuriRae Leonne Allen195 LewisA philandering playgirl.[797][138][798]
Irène ZieglerJulia PiatonThe Frozen DeadZiegler is the captain of the St. Martin detective squad and openly lesbian. She is in a committed relationship with Greta.[799][800]
ZoeJeanne BalibarIrma VepCostumer designer for the TV production.[801][802]
Rasha ZuabiDalia YegavianDegrassi: Next ClassZoë Rivas' Muslim girlfriend.[46]
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