Introduction -- Prime time closet chronology -- Chapt. 1, Diagnosis : homosexual ; Homosexuality and the prime time medical drama -- Chapt. 2, "Just the facts, ma'am" ; homosexuality and the law and order drama -- Chapt. 3 Drama queens ; homosexuality and dramatic series, mini-series, and movies of the week -- Chapt. 4, "Not that there's anything wrong with it" ; homosexuality and television comedy -- Afterword -- Keeping the closet door open -- Appendix -- Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender tv episode guide -- Bibliography -- The best of the prime time closet.