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13 September 2009 8:37 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Sharon Stone attending the "A Smile For Every Child Gala" at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Photo copyright Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. BooBoo Stewart attending the "A Smile For Every Child Gala" at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Photo copyright Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. 09Lorna Scott attending the "A Smile For Every Child Gala" at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Photo copyright Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. 09Antwone Fisher attending the "A Smile For Every Child Gala" at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Photo copyright Chris Hatcher / PR Photos. Gina Ravera attending the "A Smile For Every Child Gala" at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. Photo copyright Chris »

- James Wray

25 May 2009 7:28 PM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »

Lesbian/bi visibility on primetime American television this summer is not much better than it is the rest of the year — which is to say, it's pretty slim pickings.

Among the shows premiering or returning in the next few weeks, there are a few with supporting lesbian/bi characters (Mental, The Closer); one with an out actress in a supporting role (Hawthorne); and a reality show featuring two out female contestants (Top Chef Master).

Here's a review of the pilot or first new episode(s) of all four series, and a short list of the premiere/air dates of other shows that may interest you.

Warning: some mild spoilers, but no major plot points revealed

Mental (Drama, Fox)

Dates: Tuesdays at 9pm Pst/Est, premiering May 26

Cast: Chris Vance (Prison Break), Annabella Sciorra (Queens Supreme, The L Word), Derek Webster (Stargate), Jacqueline McKenzie (4400), Marisa Ramirez (General Hospital), Nicholas Gonzalez (CSI: Miami »

- sarahwarn

2 articles from 2009