The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — like Hollywood itself, and mainstream TV criticism — continues to be dominated by a voting block of mostly straight white men. So, for the first time ever, we’ve decided to host our own Autostraddle TV awards to coincide with the Emmys.

Plus updates on: The Good Fight, Grey’s Anatomy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Will & Grace, Jane the Virgin, Legacies, Roswell, Riverdale and Now Apocalypse!

“When it first came out I loved the show for its humor, for its raw portrayal of depression and grief, and because, like any rational person, I’m deeply in love with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. But it wasn’t until about a year into my transition that the show started consuming my thoughts.”

We learn more about Andrea’s sordid past, and how she fits into Lena’s story. (And thus, Supergirl’s.)

All the premiere dates and sneak peeks at new and returning television shows with lesbian, bisexual or queer women characters coming January, February and March 2019 to a shiny box near you.

Here’s your in-depth look at all the numbers on lesbian, bisexual and queer television representation in 2018. Spoiler alert: it got better?

Alex is worried about Kelly with this shapeshifter on the loose and Kara does favor upon favor for Lena.

Erin: Wow, they have really done you dirty. I would love to make you two s’mores.
Carly: Thank you!
Riese: Let’s go glamping!

Ten thousand reader votes later…

Alex and Kelly celebrate their Dativersery, Nia saves the day, and Lena really needs to get out of her lab for some fresh air.

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Plus updates on episodes of This Is Us and The Good Fight that you’re not going to want to miss.

‪There is sufficient evidence, both from Lorraine Hansberry’s own hand and from those with whom she interacted socially, that she was a lesbian. But the how of it all — that we have to piece together in fragments‬.

Bicycles on TV mean independence, coming of age, letting go, transformation! Motorcycles on TV mean bad bois! So it’s no surprise that lesbian and bisexual TV characters are on bikes all the time.

Here are this year’s Emmy Momminations power rankings, from Mommi to Mommiest.

“Okay so Christian Bale plays… Mr. Ferrari. And Matt Damon plays… Henry Ford?”

Kara and Lena set us up for a season of subtext and stress; Kelly & Alex and Nia & Brainy remain adorable.

The story of queerness in Uganda, bound as it has been to fictions about who we are and who we ought to be, is a story of resilience, love and community.

Feelings, feelings everywhere and not a drop to drink.

Plus updates on: American Horror Story, Almost Family, Why Women Kill, and How To Get Away With Murder!