Ricki Lake (between January 2002 and the end of the 9th season; long credits only)

Amos Koffa on Instagram: "The Ricki Lake Show aired from 1993 to 2004, during a time when homophobia was deeply normalized in mainstream culture. Being openly Queer during that era came with immense risk, stigma, and isolation. Watching this particular episode, I appreciated how Ricki Lake intentionally challenged the regressive views of both the audience and the guests. That kind of pushback was genuinely radical for its time. Revisiting clips like this reminds me that even in hostile environme