How to be Gay and Survive in the 90s
Ryan's journey as a gay teenager in the conservative and hypocritical town of Penwood during the 1990s. The story explores the challenges of growing up in an oppressive environment, where religion is often used to justify prejudice and mask the dubious behavior of the townspeople.
Season 1
6 episodes
1. LooksRyan, a gay teenager living in Penwood—a small, conservative town where prejudice and religious hypocrisy dictate social norms.TV-MACC38minJun 28, 2026
2. FacadesRumors surrounding Nate’s sexuality stir up Ryan’s social circle, forcing Nate to confront mounting pressure in Penwood.TV-MACC27minJul 5, 2026
3. LimitsRyan and Nate grapple with the challenges of accepting their identity as gay men; Mrs. Margie feels burdened by domestic chores and neglected by her husband and son; Tori seeks Gianna's guidance to raise her math grades; meanwhile, Billie's emotional anxieties resurface just before she takes the stage for the Battle of the Bands.TV-MACC38minJul 12, 2026- 4. Episode 4No synopsis available yet.TV-MACC
- 5. Episode 5No synopsis available yet.TV-MACC
- 6. Episode 6No synopsis available yet.TV-MACC
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Ryan's journey as a gay teenager in the conservative and hypocritical town of Penwood during the 1990s. The story explores the challenges of growing up in an oppressive environment, where religion is often used to justify prejudice and mask the dubious behavior of the townspeople.
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