Designing Women (1986–1993)

The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology through its consistent critique of sexism, advocacy for social justice, and championing of women's rights and LGBTQ+ issues, making it clearly left-leaning.

Designing Women features a predominantly white main cast, but includes a prominent Black supporting character, contributing to visible diversity. The series frequently engages with social issues, challenging sexism and other forms of bigotry through its strong female protagonists, though it does not explicitly frame traditional identities as inherently negative within its narrative.