The Jerry Springer Show (1991)

The Jerry Springer Show consistently exploited LGBTQ+ identities and relationships for sensationalism and conflict. It presented queer individuals in confrontational, often humiliating situations, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and rarely offering dignity or positive affirmation. The net impact was a problematic portrayal that prioritized shock value over respectful representation.

The show frequently features individuals who identify as Christian but whose actions are depicted as hypocritical, foolish, or morally contradictory to their professed faith. The narrative consistently highlights these inconsistencies for dramatic effect, without offering counterbalancing positive portrayals or nuanced exploration of the religion itself, thereby reinforcing negative stereotypes of its adherents.