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Host: Staceyann Chin.  Featured guests: Howard Dean, Harvey Fierstein, Judy Shepard, Judith Light.

Summary: The episode begins with a historical look at circuit parties and the controversies surrounding them. Next, lesbian rabbis face issues surrounding their sexuality and faith. The next segment focuses on Host Homes in Minnesota, where gay homeless youth are taken in by gay couples. Next is a profile of Howard Dean. The Real to Reel segment is about Dangerous Living, a documentary on homosexuals living in third world countries. Then, older gay men discuss aging and living with AIDS. Harvey Fierstein's Out Takes segment is titled "Being Useful." Judy Shepard gives a PSA on about the Matthew Shepard Foundation, and Judith Light provides the celebrity ID.

Host: Emil Wilbekin.  Featured guests: E.J. Graff, Evan Wolfson, Eric Criswell, Martin Bedogne, Harvey Fierstein, Gavin Newsom, Jason Stuart, Judith Light.

Summary: The final episode of season 12 begins with a marriage montage segment highlighting then-recent events surrounding same-sex marriage. The next segment presents the history of the institution of marriage, followed by conservative Christians providing their viewpoints on gay marriage. Another segment spotlights a New York City same-sex couple whose wedding plans were waylaid by a major illness. The next segment examines the current state of transgender marriage in the United States, with a profile of a transgender couple. The Real to Reel segment is about Out in the Cold, a documentary film on homeless gay youth. Another segment considers the recognition of Canadian same sex marriages in the United States. Harvey Fierstein's Out Takes segment is titled "First Amendment." Gavin Newsom, Jason Stuart, Judith Light and Log Cabin Republicans provide historical PSAs during the episode.

Note: Some audio content removed due to copyright restrictions.
55:59 - 57:32: Lesley Gore, "Wedding Bell Blues"

Host: Staceyann Chin.  Featured guests: George Ratliff, Emil Wilbekin, Harvey Fierstein, Maple Flagg, Judy Shepard, Bill Thomas, Jade Estrada.

Summary: This episode is a reversion featuring segments from previous episodes as well as new segments. Excerpts from episodes 1109, 1209, 1301, 1305 and 1306 explore LGBT harassment in high school, religion in the classroom, George Ratliff's Hell House, the Host Home organization in Minnesota, VIBE Magazine, and a push for a gay youth center in Newark, New Jersey. Harvey Fierstein's Out Takes segment is titled "Freedom Of and From." The Lisa/Gill Foundation, Maple Flagg, Judy Shepard, Bill Thomas and Jade Estrada provide PSAs during the episode.

Host: Sharon Gless.  Featured guests: Howard Grossman, Ron Valdiserri, Larry Kramer.

Summary: The final episode of season 13 begins with a segment examining how perceptions of AIDS have changed over time, the seriousness of the crisis and new HIV treatments. The next segment is about methamphetamine use in the LGBT community, particularly relating to the increased risk of contracting HIV. Another segment spotlights homeless LGBT youth in Los Angeles and New York City, highlighting their struggles and HIV risk. The Real to Reel segment is about Of Men and Gods, a Haitian documentary that explores the nature of homosexual orientation within the context of voodoo and the shadow of AIDS.

Host: Emil Wilbekin.  Featured guests: E.J. Graff, Evan Wolfson, Eric Criswell, Martin Bedogne, Harvey Fierstein, Gavin Newsom, Jason Stuart, Judith Light.

Summary: This episode is a rebroadcast of episode 1312, which originally broadcast September 2004. The final episode of season 12 begins with a marriage montage segment highlighting then-recent events surrounding same-sex marriage. The next segment presents the history of the institution of marriage, followed by conservative Christians providing their viewpoints on gay marriage. Another segment spotlights a New York City same-sex couple whose wedding plans were waylaid by a major illness. The next segment examines the current state of transgender marriage in the United States, with a profile of a transgender couple. The Real to Reel segment is about Out in the Cold, a documentary film on homeless gay youth. Another segment considers the recognition of Canadian same sex marriages in the United States. Harvey Fierstein's Out Takes segment is titled "First Amendment. Gavin Newsom, Jason Stuart, Judith Light and Log Cabin Republicans provide historical PSAs during the episode.

Note: Some audio content removed due to copyright restrictions.
55:59 - 57:32: Lesley Gore, "Wedding Bell Blues"

Host: Sharon Gless.  Featured guests: Howard Grossman, Ron Valdiserri, Larry Kramer.

Summary: This episode is a rebroadcast of episode 1412, which originally broadcast September 2005. It begins with a segment examining how perceptions of AIDS have changed over time, the seriousness of the crisis and new HIV treatments. The next segment is about methamphetamine use in the LGBT community, particularly relating to the increased risk of contracting HIV. Another segment spotlights homeless LGBT youth in Los Angeles and New York City, highlighting their struggles and HIV risk. The Real to Reel segment is about Of Men and Gods, a Haitian documentary that explores the nature of homosexual orientation within the context of voodoo and the shadow of AIDS.

Summary: The episode begins with a segment about True Colors Residence, Cyndi Lauper's permanent, affordable housing organization for at-risk LGBT youth in New York City. The next segment is about LGBT youth who are kicked out of their homes.

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