# LGBT Disney Shows A 'Doc McStuffins' Episode Featured Same-Sex Parents By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doc-mcstuffins References: [pinknews](http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/08/07/disney-cartoon-doc-mcstuffins-features-interracial-gay-parents-one-million-moms-freak-out/) & [disneyabcpress](http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/doc-mcstuffins/episodes/the-emergency-plan-what-a-quack/) In the most recent episode of Disney Junior's 'Doc McStuffins,' the series' titular character taught important lessons about emergency safety to a same-sex couple, marking the first time that a Disney Junior show has depicted a family with same-sex parents. The episode is called 'The Emergency Plan,' and it centers around a family that gets briefly thrown into disarray when an "earthquake" is caused by a toy named Dragon-Bot jumping around. Doc McStuffin comes to the rescue, telling the family how to handle the situation by creating a plan that they can stick to ahead of time. Though the LGBT family is at the center of the episode, their sexuality is not a focus, nor is it explicitly commented upon throughout. As with all Doc McStuffins episode, the lesson is the key takeaways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inclusive Family Representation:** Disney Junior's 'Doc McStuffins' episode featuring same-sex parents reflects the trend of inclusive family representation in children's media. - **Teaching Diversity Through Storytelling:** The 'Doc McStuffins' episode showcases the growing trend of using storytelling to teach children about diversity and acceptance. - **Normalizing Same-sex Relationships:** The depiction of a same-sex couple in a Disney Junior show highlights the trend of normalizing same-sex relationships in mainstream media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Entertainment:** The 'Doc McStuffins' episode provides opportunities for children's entertainment companies to create more inclusive content that represents diverse family structures. - **Education and Media:** Educational media platforms can leverage the trend of inclusive storytelling to teach children about diversity and acceptance in an engaging way. - **LGBTQ+ Advocacy:** The representation of same-sex parents in children's shows like 'Doc McStuffins' presents opportunities for LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations to promote inclusivity and representation in media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusivity-Focused Media Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagine-tomorrow.md) - [Pride Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratz-pride-collection.md) - [Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons.md) - [Animation-Themed Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-and-disney.md) - [Animated Movie Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-and-disney.md) - [Representation-Focused Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laverne-cox-1.md) - [Animated Fantasy Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexed.md) - [Theme Park Pride Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-nite.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-lego-sets.md)