Latest NewsFewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame PhoenixDecember 13, 2025 Storylines about abortion and conversations about it showed up on television 65 times this year, on prestigious dramas like The Pitt and Call the Midwife, on reality shows such as W.A.G.s to Riches and Love is Blind and on lowbrow animated comedies like Family Guy and South Park. That’s about the same as last year. In 2024, TV shows featured 66 such plotlines. HealthcareRepresentationReproductive rightsTV
