Gail, Red Oaks

Gail (Ann Carr)

In period comedy series Red Oaks, Gail was introduced in season 1 episode 5 as a lesbian yoga teacher. Regular character Judy attended her class and after helping her on some suggestive poses, Gail flirted with her and invited her to a party. Judy accepted but brought her husband along. Despite this, Gail tried to kiss her before they were interrupted. That was Gail’s only appearance in Season 1.

Season 2

Gail returned in Season 2 (2×03, “Father’s Day”) when Judy was divorcing her husband and decided to call Gail to see if she was interested. Judy learned that in year that passed Gail had become pregnant, and the father of her child was her gay male friend. When Judy asked Gail how she got pregnant, Gail said they did it the old fashioned way and that it was awkward at first but she got over it, adding that she “had sex with [her] husband and managed to get through that”.

Judy dated other people while Gail and Judy became friends, and were seen out for drinks the following episodes. In 2×04, Gail mentioned her ex-husband, Roger, who was ex-navy.

Gail had her baby in the Season 2 finale, and Judy went to see them.

Red Oaks was renewed for a 3rd and final season to premiere in 2017.

Appearances:

• 6 episodes.

No female love interests

Relationship story arc with a woman: No

Male love interests:

• Roger (off screen, ex-husband)
• Gay friend (off screen)

Relationship story arc with a man: No

Male love interest after being identified as a lesbian? Yes

Filter Relationship Arc:

• None

Storyline during sweeps? No

[1] A relationship story arc is defined as explicit, developed on screen, and lasting more than 3 episodes. It is listed as questionable or subtext if romance is only implied, mentioned instead of shown on screen, part of a dream sequence, or otherwise not explicit for the viewer.
[2] Sweeps episodes air in February, May, July and November, the periods when advertising rates are set. A character is marked as "sweeps" when there is a very limited number of episodes that address their sexuality, all air during sweeps period, and the storyline is otherwise ignore/dropped.