WATCH: PBS’ Cartoon ‘Arthur’ Has Character Come Out As Gay, Marry A Man

The animated PBS series “Arthur” kicked off its 22nd season with a gay wedding. In an episode entitled “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone,” third grade teacher Mr. Ratburn marries a man as Arthur and his classmates look on.

“It’s a brand new world!” one of the students yells after the children figure out Mr. Ratburn is marrying a man.