The series premiered on May 2 , 2016 , and four seasons have been broadcast . The program has gained high ratings since its debut , becoming the top-rated children 's animated series on American television within its first month on the air . The series has received considerable media attention and nominations at both the 28th and the 29th GLAAD Media Awards for its inclusion of Howard and Harold McBride , two supporting characters who are an interracial gay married couple . Their introduction into the series was reported in the news as being historic and caused a ratings surge . In May 2017 , the characters of Lincoln Loud and Clyde McBride were featured on the front cover of '' Variety '' as an example of diverse characters in children 's television
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29th GLAAD Media Awards
The Loud House