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Queer as Folk

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Drama

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.

Created by:
Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen
Cast:
Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Peter Paige
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom
Network:
Showtime

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 2

Episodes

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Still from Home Is Where the Ass Is E01

Episode 1

★ 8.5

Home Is Where the Ass Is

2002-01-06 · 51m

Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin can't remember the fateful night and Brian can't forget it. Lindsay pops the question to Melanie at her sister's wedding. Michael returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.

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Episode 2

★ 8.8

All Better Now

2002-01-13 · 51m

Justin is unable to process Chris Hobbs' attack, or to accept physical contact, despite Brian's best efforts. Ted is fired for surfing porn at work. Michael and Emmett take jobs as naked waiters. This time, it's Melanie who proposes to Lindsay.

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Episode 3

★ 6.2

Hypocrisy: Don't Do It

2002-01-20 · 47m

Will Brian accept a Hero Award for saving Justin? Ted's favorite author, Howard Bellweather, is in town to protest Brian's award while collecting his own. Emmett's working for fabulous men who seem like the politically correct characters of the new gay TV drama, "Gay as Blazes!" Michael wants to reconnect with Brian at the comic convention.

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Still from Pride E04

Episode 4

★ 6.2

Pride

2002-01-27 · 45m

Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.

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Still from ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You E05

Episode 5

★ 8.8

...Wherever That Dream May Lead You

2002-02-03 · 47m

Having lost hand control from his bashing, Justin's quits art school (he's lost the fine motor skills needed to hold a brush.) Michael decides to quit the Big Q and risks all to buy a comic book store. Ted ditches his new accounting job to start his own porno website.

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Still from Mixed Blessings E06

Episode 6

★ 9.0

Mixed Blessings

2002-02-10 · 53m

Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship – it's not like your parents! Ted's new business flourishes thanks to Emmett. Could one of Michael's first customers turn out to be the love of his life? Lindsay can't stand Ted's dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own.

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Still from The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?) E07

Episode 7

★ 6.0

The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)

2002-02-17 · 52m

Michael decides to continue dating HIV positive Ben, despite the objections of Brian, Ted, Emmett, and his mother, Debbie. Lindsay and Melanie struggle to get money for their wedding from Lindsay's parents. Success on Ted's porno website is swelling Emmett's... ego.

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Still from Love for Sale E08

Episode 8

★ 8.7

Love for Sale

2002-03-03 · 51m

Michael tries to forget Ben by re-entering the dating scene. Justin has an encounter with a boy closer to his age than Brian. Emmett is surprised when he meets his secret admirer – very surprised.

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Still from Accentuate the Positive E09

Episode 9

★ 8.5

Accentuate the Positive

2002-03-10 · 51m

Michael fights to get Ben back in his life – he has to prove he can handle the HIV positive situation. Brian is introduced to his mother's minister – but they've already met (not in church). Ted has a really hard time dealing with some performance enhancing drugs.

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Still from Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time) E10

Episode 10

★ 8.6

Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)

2002-03-17 · 45m

Michael mourns the death of his comic book hero, Captain Astro, while Debbie finds a real life murder victim behind the diner. Emmett helps George to enjoy himself. Melanie & Lindsay are inspired by the contents of Lindsay's Granny Faye's secret letters.

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Still from The Wedding E11

Episode 11

★ 6.2

The Wedding

2002-03-31 · 49m

It's time for Lindsay and Melanie's wedding! It promises to be a day of beauty and love, provided they can overcome the many obstacles fate throws in their path. Brian, Emmett, Ted, George, Vic, Debbie, Michael, and Justin all pitch in to make sure they succeed.

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Still from One Degree of Brian Kinney E12

Episode 12

★ 8.5

One Degree of Brian Kinney

2002-04-07 · 46m

Michael has trouble dealing with the news that his new boyfriend Ben once slept with his best friend Brian. Debbie needs to do something about the dead boy found behind her diner. She impresses Detective Horvath with her sleuthing. Ted gets a shot at being accepted by the elite A-Gays of Pittsburgh.

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Still from It's Because I'm Gay, Right? E13

Episode 13

★ 8.6

It's Because I'm Gay, Right?

2002-04-14 · 49m

Divina Devore, Pittsburgh's very own drag queen is back in town! She dated Debbie 30 years ago, and (s)he looks a lot like Michael. Justin becomes a go-go dancer at Babylon to earn money for school. Melanie and Lindsay struggle to get Gus accepted for preschool.

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Still from The Dangers of Sex and Drugs E14

Episode 14

★ 8.5

The Dangers of Sex and Drugs

2002-04-28 · 49m

Justin's making too much money as a go-go dancer to care about his suffering schoolwork. George offers to take Emmett on a world tour! Detective Carl Horvath returns to the diner, to ask Debbie out on a date.

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Still from Rage Against This Machine E15

Episode 15

★ 8.7

Rage Against This Machine

2002-05-05 · 45m

Michael and Justin join forces to create their own comic book. Emmett is barred from speaking at George's funeral. Melanie and Lindsay enlist Leda to help renovate their attic.

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Episode 16

★ 8.3

You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!

2002-05-12 · 46m

Brian ignores Justin's birthday, so Melanie and Lindsay take him to a violin concert – where he meets the gorgeous and talented Ethan. Michael's surprise party for Ben is a disaster. Ted falls for Luke – he seems perfect, but can he accept Ted's career in porn?

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Still from You Can Leda Girl to Pussy E17

Episode 17

★ 5.8

You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

2002-05-26 · 44m

Brian has to cancel plans with Justin to impress his new boss at work. Emmett receives a VERY generous gift from the late George. Melanie and Lindsay fight off the dreaded Lesbian Bed Death.

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Still from Sick, Sick, Sick E18

Episode 18

★ 8.8

Sick, Sick, Sick

2002-06-02 · 49m

Michael's worst fears come true when Ben is hospitalized. Justin wishes Brian was more romantic – like Ethan. Emmett considers a million-dollar offer to keep his relationship with George a secret.

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Episode 19

★ 6.0

Bowling for Equality

2002-06-09 · 51m

Michael is tempted to expose Justin's affair with Ethan to Brian. Ted's become immune to porn. Melanie and Lindsay ask Leda to leave. Bowling Showdown: Cops vs. Queers!

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Still from Out with a Whimper E20

Episode 20

★ 8.2

Out with a Whimper

2002-06-16 · 50m

RAGE GAY CRUSADER: Issue #1. Michael and Justin's comic is ready to come out, and Brian's throwing a massive release party at Babylon. Justin is forced to choose between Brian and Ethan. Ben's going away for six months, but only with Michael's blessing. Ted's in love – with Emmett!

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Cast

Gale Harold

Gale Harold

Brian Kinney

Randy Harrison

Randy Harrison

Justin Taylor

Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks

Michael Novotny

Peter Paige

Peter Paige

Emmett Honeycutt

Scott Lowell

Scott Lowell

Ted Schmidt

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless

Debbie Novotny

Alec McClure

Alec McClure

Chris Hobbs

Thea Gill

Thea Gill

Lindsay Peterson

Michelle Clunie

Michelle Clunie

Melanie Marcus

Robert Gant

Robert Gant

Ben Bruckner

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