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Queer as Folk
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
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Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.5Home Is Where the Ass Is
2002-01-06 · 51mSuffering 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.8All Better Now
2002-01-13 · 51mJustin 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.2Hypocrisy: Don't Do It
2002-01-20 · 47mWill 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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E04
Episode 4
★ 6.2Pride
2002-01-27 · 45mBrian, 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.8...Wherever That Dream May Lead You
2002-02-03 · 47mHaving 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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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.0Mixed Blessings
2002-02-10 · 53mJustin 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 6.0The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)
2002-02-17 · 52mMichael 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.7Love for Sale
2002-03-03 · 51mMichael 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.5Accentuate the Positive
2002-03-10 · 51mMichael 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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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.6Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)
2002-03-17 · 45mMichael 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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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.2The Wedding
2002-03-31 · 49mIt'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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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.5One Degree of Brian Kinney
2002-04-07 · 46mMichael 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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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.6It's Because I'm Gay, Right?
2002-04-14 · 49mDivina 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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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.5The Dangers of Sex and Drugs
2002-04-28 · 49mJustin'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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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.7Rage Against This Machine
2002-05-05 · 45mMichael 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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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.3You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
2002-05-12 · 46mBrian 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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E17
Episode 17
★ 5.8You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
2002-05-26 · 44mBrian 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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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.8Sick, Sick, Sick
2002-06-02 · 49mMichael'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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E19
Episode 19
★ 6.0Bowling for Equality
2002-06-09 · 51mMichael 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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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.2Out with a Whimper
2002-06-16 · 50mRAGE 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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Gale Harold
Brian Kinney
Randy Harrison
Justin Taylor
Hal Sparks
Michael Novotny
Peter Paige
Emmett Honeycutt
Scott Lowell
Ted Schmidt
Sharon Gless
Debbie Novotny
Alec McClure
Chris Hobbs
Thea Gill
Lindsay Peterson
Michelle Clunie
Melanie Marcus
Robert Gant
Ben Bruckner