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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 4

Episodes

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Episode 1

★ 5.9

Just a Little Help

2004-04-18 · 53m

After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.

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Episode 2

★ 6.0

Stand Up for Ourselves

2004-04-25 · 53m

Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group.

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Episode 3

★ 6.0

Starting a Whole New Life

2004-05-02 · 45m

Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone.

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Episode 4

★ 6.0

Escalating Violence

2004-05-09 · 46m

Justin finds Cody becoming too violent; Brian hires Ted at his new agency; Mel struggles with an important case; Hunter's social worker arrives unannounced.

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Episode 5

★ 8.2

How Far You Can Go

2004-05-16 · 48m

Debbie feels left out of Vic's new life; Ben asks Michael for an honest opinion of his new book; Cody challenges Justin to confront his violent side.

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Episode 6

★ 8.8

Death in the Family

2004-05-23 · 54m

Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.

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Episode 7

★ 6.2

Preponderance of Death

2004-05-30 · 54m

Debbie continues to be numb over Vic's death; Ted falls into old habits when Blake tries to break it off with him; Brian is diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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Episode 8

★ 6.2

Two Kinds of Lies

2004-06-06 · 54m

Brian continues to keep his illness to himself; Debbie tries to re-connect with Horvath; Justin and Michael hear a pitch from a Hollywood producer about 'Rage'.

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Episode 9

★ 6.1

Have Some Balls

2004-06-13 · 51m

Emmett gets mixed messages from a pro-football player; Jealous over Michael's success, Ben finds sympathy from a former student; Justin discovers Brian's illness.

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Episode 10

★ 6.2

The Snake in Paradise

2004-06-20 · 58m

Brian continues to deal with radiation treatment; Ben is tempted when a former student shows interest in him; Sam and Lindsay struggle with their mutual attraction.

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Episode 11

★ 8.0

Gay or Straight? That's the Question

2004-06-27 · 53m

Brian fund-raises for the gay center; Emmett and Drew continue their affair; Sam is ready to fight for Lindsay; Ben and Michael have suspicions about Hunter.

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Episode 12

★ 6.1

Irritation and Separation

2004-07-04 · 53m

Brian participates in the Liberty Ride; Hunter tells Callie about his status; Emmett is unsure about his affair with Drew; Mel and Lindsay contemplate a separation.

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Episode 13

★ 8.6

Proposal of Two Kinds

2004-07-18 · 49m

Preparations for the Liberty Ride get underway; Mel is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy; Justin is invited to Hollywood to pitch 'Rage'.

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Episode 14

★ 8.8

Liberty Ride

2004-07-18 · 57m

Michael and Ben have trouble crossing into the U.S. as a married couple. Ted and Emmett get lost in the woods on the way to a 12-step meeting, while Brian takes a nasty fall and breaks his collarbone. Melanie goes into labor. 'Rage' is given the green light.

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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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