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Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk
★ 8.3/10•2000•TV-MA•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 3, 2000

Episodes

Episode 1 - PremiereE148m

Premiere

After a night out at the club Babylon with Michael, Emmett and Ted; Brian picks up a cute guy named Justin for a night of fun, but afterwards coldly rebuffs Justin's attempts to see him again. Michael also gets lucky taking home a hunk only to be happily interrupted for a trip to the hospital after Brian learns that Lindsay and Melanie have had a baby boy, Gus.

Dec 3, 2000

Episode 2 - Queer, There and EverywhereE245m

Queer, There and Everywhere

Michael stays in the closet at work, which causes some problems with an interested co-worker while at the same time he struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian's relationship with Justin.

Dec 3, 2000

Episode 3 - No Bris, No Shirt, No ServiceE346m

No Bris, No Shirt, No Service

Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for their new baby Gus, which Brian decides to miss until Michael convinces him otherwise. Brian decides to crash the party and put his parental foot down. Justin seeking to regain the attention of Brian decides to make himself noticed at Babylon. Meanwhile, Brian's involvement as the father of Gus causes some relationship strain between Lindsay and Melanie. Michael attempting to continue his straight act, runs into a co-worker in front of the gay bars. Also, Ted finally gets lucky with a guy who he's been denying the advances of all night, but ends up with devastating results.

Dec 10, 2000

Episode 4 - Ted's Not DeadE451m

Ted's Not Dead

While Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns he's named the executor of his friend's living will. Also, Justin's mother suspects the truth about her son's sexuality and Michael and Emmett try to remove incriminating evidence from Ted's apartment but discover Ted's longtime crush on Michael.

Dec 17, 2000

Episode 5 - Now Approaching... the LineE550m

Now Approaching... the Line

Michael fends off the romantic interest of a female coworker who doesn't know he's gay and instead dates a handsome chiropractor, while Brian is propositioned by a potentially lucrative client of his firm. Meanwhile, Justin struggles to repair his fractured relationship with his mother Jennifer.

Jan 7, 2001

Episode 6 - The Art of DesperationE649m

The Art of Desperation

Michael's new chiropractor boyfriend gets into a tug of war with Brian over Michael, as Ted recovers from his O.D. by dating Roger, a stable but overweight chorus director. Also, Justin meets Lindsay, who is impressed with his artwork.

Jan 21, 2001

Episode 7 - Smells Like CodependenceE745m

Smells Like Codependence

Debbie meets Dr. David; Michael and Dr. David spend a weekend in the country; Justin's father learns the truth and decides to send Justin away to school; Brian's emotional hold on Michael and dislike for Dr. David intensifies.

Jan 28, 2001

Episode 8 - Babylon BoomerangE849m

Babylon Boomerang

Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.

Feb 4, 2001

Episode 9 - Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)E947m

Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

Michael decides to break up with Dr. David, who surprises Michael by asking him to move in with him; Lindsay and Melanie ask Brian to relinquish his parental rights to Gus; Emmett becomes addicted to cyber-sex.

Feb 11, 2001

Episode 10 - Queens of the RoadE1046m

Queens of the Road

Dr. David pressures Michael to move in with him; Brian's loft is burglarized; Justin runs away to New York City; Lindsay and Melanie begin to drift apart.

Feb 18, 2001

Episode 11 - Surprise!E1150m

Surprise!

Michael ends the relationship with Dr. David; Ted and Emmett get tested for AIDS; Brian throws Michael a surprise 30th birthday party and outs Michael to his co-worker; Emmett makes a pact with God.

Feb 25, 2001

Episode 12 - Move It or Lose ItE1251m

Move It or Lose It

Michael and Dr. David enjoy their new-found domestic bliss; Emmett joins a "conversion therapy" group; Lindsay and Melanie continue to fight about Brian, finances and their future; Ted becomes very sexually active.

Mar 4, 2001

Episode 13 - Very Stupid PeopleE1345m

Very Stupid People

Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him; Emmett continues to try to go straight; Melanie finds solace from Lindsay in the arms of another woman.

Mar 11, 2001

Episode 14 - A Change of HeartE1451m

A Change of Heart

Brian is named in the sexual harassment suit and turns to Melanie for legal advice; Emmett starts dating a woman in his continuing attempt to go straight; Michael lies to David about seeing Brian.

Mar 18, 2001

Episode 15 - The Ties That BindE1551m

The Ties That Bind

Lindsay leaves Gus in Brian's care on the weekend of the Leather Ball. Michael is nervous about meeting David's son. Ted takes a walk on the wild side. Brian comes out to his father after he learns that Jack has cancer.

Apr 1, 2001

Episode 16 - French FriedE1649m

French Fried

Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir; Justin is suspended from school.

Apr 8, 2001

Episode 17 - Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)E1745m

Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)

David and Michael host a high-society fundraiser, but Michael excludes the gang; Lindsay and Guillaume prepare for the big day; Justin continues to be harassed at school.

Apr 15, 2001

Episode 18 - Surprise KillE1854m

Surprise Kill

Brian discovers David at the baths; Justin finds out his parents are getting a divorce; Ted reconnects with Blake; a hunk from Babylon hits on Michael.

Apr 22, 2001

Episode 19 - Good Grief!E1950m

Good Grief!

In the throes of a hot session Brian gets upsetting news; Daphne asks Justin to be her first time; Ted wants Blake, despite his crystal meth addiction.

Apr 29, 2001

Episode 20 - The King of BabylonE2052m

The King of Babylon

Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.

Jun 10, 2001

Episode 21 - Running to Stand StillE2149m

Running to Stand Still

Brian is chosen 'Ad person of the Year' and encouraged to take his talent to the Big Apple; Vic appears in court to plead his case; Blake gets a job; David's ex-wife's divorce takes him to Portland.

Jun 17, 2001

Episode 22 - Full CircleE2253m

Full Circle

Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare for their move to Portland; Ted faces the truth about Blake; Justin and Daphne attend their prom where a big surprise awaits; On his way to the airport, Michael receives a call from Brian.

Jun 24, 2001

Actors

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

Jack Wetherall

Jack Wetherall

Vic Grassi

Edgar George

Monty

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