Queer as Folk

Name: Queer as Folk
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000-12-03
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Peter Paige, Scott Lowell

ENDED5 Seasons83 Episodes★ 8.3

Queer as Folk is a drama series on Showtime that ran from 2000 to 2005, ending after 5 seasons and 83 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredDec 3, 2000

Last AiredAug 7, 2005

GenreDrama

Created ByDaniel Lipman, Ron Cowen

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionShowtime Networks, Cowlip Productions, Tony Jonas Productions

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.

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Cast

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

Jack Wetherall

Vic Grassi

Edgar George

Monty

Seasons & Episodes5 seasons · 83 episodes

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The fifth season begins with Justin living in Hollywood indefinitely, causing Brian to turn his attention to a risky real estate investment, Babylon. His club-going lifestyle becomes an issue with Michael and Ben, who are considering a life in the suburbs. Melanie and Lindsay surprise everyone with the news of their split, and enter into an intense three-way battle with Michael over the custody of their daughter. And Ted fights aging with an extreme makeover.

E1Move and Leave

May 22, 200549m★ 6.3

Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesn't quite turn out as planned. Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn affecting his relationship with Brian. At Ted's suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture.

E2Back in Business

May 22, 200549m★ 6.0

Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plug on "Rage." Michael decides to pursue custody of his daughter, Jenny Rebecca. Behind closed doors, Ted pursues a new look after a recent fling turns out to be a chubby chaser. Emmett lands a role in front of the camera as Pittsburgh's resident "Queer Guy" on the local news.

E3Fags Are No Different than People

May 29, 200548m

Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie decides to retire from the diner and newcomer Loretta Pye takes over.

E4Hard Decisions

Jun 5, 200549m

Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie has a difficult time accepting her role as a lady of leisure – especially when she discovers that Loretta has stolen her act including the button-clad vest right down to the wisecracks. Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.

E5Excluding and Abstemiousness

Jun 12, 200549m★ 4.7

Debbie tries to let Loretta down easy. Brian must refrain from sex after he contracts syphilis. Hunter has to deal with the aftermath of his classmates and their parents discovering how he got HIV. Ted regrets having plastic surgery. Justin and Daphne discuss the possibility (or impossibility) of Brian embracing domestic life. Michael, Melanie, and Lindsey are forced to reevaluate their parenting arrangement when the fight over JR reaches its climax.

E6Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind

Jun 19, 200548m★ 4.7

Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is challenged by the new stud, Brandon. Although a huge success as the "Queer Guy," Emmett faces a challenge of his own when he realizes he's been hired as a clown for the network's ratings. Ted, a new man after his cosmetic surgery, has an opportunity for revenge on an old flame. Ben and Michael attempt to help Hunter lift his spirits and get back to school. Bored as a lady of leisure, Debbie finds herself back at the diner.

E7Hope Against Hope

Jun 26, 200552m

Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights while Brian deals with the threat of Brandon's presence in his world. Justin's decision to move out of Brian's loft creates a rift between Brian and Michael. Ted struggles to remember he's with Troy only in order to exact revenge. Lindsay decides to give her parents a chance and moves back home with her son, Gus.

E8Honest to Yourself

Jul 3, 200547m★ 4.8

Justin lands himself in jail for standing up against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian and Brandon work their way down the list of the ten hottest guys in their competition to determine the real stud of Babylon. Ben grieves Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker reveals himself.

E9Anything in Common

Jul 10, 200551m★ 4.7

The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still aren't speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanie's in-house separation heats up. Drew finally comes out. Ted begins his quest for his Mr. Right.

E10I Love You

Jul 17, 200548m★ 5.0

Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone's lives.

E11Fuckin' Revenge

Jul 24, 200555m★ 5.0

Brian re-evaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Liberty Avenue vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

E12Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)

Jul 31, 200550m

Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada – to raise Gus and Jenny Rebecca in a country where they won't be humiliated because of their parents' sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.

E13We Will Survive!

Aug 7, 200560m★ 6.0

Brian and Justin prepare to marry, but realize they are both denying themselves who they are and call the wedding off. Lindsay and Melanie move to Canada with Michael's blessing. Michael's asked to represent the Committee for Human Rights. Ted sees his relationship with Tad for what it really is. The beat of Babylon continues...

About Queer as Folk

Queer as Folk is a drama series on Showtime. The show first aired on Dec 3, 2000 and currently has 5 seasons and 83 episodes. Queer as Folk has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 551 votes. The cast includes Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Peter Paige, Scott Lowell. Created by Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowen.