Queer as Folk (2000) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Queer as Folk online in HD.
Queer as Folk — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen
- Starring: Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Hal Sparks, Peter Paige, Scott Lowell, Sharon Gless, Alec McClure, Thea Gill
Queer as Folk — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2000-12-03 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 83 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | Showtime |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.3/10 (546 votes) |
Queer as Folk — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Premiere (2000-12-03) — 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 se
- E2: Queer, There and Everywhere (2000-12-03) — 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
- E3: No Bris, No Shirt, No Service (2000-12-10) — 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 foo
- E4: Ted's Not Dead (2000-12-17) — 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 Mich
- E5: Now Approaching… the Line (2001-01-07) — 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 lucr
- E6: The Art of Desperation (2001-01-21) — 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, J
- E7: Smells Like Codependence (2001-01-28) — 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
- E8: Babylon Boomerang (2001-02-04) — Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.
- E9: Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy) (2001-02-11) — 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
- E10: Queens of the Road (2001-02-18) — 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.
- E11: Surprise! (2001-02-25) — 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 make
- E12: Move It or Lose It (2001-03-04) — 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;
- E13: Very Stupid People (2001-03-11) — 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.
- E14: A Change of Heart (2001-03-18) — 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 abo
- E15: The Ties That Bind (2001-04-01) — 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 fathe
- E16: French Fried (2001-04-08) — Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir; Justin is suspended from school.
- E17: Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back) (2001-04-15) — 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.
- E18: Surprise Kill (2001-04-22) — 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.
- E19: Good Grief! (2001-04-29) — 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.
- E20: The King of Babylon (2001-06-10) — Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.
- E21: Running to Stand Still (2001-06-17) — 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 take
- E22: Full Circle (2001-06-24) — 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 t
Season 2
- E1: Home Is Where the Ass Is (2002-01-06) — 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 re
- E2: All Better Now (2002-01-13) — 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
- E3: Hypocrisy: Don't Do It (2002-01-20) — 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 fabu
- E4: Pride (2002-01-27) — Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.
- E5: …Wherever That Dream May Lead You (2002-02-03) — 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 bu
- E6: Mixed Blessings (2002-02-10) — 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 th
- E7: The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?) (2002-02-17) — 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 weddi
- E8: Love for Sale (2002-03-03) — 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 –
- E9: Accentuate the Positive (2002-03-10) — 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 i
- E10: Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time) (2002-03-17) — 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 & Linds
- E11: The Wedding (2002-03-31) — 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
- E12: One Degree of Brian Kinney (2002-04-07) — 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.
- E13: It's Because I'm Gay, Right? (2002-04-14) — 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
- E14: The Dangers of Sex and Drugs (2002-04-28) — 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,
- E15: Rage Against This Machine (2002-05-05) — 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.
- E16: You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less! (2002-05-12) — 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 disaste
- E17: You Can Leda Girl to Pussy (2002-05-26) — 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
- E18: Sick, Sick, Sick (2002-06-02) — 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
- E19: Bowling for Equality (2002-06-09) — 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!
- E20: Out with a Whimper (2002-06-16) — 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
Season 3
- E1: Mad Dog Kinney (2003-03-02) — Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesn't seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him – at least initially. Ted and Emmett ex
- E2: House Full of Children (2003-03-09) — Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relat
- E3: Doctors of Dickology (2003-03-16) — Brian lends his expertise to the Center's "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanie's sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb
- E4: Brat-Sitting (2003-03-30) — Lindsay and Melanie ask Michael to father their second child. Brian's accused of molesting his nephew. Ted loves having Emmett in his heart – but his condo's another story.
- E5: There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor (2003-04-06) — Brian wins Police Chief Stockwell's mayoral race account much to his friends' dismay. Ethan is offered representation after the Heifetz competition. Melanie and Lindsay try for a s
- E6: One Ring to Rule Them All (2003-04-13) — With Brian's help Stockwell takes the lead in the polls. Ted readies Jerk-at-work.net for any surprise police raids. Michael confronts Ben about his steroid use; Ethan gives Justin
- E7: Stop Hurting Us (2003-04-20) — Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyone's delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.
- E8: Hunt(er) for Love (2003-04-27) — Michael and Ben help out a young hustler. Justin begins an internship at Vanguard and a quest to win Brian back. Lindsay is blossoming in her new job at the gallery. Ted reacts to
- E9: Big Fucking Mouth (2003-05-04) — Woody's is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brian's gay. Ted's humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmett's soirees. Melanie promises Lindsay she'
- E10: Uncle Ben (2003-05-18) — Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell; Ted takes a dangerous detour on his way to a weekend getaway. Melanie finds Michael's "doting dad" routine annoying. Hunter the street hustle
- E11: Poster May Lead to the Truth (2003-05-25) — Brian is fired when he's caught undermining Stockwell's campaign. Ben and Michael tell Hunter he's positive. Ted's tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends."
- E12: Drugs, Sex and Lies (2003-06-08) — Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.
- E13: Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen (2003-06-15) — Hunter collects evidence tying Dumpster Boy's murderer to Stockwell. Justin risks expulsion when he refuses to apologize for his anti-Stockwell posters. Emmett confronts Ted about
- E14: The Election (2003-06-22) — Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally hits rock bottom. Hunter's mother arrives to take him away from Ben and Michael. Lindsay lear
Season 4
- E1: Just a Little Help (2004-04-18) — 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.
- E2: Stand Up for Ourselves (2004-04-25) — 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.
- E3: Starting a Whole New Life (2004-05-02) — 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.
- E4: Escalating Violence (2004-05-09) — 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.
- E5: How Far You Can Go (2004-05-16) — 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.
- E6: Death in the Family (2004-05-23) — 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.
- E7: Preponderance of Death (2004-05-30) — 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.
- E8: Two Kinds of Lies (2004-06-06) — 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'.
- E9: Have Some Balls (2004-06-13) — 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.
- E10: The Snake in Paradise (2004-06-20) — 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.
- E11: Gay or Straight? That's the Question (2004-06-27) — 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.
- E12: Irritation and Separation (2004-07-04) — 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.
- E13: Proposal of Two Kinds (2004-07-18) — 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'.
- E14: Liberty Ride (2004-07-18) — 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 br
Season 5
- E1: Move and Leave (2005-05-22) — 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 affectin
- E2: Back in Business (2005-05-22) — 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 daughte
- E3: Fags Are No Different than People (2005-05-29) — 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
- E4: Hard Decisions (2005-06-05) — 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 discov
- E5: Excluding and Abstemiousness (2005-06-12) — 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 discoverin
- E6: Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind (2005-06-19) — 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'
- E7: Hope Against Hope (2005-06-26) — 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
- E8: Honest to Yourself (2005-07-03) — 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
- E9: Anything in Common (2005-07-10) — 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
- E10: I Love You (2005-07-17) — Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone's lives.
- E11: Fuckin' Revenge (2005-07-24) — 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.
- E12: Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise) (2005-07-31) — 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 o
- E13: We Will Survive! (2005-08-07) — 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. M
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Queer as Folk have? 5 season(s) with 83 episodes.
Who created Queer as Folk? Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen.
Where can I watch Queer as Folk? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.