Queer as Folk

2000 - 2005 TV-MA 47m 8.5 100

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this 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.

Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's 'Queer as Folk' presents the American version. Following the lives of five gay men in Pittsburgh, 'Queer as Folk' is a riveting drama full of sex, drugs, adventure, friendship and love. Although the creators of 'Queer as Folk' wanted to present an honest depiction of gay life, it is by no means a comprehensive depiction. In addition to the usual sexual escapades and relationships of the five friends, the show explores critical gay political and health issues.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Premiere

Aired: Dec 3, 2000

After a night out at the club Babylon with Michael, Emmett and Ted; Brian pic...

Episode 2 Queer, There and Everywhere

2. Queer, There and Everywhere

Aired: Dec 3, 2000

Michael remains closeted at work, which results in him being invited to a "st...

Episode 3 No Bris, No Shirt, No Service

3. No Bris, No Shirt, No Service

Aired: Dec 10, 2000

Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for their new baby Gus, which Brian decides t...

Episode 4 Ted's Not Dead

4. Ted's Not Dead

Aired: Dec 17, 2000

While Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns he's named the executor o...

Episode 5 Now Approaching... The Line

5. Now Approaching... The Line

Aired: Jan 7, 2001

Michael fends off the romantic interest of a female coworker who doesn't know...

Episode 6 The Art of Desperation

6. The Art of Desperation

Aired: Jan 21, 2001

Michael's new chiropractor boyfriend gets into a tug of war with Brian over M...

Episode 7 Smells Like Codependence

7. Smells Like Codependence

Aired: Jan 28, 2001

Debbie meets Dr. David; Justin's father learns the truth and decides to send ...

Episode 8 Babylon Boomerang

8. Babylon Boomerang

Aired: Feb 4, 2001

Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at wo...

Episode 9 Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

9. Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

Aired: Feb 11, 2001

Michael decides to break up with Dr. David, who surprises Michael by asking h...

Episode 10 Queens of the Road

10. Queens of the Road

Aired: Feb 18, 2001

Dr. David pressures Michael to move in with him; Brian's loft is burglarized;...

Episode 11 Surprise!

Aired: Feb 25, 2001

Michael ends the relationship with Dr. David; Ted and Emmett get tested for A...

Episode 12 Move It or Lose It

12. Move It or Lose It

Aired: Mar 4, 2001

Michael and Dr. David enjoy their new-found domestic bliss; Emmett joins a "c...

Episode 13 Very Stupid People

13. Very Stupid People

Aired: Mar 11, 2001

Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him; Emmett ...

Episode 14 A Change of Heart

14. A Change of Heart

Aired: Mar 18, 2001

Brian is named in the sexual harassment suit and turns to Melanie for legal a...

Episode 15 The Ties That Bind

15. The Ties That Bind

Aired: Apr 1, 2001

Lindsay leaves Gus in Brian's care on the weekend of the Leather Ball. Michae...

Episode 16 French Fried

16. French Fried

Aired: Apr 8, 2001

Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in w...

Episode 17 Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)

17. Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)

Aired: Apr 15, 2001

Dr. David and Michael host a high-society fundraiser, Michael excludes the ga...

Episode 18 Surprise Kill

18. Surprise Kill

Aired: Apr 22, 2001

Brian discovers David at the baths; Justin finds out his parents are getting ...

Episode 19 Good Grief!

19. Good Grief!

Aired: Apr 29, 2001

In the throes of a hot session Brian gets upsetting news; Daphne asks Justin ...

Episode 20 The King of Babylon

20. The King of Babylon

Aired: Jun 10, 2001

Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic i...

Episode 21 Running to Stand Still

21. Running to Stand Still

Aired: Jun 17, 2001

Brian is chosen 'Ad person of the Year' and encouraged to take his talent to ...

Episode 22 Full Circle

22. Full Circle

Aired: Jun 24, 2001

Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare for their move to Portland; Ted fac...

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Main 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

Thea Gill Lindsay Peterson

Michelle Clunie Melanie Marcus

Chris Potter Dr. David Cameron

Jack Wetherall Vic Grassi

Robert Gant Ben Bruckner

Makyla Smith Daphne Chanders

Edgar George Monty

Nancy Anne Sakovich Leda

Robin Thomas Sam Auerbach

Dean Armstrong Blake Wyzecki

Peter MacNeill Detective Carl Horvath

Harris Allan James 'Hunter' Montgomery

Fab Filippo Ethan Gold

Sherry Miller Jennifer Taylor

Carlo Rota Gardner Vance

Alec McClure Christopher Mark Hobbs

Ryan Scott Greene

Ryan Scott Greene Brandon

David Gianopoulos Police Chief Stockwell

Mitch Morris Cody Bell

Stephanie Moore Cynthia

Gary Brennan Rodney

Lindsey Connell Tracy

Matt Battaglia Drew Boyd

Jane Moffat Nancy Henderson

Jason Jones Dominic Scolotto

Creators

Ron Cowen Creator

Daniel Lipman Creator

Queer as Folk Videos

Queer As Folk Official Season 1 Trailer (Released in 2000)

Info about Queer as Folk

Current Status: Ended

Network: Showtime

Genres: Drama, Romance