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Summary Queer as Folk is an innovative, provocative, and groundbreaking series that has now ended after a five year run, the series chronicled the friendships, careers, loves, trials, tribulations, and ambitions of a diverse group of gay men and lesbians living in Pittsburgh, PA. Blending strong drama with necessary charm and humor, it rivals any other ... Read More

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Season 2

5 Seasons

Season Premiere:

Jan 6, 2002

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Episode 1 • Jan 6, 2002 • 47 m

Home Is Where the Ass Is

Brian helps Justin recover from his bashing at the hands of Chris Hobbs; Lindsay suggests marriage to Mel; Michael returns home, without David.

Episode 2 • Jan 13, 2002 • 50 m

All Better Now

Still traumatized from his bashing, Justin is unable to get close to Brian; Ted's boss fires him for surfing porn at work; Michael and Emmett work as nude waiters.

Episode 3 • Jan 20, 2002 • 46 m

Hypocrisy: Don't Do It

Brian wins an award for saving Justin, despite a scathing editorial from a gay columnist; Michael wants to re-establish his friendship with Brian.

Episode 4 • Jan 27, 2002 • 44 m

Pride

The entire gang celebrates the Gay Pride Parade in Pittsburgh; Michael worries his co-workers may see him there; Lindsay feels threatened when Mel's ex shows up.

Episode 5 • Feb 3, 2002 • 46 m

...Wherever That Dream May Lead You

Ted decides start a gay website; Justin decides to leave art school until his motor skills return; Michael quits his job to open his own comic book store.

Episode 6 • Feb 10, 2002 • 53 m

Mixed Blessings

Brian suggests to Justin that they expand their relationship; Ted new business takes off, with a little help from Emmett; Michael is smitten with a new customer.

Episode 7 • Feb 17, 2002 • 51 m

The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)

Michael decides to keep seeing Ben, despite Brian and Debbie vehement protests; Emmett starts acting like a star; Mel and Lindsay ask Lindsay's parents for cash.

Episode 8 • Mar 3, 2002 • 50 m

Love for Sale

Michael starts dating again, after having broken up with Ben; Justin meets someone his own age at a party; Emmett is shocked to discover he has a secret admirer.

Episode 9 • Mar 10, 2002 • 50 m

Accentuate the Positive

Michael decides to win Ben back, no matter how much Brian and Debbie are against the union; Ted tries Viagra; Brian's new man turns out to be his mother's priest.

Episode 10 • Mar 17, 2002 • 44 m

Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)

Debbie finds a dead body in the diner's dumpster; Michael is more upset when his favorite comic book hero dies; George and Emmett get closer.

Episode 11 • Mar 31, 2002 • 48 m

The Wedding

The entire gang pitches in to plan Lindsay and Mel's wedding.

Episode 12 • Apr 7, 2002 • 45 m

One Degree of Brian Kinney

Debbie takes matters in her own hands to discover the identity of a John Doe; Michael is upset to learn that Ben and Brian once slept together years ago.

Episode 13 • Apr 14, 2002 • 48 m

It's Because I'm Gay, Right?

Michael wonders what his connection is to a celebrated Drag Queen who shares a past with Debbie; Justin decided to become a go-go dancer to pay his tuition.

Episode 14 • Apr 28, 2002 • 48 m

The Dangers of Sex and Drugs

Justin is rolling in the dough, but his schoolwork suffers; Carl asks Debbie out; George asks Emmett to accompany him on a world tour.

Episode 15 • May 5, 2002 • 44 m

Rage Against This Machine

Brian is jealous when Michael and Justin decided to start a comic book; Leda offers to renovate Mel and Lindsay's attic; Emmett is barred from George's funeral.

Episode 16 • May 12, 2002 • 45 m

You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!

Michael plans a surprise party for Ben, which doesn't go well; Ted wonders what to tell his new beau about his career; Justin meets a young violinist and is smitten.

Episode 17 • May 26, 2002 • 43 m

You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

Busy impressing his new boss, Brian cancels plans with Justin; Emmett receives a surprising gift from George; Lindsay and Mel try to spice up their relationship.

Episode 18 • Jun 2, 2002 • 48 m

Sick, Sick, Sick

Bitter about Brian, Justin turns to Ethan; Michael panics when Ben is hospitalized; George's estate offers Emmett millions to keep quiet about their relationship.

Episode 19 • Jun 9, 2002 • 47 m

Bowling for Equality

Michael discovers Justin's affair, and is tempted to tell Brian; Mel and Lindsay feel awkward with Leda around; Debbie challenges Carl to a bowling contest.

Episode 20 • Jun 16, 2002 • 49 m

Out with a Whimper

Justin must decide who he should be with, Brian or Ethan; Ben tells Michael he is going away for six months; Ted reveals his true feelings to Emmett.

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Apr 11, 2015

BRAZILIANMETAC

It is very well acted, it's got plot twists that rival the best soaps, and the writing improves with each episode (even though they crib some of its best lines directly from the British series)...I'm hooked. [1 Dec 2000, p.106]

May 12, 2015

heromoder

Another brilliant season. Emotional, funny, heartbreaking all at once, this goes down as one of televisions shiniest stars. Is there a better actor in the world than Gale Harold? I don't think so...

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