Queer as Folk: Season 1
Queer as Folk is a television series that focuses on the lives, loves, ambitions, and relationships of a group of gay men and women. The show revolves around the characters Brian, Michael, Emmett, Ted, and their friends. It is a drama series known for its strong dialogue, witty comedy, and graphically-realistic portrayal of gay life. The series is based on the 1999 British television series of the same name, which ch
Season overview
Queer as Folk is a television series that focuses on the lives, loves, ambitions, and relationships of a group of gay men and women. The show revolves around the characters Brian, Michael, Emmett, Ted, and their friends. It is a drama series known for its strong dialogue, witty comedy, and graphically-realistic portrayal of gay life. The series is based on the 1999 British television series of the same name, which chronicles the lives of three gay men living in Manchester's gay village. Queer as Folk premiered in 2000 and ran for several years, exploring the complexities of the characters' relationships and personal struggles. The show's depiction of gay life was considered provocative at the time of its release, sparking controversy and debate.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Premiere
Dec 3, 2000 · 48 min
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
Queer, There and Everywhere
Dec 3, 2000 · 45 min
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
No Bris, No Shirt, No Service
Dec 10, 2000 · 46 min
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
Ted's Not Dead
Dec 17, 2000 · 51 min
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
Now Approaching... the Line
Jan 7, 2001 · 50 min
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
The Art of Desperation
Jan 21, 2001 · 49 min
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
Smells Like Codependence
Jan 28, 2001 · 45 min
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
Babylon Boomerang
Feb 4, 2001 · 49 min
Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.
Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)
Feb 11, 2001 · 47 min
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
Queens of the Road
Feb 18, 2001 · 46 min
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.
Surprise!
Feb 25, 2001 · 50 min
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
Move It or Lose It
Mar 4, 2001 · 51 min
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;
Very Stupid People
Mar 11, 2001 · 45 min
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.
A Change of Heart
Mar 18, 2001 · 51 min
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
The Ties That Bind
Apr 1, 2001 · 51 min
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
French Fried
Apr 8, 2001 · 49 min
Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir; Justin is suspended from school.
Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)
Apr 15, 2001 · 45 min
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.
Surprise Kill
Apr 22, 2001 · 54 min
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.
Good Grief!
Apr 29, 2001 · 50 min
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.
The King of Babylon
Jun 10, 2001 · 52 min
Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.
Running to Stand Still
Jun 17, 2001 · 49 min
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
Full Circle
Jun 24, 2001 · 53 min
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