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The Best Episodes of Queer As Folk

Every episode of Queer As Folk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Queer As Folk!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Best Episodes Summary

"I Love You" is the best rated episode of "Queer As Folk". It scored 9.4/10 based on 370 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Del Shores, it aired on 7/17/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Full Circle".

  • I Love You
    9.4/10370 votes
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    #1 - I Love You

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2005

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

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Full Circle
    9.3/10488 votes
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    #2 - Full Circle

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/24/2001

    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 to the airport, Michael receives a call from Brian.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • The Election
    9.0/10277 votes
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    #3 - The Election

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 6/22/2003

    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 learns of Melanie's superstitions about getting through her first trimester.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Pride
    8.9/10290 votes
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    #4 - Pride

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002

    Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Fuckin' Revenge
    8.9/10267 votes
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    #5 - Fuckin' Revenge

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/24/2005

    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.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • We Will Survive!
    8.9/10333 votes
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    #6 - We Will Survive!

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 8/7/2005

    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...

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Surprise!
    8.8/10309 votes
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    #7 - Surprise!

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/25/2001

    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 makes a pact with God.

    Director: Michael DeCarlo

    Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

  • The King of Babylon
    8.7/10320 votes
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    #8 - The King of Babylon

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/10/2001

    Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

  • Home Is Where the Ass Is
    8.7/10305 votes
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    #9 - Home Is Where the Ass Is

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2002

    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 returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Mixed Blessings
    8.7/10255 votes
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    #10 - Mixed Blessings

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2002

    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 the love of his life? Lindsay can't stand Ted's dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

  • Premiere
    8.6/10590 votes
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    #11 - Premiere

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/2000

    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 see him again. Michael also gets lucky taking home a hunk only to be happily interrupted for a trip to the hospital after Brian learns that Lindsay and Melanie have had a baby boy, Gus.

    Director: Russell Mulcahy

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Smells Like Codependence
    8.6/10320 votes
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    #12 - Smells Like Codependence

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2001

    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 Michael and dislike for Dr. David intensifies.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Babylon Boomerang
    8.6/10324 votes
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    #13 - Babylon Boomerang

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/4/2001

    Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.

    Director: Steve DiMarco

    Writer: Richard Kramer

  • Anything in Common
    8.6/10233 votes
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    #14 - Anything in Common

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 7/10/2005

    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.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
    8.6/10244 votes
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    #15 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2005

    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.

    Director: John Fawcett

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Now Approaching... the Line
    8.5/10328 votes
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    #16 - Now Approaching... the Line

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/7/2001

    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 lucrative client of his firm. Meanwhile, Justin struggles to repair his fractured relationship with his mother Jennifer.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Jason Schafer

  • The Art of Desperation
    8.5/10316 votes
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    #17 - The Art of Desperation

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2001

    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, Justin meets Lindsay, who is impressed with his artwork.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Jonathan Tolins

  • Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)
    8.5/10313 votes
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    #18 - Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2001

    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 becomes addicted to cyber-sex.

    Director: John Greyson

    Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

  • A Change of Heart
    8.5/10285 votes
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    #19 - A Change of Heart

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/18/2001

    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 about seeing Brian.

    Director: Michael DeCarlo

    Writer: Doug Guinan

  • Good Grief!
    8.5/10280 votes
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    #20 - Good Grief!

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/29/2001

    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.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Garth Wingfield

  • All Better Now
    8.5/10280 votes
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    #21 - All Better Now

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2002

    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 naked waiters. This time, it's Melanie who proposes to Lindsay.

    Director: John Greyson

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You
    8.5/10244 votes
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    #22 - ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2002

    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 buy a comic book store. Ted ditches his new accounting job to start his own porno website.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • Just a Little Help
    8.5/10251 votes
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    #23 - Just a Little Help

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2004

    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.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Proposal of Two Kinds
    8.5/10208 votes
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    #24 - Proposal of Two Kinds

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 7/18/2004

    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'.

    Director: Michael DeCarlo

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Liberty Ride
    8.5/10221 votes
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    #25 - Liberty Ride

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2004

    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 breaks his collarbone. Melanie goes into labor. 'Rage' is given the green light.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman