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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 10 - I Love You
    9.4/10(402 votes)

    #1 - I Love You

    S5:E10

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 22 - Full Circle
    9.3/10(527 votes)

    #2 - Full Circle

    S1:E22

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 14 - The Election
    9.0/10(308 votes)

    #3 - The Election

    S3:E14

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 13 - We Will Survive!
    8.9/10(366 votes)

    #4 - We Will Survive!

    S5:E13

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 11 - Surprise!
    8.8/10(344 votes)

    #5 - Surprise!

    S1:E11

    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
    Writers:Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 4 - Pride
    8.8/10(321 votes)

    #6 - Pride

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 11 - Fuckin' Revenge
    8.8/10(286 votes)

    #7 - Fuckin' Revenge

    S5:E11

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 20 - The King of Babylon
    8.7/10(353 votes)

    #8 - The King of Babylon

    S1:E20

    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
    Writers:Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 1 - Home Is Where the Ass Is
    8.7/10(332 votes)

    #9 - Home Is Where the Ass Is

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  10. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 7 - Smells Like Codependence
    8.6/10(359 votes)

    #10 - Smells Like Codependence

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  11. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 8 - Babylon Boomerang
    8.6/10(366 votes)

    #11 - Babylon Boomerang

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Steve DiMarco
    Writer:Richard Kramer

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  12. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 6 - Mixed Blessings
    8.6/10(278 votes)

    #12 - Mixed Blessings

    S2:E6

    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:Unknown

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  13. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 12 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
    8.6/10(263 votes)

    #13 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)

    S5:E12

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  14. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 1 - Premiere
    8.5/10(665 votes)

    #14 - Premiere

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  15. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 9 - Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)
    8.5/10(347 votes)

    #15 - Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

    S1:E9

    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
    Writers:Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins

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  16. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 14 - A Change of Heart
    8.5/10(318 votes)

    #16 - A Change of Heart

    S1:E14

    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

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  17. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 2 - All Better Now
    8.5/10(308 votes)

    #17 - All Better Now

    S2:E2

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  18. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 5 - ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You
    8.5/10(269 votes)

    #18 - ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  19. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 14 - Liberty Ride
    8.5/10(245 votes)

    #19 - Liberty Ride

    S4:E14

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  20. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 9 - Anything in Common
    8.5/10(251 votes)

    #20 - Anything in Common

    S5:E9

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  21. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 5 - Now Approaching... the Line
    8.4/10(373 votes)

    #21 - Now Approaching... the Line

    S1:E5

    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

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  22. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 6 - The Art of Desperation
    8.4/10(355 votes)

    #22 - The Art of Desperation

    S1:E6

    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

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  23. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 10 - Queens of the Road
    8.4/10(340 votes)

    #23 - Queens of the Road

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:John L'Ecuyer
    Writer:Doug Guinan

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  24. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 15 - The Ties That Bind
    8.4/10(309 votes)

    #24 - The Ties That Bind

    S1:E15

    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 father after he learns that Jack has cancer.

    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Garth Wingfield

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  25. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 18 - Surprise Kill
    8.4/10(292 votes)

    #25 - Surprise Kill

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Russell Mulcahy
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Love You" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk". It scored 9.4/10 based on 402 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 7/17/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Full Circle".