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Queer as Folk S1E6 — The Art of Desperation

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Queer as Folk•Season 1•Episode 6

The Art of Desperation

8.4/10 · 355 votesJan 21, 200149 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byKari Skogland

Written byJonathan Tolins

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Seasons5

Cast9

Gale Harold

Gale Harold

Brian Kinney

Randy Harrison

Randy Harrison

Justin Taylor

Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks

Michael Novotny

Peter Paige

Peter Paige

Emmett Honeycutt

Scott Lowell

Scott Lowell

Ted Schmidt

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless

Debbie Novotny

Thea Gill

Thea Gill

Lindsay Peterson

Michelle Clunie

Michelle Clunie

Melanie Marcus

Jack Wetherall

Jack Wetherall

Vic Grassi

Crew6

Kari Skogland

Kari Skogland

Director

Jonathan Tolins

Jonathan Tolins

Writer

P

Patrick Antosh

Costume Design

L

Linda Lowy

Original Casting

J

John Brace

Original Casting

M

Mike Lee

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Art of Desperation" is episode 6 of Queer as Folk season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 355 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Kari Skogland and written by Jonathan Tolins, it aired on January 21, 2001.

Next: E7 · Smells Like Codependence Best of Season 1