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The Best Episodes of Queer As Folk Season 3

Every episode of Queer As Folk Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queer As Folk Season 3!

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

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Mad Dog Kinney" is the best rated episode of "Queer As Folk" season 3. It scored 8.3/10 based on 231 votes. Directed by Jeremy Podeswa and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 3/2/2003. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "House Full of Children".

  • Mad Dog Kinney
    8.3/10231 votes

    #1 - Mad Dog Kinney

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/2/2003

    Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesn't seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him - at least initially. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship. Mel and Lindsay talk about having another child.

    Director: Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • House Full of Children
    8.0/10212 votes

    #2 - House Full of Children

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2003

    Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relationship with Ted in order to honor a previously arranged liaison.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Doctors of Dickology
    7.9/10223 votes

    #3 - Doctors of Dickology

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/2003

    Brian lends his expertise to the Center's "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanie's sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb, who's nervous about intimacy with Carl. Ben's former partner dies.

    Director: Laurie Lynd

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • Brat-Sitting
    8.3/10219 votes

    #4 - Brat-Sitting

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2003

    Lindsay and Melanie ask Michael to father their second child. Brian's accused of molesting his nephew. Ted loves having Emmett in his heart - but his condo's another story.

    Director: Kari Skogland

    Writer: Del Shores

  • There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
    8.0/10231 votes

    #5 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2003

    Brian wins Police Chief Stockwell's mayoral race account much to his friends' dismay. Ethan is offered representation after the Heifetz competition. Melanie and Lindsay try for a second child thanks to Michael's donation.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • One Ring to Rule Them All
    7.8/10240 votes

    #6 - One Ring to Rule Them All

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2003

    With Brian's help Stockwell takes the lead in the polls. Ted readies Jerk-at-work.net for any surprise police raids. Michael confronts Ben about his steroid use; Ethan gives Justin a surprise performance.

    Director: Bruce MacDonald

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Stop Hurting Us
    8.1/10245 votes

    #7 - Stop Hurting Us

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2003

    Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyone's delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Hunt(er) for Love
    8.3/10253 votes

    #8 - Hunt(er) for Love

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2003

    Michael and Ben help out a young hustler. Justin begins an internship at Vanguard and a quest to win Brian back. Lindsay is blossoming in her new job at the gallery. Ted reacts to a sudden role-reversal with Emmett.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • Big Fucking Mouth
    8.3/10218 votes

    #9 - Big Fucking Mouth

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2003

    Woody's is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brian's gay. Ted's humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmett's soirees. Melanie promises Lindsay she'll work less during her pregnancy, then lands the case of a lifetime.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Uncle Ben
    8.3/10218 votes

    #10 - Uncle Ben

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2003

    Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell; Ted takes a dangerous detour on his way to a weekend getaway. Melanie finds Michael's "doting dad" routine annoying. Hunter the street hustler calls in a favor from Ben.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Poster May Lead to the Truth
    8.3/10246 votes

    #11 - Poster May Lead to the Truth

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 5/25/2003

    Brian is fired when he's caught undermining Stockwell's campaign. Ben and Michael tell Hunter he's positive. Ted's tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends."

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Drugs, Sex and Lies
    8.4/10215 votes

    #12 - Drugs, Sex and Lies

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2003

    Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.

    Director: David Wellington

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen
    8.3/10231 votes

    #13 - Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 6/15/2003

    Hunter collects evidence tying Dumpster Boy's murderer to Stockwell. Justin risks expulsion when he refuses to apologize for his anti-Stockwell posters. Emmett confronts Ted about his drug use.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • The Election
    9.0/10278 votes

    #14 - 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