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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!

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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
    Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 14 - The Election
    9.0/10(309 votes)

    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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  2. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 1 - Mad Dog Kinney
    8.3/10(259 votes)

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 4 - Brat-Sitting
    8.3/10(247 votes)

    S3:E4

    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:Unknown

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 8 - Hunt(er) for Love
    8.3/10(276 votes)

    S3:E8

    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:Unknown

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 11 - Poster May Lead to the Truth
    8.3/10(274 votes)

    S3:E11

    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:Unknown

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 12 - Drugs, Sex and Lies
    8.3/10(241 votes)

    S3:E12

    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:Unknown

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 13 - Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen
    8.3/10(260 votes)

    S3:E13

    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:Unknown

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 9 - Big Fucking Mouth
    8.2/10(243 votes)

    S3:E9

    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:Unknown

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 10 - Uncle Ben
    8.2/10(242 votes)

    S3:E10

    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:Unknown

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  10. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 2 - House Full of Children
    8.0/10(240 votes)

    S3:E2

    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:Unknown

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  11. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 5 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
    8.0/10(259 votes)

    S3:E5

    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:Unknown

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  12. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 7 - Stop Hurting Us
    8.0/10(275 votes)

    S3:E7

    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:Unknown

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  13. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 3 - Doctors of Dickology
    7.9/10(252 votes)

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown

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  14. Queer as Folk Season 3 Episode 6 - One Ring to Rule Them All
    7.7/10(270 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Directors:Bruce McDonald, Bruce MacDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Election" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk" season 3. It scored 9/10 based on 309 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 6/22/2003. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Mad Dog Kinney".