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
8.0/10211 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
7.9/10222 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
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
8.0/10230 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
7.7/10239 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
8.0/10245 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
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
8.2/10217 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
8.3/10217 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
8.3/10245 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
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
8.3/10230 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
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
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".