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The Best Episodes of Queer As Folk Season 4

Every episode of Queer As Folk Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queer As Folk Season 4!

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 4 Ratings Summary

"Just a Little Help" is the best rated episode of "Queer As Folk" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 252 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 4/18/2004. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Stand Up for Ourselves".

  • Just a Little Help
    8.5/10252 votes

    #1 - Just a Little Help

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2004

    After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Stand Up for Ourselves
    8.0/10230 votes

    #2 - Stand Up for Ourselves

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2004

    Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group.

    Director: Jeremy Podeswa

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Starting a Whole New Life
    8.0/10205 votes

    #3 - Starting a Whole New Life

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2004

    Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone.

    Director: Chris Grismer

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Escalating Violence
    8.1/10203 votes

    #4 - Escalating Violence

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2004

    Justin finds Cody becoming too violent; Brian hires Ted at his new agency; Mel struggles with an important case; Hunter's social worker arrives unannounced.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Del Shores

  • How Far You Can Go
    8.2/10201 votes

    #5 - How Far You Can Go

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2004

    Debbie feels left out of Vic's new life; Ben asks Michael for an honest opinion of his new book; Cody challenges Justin to confront his violent side.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Death in the Family
    8.4/10212 votes

    #6 - Death in the Family

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2004

    Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Preponderance of Death
    8.4/10222 votes

    #7 - Preponderance of Death

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2004

    Debbie continues to be numb over Vic's death; Ted falls into old habits when Blake tries to break it off with him; Brian is diagnosed with testicular cancer.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Two Kinds of Lies
    8.1/10202 votes

    #8 - Two Kinds of Lies

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2004

    Brian continues to keep his illness to himself; Debbie tries to re-connect with Horvath; Justin and Michael hear a pitch from a Hollywood producer about 'Rage'.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Have Some Balls
    8.2/10206 votes

    #9 - Have Some Balls

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2004

    Emmett gets mixed messages from a pro-football player; Jealous over Michael's success, Ben finds sympathy from a former student; Justin discovers Brian's illness.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • The Snake in Paradise
    8.2/10209 votes

    #10 - The Snake in Paradise

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2004

    Brian continues to deal with radiation treatment; Ben is tempted when a former student shows interest in him; Sam and Lindsay struggle with their mutual attraction.

    Director: John Fawcett

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Gay or Straight? That's the Question
    8.1/10226 votes

    #11 - Gay or Straight? That's the Question

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2004

    Brian fund-raises for the gay center; Emmett and Drew continue their affair; Sam is ready to fight for Lindsay; Ben and Michael have suspicions about Hunter.

    Director: Thom Best

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Irritation and Separation
    8.2/10231 votes

    #12 - Irritation and Separation

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 7/4/2004

    Brian participates in the Liberty Ride; Hunter tells Callie about his status; Emmett is unsure about his affair with Drew; Mel and Lindsay contemplate a separation.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Proposal of Two Kinds
    8.5/10209 votes

    #13 - Proposal of Two Kinds

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 7/18/2004

    Preparations for the Liberty Ride get underway; Mel is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy; Justin is invited to Hollywood to pitch 'Rage'.

    Director: Michael DeCarlo

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Liberty Ride
    8.5/10222 votes

    #14 - Liberty Ride

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2004

    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

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman