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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!

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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 4 Episode 1 - Just a Little Help
    8.4/10(273 votes)

    #1 - Just a Little Help

    S4:E1

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 2 - Stand Up for Ourselves
    8.0/10(255 votes)

    #2 - Stand Up for Ourselves

    S4:E2

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 3 - Starting a Whole New Life
    7.8/10(227 votes)

    #3 - Starting a Whole New Life

    S4:E3

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 4 - Escalating Violence
    7.9/10(225 votes)

    #4 - Escalating Violence

    S4:E4

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 5 - How Far You Can Go
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    #5 - How Far You Can Go

    S4:E5

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 6 - Death in the Family
    8.4/10(235 votes)

    #6 - Death in the Family

    S4:E6

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 7 - Preponderance of Death
    8.3/10(247 votes)

    #7 - Preponderance of Death

    S4:E7

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 8 - Two Kinds of Lies
    8.0/10(225 votes)

    #8 - Two Kinds of Lies

    S4:E8

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 9 - Have Some Balls
    8.1/10(228 votes)

    #9 - Have Some Balls

    S4:E9

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  10. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 10 - The Snake in Paradise
    8.1/10(232 votes)

    #10 - The Snake in Paradise

    S4:E10

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  11. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 11 - Gay or Straight? That's the Question
    8.1/10(250 votes)

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

    S4:E11

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  12. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 12 - Irritation and Separation
    8.2/10(256 votes)

    #12 - Irritation and Separation

    S4:E12

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  13. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 13 - Proposal of Two Kinds
    8.4/10(228 votes)

    #13 - Proposal of Two Kinds

    S4:E13

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  14. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 14 - Liberty Ride
    8.5/10(245 votes)

    #14 - Liberty Ride

    S4:E14

    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
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Just a Little Help" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk" season 4. It scored 8.4/10 based on 273 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 4/18/2004. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Stand Up for Ourselves".