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Queer as Folk S4E4 — Escalating Violence

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Queer as Folk•Season 4•Episode 4

Escalating Violence

7.9/10 · 225 votesMay 9, 200446 min

Ranked #13 of 14 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byKevin Inch

Written byRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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Gale Harold

Gale Harold

Brian Kinney

Randy Harrison

Randy Harrison

Justin Taylor

Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks

Michael Novotny

Peter Paige

Peter Paige

Emmett Honeycutt

Scott Lowell

Scott Lowell

Ted Schmidt

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless

Debbie Novotny

Thea Gill

Thea Gill

Lindsay Peterson

Michelle Clunie

Michelle Clunie

Melanie Marcus

Robert Gant

Robert Gant

Ben Bruckner

Jack Wetherall

Jack Wetherall

Vic Grassi

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Ron Cowen

Writer

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Kevin Inch

Director

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Daniel Lipman

Writer

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Ron Cowen

Story

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Daniel Lipman

Story

Del Shores

Del Shores

Story

Lisa Grootenboer

Lisa Grootenboer

Editor

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Gavin Smith

Director of Photography

Del Shores

Del Shores

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"Escalating Violence" is episode 4 of Queer as Folk season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 225 votes, ranking #13 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Kevin Inch and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on May 9, 2004.

Next: E5 · How Far You Can Go Best of Season 4