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The Best Episodes of Queer as Folk Season 5

Every episode of Queer as Folk Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queer as Folk Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Move and Leave
    8.0/10(249 votes)

    #1 - Move and Leave

    S5:E1

    Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesn't quite turn out as planned. Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn affecting his relationship with Brian. At Ted's suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture.

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 2 - Back in Business
    7.9/10(230 votes)

    #2 - Back in Business

    S5:E2

    Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plug on "Rage." Michael decides to pursue custody of his daughter, Jenny Rebecca. Behind closed doors, Ted pursues a new look after a recent fling turns out to be a chubby chaser. Emmett lands a role in front of the camera as Pittsburgh's resident "Queer Guy" on the local news.

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 3 - Fags Are No Different than People
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    #3 - Fags Are No Different than People

    S5:E3

    Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie decides to retire from the diner and newcomer Loretta Pye takes over.

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 4 - Hard Decisions
    8.1/10(250 votes)

    #4 - Hard Decisions

    S5:E4

    Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie has a difficult time accepting her role as a lady of leisure – especially when she discovers that Loretta has stolen her act including the button-clad vest right down to the wisecracks. Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 5 - Excluding and Abstemiousness
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    #5 - Excluding and Abstemiousness

    S5:E5

    Debbie tries to let Loretta down easy. Brian must refrain from sex after he contracts syphilis. Hunter has to deal with the aftermath of his classmates and their parents discovering how he got HIV. Ted regrets having plastic surgery. Justin and Daphne discuss the possibility (or impossibility) of Brian embracing domestic life. Michael, Melanie, and Lindsey are forced to reevaluate their parenting arrangement when the fight over JR reaches its climax.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 6 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind
    8.0/10(250 votes)

    #6 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind

    S5:E6

    Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is challenged by the new stud, Brandon. Although a huge success as the "Queer Guy," Emmett faces a challenge of his own when he realizes he's been hired as a clown for the network's ratings. Ted, a new man after his cosmetic surgery, has an opportunity for revenge on an old flame. Ben and Michael attempt to help Hunter lift his spirits and get back to school. Bored as a lady of leisure, Debbie finds herself back at the diner.

    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 7 - Hope Against Hope
    8.3/10(233 votes)

    #7 - Hope Against Hope

    S5:E7

    Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights while Brian deals with the threat of Brandon's presence in his world. Justin's decision to move out of Brian's loft creates a rift between Brian and Michael. Ted struggles to remember he's with Troy only in order to exact revenge. Lindsay decides to give her parents a chance and moves back home with her son, Gus.

    Director:Thom Best
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 8 - Honest to Yourself
    8.1/10(240 votes)

    #8 - Honest to Yourself

    S5:E8

    Justin lands himself in jail for standing up against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian and Brandon work their way down the list of the ten hottest guys in their competition to determine the real stud of Babylon. Ben grieves Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker reveals himself.

    Director:Kevin Inch
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 9 - Anything in Common
    8.5/10(251 votes)

    #9 - Anything in Common

    S5:E9

    The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still aren't speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanie's in-house separation heats up. Drew finally comes out. Ted begins his quest for his Mr. Right.

    Director:David Wellington
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  10. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 10 - I Love You
    9.4/10(402 votes)

    #10 - I Love You

    S5:E10

    Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone's lives.

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  11. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 11 - Fuckin' Revenge
    8.8/10(286 votes)

    #11 - Fuckin' Revenge

    S5:E11

    Brian re-evaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Liberty Avenue vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

    Director:David Wellington
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  12. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 12 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
    8.6/10(263 votes)

    #12 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)

    S5:E12

    Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada – to raise Gus and Jenny Rebecca in a country where they won't be humiliated because of their parents' sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.

    Director:John Fawcett
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  13. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 13 - We Will Survive!
    8.9/10(366 votes)

    #13 - We Will Survive!

    S5:E13

    Brian and Justin prepare to marry, but realize they are both denying themselves who they are and call the wedding off. Lindsay and Melanie move to Canada with Michael's blessing. Michael's asked to represent the Committee for Human Rights. Ted sees his relationship with Tad for what it really is. The beat of Babylon continues...

    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Move and Leave" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 249 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 5/22/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Back in Business".