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The Worst Episodes of Queer As Folk

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The Worst Episodes of Queer As Folk

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  1. 5.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Honest to Yourself

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    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.

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  2. 6.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)

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    S2:E7

    Michael decides to continue dating HIV positive Ben, despite the objections of Brian, Ted, Emmett, and his mother, Debbie. Lindsay and Melanie struggle to get money for their wedding from Lindsay's parents. Success on Ted's porno website is swelling Emmett's... ego.

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  3. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

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    S2:E17

    Brian has to cancel plans with Justin to impress his new boss at work. Emmett receives a VERY generous gift from the late George. Melanie and Lindsay fight off the dreaded Lesbian Bed Death.

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  4. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Bowling for Equality

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    S2:E19

    Michael is tempted to expose Justin's affair with Ethan to Brian. Ted's become immune to porn. Melanie and Lindsay ask Leda to leave. Bowling Showdown: Cops vs. Queers!

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  5. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Hard Decisions

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    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.

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  6. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Excluding and Abstemiousness

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    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.

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  8. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind

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    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.

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    Director:Alex Chapple
    Writer:Del Shores
  9. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Hope Against Hope

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    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.

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    Director:Thom Best
  10. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Anything in Common

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    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.

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  11. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Hypocrisy: Don't Do It

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    S2:E3

    Will Brian accept a Hero Award for saving Justin? Ted's favorite author, Howard Bellweather, is in town to protest Brian's award while collecting his own. Emmett's working for fabulous men who seem like the politically correct characters of the new gay TV drama, "Gay as Blazes!" Michael wants to reconnect with Brian at the comic convention.

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  12. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Pride

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    S2:E4

    Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.

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  13. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Wedding

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    S2:E11

    It's time for Lindsay and Melanie's wedding! It promises to be a day of beauty and love, provided they can overcome the many obstacles fate throws in their path. Brian, Emmett, Ted, George, Vic, Debbie, Michael, and Justin all pitch in to make sure they succeed.

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    Director:Kevin Inch
  14. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Fags Are No Different Than People

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    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.

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  15. 7.7/10(244 votes)

    #14 - One Ring to Rule Them All

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    S3:E6

    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.

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  16. 7.8/10(227 votes)

    #15 - Doctors of Dickology

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    S3:E3

    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.

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    Director:Laurie Lynd
  17. 7.9/10(235 votes)

    #16 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor

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    S3:E5

    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.

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    Director:Kelly Makin
  18. 7.9/10(233 votes)

    #17 - Stand Up for Ourselves

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    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.

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  19. 7.9/10(207 votes)

    #18 - Starting a Whole New Life

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    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.

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    Director:Chris Grismer
  20. 8.0/10(216 votes)

    #19 - House Full of Children

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    S3:E2

    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.

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  21. 8.0/10(251 votes)

    #20 - Stop Hurting Us

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    S3:E7

    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.

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  22. 8.0/10(205 votes)

    #21 - Escalating Violence

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    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.

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    Director:Kevin Inch
    Writer:Del Shores
  23. 8.0/10(230 votes)

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

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    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.

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    Director:Thom Best
    Writer:Del Shores
  24. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - I Love You

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    S5:E10

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

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    Director:Kelly Makin
    Writer:Del Shores
  25. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Fuckin' Revenge

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    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.

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  26. 8.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Honest to Yourself" is the worst rated episode of "Queer As Folk". It scored 5.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Kevin Inch and written by Michael MacLennan, it aired on 7/3/2005. This episode scored 1.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)".