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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 Worst Episode
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    Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 4 - Hard Decisions
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 5 - Excluding and Abstemiousness
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 6 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 7 - Hope Against Hope
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 9 - Anything in Common
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 8 - Honest to Yourself
    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 10 - I Love You
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 11 - Fuckin' Revenge
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 12 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 17 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

    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.

    Director:David Wellington
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 1 - Just a Little Help
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 7 - The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)
    6.0/10(7 votes)

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

    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.

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 19 - Bowling for Equality
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Bowling for Equality

    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!

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 2 - Stand Up for Ourselves
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 3 - Starting a Whole New Life
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 4 - Escalating Violence
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 2 - Back in Business
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Queer as Folk Season 5 Episode 13 - We Will Survive!
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 3 - Hypocrisy: Don't Do It
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Hypocrisy: Don't Do It

    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.

    Director:Michael DeCarlo
    Writers:Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

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  20. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 4 - Pride
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Pride

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Kevin Inch
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 11 - The Wedding
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - The Wedding

    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.

    Director:Kevin Inch
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 7 - Preponderance of Death
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 8 - Two Kinds of Lies
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 9 - Have Some Balls
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Queer as Folk Season 4 Episode 10 - The Snake in Paradise
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hard Decisions" is the worst rated episode of "Queer as Folk". It scored 4.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Kelly Makin and written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, it aired on 6/5/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Excluding and Abstemiousness".