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The Worst Episodes of Queer As Folk

Every episode of Queer As Folk ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Queer As Folk!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Worst Episodes Summary

"One Ring to Rule Them All" is the worst rated episode of "Queer As Folk". It scored 7.8/10 based on 240 votes. Directed by Bruce MacDonald and written by Brad Fraser, it aired on 4/13/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "One Degree of Brian Kinney".

  • One Ring to Rule Them All
    7.8/10240 votes
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    #1 - One Ring to Rule Them All

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2003

    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.

    Director: Bruce MacDonald

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • One Degree of Brian Kinney
    7.9/10224 votes
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    #2 - One Degree of Brian Kinney

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2002

    Michael has trouble dealing with the news that his new boyfriend Ben once slept with his best friend Brian. Debbie needs to do something about the dead boy found behind her diner. She impresses Detective Horvath with her sleuthing. Ted gets a shot at being accepted by the elite A-Gays of Pittsburgh.

    Director: Thom Best

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Doctors of Dickology
    7.9/10223 votes
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    #3 - Doctors of Dickology

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/16/2003

    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.

    Director: Laurie Lynd

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • Excluding and Abstemiousness
    7.9/10232 votes
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    #4 - Excluding and Abstemiousness

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2005

    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

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
    8.0/10219 votes
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    #5 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/26/2002

    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: Efrem Seeger

  • House Full of Children
    8.0/10212 votes
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    #6 - House Full of Children

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2003

    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.

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
    8.0/10231 votes
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    #7 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2003

    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.

    Director: Kelly Makin

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Stand Up for Ourselves
    8.0/10230 votes
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    #8 - Stand Up for Ourselves

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2004

    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

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Starting a Whole New Life
    8.0/10205 votes
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    #9 - Starting a Whole New Life

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2004

    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

    Writer: Brad Fraser

  • Back in Business
    8.0/10206 votes
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    #10 - Back in Business

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2005

    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

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind
    8.0/10223 votes
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    #11 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2005

    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

    Writer: Del Shores

  • It's Because I'm Gay, Right?
    8.1/10220 votes
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    #12 - It's Because I'm Gay, Right?

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/14/2002

    Divina Devore, Pittsburgh's very own drag queen is back in town! She dated Debbie 30 years ago, and (s)he looks a lot like Michael. Justin becomes a go-go dancer at Babylon to earn money for school. Melanie and Lindsay struggle to get Gus accepted for preschool.

    Director: John Greyson

    Writer: Efrem Seeger

  • You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
    8.1/10231 votes
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    #13 - You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/12/2002

    Brian ignores Justin's birthday, so Melanie and Lindsay take him to a violin concert – where he meets the gorgeous and talented Ethan. Michael's surprise party for Ben is a disaster. Ted falls for Luke – he seems perfect, but can he accept Ted's career in porn?

    Director: Bruce McDonald

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Stop Hurting Us
    8.1/10245 votes
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    #14 - Stop Hurting Us

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2003

    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.

    Director: Kevin Inch

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Escalating Violence
    8.1/10203 votes
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    #15 - Escalating Violence

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2004

    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

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Two Kinds of Lies
    8.1/10202 votes
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    #16 - Two Kinds of Lies

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2004

    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

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Gay or Straight? That's the Question
    8.1/10226 votes
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    #17 - Gay or Straight? That's the Question

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2004

    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

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Move and Leave
    8.1/10222 votes
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    #18 - Move and Leave

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2005

    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

    Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman

  • Hard Decisions
    8.1/10223 votes
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    #19 - Hard Decisions

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2005

    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

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Very Stupid People
    8.2/10279 votes
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    #20 - Very Stupid People

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/11/2001

    Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him; Emmett continues to try to go straight; Melanie finds solace from Lindsay in the arms of another woman.

    Director: Ron Oliver

    Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg

  • Love for Sale
    8.2/10240 votes
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    #21 - Love for Sale

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2002

    Michael tries to forget Ben by re-entering the dating scene. Justin has an encounter with a boy closer to his age than Brian. Emmett is surprised when he meets his secret admirer – very surprised.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • Sick, Sick, Sick
    8.2/10225 votes
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    #22 - Sick, Sick, Sick

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 6/2/2002

    Michael's worst fears come true when Ben is hospitalized. Justin wishes Brian was more romantic – like Ethan. Emmett considers a million-dollar offer to keep his relationship with George a secret.

    Director: Alex Chapple

    Writer: Michael Berns, Matt Pyken

  • How Far You Can Go
    8.2/10201 votes
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    #23 - How Far You Can Go

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2004

    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

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • Have Some Balls
    8.2/10206 votes
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    #24 - Have Some Balls

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2004

    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

    Writer: Shawn Postoff

  • The Snake in Paradise
    8.2/10209 votes
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    #25 - The Snake in Paradise

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2004

    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

    Writer: Michael MacLennan