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The Best Episodes of Queer as Folk

Every episode of Queer as Folk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Queer as Folk!

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The lives of a diverse group of friends in New Orleans are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 2 - Blocked
    4.9/10(184 votes)

    #1 - Blocked

    S1:E2

    The gang struggles to regain a sense of normalcy; Julian moves in with Brodie and Noah.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writers:Jaclyn Moore, Brontez Purnell

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 3 - Welcum to the Hellmouth
    4.4/10(176 votes)

    #2 - Welcum to the Hellmouth

    S1:E3

    Brodie throws an unforgettable party to honor his lost friends; Ruthie lies to Shar again.

    Director:Satya Bhabha
    Writers:Stephen Dunn, Des Moran

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 1 - Babylon
    4.3/10(265 votes)

    #3 - Babylon

    S1:E1

    Brodie returns to New Orleans and finds his life irrevocably changed after a night out at Babylon.

    Director:Stephen Dunn
    Writer:Stephen Dunn

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 6 - Pretend You're Someone Else
    3.3/10(153 votes)

    #4 - Pretend You're Someone Else

    S1:E6

    Stuck on a Mardi Gras float, Ruthie and Brodie find they cannot escape each other -- or their past.

    Director:Ingrid Jungermann
    Writers:Jaclyn Moore, Sarah Link

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 8 - Sacrilege
    3.3/10(156 votes)

    #5 - Sacrilege

    S1:E8

    Bussey throws a transformative party to reclaim Babylon; Mingus performs again.

    Director:Stephen Dunn
    Writers:Maïa Golden, Des Moran

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 7 - Problematica
    3.0/10(145 votes)

    #6 - Problematica

    S1:E7

    Brodie looks for a reason to stay in New Orleans and considers his impact on his friends' lives.

    Director:Stephen Dunn
    Writers:Stephen Dunn, Ryan O'Connell

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 4 - #F*ckDisabledPeople
    2.5/10(162 votes)

    #7 - #F*ckDisabledPeople

    S1:E4

    Marvin and Ali throw a party for people with disabilities; Brodie babysits; Julian meets someone.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writers:Alyssa Taylor, Ryan O'Connell

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 5 - Choke
    1.0/10(157 votes)

    #8 - Choke

    S1:E5

    Mingus celebrates their birthday at Ghost Fag’s drag wrestling event; Ruthie makes a mistake.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:Roxane Gay

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blocked" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk". It scored 4.9/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Satya Bhabha and written by Jaclyn Moore, Brontez Purnell, it aired on 6/9/2022. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Welcum to the Hellmouth".