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The Best Episodes of Queer as Folk Season 1

Every episode of Queer as Folk Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Queer as Folk Season 1!

Binge this in 6h 33mPeaking at 7.4/10

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
    Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 1 - Babylon
    7.4/10(262 votes)

    #1 - Babylon

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Stephen Dunn

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 2 - Blocked
    6.8/10(182 votes)

    #2 - Blocked

    S1:E2

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

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 3 - Welcum to the Hellmouth
    6.6/10(174 votes)

    #3 - Welcum to the Hellmouth

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 4 - #F*ckDisabledPeople
    6.8/10(160 votes)

    #4 - #F*ckDisabledPeople

    S1:E4

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

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 5 - Choke
    6.5/10(155 votes)

    #5 - Choke

    S1:E5

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

    Writer:Roxane Gay

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 6 - Pretend You're Someone Else
    6.9/10(151 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 7 - Problematica
    6.7/10(143 votes)

    #7 - Problematica

    S1:E7

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

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 8 - Sacrilege
    7.1/10(154 votes)

    #8 - Sacrilege

    S1:E8

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Babylon" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 262 votes. Directed by Stephen Dunn and written by Stephen Dunn, it aired on 6/9/2022. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Blocked".