The Best Episodes Written By Michael Maclennan

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   #1 - Photographs and Memories

   S2:E38/20/2017

   As Abby sends her girls off to their first day at a new school, conflict arises between Trace and Wes about their roles in the family—complicated further by a Nashville recording label taking interest in Trace’s new demo with a former flame. Mick butts heads with his brother over family land.

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   #2 - Buried Treasures

   S2:E59/3/2017

   Nell discovers a treasure map that Bree made as a teen, leading Bree and Kevin to hunt for a family time capsule in the backyard. While Trace is in Nashville fighting his producer Mark Hall to keep Leigh on an upcoming album at the risk of his own career, Abby meets a handsome widower in the PTA.

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   #3 - Death in the Family

   S4:E65/23/2004

   Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.

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   #4 - Love for Sale

   S2:E83/3/2002

   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.

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   #5 - One Degree of Brian Kinney

   S2:E124/7/2002

   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.

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   #6 - You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!

   S2:E165/12/2002

   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?

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   #7 - Drugs, Sex and Lies

   S3:E126/8/2003

   Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.

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   #8 - Stop Hurting Us

   S3:E74/20/2003

   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.

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   #9 - House Full of Children

   S3:E23/9/2003

   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.

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

    S5:E127/31/2005

    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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    #11 - Hell's Teeth

    S2:E32/21/2015

    When a new threat proves to be more powerful than anticipated, both The Pack and Coven suffer heavy losses in the confrontation.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Going South

    S3:E57/6/2015

    Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Minor Offenses

    S3:E152/22/2016

    While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.

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    #14 - Hard Decisions

    S5:E46/5/2005

    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.

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    #15 - Pride

    S2:E41/27/2002

    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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    #16 - The Snake in Paradise

    S4:E106/20/2004

    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.

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    #17 - Bowling for Equality

    S2:E196/9/2002

    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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    #18 - Stand Up for Ourselves

    S4:E24/25/2004

    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.

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    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Honest to Yourself

    S5:E87/3/2005

    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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    #20 - Range of Motion

    S1:E212/14/2020

    Ramon's new ballet creates controversy — and opportunity. Bette goes to extremes to hide her injury, while Oren wrestles with his own secrets.

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