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Queer as Folk Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2002 - 2002
Episode 1
Home Is Where the Ass Is
Sun, Jan 6, 200247 mins
Brian helps Justin recover from his bashing at the hands of Chris Hobbs; Lindsay suggests marriage to Mel; Michael returns home, without David.
Episode 2
All Better Now
Sun, Jan 13, 200250 mins
Justin is unable to process Chris Hobbs' attack, or to accept physical contact, despite Brian's best efforts. Ted is fired for surfing porn at work. Michael and Emmett take jobs as naked waiters. This time, it's Melanie who proposes to Lindsay.
Episode 3
Hypocrisy: Don't Do It
Sun, Jan 20, 200246 mins
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.
Episode 4
Pride
Sun, Jan 27, 200244 mins
The guys get prepared for the gay pride parade. Debbie tries to convince Michael to accompany her to it, but Michael is still scared that his working colleagues could get to know about his homosexuality. Lindsay meets Melanie's ex-girlfriend, who seems to fit better to Mel than Lindsay does. Emmett meanwhile has to face the death of an old friend.
Episode 5
...Wherever That Dream May Lead You
Sun, Feb 3, 200246 mins
Having lost hand control from his bashing, Justin's quits art school (he's lost the fine motor skills needed to hold a brush.) Michael decides to quit the Big Q and risks all to buy a comic book store. Ted ditches his new accounting job to start his own porno website.
Episode 6
Mixed Blessings
Sun, Feb 10, 200253 mins
Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship - it's not like your parents! Ted's new business flourishes thanks to Emmett. Could one of Michael's first customers turn out to be the love of his life? Lindsay can't stand Ted's dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own!
Episode 7
The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)
Sun, Feb 17, 200251 mins
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 website is swelling Emmett's ego.
Episode 8
Love for Sale
Sun, Mar 3, 200250 mins
Michael starts dating again, after having broken up with Ben; Justin meets someone his own age at a party; Emmett is shocked to discover he has a secret admirer.
Episode 9
Accentuate the Positive
Sun, Mar 10, 200250 mins
Michael fights to get Ben back in his life - he has to prove he can handle the HIV positive situation. Brian is introduced to his mother's minister - but they've already met (not in church). Ted has a really hard time dealing with some performance enhancing drugs.
Episode 10
Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)
Sun, Mar 17, 200244 mins
Michael mourns the death of his comic book hero, Captain Astro, while Debbie finds a real life murder victim behind the diner. Emmett helps George to enjoy himself. Melanie & Lindsay are inspired by the contents of Lindsay's Granny Faye's secret letters.
Episode 11
The Wedding
Sun, Mar 31, 200248 mins
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.
Episode 12
One Degree of Brian Kinney
Sun, Apr 7, 200245 mins
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.
Episode 13
It's Because I'm Gay, Right?
Sun, Apr 14, 200248 mins
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.
Episode 14
The Dangers of Sex and Drugs
Sun, Apr 28, 200248 mins
Justin is rolling in the dough, but his schoolwork suffers; Carl asks Debbie out; George asks Emmett to accompany him on a world tour.
Episode 15
Rage Against This Machine
Sun, May 5, 200244 mins
Brian is jealous when Michael and Justin decided to start a comic book; Leda offers to renovate Mel and Lindsay's attic; Emmett is barred from George's funeral.
Episode 16
You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
Sun, May 12, 200245 mins
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?
Episode 17
You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
Sun, May 26, 200243 mins
Busy impressing his new boss, Brian cancels plans with Justin; Emmett receives a surprising gift from George; Lindsay and Mel try to spice up their relationship.
Episode 18
Sick, Sick, Sick
Sun, Jun 2, 200248 mins
Bitter about Brian, Justin turns to Ethan; Michael panics when Ben is hospitalized; George's estate offers Emmett millions to keep quiet about their relationship.
Episode 19
Bowling for Equality
Sun, Jun 9, 200247 mins
Michael discovers Justin's affair, and is tempted to tell Brian; Mel and Lindsay feel awkward with Leda around; Debbie challenges Carl to a bowling contest.
Episode 20
Out with a Whimper
Sun, Jun 16, 200249 mins
Justin must decide who he should be with, Brian or Ethan; Ben tells Michael he is going away for six months; Ted reveals his true feelings to Emmett.
