Queer as Folk
Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's "Queer as Folk" presents the American version. Following the lives of five gay men in Pittsburgh, "Queer as Folk" is a riveting drama full of sex, drugs, adventure, friendship, and love. Although the creators of "Queer as Folk" wanted to present an honest depiction of gay life, it is by no means a comprehensive depiction. In addition to the usual sexual escapades and relationships of the five friends, the show explores critical gay political and health issues.
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- 2000-2005
- 5 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Drama
- TV-MA
Based on the British series of the same name, Showtime's "Queer as Folk" presents the American version. Following the lives of five gay men in Pittsburgh, "Queer as Folk" is a riveting drama full of sex, drugs, adventure, friendship, and love. Although the creators of "Queer as Folk" wanted to present an honest depiction of gay life, it is by no means a comprehensive depiction. In addition to the usual sexual escapades and relationships of the five friends, the show explores critical gay political and health issues.
Season 3 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2003
Episode 1
Mad Dog Kinney
Sun, Mar 2, 2003 45 mins
At the RAGE comic book release party, Justin chose Ethan over Brian but Brian didn't seem to care. A week later, Michael bears the brunt of just how much he does care. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship, and the fate of Michael and Justin's comic book is up in the air.
Episode 2
House Full of Children
Sun, Mar 9, 2003 50 mins
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.
Episode 3
Doctors of Dickology
Sun, Mar 16, 2003 46 mins
Brian lends his personal expertise to the Center fund-raiser and organizes 'Carnivale'. Lindsay and Melanie ask him to lend his sperm for their second child. Deb's nervous about being intimate with Carl, so Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets. Ben deals with the death of his former partner.
Episode 4
Brat-Sitting
Sun, Mar 30, 2003 46 mins
Ted and Emmett move in together and find they are truly opposites; Mel and Lindsay ask Michael to father their child; Brian is forced to baby-sit his spoiled nephew.
Episode 5
There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
Sun, Apr 6, 2003 44 mins
Debbie and Vic rally support against Police Chief Stockwell's bid for mayor and his conservative platform. Despite that, Brian decides to work on his election campaign.
Episode 6
One Ring to Rule Them All
Sun, Apr 13, 2003 45 mins
Thanks to Brian's marketing savvy, Stockwell leads the polls; Michael discovers Ben's steroid use; Ted is arrested just when he and Emmett meet the neighbors.
Episode 7
Stop Hurting Us
Sun, Apr 20, 2003 43 mins
Emmett pleads with Brian to get Stockwell to drop the charges against Ted; Justin suspects Ethan of infidelity; Ben's steroid use gets out of hand; Mel is pregnant.
Episode 8
Hunt(Er) for Love
Sun, Apr 27, 2003 47 mins
Justin decides to win Brian back and begins by interning at his agency; Ted is unhappy with Emmett being the breadwinner; Michael and Ben try to help a young hustler.
Episode 9
Big Fucking Mouth
Sun, May 11, 2003 47 mins
Woody's is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brian's gay. Ted's humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmett's soirées. Melanie promises Lindsay she'll work less during her pregnancy, just before landing the case of a lifetime.
Episode 10
Uncle Ben
Sun, May 18, 2003 45 mins
Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell: he's good for Brian's business, but bad for the community. Ted takes a dangerous detour on his way to a weekend getaway. Melanie finds Michael's "doting dad" routine annoying. Hunter, the street hustler, calls in a favor from Ben.
Episode 11
Poster May Lead to the Truth
Sun, May 25, 2003 50 mins
Stockwell meets the gay community, which doesn't go well; Brian is fired from the campaign; Ted's drug use escalates; Ben and Michael tell Hunter he is positive.
Episode 12
Drugs, Sex and Lies
Sun, Jun 8, 2003 48 mins
Vowing to expose Stockwell, Brian investigates the murder of Dumpster Boy; Mel and Lindsay urge Emmett to stage an intervention on Ted's behalf.
Episode 13
Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen
Sun, Jun 15, 2003 46 mins
Justin may face expulsion for designing anti-Stockwell posters; Hunter goes undercover to collect evidence for Brian; Emmett has had it with Ted's drug use.
Episode 14
The Election
Sun, Jun 22, 2003 53 mins
Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally has hit rock bottom. Hunter's mother arrives to take him away from Ben and Michael. Lindsay learns of Melanie's superstitions about getting through her first trimester.
