Queer As Folk (USA): Season 1
Showtime (2000)
Drama
USA / English / Color / 4780 min
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| Cast | View More ↓ |
| Michelle Clunie | Melanie Marcus |
|---|---|
| Robert Gant | Professor Ben Bruckner-Novotny |
| Thea Gill | Lindsay Peterson |
| Gale Harold | Brian Kinney |
| Randy Harrison | Justin Taylor |
| Crew | View More ↓ |
| Director | John Fawcett, Alex Chapple |
|---|---|
| Writer | Michael Berns, Ron Cowen |
| Producer | Michael Berns, Ron Cowen |
Trailer
Plot
Queer as Folk is an innovative, provocative, and groundbreaking series now going into its fifth season, that chronicles the friendships, careers, loves, trials, tribulations, and ambitions of a diverse group of gay men and lesbians living in Pittsburgh, PA. Blending strong drama with necessary charm and humor, it rivals any other show presented on television.
Queer as Folk in its fourth season dealt with everything from Brian reconstructing his life after the devastation of the Stockwell case and his battle with testicular cancer, to Justin's dangerous encounter with the wild side and the maturation and strengthening of his and Brian's relationship. Lindsay began experimenting with new facets of her sexuality, and we saw Ted come to terms with himself, as he made amends with the past and began to rebuild a new life. We saw everything from Micheal and Ben's relationship hitting new heights to Emmett's flourishing individuality and Debbie's struggles with her brother's death and her finding new sources of happiness in her life. The season ended with the birth of Melanie and Lindsay's second child, Ben and Micheal's marriage, Debbie's engagement to Carl Horvath, and Justin being offered a job in Hollywood to work on the film version of he and Michael's comic book, Rage.
Queer as Folk in its fourth season dealt with everything from Brian reconstructing his life after the devastation of the Stockwell case and his battle with testicular cancer, to Justin's dangerous encounter with the wild side and the maturation and strengthening of his and Brian's relationship. Lindsay began experimenting with new facets of her sexuality, and we saw Ted come to terms with himself, as he made amends with the past and began to rebuild a new life. We saw everything from Micheal and Ben's relationship hitting new heights to Emmett's flourishing individuality and Debbie's struggles with her brother's death and her finding new sources of happiness in her life. The season ended with the birth of Melanie and Lindsay's second child, Ben and Micheal's marriage, Debbie's engagement to Carl Horvath, and Justin being offered a job in Hollywood to work on the film version of he and Michael's comic book, Rage.
Episodes
1
Premiere
50 min 2000-12-03
After a night out at the club Babylon with Michael, Emmett and Ted; Brian picks up a cute guy named Justin for a night of fun, but afterwards coldly rebuffs Justin's attempts to see him again. Michael also gets lucky taking home a hunk only to be happily interrupted for a trip to the hospital after Brian learns that Lindsay and Melanie have had a baby boy, Gus.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: James Acton, Tom Albrecht, Dylan Charles, Ronit Cohen, Mark Cameron Fraser, Derek Hofman, Jordan Hughes, Jane Luk, Emmanuel Mark, Lee Rumohr, Haylee Wanstall
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: James Acton, Tom Albrecht, Dylan Charles, Ronit Cohen, Mark Cameron Fraser, Derek Hofman, Jordan Hughes, Jane Luk, Emmanuel Mark, Lee Rumohr, Haylee Wanstall
2
Queer, There and Everywhere
50 min 2000-12-03
Michael stays in the closet at work, which causes some problems with an interested co-worker while at the same time he struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian's relationship with Justin.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Lindsey Connell, Tom Albrecht, Robert Church, Paulino Nunes, Anthony Mancini Jr., Dianne Latchford, Michael Kremko, Michael B. King, Laura De Carteret, Adrian Cooper, David Cook
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Lindsey Connell, Tom Albrecht, Robert Church, Paulino Nunes, Anthony Mancini Jr., Dianne Latchford, Michael Kremko, Michael B. King, Laura De Carteret, Adrian Cooper, David Cook
3
No Bris, No Shirt, No Service
50 min 2000-12-10
Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for their new baby Gus, which Brian decides to miss until Michael convinces him otherwise. Brian decides to crash the party and put his parental foot down. Justin seeking to regain the attention of Brian decides to make himself noticed at Babylon. Meanwhile, Brian's involvement as the father of Gus causes some relationship strain between Lindsay and Melanie. Michael attempting to continue his straight act, runs into a co-worker in front of the gay bars. Also, Ted finally gets lucky with a guy who he's been denying the advances of all night, but ends up with devastating results.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Jack Weatherall, Ben Levevre, James Siano, Jack Newman, Howard Jerome, Marcia Diamond, Bart Legate, Mark De Angelis, Moynan King, Shel Goldstein, Lee Ruhmor, Sean Baek, Lee Rumohr
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Jack Weatherall, Ben Levevre, James Siano, Jack Newman, Howard Jerome, Marcia Diamond, Bart Legate, Mark De Angelis, Moynan King, Shel Goldstein, Lee Ruhmor, Sean Baek, Lee Rumohr
4
Ted's Not Dead
50 min 2000-12-17
While Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns he's named the executor of his friend's living will; Justin decides to take chance on a situation where he could seduce (in terms jerk) a fellow classmate; Justin's mother suspects the truth about her son's sexuality after finding some drawings of naked men in his sketch book; Michael and Emmett try to remove incriminating evidence (porn, 33 dildos... don't ask) from Ted's apartment but discover Ted's longtime crush on Michael.
Director: Kevin Inch
Writer: Richard Kramer
Guest starring: Carol Anderson, Craig Lund, Martin Samuel, Elva Mai Hoover, Catherine Hernandez, Scott McLaren, David Gingrich
Writer: Richard Kramer
Guest starring: Carol Anderson, Craig Lund, Martin Samuel, Elva Mai Hoover, Catherine Hernandez, Scott McLaren, David Gingrich
5
Now Approaching... The Line
50 min 2001-01-07
Michael fends off the romantic interest of a female coworker who doesn't know he's gay and instead dates a handsome chiropractor, while Brian is propositioned by a potentially lucrative client of his firm. Meanwhile, Justin struggles to repair his fractured relationship with his mother Jennifer.
Director: Kari Skogland
Writer: Jason Schafer
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Michael Cronin, Jamz Maher, Colleen Williams, Michael Boyuk, Trevor Smith, Judah Katz, Tannis Burnett, Noah Danby
Writer: Jason Schafer
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Michael Cronin, Jamz Maher, Colleen Williams, Michael Boyuk, Trevor Smith, Judah Katz, Tannis Burnett, Noah Danby
6
The Art of Desperation
50 min 2001-01-21
Michael's new chiropractor boyfriend gets into a tug of war with Brian over Michael, as Ted recovers from his O.D. by dating Roger, a stable but overweight chorus director. Also, Justin meets Lindsay, who is impressed with his artwork.
Director: Kari Skogland
Writer: Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Brian McQuinn, Emily Hurson, Chris Von Heyman, Haylee Wanstall, B.J. McQueen, Glen Gaston, Andrew Stelmach, Roderick Brown, Darrin Baker
Writer: Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Brian McQuinn, Emily Hurson, Chris Von Heyman, Haylee Wanstall, B.J. McQueen, Glen Gaston, Andrew Stelmach, Roderick Brown, Darrin Baker
7
Smells Like Codependence
50 min 2001-01-28
Debbie meets Dr. David; Michael and Dr. David spend a weekend in the country; Justin's father learns the truth and decides to send Justin away to school; Brian's emotional hold on Michael and dislike for Dr. David intensifies.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Andrew Martin, John Furey, Michael McLachlan, Sarah McDonald
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Andrew Martin, John Furey, Michael McLachlan, Sarah McDonald
8
Babylon Boomerang
50 min 2001-02-04
Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin movies in with Brian.
Director: Steve Dimarco
Writer: Richard Kramer
Guest starring: John Furey, Kevin Dennis, Shawn Korson, Anne Marie Scheffer, Marilyn Smith, G. Patrick Currie, David Berni, Richard Blackburn, Alex Poch-Goldin
Writer: Richard Kramer
Guest starring: John Furey, Kevin Dennis, Shawn Korson, Anne Marie Scheffer, Marilyn Smith, G. Patrick Currie, David Berni, Richard Blackburn, Alex Poch-Goldin
9
Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)
50 min 2001-02-11
A disastrous dinner party convinces Michael he and David have nothing in common. He tries to break up with David, who surprises Michael by asking him to move in with him. A trip to the emergency room reminds Melanie that she has no legal rights where Gus is concerned. Brian agrees to her and Lindsay's request that he relinquish his parental rights to Gus, much to Justin's dismay. After spending an unpleasant evening with his own alcoholic and abusive father, Brian changes his mind at the last minute. Emmett becomes addicted to cyber-sex.
Director: John Greyson
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Ryan Booth, Alec Stockwell, Peter Evans, Daniel Montlouis, Derek Deluis, Michael Soucie, Troy Mundle, Sam Kalileh, James Carroll, Robert McClure, Julie Khaner, Billy Khoury, Catherine Hayos, Brian Hall, Steve Boyle, Lawrence Dane
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Ryan Booth, Alec Stockwell, Peter Evans, Daniel Montlouis, Derek Deluis, Michael Soucie, Troy Mundle, Sam Kalileh, James Carroll, Robert McClure, Julie Khaner, Billy Khoury, Catherine Hayos, Brian Hall, Steve Boyle, Lawrence Dane
10
Queens of the Road
50 min 2001-02-18
Brian throws Justin out after the loft is burglarized because Justin forgot to set the alarm. David pressures Michael to move in with him. Justin steals Brian's credit card and runs away to New York City, but Brian and the guys follow him and retrieve him with no difficulty beyond a flat tire en route. Debbie is upset that Michael is still contemplating David's offer, while Emmett knows Michael is concerned that Brian won't approve. Debbie lets Justin move into Michael's old room. After consulting Ted about her financial situation, Melanie offers Lindsay the chance to take a year off from work to be a stay-at-home mom for Gus, but the two are still beginning to drift apart. David breaks up with Michael when he tells him he's not ready to move in.
Director: John L'Ecuyer
Writer: Doug Guinan
Guest starring: Terry Hart, Marty Moreau, Tony Curtis Blondell, Isabella Fink, Kent Staines, Louis Negin, James B. Douglas
Writer: Doug Guinan
Guest starring: Terry Hart, Marty Moreau, Tony Curtis Blondell, Isabella Fink, Kent Staines, Louis Negin, James B. Douglas
11
Surprise!
50 min 2001-02-25
Debbie is upset that Michael has ended things with David and takes her fury out on Brian, demanding that he give Michael a chance to grow up and have his own life. Brian throws Michael an elaborate surprise 30th birthday party, and then outs him to an unsuspecting Stacy. Michael is hurt and bewildered by Brian's actions, while everyone else is generally disgusted. Ted gets tested when he discovers that one of his encounters is HIV positive. He's negative, but Emmett (who got tested for moral support) is unable to get his results until Monday. Emmett spends the weekend convinced he's positive and makes a pact with God that he'll give up sex with men if the test results are negative. Debbie realizes that Brian's ""betrayal"" was the push she wanted him to give Michael, and for that she is grateful. Michael asks David if the offer to move in is still open. Emmett finally gets the good news that he is negative.
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Richie Favalaro, Noah Danby, Mark Lutz, John Nightingale
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Richie Favalaro, Noah Danby, Mark Lutz, John Nightingale
12
Move It or Lose It
50 min 2001-03-04
Michael is still not speaking to Brian. Tracy is more upset that Michael has been lying to her than she is about his being gay, but they work things out. Michael and David enjoy their new found domestic bliss, though not without a few bumps. A miserable Brian begins spending his free time with Ted, his son and their mothers. Ted is delighted because he's getting Brian's numerous rejects, but his constant presence is driving Melanie crazy. Determined to give up men forever, Emmett joins a ""conversion therapy"" group. Lindsay and Melanie continue to fight about Brian, finances and their future. Realizing how much Michael and Brian care about each other, Justin engineers sort-of a reconciliation between them.
Director: John Greyson
Writer: Ron Cowen, Richard Kramer, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Mark Peacock, Kathryn Haggis, Jonas Chernick, Paul Sherman, Ian Alden, Joseph Scoren, Steve Jackson
Writer: Ron Cowen, Richard Kramer, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Dianne Latchford, Mark Peacock, Kathryn Haggis, Jonas Chernick, Paul Sherman, Ian Alden, Joseph Scoren, Steve Jackson
13
Very Stupid People
50 min 2001-03-11
Brian gets involved briefly with Kip, a younger co-worker who's been with the company only a few months. Melanie flirts with one of the guests at a baby shower she and Lindsay are hosting for another lesbian couple. When Ted and Michael discover Emmett is throwing out his porn collection and toys, he tells them about the ""See the Light"" group he's joined. After another fight with Lindsay, Melanie ends up at a bar with Marianne, then back at her place. When Ted and Michael discover that Emmett's favorite porn star is in town, they offer him $1,000 to seduce Emmett and ""save"" him from the group they believe is brainwashing him. Brian refuses Kip's request that he recommend him for a promotion on the grounds that he doesn't have enough experience, then reminds him not to expect special favors just because they're both gay. Melanie confesses to Lindsay that she cheated on her and moves out. Emmett tells Michael and Ted that he resisted the temptation that was Zack O'Tool, and that he must
Director: Ron Oliver
Writer: Drew Greenberg
Guest starring: Ophira Eisenberg, Franny, Scott Clarke, Ian Busher, Judah Katz, Matthew G Taylor, Joseph Scoren, Barna Moricz, Angela Asher
Writer: Drew Greenberg
Guest starring: Ophira Eisenberg, Franny, Scott Clarke, Ian Busher, Judah Katz, Matthew G Taylor, Joseph Scoren, Barna Moricz, Angela Asher
14
A Change of Heart
50 min 2001-03-18
Ryder asks Brian to stay home until the harassment suit with Kip is resolved, leaving Brian feeling like he's considered guilty until proven innocent. At "See the Light" Emmett meets Heather, a similarly struggling lesbian. Melanie agrees to defend Brian in the harassment suit. David doesn't want Michael to get involved in Brian's problems. Ted and Melanie are stunned when they run into Emmett and Heather, who are on a date. Michael lies to David that he needs to stay with a sick Debbie in order to get out of dinner so he can go to Brian's and cheer him up, not realizing that David will check up on her to make sure she's alright. David then finds Michael and Brian at Woody's, where they are drunk and playing guitars as they relive high school memories. Justin seduces Kip, and then them tells him he's 17 and that his father will come after him with the police unless he does something for Justin. David and Michael argue about the lying and Brian's importance in Michael's life.
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Doug Guinan
Guest starring: Natalia Harvalik, Alexander Pervakov, Carolyn Bennett, Scott Anderson, Judah Katz, Barna Moricz, Steve Jackson, Tracy Waterhouse
Writer: Doug Guinan
Guest starring: Natalia Harvalik, Alexander Pervakov, Carolyn Bennett, Scott Anderson, Judah Katz, Barna Moricz, Steve Jackson, Tracy Waterhouse
15
The Ties That Bind
50 min 2001-04-01
Lindsay reluctantly leaves Gus with Brian while she goes out of town for a conference. David's 12-year-old son Hank comes for a visit that David has planned down to the very minute. Jack tells Brian he has cancer and only has a few more months. Hank tells Michael he didn't want to visit, that he's only here because his mother made him. Debbie advises Brian to be honest with his father before he dies. Brian leaves Gus with Justin so he can go to the Leather Ball at Babylon, a move that will earn him angry castigations from both Melanie and Lindsay. Ted discovers that a former business school classmate is an award-winning ""Leather Daddy"" whose house includes a dungeon-themed playroom. Ted refuses Dale's proposal to be his ""slave."" Michael thinks Hank hates visiting his father because he's gay, but it's really because of David's itineraries and over-planning. The two end up bonding over a mutual love for comic books.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Stephen G. Brown, David Alec, Albert Chung, Bobby Johnston, Ryan Cooley, Lawrence Dane
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Stephen G. Brown, David Alec, Albert Chung, Bobby Johnston, Ryan Cooley, Lawrence Dane
16
French Fried
50 min 2001-04-08
Michael is growing tired of David's paying for everything. It reaches a breaking point when he learns that David is not cashing the checks for his share of the monthly expenses. When his homeroom teacher ignores the bullying and name-calling that Chris and his friends are directing at Justin and another student they think is gay, he curses out the teacher and draws a suspension. Melanie goes to the house to try reconciling with Lindsay, only to find a strange Frenchman living there who won't even let her in to see Gus. Debbie counsels Justin on dealing with homophobia at school. David agrees they will only do things both he and Michael can afford, even if that means canceling the surprise trip to Paris he'd planned for them. Both Melanie and Brian want an explanation from Lindsay, who tells them that Guillaume is a friend and colleague who has moved in to help with expenses and to help take care of Gus.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Jason Schafer
Guest starring: Brian McQuinn, Kevin Hicks, Melinda Dahl, Jordan Barker, J.J. Stocker, Noam Jenkins
Writer: Jason Schafer
Guest starring: Brian McQuinn, Kevin Hicks, Melinda Dahl, Jordan Barker, J.J. Stocker, Noam Jenkins
17
Solution
50 min 2001-04-15
Michael returns from Paris as if he's joined a higher income bracket with all the things David has bought him: new car, expensive clothes, and no time for Brian and the others. The harassment at school continues for Justin, but his request for a gay-straight student alliance is still denied. Lindsay continues ahead with her plan to marry Guillaume despite Brian's warning she's marrying the wrong person. Guillaume counters Brian's threat to call Immigration by reminding him that Lindsay could go to jail over their green-card marriage, then pushes Brian's buttons by suggesting that he might adopt Gus to make their arrangement look more convincing.
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Stephen Sparks, Kevin Naddaf, Ryan Taylor, Kris Ryan, John Bourgeois, Barbara Gordon, Noam Jenkins
Writer: Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Stephen Sparks, Kevin Naddaf, Ryan Taylor, Kris Ryan, John Bourgeois, Barbara Gordon, Noam Jenkins
18
Surprise Kill
50 min 2001-04-22
Brian discovers David at the baths; Justin finds out his parents are getting a divorce; Ted reconnects with Blake; a hunk from Babylon hits on Michael.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Jude Rutland, Patric Masurkevitch, Rob Logie, Andre Matthews, Fernando Rivera, Rogue Johnston, Joe Pingue, James Thomas, Tristan Paris
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Jude Rutland, Patric Masurkevitch, Rob Logie, Andre Matthews, Fernando Rivera, Rogue Johnston, Joe Pingue, James Thomas, Tristan Paris
19
Good Grief!
50 min 2001-04-29
From The Showtime Media Site:
In the throes of a hot session Brian gets upsetting news; Daphne asks Justin to be her first time; Ted wants Blake, despite his crystal meth addiction.
Director: David Wellington
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Charles Seixas, Lindsay Murrell, Drew Roby, Dane Wagner, Tommy Brewster, Travis Cunningham, Ian Downie, Adam Blake, Christopher Cordell, Jefferson Brown, Kirsten Kieferle, Lynne Deragon, Lawrence Dane
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Charles Seixas, Lindsay Murrell, Drew Roby, Dane Wagner, Tommy Brewster, Travis Cunningham, Ian Downie, Adam Blake, Christopher Cordell, Jefferson Brown, Kirsten Kieferle, Lynne Deragon, Lawrence Dane
20
The King of Babylon
50 min 2001-06-10
The annual contest, King of Babylon is up. The gang goes to Babylon, and Justin tells Brian we should go home to have sex. Brian responds, by if he can't find anyone, He'll be his back up. Justin gets fed up of Brian not wanting him. By this time, Brian has already found a guy, and is about to leave, when Justin name is called to be the next contestant. Justin turns the table, and does his stripper dance, that makes ever guy (including Brian's date) want him. Justin is crowned king, and Brian gets a bit jealous when Justin takes Brian's date and have a quick fuck downstairs.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Mehron Paul, Mike Jackson, Jay Clapham, Roger McKeen, Jerome Bravo, Shawn Smandych, Gabriel Chavez, Stanley Taylor, Peter Valdron, Johnny Prince, Peter Charles Nurse, Jeremie Colton Helman, Dave Tomlinson, Salvatore Antonio, Russell Mulcahy
Writer: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins
Guest starring: Mehron Paul, Mike Jackson, Jay Clapham, Roger McKeen, Jerome Bravo, Shawn Smandych, Gabriel Chavez, Stanley Taylor, Peter Valdron, Johnny Prince, Peter Charles Nurse, Jeremie Colton Helman, Dave Tomlinson, Salvatore Antonio, Russell Mulcahy
21
Running to Stand Still
50 min 2001-06-17
Brian is chosen 'Ad person of the Year' and encouraged to take his talent to the Big Apple; Vic appears in court to plead his case; Blake gets a job; David's ex-wife's divorce takes him to Portland.
Director: Michael DeCarlo
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Katherine Trowell, Mark Burgess, Sarah McDonald, Grant Nickalls
Writer: Garth Wingfield
Guest starring: Katherine Trowell, Mark Burgess, Sarah McDonald, Grant Nickalls
22
Full Circle
50 min 2001-06-24
From the Showtime Media Site:
Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare for their move to Portland; Ted faces the truth about Blake; Justin and Daphne attend their prom where a big surprise awaits; On his way to the airport, Michael receives a call from Brian.
Director: Alex Chapple
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Gillian Vanderburgh, Kevin Hare, Craig Lund, Andre Matthews, Jefferson Brown, Christopher Cordell, Adam Cole
Writer: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
Guest starring: Gillian Vanderburgh, Kevin Hare, Craig Lund, Andre Matthews, Jefferson Brown, Christopher Cordell, Adam Cole
Editions
| Barcode | Format | Region | Release | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 758445200720 | DVD | 1 | 2002-01-08 | Showtime |
| 065935139683 | DVD | 1 | 2002-01-08 | |
| 758445201024 | DVD | 1 | ||
| 758445200928 | DVD | 1 | ||
| 758445201321 | DVD | 1 | ||
| 7321900732550 | DVD | 2 | 2007-01-01 | |
| 7321950732562 | DVD | 2 | 2006-06-21 | |
| 7321921732560 | DVD | |||
| 758445200829 | DVD |