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Queer as Folk

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2000 ★ 8.3 5 seasons 83 eps TV-MA

Drama

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.

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Queer as Folk is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen has 5 seasons and 83 total episodes, rated 8.3/10 by 549 viewers.

Last verified: October 13, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 83 total across 5 seasons

22 episodes20003 watched

Dec 3, 2000★ 8.5

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.

Queer, There and Everywhere✓

Dec 3, 2000★ 7.7

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.

No Bris, No Shirt, No Service✓

Dec 10, 2000★ 7.9

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.

Ted's Not Dead✓

Dec 17, 2000★ 7.7

While Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns he's named the executor of his friend's living will. Also, Justin's mother suspects the truth about her son's sexuality and Michael and Emmett try to remove incriminating evidence from Ted's apartment but discover Ted's longtime crush on Michael.

Now Approaching... the Line✓

Jan 7, 2001★ 7.7

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.

The Art of Desperation✓

Jan 21, 2001★ 7.7

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.

Smells Like Codependence✓

Jan 28, 2001★ 7.7

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.

Babylon Boomerang✓

Feb 4, 2001★ 7.8

Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.

Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)✓

Feb 11, 2001★ 8.0

Michael decides to break up with Dr. David, who surprises Michael by asking him to move in with him; Lindsay and Melanie ask Brian to relinquish his parental rights to Gus; Emmett becomes addicted to cyber-sex.

Queens of the Road✓

Feb 18, 2001★ 7.7

Dr. David pressures Michael to move in with him; Brian's loft is burglarized; Justin runs away to New York City; Lindsay and Melanie begin to drift apart.

Feb 25, 2001★ 7.8

Michael ends the relationship with Dr. David; Ted and Emmett get tested for AIDS; Brian throws Michael a surprise 30th birthday party and outs Michael to his co-worker; Emmett makes a pact with God.

Move It or Lose It✓

Mar 4, 2001★ 8.4

Michael and Dr. David enjoy their new-found domestic bliss; Emmett joins a "conversion therapy" group; Lindsay and Melanie continue to fight about Brian, finances and their future; Ted becomes very sexually active.

Very Stupid People✓

Mar 11, 2001★ 8.3

Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him; Emmett continues to try to go straight; Melanie finds solace from Lindsay in the arms of another woman.

A Change of Heart✓

Mar 18, 2001★ 8.6

Brian is named in the sexual harassment suit and turns to Melanie for legal advice; Emmett starts dating a woman in his continuing attempt to go straight; Michael lies to David about seeing Brian.

The Ties That Bind✓

Apr 1, 2001★ 8.4

Lindsay leaves Gus in Brian's care on the weekend of the Leather Ball. Michael is nervous about meeting David's son. Ted takes a walk on the wild side. Brian comes out to his father after he learns that Jack has cancer.

French Fried✓

Apr 8, 2001★ 8.4

Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir; Justin is suspended from school.

Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)✓

Apr 15, 2001★ 7.8

David and Michael host a high-society fundraiser, but Michael excludes the gang; Lindsay and Guillaume prepare for the big day; Justin continues to be harassed at school.

Surprise Kill✓

Apr 22, 2001★ 8.4

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.

Apr 29, 2001★ 8.4

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.

The King of Babylon✓

Jun 10, 2001★ 7.7

Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.

Running to Stand Still✓

Jun 17, 2001★ 8.4

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.

Jun 24, 2001★ 8.9

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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Queer as Folk have?

Queer as Folk has 5 seasons with 83 episodes in total.

Is Queer as Folk still on the air?

Queer as Folk has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Queer as Folk?

Queer as Folk airs on Showtime.

When did Queer as Folk first air?

Queer as Folk first aired on December 3, 2000.

Cast

Gale Harold

Gale Harold

Brian Kinney

Randy Harrison

Randy Harrison

Justin Taylor

Hal Sparks

Hal Sparks

Michael Novotny

Peter Paige

Peter Paige

Emmett Honeycutt

Scott Lowell

Scott Lowell

Ted Schmidt

Sharon Gless

Sharon Gless

Debbie Novotny

Alec McClure

Alec McClure

Chris Hobbs

Thea Gill

Thea Gill

Lindsay Peterson

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