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Queer as Folk: Season 1

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22 episodes · first aired Dec 3, 2000

Focusing on the loves, careers, ambitions and relationships of a group of gay men and women, "Queer As Folk" is the critically-acclaimed and controversial series everyone's been talking about. Follow the lives of Brian, Michael, Emmett, Ted and their friends in this compelling and graphically-realistic drama filled with strong dialogue, witty comedy, and provocatively sexual detail.

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  1. 1 Premiere Dec 3, 2000 · 48m · TMDB 8.3 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…
  2. 2 Queer, There and Everywhere Dec 3, 2000 · 45m 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…
  3. 3 No Bris, No Shirt, No Service Dec 10, 2000 · 46m 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…
  4. 4 Ted's Not Dead Dec 17, 2000 · 51m 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…
  5. 5 Now Approaching... the Line Jan 7, 2001 · 50m 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…
  6. 6 The Art of Desperation Jan 21, 2001 · 49m 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…
  7. 7 Smells Like Codependence Jan 28, 2001 · 45m 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…
  8. 8 Babylon Boomerang Feb 4, 2001 · 49m Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.
  9. 9 Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy) Feb 11, 2001 · 47m 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…
  10. 10 Queens of the Road Feb 18, 2001 · 46m 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.
  11. 11 Surprise! Feb 25, 2001 · 50m 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…
  12. 12 Move It or Lose It Mar 4, 2001 · 51m 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…
  13. 13 Very Stupid People Mar 11, 2001 · 45m 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.
  14. 14 A Change of Heart Mar 18, 2001 · 51m 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…
  15. 15 The Ties That Bind Apr 1, 2001 · 51m 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…
  16. 16 French Fried Apr 8, 2001 · 49m Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir; Justin is suspended from school.
  17. 17 Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back) Apr 15, 2001 · 45m 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.
  18. 18 Surprise Kill Apr 22, 2001 · 54m 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.
  19. 19 Good Grief! Apr 29, 2001 · 50m 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.
  20. 20 The King of Babylon Jun 10, 2001 · 52m Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own game.
  21. 21 Running to Stand Still Jun 17, 2001 · 49m 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…
  22. 22 Full Circle Jun 24, 2001 · 53m 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…