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poster tv series Queer As Folk

Queer As Folk (2000)

TV-MA

  • Drama
You know you want it.

Overview

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.

  1. Daniel LipmanCreator
  2. Ron CowenCreator

StatusEnded

TypeScripted

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

  • logo nextwork Showtime

Seasons

poster season Specials

Specials

1970 | 32 Episodes

Specials of Queer As Folk premiered on January 1, 1970

poster season Season 1

Season 1

2000 | 22 Episodes

Season 1 of Queer As Folk premiered on December 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.

poster season Season 2

Season 2

2002 | 20 Episodes

Season 2 of Queer As Folk premiered on January 6, 2002

The second season of the groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed series continues to follow the lives of Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Melanie and Lindsay and their friends, families and lovers. Emotions and passions swirl around this group of gay men and women as they deal with the struggles and joys of life and love. A compelling blend of graphic sexual scenes with strong dialogue and witty comedy, "Queer As Folk" remains a controversial yet provocative and ultimately intriguing drama.

poster season Season 3

Season 3

2003 | 14 Episodes

Season 3 of Queer As Folk premiered on March 2, 2003

Season three picks up where season two left off. Brian adjusts to his new life while Michael and Ben face the complexities of an HIV positive/negative relationship. Ted and Emmett discover that best friends can become lovers, but even with an extensive history between them, they’ve still got a lot to discover about each other. Melanie and Lindsay make a major decision that will impact the shape of their family.

poster season Season 4

Season 4

2004 | 14 Episodes

Season 4 of Queer As Folk premiered on April 18, 2004

The fourth season finds Brian, now broke and unemployed, attempting to rebuild his life. Michael returns to Pittsburgh to fight for custody of Hunter with Ben. Justin joins a vigilante group where he discovers his buried anger. Also, as Ted progresses into his sobriety, Emmett deals with the fallout from their breakup. And Melanie and Lindsay await the birth of their second child.

poster season Season 5

Season 5

2005 | 13 Episodes

Season 5 of Queer As Folk premiered on May 22, 2005

The fifth season begins with Justin living in Hollywood indefinitely, causing Brian to turn his attention to a risky real estate investment, Babylon. His club-going lifestyle becomes an issue with Michael and Ben, who are considering a life in the suburbs. Melanie and Lindsay surprise everyone with the news of their split, and enter into an intense three-way battle with Michael over the custody of their daughter. And Ted fights aging with an extreme makeover.

Casts

  • Profile Gale Harold with character Brian Kinney

    Gale Harold

    Brian Kinney

  • Profile Randy Harrison with character Justin Taylor

    Randy Harrison

    Justin Taylor

  • Profile Hal Sparks with character Michael Novotny

    Hal Sparks

    Michael Novotny

  • Profile Peter Paige with character Emmett Honeycutt

    Peter Paige

    Emmett Honeycutt

  • Profile Scott Lowell with character Ted Schmidt

    Scott Lowell

    Ted Schmidt

  • Profile Sharon Gless with character Debbie Novotny

    Sharon Gless

    Debbie Novotny

  • Profile Alec McClure with character Chris Hobbs

    Alec McClure

    Chris Hobbs

  • Profile Thea Gill with character Lindsay Peterson

    Thea Gill

    Lindsay Peterson

  • Profile Michelle Clunie with character Melanie Marcus

    Michelle Clunie

    Melanie Marcus

  • Profile Robert Gant with character Ben Bruckner

    Robert Gant

    Ben Bruckner

  • Jack Wetherall

    Vic Grassi

  • Edgar George

    Monty