Queer as Folk: Season 1

2000 · 22 episodes · ★ 8.1

What Season 1 of Queer as Folk

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.

22episodes

Dec 3, 2000Released

Jun 24, 2001latest episode

17.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Premiere
Dec 3, 2000 · 48 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Russell Mulcahy · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Alec McClure, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Lindsey Connell
1x02 Queer, There and Everywhere
Dec 3, 2000 · 45 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Russell Mulcahy · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Alec McClure, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Lindsey Connell
1x03 No Bris, No Shirt, No Service
Dec 10, 2000 · 46 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Russell Mulcahy · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Alec McClure, Dean Armstrong, Makyla Smith, Sean Baek
1x04 Ted's Not Dead
Dec 17, 2000 · 51 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Kevin Inch · Writing: Richard Kramer · Starring: Alec McClure, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Chris Potter
1x05 Now Approaching... the Line
Jan 7, 2001 · 50 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Kari Skogland · Writing: Jason Schafer · Starring: Makyla Smith, Chris Potter, Lindsey Connell
1x06 The Art of Desperation
Jan 21, 2001 · 49 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Kari Skogland · Writing: Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Alec McClure, Dean Armstrong, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller
1x07 Smells Like Codependence
Jan 28, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 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.
Directing: David Wellington · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Alec McClure, Makyla Smith, Chris Potter, John Furey
1x08 Babylon Boomerang
Feb 4, 2001 · 49 min · ★ 7.8
Justin's father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.
Directing: Steve DiMarco · Writing: Richard Kramer · Starring: Chris Potter, Lindsey Connell, John Furey, Lawrence Dane
1x09 Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)
Feb 11, 2001 · 47 min · ★ 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.
Directing: John Greyson · Writing: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Chris Potter
1x10 Queens of the Road
Feb 18, 2001 · 46 min · ★ 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.
Directing: John L'Ecuyer · Writing: Doug Guinan · Starring: Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Chris Potter, Lindsey Connell
1x11 Surprise!
Feb 25, 2001 · 50 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Michael DeCarlo · Writing: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Makyla Smith, Chris Potter, Lindsey Connell, Stephanie Moore
1x12 Move It or Lose It
Mar 4, 2001 · 51 min · ★ 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.
Directing: John Greyson · Writing: Richard Kramer, Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Makyla Smith, Chris Potter, Lindsey Connell, Judah Katz
1x13 Very Stupid People
Mar 11, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Ron Oliver · Writing: Drew Z. Greenberg · Starring: Chris Potter, Barna Moricz, Stephanie Moore, Judah Katz
1x14 A Change of Heart
Mar 18, 2001 · 51 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Michael DeCarlo · Writing: Doug Guinan · Starring: Chris Potter, Barna Moricz, Lawrence Dane
1x15 The Ties That Bind
Apr 1, 2001 · 51 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Garth Wingfield · Starring: Alec McClure, Chris Potter, Ryan Cooley, Lawrence Dane
1x16 French Fried
Apr 8, 2001 · 49 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Jeremy Podeswa · Writing: Jason Schafer · Starring: Alec McClure, Chris Potter, Noam Jenkins
1x17 Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back)
Apr 15, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Michael DeCarlo · Writing: Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Sherry Miller, Chris Potter, Noam Jenkins
1x18 Surprise Kill
Apr 22, 2001 · 54 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Russell Mulcahy · Writing: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Dean Armstrong, Chris Potter, Lawrence Dane, Lynne Deragon
1x19 Good Grief!
Apr 29, 2001 · 50 min · ★ 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.
Directing: David Wellington · Writing: Garth Wingfield · Starring: Dean Armstrong, Makyla Smith, Chris Potter, Lynne Deragon
1x20 The King of Babylon
Jun 10, 2001 · 52 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Russell Mulcahy · Writing: Jason Schafer, Jonathan Tolins · Starring: Dean Armstrong, Chris Potter, Stephanie Moore, Salvatore Antonio
1x21 Running to Stand Still
Jun 17, 2001 · 49 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Michael DeCarlo · Writing: Garth Wingfield · Starring: Alec McClure, Dean Armstrong, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller
1x22 Full Circle Season Finale
Jun 24, 2001 · 53 min · ★ 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.
Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Alec McClure, Dean Armstrong, Makyla Smith, Chris Potter