Queer as Folk: Season 3

2003 · 14 episodes · ★ 8.3

What Season 3 of Queer as Folk

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.

14episodes

Mar 2, 2003released

Jun 22, 2003latest episode

11.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Mad Dog Kinney
Mar 2, 2003 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesn't seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him - at least initially. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship. Mel and Lindsay talk about having another child.
Directing: Jeremy Podeswa · Writing: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Fab Filippo
3x02 House Full of Children
Mar 9, 2003 · 51 min
Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relationship with Ted in order to honor a previously arranged liaison.
Directed by Bruce McDonald · Written by Michael MacLennan · Starring Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, John Furey
3x03 Doctors of Dickology
Mar 16, 2003 · 47 min · ★ 8.0
Brian lends his expertise to the Center's "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanie's sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb, who's nervous about intimacy with Carl. Ben's former partner dies.
Directing: Laurie Lynd · Writing: Efrem Seeger · Starring: Peter MacNeill, Fab Filippo, Maggie Huculak, Clinton Walker
3x04 Brat-Sitting
Mar 30, 2003 · 47 min · ★ 8.2
Lindsay and Melanie ask Michael to father their second child. Brian's accused of molesting his nephew. Ted loves having Emmett in his heart - but his condo's another story.
Directed by Kari Skogland · Written by Del Shores · Starring Peter MacNeill, Lynne Deragon, Kirsten Kieferle, Carlo Rota
3x05 There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
Apr 6, 2003 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Brian wins Police Chief Stockwell's mayoral race account much to his friends' dismay. Ethan is offered representation after the Heifetz competition. Melanie and Lindsay try for a second child thanks to Michael's donation.
Directed by Kelly Makin · Written by Shawn Postoff · Starring Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Fab Filippo, Carlo Rota
3x06 One Ring to Rule Them All
Apr 13, 2003 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
With Brian's help Stockwell takes the lead in the polls. Ted readies Jerk-at-work.net for any surprise police raids. Michael confronts Ben about his steroid use; Ethan gives Justin a surprise performance.
Directing: Bruce McDonald, Bruce MacDonald · Writing: Brad Fraser · Starring: Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Fab Filippo, Carlo Rota
3x07 Stop Hurting Us
Apr 20, 2003 · 47 min · ★ 8.2
Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyone's delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.
Directed by Kevin Inch · Written by Michael MacLennan · Starring Makyla Smith, Stephanie Moore, Gary Brennan, David Gianopoulos
3x08 Hunt(er) for Love
Apr 27, 2003 · 48 min · ★ 8.8
Michael and Ben help out a young hustler. Justin begins an internship at Vanguard and a quest to win Brian back. Lindsay is blossoming in her new job at the gallery. Ted reacts to a sudden role-reversal with Emmett.
Directed by Bruce McDonald · Written by Efrem Seeger · Starring Harris Allan, Makyla Smith, Carlo Rota, Stephanie Moore
3x09 Big Fucking Mouth
May 4, 2003 · 48 min · ★ 8.6
Woody's is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brian's gay. Ted's humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmett's soirees. Melanie promises Lindsay she'll work less during her pregnancy, then lands the case of a lifetime.
Directed by Kelly Makin · Written by Del Shores · Starring Peter MacNeill, Lindsey Connell, David Gianopoulos, Keir Gilchrist
3x10 Uncle Ben
May 18, 2003 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell; Ted takes a dangerous detour on his way to a weekend getaway. Melanie finds Michael's "doting dad" routine annoying. Hunter the street hustler calls in a favor from Ben.
Directing: Kevin Inch · Writing: Shawn Postoff · Starring: Harris Allan, Stephanie Moore, David Gianopoulos, Gregory White
3x11 Poster May Lead to the Truth
May 25, 2003 · 51 min · ★ 8.2
Brian is fired when he's caught undermining Stockwell's campaign. Ben and Michael tell Hunter he's positive. Ted's tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends."
Directed by Chris Grismer · Written by Brad Fraser · Starring Harris Allan, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller, Carlo Rota
3x12 Drugs, Sex and Lies
Jun 8, 2003 · 52 min · ★ 8.3
Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.
Directed by David Wellington · Written by Michael MacLennan · Starring Harris Allan, Peter MacNeill, Gary Brennan
3x13 Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen
Jun 15, 2003 · 47 min
Hunter collects evidence tying Dumpster Boy's murderer to Stockwell. Justin risks expulsion when he refuses to apologize for his anti-Stockwell posters. Emmett confronts Ted about his drug use.
Directing: Alex Chapple · Writing: Efrem Seeger · Starring: Harris Allan, Peter MacNeill, David Gianopoulos, Jason Jones
3x14 The Election Season Finale
Jun 22, 2003 · 54 min · ★ 9.0
Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally hits rock bottom. Hunter's mother arrives to take him away from Ben and Michael. Lindsay learns of Melanie's superstitions about getting through her first trimester.
Directed by Kelly Makin · Written by Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring Dean Armstrong, Harris Allan, Marnie McPhail, Gary Brennan