Queer as Folk: Season 5

2005 · 13 episodes · ★ 5.3

What Season 5 of Queer as Folk

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.

13episodes

May 22, 2005Premiered

Aug 7, 2005final episode

10.9 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Move and Leave
May 22, 2005 · 49 min
Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesn't quite turn out as planned. Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn affecting his relationship with Brian. At Ted's suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture.
Directed by: Kelly Makin · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Harris Allan, Peter MacNeill, Adam J. Harrington
5x02 Back in Business
May 22, 2005 · 49 min
Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plug on "Rage." Michael decides to pursue custody of his daughter, Jenny Rebecca. Behind closed doors, Ted pursues a new look after a recent fling turns out to be a chubby chaser. Emmett lands a role in front of the camera as Pittsburgh's resident "Queer Guy" on the local news.
Directed by: Michael DeCarlo · Written by: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Del Shores · Starring: Adam J. Harrington, Kathryn Greenwood
5x03 Fags Are No Different than People
May 29, 2005 · 48 min
Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie decides to retire from the diner and newcomer Loretta Pye takes over.
Directed by: Michael DeCarlo · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Brad Fraser · Starring: Peter MacNeill, Rosie O'Donnell
5x04 Hard Decisions
Jun 5, 2005 · 49 min
Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie has a difficult time accepting her role as a lady of leisure – especially when she discovers that Loretta has stolen her act including the button-clad vest right down to the wisecracks. Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.
Directed by: Kelly Makin · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Michael MacLennan · Starring: Harris Allan, Peter MacNeill, Stephanie Moore, Rosie O'Donnell
5x05 Excluding and Abstemiousness
Jun 12, 2005 · 49 min
Debbie tries to let Loretta down easy. Brian must refrain from sex after he contracts syphilis. Hunter has to deal with the aftermath of his classmates and their parents discovering how he got HIV. Ted regrets having plastic surgery. Justin and Daphne discuss the possibility (or impossibility) of Brian embracing domestic life. Michael, Melanie, and Lindsey are forced to reevaluate their parenting arrangement when the fight over JR reaches its climax.
Directed by: Chris Grismer · Written by: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Shawn Postoff · Starring: Harris Allan, Makyla Smith, Rosie O'Donnell, Ashley Evelyn Bell
5x06 Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind
Jun 19, 2005 · 48 min
Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is challenged by the new stud, Brandon. Although a huge success as the "Queer Guy," Emmett faces a challenge of his own when he realizes he's been hired as a clown for the network's ratings. Ted, a new man after his cosmetic surgery, has an opportunity for revenge on an old flame. Ben and Michael attempt to help Hunter lift his spirits and get back to school. Bored as a lady of leisure, Debbie finds herself back at the diner.
Directed by: Alex Chapple · Written by: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Del Shores · Starring: Harris Allan, Peter MacNeill, Ryan Scott Greene, Jefferson Brown
5x07 Hope Against Hope
Jun 26, 2005 · 52 min
Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights while Brian deals with the threat of Brandon's presence in his world. Justin's decision to move out of Brian's loft creates a rift between Brian and Michael. Ted struggles to remember he's with Troy only in order to exact revenge. Lindsay decides to give her parents a chance and moves back home with her son, Gus.
Directed by: Thom Best · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Shawn Postoff · Starring: Sherry Miller, Maggie Huculak, Clinton Walker, Ryan Scott Greene
5x08 Honest to Yourself
Jul 3, 2005 · 47 min · ★ 4.8
Justin lands himself in jail for standing up against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian and Brandon work their way down the list of the ten hottest guys in their competition to determine the real stud of Babylon. Ben grieves Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker reveals himself.
Directed by: Kevin Inch · Writer: Michael MacLennan · Starring: Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, Matt Battaglia, John Furey
5x09 Anything in Common
Jul 10, 2005 · 51 min
The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still aren't speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanie's in-house separation heats up. Drew finally comes out. Ted begins his quest for his Mr. Right.
Directed by: David Wellington · Written by: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Brad Fraser · Starring: Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, Matt Battaglia, Kate Zenna
5x10 I Love You
Jul 17, 2005 · 48 min
Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone's lives.
Directed by: Kelly Makin · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Del Shores · Starring: Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, Matt Battaglia, Rae Ellen Bodie
5x11 Fuckin' Revenge
Jul 24, 2005 · 55 min
Brian re-evaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Liberty Avenue vigil for the victims ends in chaos.
Directed by: David Wellington · Written by: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Brad Fraser · Starring: Harris Allan, Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, Matt Battaglia
5x12 Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
Jul 31, 2005 · 50 min
Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada – to raise Gus and Jenny Rebecca in a country where they won't be humiliated because of their parents' sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.
Directed by: John Fawcett · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Michael MacLennan · Starring: Harris Allan, Sherry Miller, Peter MacNeill, Matt Battaglia
5x13 We Will Survive! Season Finale
Aug 7, 2005 · 60 min
Brian and Justin prepare to marry, but realize they are both denying themselves who they are and call the wedding off. Lindsay and Melanie move to Canada with Michael's blessing. Michael's asked to represent the Committee for Human Rights. Ted sees his relationship with Tad for what it really is. The beat of Babylon continues...
Directed by: Kelly Makin · Writers: Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman · Starring: Dean Armstrong, Harris Allan, Makyla Smith, Sherry Miller