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Season 2 – Queer as Folk

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Set in working-class Pittsburgh, the drama revolves around a group of gay friends and their relationships, careers, loves and ambitions.
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Queer as Folk — Season 2

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Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/13/2018
When it explores the psychological underpinnings of its characters and their relationships, "Queer as Folk" succeeds. Too often that's sacrificed for a tawdry joke and gratuitous glimpses of flesh. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alan A @alanhaber 11/18/2023 An improvement over season 1 See more Felix R @FSR2003 06/19/2022 Fantastic! Loved every episode. I wish it had gone on for a few more seasons! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Gale Harold

Brian Kinney

Hal Sparks

Michael Novotny

Randy Harrison

Justin Taylor

Peter Paige

Emmett Honeycutt

Scott Lowell

Ted Schmidt

Thea Gill

Lindsay Peterson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 2002 Home Is Where the Ass Is Brian copes with Justin's assault; Melanie and Lindsay attend a wedding; Chris Hobbs is sentenced. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2002 All Better Now Justin suffers from nightmares about his attacker and faces difficulty with physical contact; Michael and Emmett get jobs as naked waiters. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2002 Hypocrisy: Don't Do It Ted's favorite author is in town; Michael wants to reconnect with Brian. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 2002 Pride Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie overcome obstacles to show their PRIDE. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2002 ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You Justin faces difficulties in school; Michael quits his job; Ted becomes an entrepreneur. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2002 Mixed Blessings Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship; Lindsay has a problem with Ted's new business; Michael meets someone. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2002 The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?) Michael continues to date Ben; Lindsay wants her parents' approval of her marriage; Ted and Emmett quarrel. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 24, 2002 Love for Sale Michael tries dating again; Justin has an encounter with someone his own age; Emmett meets his secret admirer. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 10, 2002 Accentuate the Positive Michael tries to reconcile with Ben; Brian attends church with his mother; Viagra causes problems for Ted. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 17, 2002 Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time) Michael's comic-book hero takes a fall; Lindsay's grandmother has a secret; Debbie finds a corpse in a trash bin. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 31, 2002 The Wedding Despite various obstacles, Lindsay and Melanie's wedding day approaches; Brian wins two tickets to the Miami White Party, which conflicts with the wedding weekend. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 7, 2002 One Degree of Brian Kinney Michael learns a secret about Ben; Ted gets in with a new group; Debbie impresses a detective with her investigation. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 14, 2002 It's Because I'm Gay, Right? Michael questions his paternity; Melanie and Lindsay try to find a school for Gus; Justin takes a job to pay for college. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 21, 2002 The Dangers of Sex and Drugs Justin continues to earn money as a dancer; Emmett and George plan a trip; an unlikely suitor courts Debbie. Details Episode 15 Aired May 5, 2002 Rage Against This Machine Brian becomes jealous when Michael and Justin begin collaborating on a comic book; Melanie and Lindsay accept a houseguest. Details Episode 16 Aired May 12, 2002 You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less! Michael plans a surprise party for Ben; Justin meets a musician; Ted keeps a secret from his new partner. Details Episode 17 Aired May 26, 2002 You Can Leda Girl to P... Brian cancels vacation plans; Emmett makes a startling discovery; Melanie and Lindsay deal with problems in their love life. Details Episode 18 Aired Jun 2, 2002 Sick, Sick, Sick Justin spends time with Ethan; Ben's health takes a toll on Michael; Emmett prepares to battle with George's family. Details Episode 19 Aired Jun 9, 2002 Bowling for Equality Ted becomes immune to pornography; Debbie challenges the police to a bowling showdown; Michael considers telling Brian about Justin. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 16, 2002 Out With a Wimper Justin and Michael face personal crises; Ted considers confessing to Emmett. Details

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Queer as Folk — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Michael DeCarlo, Alex Chapple, Bruce McDonald
Executive Producer
Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen, Tony Jonas
Screenwriter
Matt Pyken, Efrem Seeger, Michael MacLennan, Ron Cowen, Karen Walton, Michael Berns, Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (S|L)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 2002