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Season 5 – 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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Critics Reviews

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Carrie Nelson Bitch Media 01/13/2021
It's flawed in its depictions of diversity, and it's sometimes a bit too goofy for its own good, but the storylines are compelling, the characters are well-developed. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 12/18/2018
It wasn't hard to keep watching, because even if the story line is simplistic at times, the characters have the credibility to keep one hooked, and the show continues to deal with relevant issues in ways that make good drama. Go to Full Review Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine 11/08/2018
1/4
Queer as Folk's politics are neither corrective nor does the show mean to take us down a progressive road; its exploitative, one-sided formula represents a shallow representation of gay culture. Go to Full Review Lewis Whittington culturevulture.net 03/06/2020
For the last season the creators Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman wisely get back to making this a character-driven drama again instead of fitting them into overly greased plots twists. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Toledo Blade 03/05/2020
The writing, sadly, remains clever only when it's crudely clever. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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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 May 22, 2005 Move and Leave Michael throws a surprise anniversary party for Lindsay and Melanie; Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended; Brian makes a new investment. Details Episode 2 Aired May 22, 2005 Back in Business Brian reopens Babylon; Justin returns to Pittsburgh; Michael pursues custody; Ted considers a new look; Emmett gets an on-camera role. Details Episode 3 Aired May 29, 2005 Fags Are No Different Than People Brian and Michael grow apart; Debbie decides to retire; Loretta Pye (Rosie O'Donnell) takes over. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 5, 2005 Hard Decisions Brian remains steadfast in his beliefs; Debbie has difficulty accepting retirement; Ted considers a makeover. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 12, 2005 Excluding and Abstemiousness Brian has news to share; Debbie gives Loretta bad news; Lindsay drops out of the custody battle; Hunter considers leaving school. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 19, 2005 Bored Out of Ya F...ing Mind Brian's reign at Babylon is challenged; Emmett has a realization; Ted gets the opportunity for revenge; Ben and Michael want to help Hunter. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 26, 2005 Hope Against Hope Proposition 14 threatens same-sex couples; Brian deals with Brandon; Justin's decision creates a rift; Lindsay moves home with Gus. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 3, 2005 Honest to Yourself Justin finds himself in jail; Brian and Brandon make their way through the list; Ben grieves; Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation; Emmett's stalker reveals himself. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 10, 2005 Anything in Common The gang fights Proposition 14; Michael and Brian continue to not speak; Lindsay and Melanie's separation heats up; Drew comes out; Ted wants to find Mr. Right. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 17, 2005 I Love You Babylon hosts a benefit to "Stop Prop 14"; guest star Cyndi Lauper. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 24, 2005 F...in' Revenge Brian re-evaluates his priorities; Michael is in the hospital; Liberty Avenue holds a vigil. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 31, 2005 Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise) Brian and Justin make a decision about their relationship; Melanie and Lindsay consider moving; Ted feels lucky in love; Emmett catches Drew with another man. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 31, 2005 We Will Survive! Lindsay and Melanie move; a request is made of Michael; Ted understands his relationship with Tad. Details Episode 14 Aired Aug 7, 2005 QAF Saying Goodbye A special episode discussing the series' impact; interviews with cast members. Details

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Queer as Folk — Season 5

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Season Info

Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (S|L)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 22, 2005