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Season 1 – Queer as Folk

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – Queer as Folk Dec 2000 Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 1

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Critics Consensus

Showtime's Queer as Folk proves a worthy remake with its revolutionary representation of the American LGBTQ community and its engaging character dynamics, although it lacks the palpable authenticity of the original UK series.

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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Mar 5, 2020
Its style is pleasingly candy-colored and frenetic, even if after a few too many whooshing camera moves, you will think you're watching The Gaytrix. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Mar 5, 2020
Queer at Folk is attracting attention for the graphic sex, but the well-drawn supporting characters offer the stronger evidence why the series could become a viewing habit. Go to Full Review John Carman San Francisco Chronicle Mar 5, 2020
3/4
Fact is, "Queer as Folk" is a smartly written and well-cast TV drama, with shadings of comedy and a blessed absence of self-consciousness. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Mar 5, 2020
3/5
The US version lacks the subtlety and darkness of the British version... But it's still edgy television, very well produced and quite adequately acted, bringing us unflinchingly into this subculture with style and humour. Go to Full Review James Endrst Hartford Courant Mar 5, 2020
The people who hang around Liberty Avenue, the gay Pittsburgh thoroughfare where "Queer as Folk" takes place, mostly come off as shallow, unfunny, uninteresting and uninviting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Bisquiteen T @RT65021124 Jul 29, 2025 I love the show but I feel like no one involved has heard of bisexuals See more Alan A @alanhaber Nov 18, 2023 Slow start to a great show See more Felix R @FSR2003 Jun 19, 2022 Fantastic! Loved every episode. I wish it had gone on for a few more seasons! See more Feb 16, 2021 I really liked the L word better. See more Jun 7, 2020 A fantastic show that has held up incredibly well past it's time. The passion that went into the show is clear to see. Truly a must see for anyone who has ever gotten tired of being "the friendly neighborhood gay". Don't let the painful 90's fashion put you off. See more Mar 31, 2020 except that Brian and Michael weren't together. I'd give a five -star comment if Justin is a little bit more good-looking. See more Read all reviews
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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 Dec 3, 2000 Pilot Brian picks up a teenager on the same night he learns that he hasn't been consulted on his son's bris. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 3, 2000 Queer, There and Everywhere Michael remains closeted at work and struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian's relationship with Justin. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 10, 2000 No Bris, No Shirt, No Service Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for Gus; Michael sees a co-worker in front of the gay bars; Brian causes strain on Lindsay and Melanie's relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 17, 2000 Ted's Not Dead Brian learns he is executor of Ted's living will; Justin's mother suspects he is gay; Michael and Emmett discover Ted's crush on Michael. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 7, 2001 Now Approaching...the Line Michael fends off an amorous female co-worker; a business client propositions Brian; Justin struggles to repair his relationship with his mother. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 21, 2001 The Art of Desperation Michael's new boyfriend clashes with Brian over Michael; Ted recovers from his overdose; Justin's new friend is impressed with his artwork. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 28, 2001 Smells Like Codependence Justin's father learns he is gay, then forbids him to see Brian, who is still stewing over Michael's new relationship. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 4, 2001 Babylon Boomerang Kicked out of his house, Justin moves in with a reluctant Brian; Michael dates a co-worker in hopes of getting a promotion. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 11, 2001 Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy) Emmett meets a cyberspace friend; Michael tries to impress David's friends; Brian considers giving up his parental rights. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 18, 2001 Queens of the Road Michael makes a momentous decision about his future with David during a road trip to New York to retrieve runaway Justin. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 25, 2001 Surprise! Brian throws a surprise birthday party for Michael; Ted and Emmett get HIV tests; Michael tries to reconcile with David. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 4, 2001 Move It or Lose It Michael and David have a blissful relationship; Emmett joins a group that claims it will make him straight; Lindsay and Melanie fight. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 11, 2001 Very Stupid People Brian (Gale Harold) becomes involved with a guy at work; Lindsay (Thea Gill) sends Melanie (Michelle Clunie) packing after she is unfaithful. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 18, 2001 A Change of Heart Brian turns to Melanie for legal advice after being sued for sexual harassment; Emmett starts dating a woman; Lindsay asks Brian for money. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 25, 2001 The Ties That Bind Michael meets David's son; Brian learns his father has cancer; Lindsay and Melanie begin to reconcile. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 8, 2001 French Fried Michael and Dr. David (Hal Sparks, Chris Potter) squabble about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay (Thea Gill). Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 15, 2001 Solution (How TLFKAM Got Her Name Back) David and Michael host a fund-raiser; Lindsay and Guillaume prepare for the big day; Justin is harassed at school. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 22, 2001 Surprise Kill Dr. David comes clean about his bathhouse visits to Michael; Justin struggles over his acceptance to Dartmouth College. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 29, 2001 Good Grief! While in the midst of a hot three-way, Brian gets a telephone call informing him his father has died. Details Episode 20 Aired May 6, 2001 The King of Babylon The gang wonders who will be crowned king of the Babylon nightclub; Vic lands in jail after visiting a mall. Details Episode 21 Aired May 13, 2001 Running to Stand Still Brian is encouraged to go to New York; Vic appears in court; Blake gets a job; David goes to Portland. Details Episode 22 Aired May 20, 2001 Full Circle Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare to move; Ted faces the truth about Blake; Justin and Daphne attend the prom; Michael receives a call. Details

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Queer as Folk — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Russell Mulcahy, Michael DeCarlo, John Greyson, Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen
Executive Producer
Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen, Tony Jonas
Screenwriter
Jason Schafer, Ron Cowen, Richard Kramer, Garth Wingfield, Daniel Lipman, Jonathan Tolins
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 3, 2000
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