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Queer As Folk
aired: from December 2000
The Cast
Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny,
Gale Harold as Brian Kinny,
Randy Harrison, II as Justin Taylor,
Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt,
Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt,
Chris Poter, I as David Cameron,
Sharon Gless as Debbie Novotny,
Jack Wetherall as Uncle Jack Grassi,
Makyle Smith as Daphne Chanders,
Michelle Cluni as Melanie Marcus,
Thea Gill as Lindsay Peterson,
Sherry Miller as Mrs. Jennifer Taylor,
Haylee Wanstall as Molly Pilot,
Dean Armstrong as Blake
About Queer As Folk
Showtime�s new television series �Queer As Folk� is based on the short lived 1999 British drama of the same name. Though the original series only lasted eight episodes with a two hour finale, the show had such spark and fantastic potential that it had to be recreated by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman for the American audience.
The series follows the ups and downs of three gay men, Michael, Brian and Justin. Delightful and tragic moments ensue, with supporting characters like the flamboyant Emmett Honeycutt, the intelligent Ted Schmidt, the romantic Dr. David Cameron and Michael�s overly supportive mother, Debbie.
Sharon Gless used the role of Debbie for her return to television. She came back wearing a waitress apron and her heart on her sleeve. This role is so different from every role she every played. She is seen as colorful old lady sometimes overloaded with protest buttons. She hates prejudice against gays and lesbians, because her son Michael is gay and searching for big love. Debbie just wants to help him finding it. Debbie is funny, loud and loving and wants nothing but the best for everyone around her.
About Sharon Gless As Debbie Novotny
Christine Cagney is over. Rosie O'Neill is out. Now it's Debbie Novotny who is in. Sharon Gless changed from heartbreaking police cop over heartaching public defender to heart-warming pflag mom.
And she is wonderful as ever.
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» EPISODEGUIDE
Season 1 (2000/2001)
Episodes 1.1 - 1.3
After a night out at the club Babylon with Michael, Emmett and Ted, Brian picks up a cute guy named Justin for a night of fun, but afterwards coldly rebuffs Justin's attempts to see him again.
Episode 1.4
As Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns that he is the "plug-puller" in Ted�s living will. Justin�s mom finds out he is gay, forcing Justin to take refuge at Debbie�s house. Michael and Emmett find Ted�s shrine to Michael.
Episode 1.5
Michael meets a sexy, single chiropractor. Lindsay tries to make peace between Melanie and Brian. Justin�s mom takes him to see a counselor. Brian and an important new client mix business with pleasure.
Episode 1.6
Brian becomes jealous of Michael�s new friend, Dr. David. Lindsay invites Justin to show his artwork at the community center art show. After his brush with death, Ted swears off the club scene. Justin�s mom realizes her son is involved with an older man.
Episode 1.7
Debbie meets Dr. David. Michael and David spend a weekend in the country. Justin�s father learns the truth and decides to send Justin away to school. Brian�s emotional hold on Michael and dislike for Dr. David intensify.
Episode 1.8
Justin�s father attacks Brian outside Babylon. Michael gets a promotion at work. Justin moves in with Brian.
Episode 1.9
Michael decides to break up with Dr. David, who surprises Michael by asking him to move in with him. Lindsay and Melanie ask Brian to relinquish his parental rights to Gus. Emmett becomes addicted to cyber-sex.
Episode 1.10
David pressures Michael to move in with him. Brian�s loft is burglarized. Justin runs away to New York City. Lindsay and Melanie begin to drift apart.
Episode 1.11
Michael ends the relationship with Dr. David. Ted and Emmett get tested for AIDS. Brian throws Michael a surprise 30th birthday party and outs Michael to his co-worker. Emmett makes a pact with God.
Episode 1.12
Michael and David enjoy their new-found domestic bliss. Emmett joins a "conversion therapy" group. Lindsay and Melanie continue to fight about Brian, finances and their future.
Episode 1.13
Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him. Emmett continues to try to go straight. Melanie finds solace from Lindsay in the arms of another woman.
Episode 1.14
Brian is named in the sexual harassment suit and turns to Melanie for legal advice. Emmett starts dating a woman. Lindsay asks Brian for money.
Episode 1.15
Michael meets David�s teenage son. Brian learns his father has cancer. Emmett and Ted attend the Leather Ball at Babylon. Lindsay and Melanie begin to reconcile.
Episode 1.16
Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances. A strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus, causing a stir. Justin is suspended.
Episode 1.17
Dr. David and Michael host a high-society fundraiser, but Michael excludes the gang. Lindsay and Guillaume prepare for the big day. Justin continues to be harassed at school.
Episode 1.18
Brian discovers David at the baths. Justin finds out his parents are getting a divorce. Ted reconnects with Blake. A hunk from Babylon hits on Michael.
Episode 1.19
In the throws of a hot three-way, Brian gets upsetting news. Daphne asks Justin to be her first time. Ted wants Blake, despite his crystal meth addiction.
Episode 1.20
Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail. Brian is beaten at his own game.
Episode 1.21
Brian is chosen 'Ad person of the Year' and encouraged to take his talent to the Big Apple. Vic appears in court to plead his case. David's ex-wife's divorce takes him to Portland.
Episode 1.22
Brian turns 30. Emmett throws Michael a going-away party. Tragedy occurs at Justin's prom.
Season 2 (2001/2002)
Episode 2.1
Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin can't remember the fateful night and Brian can't forget it. Lindsay pops a question to Melanie at her sister's wedding. Michael returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.
Episode 2.2
Justin is unable to process Chris Hobbs� attack, or to accept physical contact, despite Brian�s best efforts. Ted is fired for surfing porn at work. Michael and Emmett take jobs as naked waiters.
Episode 2.3
Will Brian accept a Hero Award for saving Justin? Ted�s favorite author, Howard Bellweather, is in town to protest Brian�s award while collecting his own. Michael tries to reconnect with Brian at the comic convention.
Episode 2.4
Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh�s annual parade.
Episode 2.5
Having lost control of his hand due to the bashing, Justin quits art school. Michael decides to quit the Big Q and risks all to buy a comic book store. Ted ditches his new accounting job to start his own porno website.
Episode 2.6
Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship. Ted�s new business flourishes thanks to Emmett. Could one of Michael�s first customers turn out to be the love of his life? Lindsay can�t stand Ted�s dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own!
Episode 2.7
Michael decides to continue dating HIV positive Ben, despite the objections of Brian, Ted, Emmett, and his mother, Debbie. Lindsay and Melanie struggle to get money for their wedding from Lindsay�s parents. Success on Ted�s porno website is swelling Emmett�s ... ego.
Episode 2.8
Michael tries to forget Ben by re-entering the dating scene. Justin has an encounter with a boy closer to his own age. Emmett is surprised when he meets his secret admirer.
Episode 2.9
Michael fights to get Ben back in his life � he has to prove he can handle the HIV positive situation. Brian is introduced to his mother�s minister � but they�ve already met (not in church). Ted has a really hard time dealing with some performance enhancing drugs.
Episode 2.10
Michael mourns the death of his comic book hero, Captain Astro, while Debbie finds a real life murder victim behind the diner. Emmett helps George to enjoy himself. Melanie & Lindsay are inspired by the contents of Lindsay�s grandmother's secret letters.
Episode 2.11
It�s time for Lindsay and Melanie�s wedding! It promises to be a day of beauty and love, provided they can overcome the many obstacles fate throws in their path.
Episode 2.12
Michael has trouble dealing with the news that Ben once slept with Brian. Debbie needs to do something about the dead boy found behind her diner and impresses Detective Horvath with her sleuthing.
Episode 2.13
Divina Devore, Pittsburgh�s very own drag queen, is back in town! She dated Debbie 30 years ago, and looks a lot like Michael� Justin becomes a go-go dancer at Babylon to earn money for school.
Episode 2.14
Justin�s making too much money as a go-go dancer to care about his suffering schoolwork. George offers to take Emmett on a world tour. Detective Horvath asks Debbie out on a date.
Episode 2.15
Michael and Justin join forces to create their own comic book. Emmett is barred from speaking at George�s funeral.
Episode 2.16
Brian ignores Justin�s birthday, so Melanie and Lindsay take him to a violin concert � where he meets the gorgeous and talented Ethan. Michael�s surprise party for Ben is a disaster. Ted falls for a new guy.
Episode 2.17
Brian has to cancel plans with Justin to impress his new boss. Emmett receives a VERY generous gift from the late George.
Episode 2.18
Michael�s worst fears come true when Ben is hospitalized. Justin wishes Brian was more romantic � like Ethan. Emmett considers a million-dollar offer to keep his relationship with George a secret.
Episode 2.19
Michael is tempted to tell Brian about Justin�s affair with Ethan. Melanie and Lindsay ask Leda to leave. The Cops play against the Queers in a bowling showdown.
Episode 2.20 (Season Finale)
Ben�s going away for six months, but only with Michael�s blessing. Ted�s in love � with Emmett! Justin is forced to choose between Brian and Ethan.
Season 3 (2002/2003)
Episode 3.1
At the Rage comic book release party, Justin chose Ethan over Brian, but Brian didn't seem to care. Now, a week later, Michael bears the brunt of just how much Brian does care. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship, and the fate of Michael and Justin's comic book is up in the air.
Episode 3.2
Having left Brian, Justin has to find a way to pay for school. Much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett, as much as he loves Ted, finds a loophole in the relationship in order to honor a previously arranged hot date.
Episode 3.3
Brian lends his personal expertise to the Gay and Lesbian Center fundraiser. Lindsay and Melanie ask him to lend his sperm for their second child. Deb's nervous about being intimate with Carl Horvath (Peter MacNeill), so Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets. Ben deals with the death of his former partner.
Episode 3.4
Lindsay and Melanie ask Michael to father their second child. Brian's accused of molesting his nephew. Ted loves having Emmett in his heart � his condo's another story.
Episode 3.5
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.
Episode 3.6
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.
Episode 3.7
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.
Episode 3.8
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.
Episode 3.9
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 soirées. Melanie promises Lindsay she'll work less during her pregnancy, just before landing the case of a lifetime.
Episode 3.10
Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell: he's good for Brian's business, but bad for the community. 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.
Episode 3.11
Brian is fired when he's caught undermining Stockwell's campaign. Ben and Michael tell the Hunter he's positive. Ted's tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends".
Episode 3.12
Hunter reveals he was with Dumpster Boy before he was killed. Brian investigates based on Hunter's tip. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.
Episode 3.13
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.
Episode 3.14 (Season Finale)
Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally has hit 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.
Season 4 (2003/2004)
Episode 4.1
Brian is deep in debt and faces giving up the lifestyle to which he's grown accustomed. Michael and Hunter return to Pittsburgh to face the custody hearing. Emmett visits Ted in rehab.
Episode 4.2
Brian decides to start his own ad agency. Ted struggles to re-enter life after rehab. Emmett and Michael discover their inner Faerie. Justin encourages a friend to fight back against his bashers.
Episode 4.3
Brian warns Justin about his involvement with Cody and the Pink Posse. Ted continues to push his friends away as he begins a new job. Vic and Rodney decide to move in together.
Episode 4.4
Brian turns to Ted for help with his new agency. Justin and Cody take the Pink Posse to a violent level. Melanie struggles to separate personal feelings from her professional responsibility as a lawyer when a case is taken away from her. The social worker's visit to Michael and Ben's doesn't quite go as planned.
Source: Showcase.ca
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