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Queer as Folk (season 2)
Queer as Folk Season 2 • Thea Gill as Lindsay Peterson
• Michelle Clunie as Melanie Marcus
• Robert Gant as Ben Bruckner
• Sharon Gless as Debbie Novotny
• Jack Wetherall as Vic Grassi
Supporting cast
• Sherry Miller as Jennifer Taylor
• Makyla Smith as Daphne Chanders
• Fabrizio Filippo as Ethan Gold
• Peter MacNeill as Carl Horvath
• Carlo Rota as Gardner Vance
• Lindsey Connell as Tracey
DVD cover art • Stephanie Moore as Cynthia
Country of United States
origin Canada Episodes
No. of 20 See also: List of Queer as Folk episodes
episodes
Broadcast References
Original Showtime [1] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
channel Showcase
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Original run January 6, 2002 (2002-01-06) – [2] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
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Home video release [3] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
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DVD release [4] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
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Season chronology
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The second season of Queer as Folk, an American and
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Canadian television series, consisted of twenty episodes
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and premiered on Showtime on January 6, 2002, in the
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United States and on Showcase on January 21, 2002, in
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Canada.
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Cast [11] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
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• Gale Harold as Brian Kinney
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• Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor
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• Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny
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• Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt
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• Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt
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Series Season Title Directed Written by Original air date Production
# # by code
23 1[1] Home
"Home is Where Alex Chap- Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman January 6, 201
Is"
the Ass Is ple 2002 (2002-01-06)
(United States)
January 21,
2002 (2002-01-21)
(Canada)
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.
24 2[2] All
"All Better Now
Now" John Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman January 13, 202
Greyson 2002 (2002-01-13)
(United States)
January 28,
2002 (2002-01-28)
(Canada)
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. This time, it’s Melanie who proposes to
Lindsay.
25 3[3] Hypocrisy:
"Hypocrisy: Don’t Michael Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen January 20, 203
It"
Do It DeCarlo Walton 2002 (2002-01-20)
(United States)
February 4,
2002 (2002-02-04)
(Canada)
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. Emmett’s working for fabulous men who seem like the politically correct
characters of the new gay TV drama, "’’Gay as Blazes’’"! Michael wants to reconnect with Brian at the comic conven-
tion.
26 4[4] Pride"
"Pride Kevin Inch Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & January 27, 204
Michael MacLennan 2002 (2002-01-27)
(United States)
February 11,
2002 (2002-02-11)
(Canada)
Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE
in Pittsburgh’s annual parade.
27 5[5] ...Wherever
"...Wherever That David Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem February 3, 205
Dream May Lead Wellington Seeger 2002 (2002-02-03)
You"
You (United States)
February 18,
2002 (2002-02-18)
(Canada)
Having lost hand control from his bashing, Justin’s quits art school (he’s lost the fine motor skills needed to hold a
brush.) 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.
28 6[6] Mixed Blessings"
"Mixed Blessings Bruce Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt February 10, 206
McDonald Pyken & Michael Berns 2002 (2002-02-10)
(United States)
February 25,
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2002 (2002-02-25)
(Canada)
Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship - it’s not like your parents! Ted’s new business flourishes thanks to Em-
mett. 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!
29 7[7] The
"The Leper (Hath Michael Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Blair February 17, 207
the Babe Not DeCarlo Fell 2002 (2002-02-17)
Eyes?)"
Eyes?) (United States)
March 4,
2002 (2002-03-04)
(Canada)
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.
30 8[8] Love Sale"
"Love for Sale Alex Chap- Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & March 3, 208
ple Michael MacLennan 2002 (2002-03-03)
(United States)
March 11,
2002 (2002-03-11)
(Canada)
Michael tries to forget Ben by re-entering the dating scene. Justin has an encounter with a boy closer to his age than
Brian. Emmett is surprised when he meets his secret admirer - very surprised.
31 9[9] Accentuate
"Accentuate the Bruce Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem March 10, 209
Positive"
Positive McDonald Seeger 2002 (2002-03-10)
(United States)
March 18,
2002 (2002-03-18)
(Canada)
Michael fights to get Ben back in his life - he has to prove he can handle the HIV positive situation. Brian is intro-
duced 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.
32 10[10] Priorities,
"Priorities, Please! Michael Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt March 17, 210
Time)"
(Beat the Time) DeCarlo Pyken & Michael Berns 2002 (2002-03-17)
(United States)
March 25,
2002 (2002-03-25)
(Canada)
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 Gran-
ny Faye’s secret letters.
33 11[11] The Wedding"
"The Wedding Kevin Inch Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen March 31, 211
Walton 2002 (2002-03-31)
(United States)
April 1,
2002 (2002-04-01)
(Canada)
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. Brian, Emmett, Ted, George, Vic, Debbie, Michael, and Justin all pitch
in to make sure they succeed.
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34 12[12] One
"One Degree of Bri- Thom Best Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & April 7, 212
Kinney"
an Kinney Michael MacLennan 2002 (2002-04-07)
(United States)
April 8,
2002 (2002-04-08)
(Canada)
Michael has trouble dealing with the news that his new boyfriend Ben once slept with his best friend Brian. Debbie
needs to do something about the dead boy found behind her diner. She impresses Detective Horvath with her
sleuthing. Ted gets a shot at being accepted by the elite A-Gays of Pittsburgh.
35 13[13] It’s
"It’s Because I’m John Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem April 14, 213
Right?"
Gay, Right? Greyson Seeger 2002 (2002-04-14)
(United States)
April 15,
2002 (2002-04-15)
(Canada)
Divina Devore, Pittsburgh’s very own drag queen is back in town! She dated Debbie 30 years ago, and (s)he looks a
lot like Michael. Justin becomes a go-go dancer at Babylon to earn money for school. Melanie and Lindsay struggle
to get Gus accepted for preschool.
36 14[14] The
"The Dangers of John Faw- Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt April 28, 214
Drugs"
Sex and Drugs cett Pyken & Michael Berns 2002 (2002-04-28)
(United States)
April 29,
2002 (2002-04-29)
(Canada)
Justin’s making too much money as a go-go dancer to care about his suffering schoolwork. George offers to take Em-
mett on a world tour! Detective Carl Horvath returns to the diner, to ask Debbie out on a date.
37 15[15] Rage
"Rage Against This Jeremy Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen May 5, 215
Machine"
Machine Podeswa Walton 2002 (2002-05-05)
(United States)
May 6,
2002 (2002-05-06)
(Canada)
Michael and Justin join forces to create their own comic book. Emmett is barred from speaking at George’s funeral.
Melanie and Lindsay enlist Leda to help renovate their attic.
38 16[16] You
"You Say it’s Your Bruce Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & May 12, 216
Birthday! I McDonald Michael MacLennan 2002 (2002-05-12)
Couldn’t Care (United States)
Less!"
Less! May 13,
2002 (2002-05-13)
(Canada)
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 Luke - he seems perfect, but can he
accept Ted’s career in porn?
39 17[17] You
"You Can Leda Girl David Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem May 26, 217
Pussy"
to Pussy Wellington Seeger 2002 (2002-05-26)
(United States)
May 27,
2002 (2002-05-27)
(Canada)
Brian has to cancel plans with Justin to impress his new boss at work. Emmett receives a VERY generous gift from
the late George. Melanie and Lindsay fight off the dreaded Lesbian Bed Death.
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40 18[18] Sick, Sick"
"Sick, Sick, Sick Alex Chap- Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt June 2, 218
ple Pyken & Michael Berns 2002 (2002-06-02)
(United States)
June 3,
2002 (2002-06-03)
(Canada)
Michael’s worst fears come true when Ben is hospitalized. Justin wishes Brian was more romantic - like Ethan. Em-
mett considers a million-dollar offer to keep his relationship with George a secret.
41 19[19] Bowling
"Bowling for Equal- Michael Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Efrem June 9, 219
ity"
ity DeCarlo Seeger, Michael MacLennan, Matt 2002 (2002-06-09)
Pyken & Michael Berns (United States)
June 10,
2002 (2002-06-10)
(Canada)
Michael is tempted to expose Justin’s affair with Ethan to Brian. Ted’s become immune to porn. Melanie and Lindsay
ask Leda to leave. Bowling Showdown: Cops vs. Queers!
42 20[20] Out
"Out With a Whim- David Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman June 16, 220
per"
per Wellington 2002 (2002-06-16)
(United States)
June 17,
2002 (2002-06-17)
(Canada)
Justin is forced to choose between Brian and Ethan. Ben’s going away for six months, but only with Michael’s bless-
ing. Ted’s in love - with Emmett!
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