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Queer as Folk (season 1)
Queer as Folk Season 1 • Sharon Gless as Debbie Novotny
• Jack Wetherall as Vic Grassi
Supporting cast
• Chris Potter as Dr. David Cameron
• Sherry Miller as Jennifer Taylor
• Makyla Smith as Daphne Chanders
• Dean Armstrong as Blake Wyzecki
• Lindsey Connell as Tracey
• Stephanie Moore as Cynthia
Episodes
See also: List of Queer as Folk episodes
DVD cover art ^1 In the United States, the first episode aired #1 and #2
back-to-back.
No. of 22
^2 In Canada, the first episode consisted of #1-#3.
episodes
Broadcast
References
Original Showtime
channel Showcase [1] ^ http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
episode_archive.do?episodeid=101
Original run December 3, 2000 (2000-12-03) –
[2] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
June 24, 2001 (2001-06-24)
episode_archive.do?episodeid=103
Home video release [3] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
DVD release
episode_archive.do?episodeid=104
[4] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
Region 1 January 8, 2002 (2002-01-08) episode_archive.do?episodeid=105
Season chronology [5] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
episode_archive.do?episodeid=106
← Previous Next → [6] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
— Season 2 episode_archive.do?episodeid=107
[7] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
The first season of Queer as Folk, an American and Cana- episode_archive.do?episodeid=108
dian television series, consisted of twenty-two episodes [8] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
and premiered on Showtime on December 3, 2000, in the episode_archive.do?episodeid=109
United States and on Showcase on January 22, 2001, in [9] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
Canada. episode_archive.do?episodeid=110
[10] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
episode_archive.do?episodeid=111
Cast [11] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
episode_archive.do?episodeid=112
Main cast [12] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
• Gale Harold as Brian Kinney episode_archive.do?episodeid=113
• Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor [13] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
• Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny episode_archive.do?episodeid=114
• Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt [14] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
• Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt episode_archive.do?episodeid=115
• Thea Gill as Lindsay Peterson [15] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
• Michelle Clunie as Melanie Marcus episode_archive.do?episodeid=116
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Series Season Title Directed Written by Original air date Production
# # by code
1 1[1] Premiere"
"Premiere Russell Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman December 3, 101
Mulcahy 2000 (2000-12-03)
(United States)1
January 22,
2001 (2001-01-22)
(Canada)2
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. Michael also gets lucky taking home a
hunk only to be happily interrupted for a trip to the hospital after Brian learns that Lindsay and Melanie have had a
baby boy, Gus. In the meantime, Michael stays in the closet at work, which causes some problems with an interested
co-worker while at the same time he struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian’s relationship with Justin.
2 2[1] Queer,
"Queer, There and Russell Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman December 3, 102
Everywhere"
Everywhere Mulcahy 2000 (2000-12-03)
(United States)1
January 22,
2001 (2001-01-22)
(Canada)2
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. Michael also gets lucky taking home a
hunk only to be happily interrupted for a trip to the hospital after Brian learns that Lindsay and Melanie have had a
baby boy, Gus. In the meantime, Michael stays in the closet at work, which causes some problems with an interested
co-worker while at the same time he struggles with feelings of jealousy over Brian’s relationship with Justin.
3 3[2] No
"No Bris, No Shirt, No Russell Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman December 10, 103
Service"
Service Mulcahy 2000 (2000-12-10)
(United States)
January 22,
2001 (2001-01-22)
(Canada)2
Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for their new baby Gus, which Brian decides to miss until Michael convinces him
otherwise. Brian decides to crash the party and put his parental foot down. Justin seeking to regain the attention of
Brian decides to make himself noticed at Babylon. Meanwhile, Brian’s involvement as the father of Gus causes some
relationship strain between Lindsay and Melanie. Michael attempting to continue his straight act, runs into a co-
worker in front of the gay bars. Also, Ted finally gets lucky with a guy who he’s been denying the advances of all
night, but ends up with devastating results.
4 4[3] Ted’s Dead"
"Ted’s Not Dead Kevin Inch Richard Kramer December 17, 104
2000 (2000-12-17)
(United States)
January 29,
2001 (2001-01-29)
(Canada)
While Ted lies in a drug-induced coma, Brian learns he’s named the executor of his friend’s living will. Also, Justin’s
mother suspects the truth about her son’s sexuality and Michael and Emmett try to remove incriminating evidence
from Ted’s apartment but discover Ted’s longtime crush on Michael.
5 5[4] Now
"Now Approaching... Kari Skog- Jason Schafer January 7, 105
Line"
The Line land 2001 (2001-01-07)
(United States)
February 2,
2001 (2001-02-02)
(Canada)
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Michael fends off the romantic interest of a female coworker who doesn’t know he’s gay and instead dates a hand-
some chiropractor, while Brian is propositioned by a potentially lucrative client of his firm. Meanwhile, Justin
struggles to repair his fractured relationship with his mother Jennifer.
6 6[5] The
"The Art of Despera- Kari Skog- Jonathan Tolins January 21, 106
tion"
tion land 2001 (2001-01-21)
(United States)
February 12,
2001 (2001-02-12)
(Canada)
Michael’s new chiropractor boyfriend gets into a tug of war with Brian over Michael, as Ted recovers from his O.D.
by dating Roger, a stable but overweight chorus director. Also, Justin meets Lindsay, who is impressed with his art-
work.
7 7[6] Smells
"Smells Like Codepen- David Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman January 28, 107
dence"
dence Wellington 2001 (2001-01-28)
(United States)
February 19,
2001 (2001-02-19)
(Canada)
Debbie meets Dr. David; Michael and Dr. 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 intensifies.
8 8[7] Babylon Boomerang"
"Babylon Boomerang Steve Richard Kramer February 4, 108
DiMarco 2001 (2001-02-04)
(United States)
February 26,
2001 (2001-02-26)
(Canada)
Justin’s father attacks Brian outside Babylon; Michael gets a promotion at work; Justin moves in with Brian.
9 9[8] Daddy
"Daddy Dearest (Son- John Jason Schafer & Jonathan February 11, 109
Boy)"
ny Boy) Greyson Tolins 2001 (2001-02-11)
(United States)
March 5,
2001 (2001-03-05)
(Canada)
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.
10 10[9] Queens Road"
"Queens of the Road John Doug Guinan February 18, 110
L’Ecuyer 2001 (2001-02-18)
(United States)
March 12,
2001 (2001-03-12)
(Canada)
Dr. 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.
11 11[10] Surprise!"
"Surprise! Michael Jason Schafer & Jonathan February 25, 111
DeCarlo Tolins 2001 (2001-02-25)
(United States)
March 19,
2001 (2001-03-19)
(Canada)
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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.
12 12[11] Move It"
"Move It or Lose It John Richard Kramer, Ron Cowen March 4, 112
Greyson & Daniel Lipman 2001 (2001-03-04)
(United States)
March 26,
2001 (2001-03-26)
(Canada)
Michael and Dr. 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; Ted becomes very sexually active.
13 13[12] Very People"
"Very Stupid People Ron Oliver Drew Z. Greenberg March 11, 113
2001 (2001-03-11)
(United States)
April 2,
2001 (2001-04-02)
(Canada)
Brian sleeps with a co-worker who then files a complaint against him; Emmett continues to try to go straight; Me-
lanie finds solace from Lindsay in the arms of another woman.
14 14[13] A
"A Change of Heart
Heart" Michael Doug Guinan March 18, 114
DeCarlo 2001 (2001-03-18)
(United States)
April 9,
2001 (2001-04-09)
(Canada)
Brian is named in the sexual harassment suit and turns to Melanie for legal advice; Emmett starts dating a woman in
his continuing attempt to go straight; Michael lies to David about seeing Brian.
15 15[14] The Bind"
"The Ties That Bind Alex Chap- Garth Wingfield April 1, 115
ple 2001 (2001-04-01)
(United States)
April 16,
2001 (2001-04-16)
(Canada)
Lindsay leaves Gus in Brian’s care on the weekend of the Leather Ball. Michael is nervous about meeting David’s son.
Ted takes a walk on the wild side. Brian comes out to his father after he learns that Jack has cancer.
16 16[15] French Fried"
"French Fried Jeremy Jason Schafer April 8, 116
Podeswa 2001 (2001-04-08)
(United States)
April 23,
2001 (2001-04-23)
(Canada)
Michael and Dr. David disagree about finances; a strange Frenchman moves in with Lindsay and Gus causing a stir;
Justin is suspended from school.
17 17[16] Solution
"Solution (How Michael Jonathan Tolins April 15, 117
TLFKAM Got Her DeCarlo 2001 (2001-04-15)
Back)"
Name Back) (United States)
April 30,
2001 (2001-04-30)
(Canada)
Dr. David and Michael host a high-society fundraiser-Michael excludes the gang; Lindsay and Guillaume prepare for
the big day; Justin continues to be harassed at school.
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18 18[17] Surprise Kill"
"Surprise Kill Russell Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, April 22, 118
Mulcahy Jason Schafer & Jonathan 2001 (2001-04-22)
Tolins (United States)
May 7,
2001 (2001-05-07)
(Canada)
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.
19 19[18] Good Grief!"
"Good Grief! David Garth Wingfield April 29, 119
Wellington 2001 (2001-04-29)
(United States)
May 14,
2001 (2001-05-14)
(Canada)
In the throes of a hot session Brian gets upsetting news; Daphne asks Justin to be her first time; Ted wants Blake, de-
spite his crystal meth addiction.
20 20[19] The Babylon"
"The King of Babylon Russell Jason Schafer & Jonathan June 10, 120
Mulcahy Tolins 2001 (2001-06-10)
(United States)
May 21,
2001 (2001-05-21)
(Canada)
Who will be crowned King of Babylon? An innocent trip to the mall lands Vic in jail; Brian is beaten at his own
game.
21 21[20] Running
"Running to Stand Michael Gareth Wingfield June 17, 121
Still"
Still DeCarlo 2001 (2001-06-17)
(United States)
May 28,
2001 (2001-05-28)
(Canada)
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; Blake gets a job; David’s ex-wife’s divorce takes him to Portland.
22 22[21] Full Circle"
"Full Circle Alex Chap- Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman June 24, 122
ple 2001 (2001-06-24)
(United States)
June 25,
2001 (2001-06-25)
(Canada)
Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare for their move to Portland; Ted faces the truth about Blake; Justin and
Daphne attend their prom where a big surprise awaits; On his way to the airport, Michael receives a call from Brian.
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episode_archive.do?episodeid=118 episode_archive.do?episodeid=121
[18] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/ [21] http://www.sho.com/site/queer/
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