Queer As Folk

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 Justins 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.

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, Brians 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 hes been denying the advances of all night, but ends up with devastating results.

Michael fends off the romantic interest of a female coworker who doesnt know hes gay and instead dates a handsome 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.

Debbie meets Dr. David; Michael and Dr. David spend a weekend in the country; Justins father learns the truth and decides to send Justin away to school; Brians emotional hold on Michael and dislike for Dr. David intensifies.

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.

Michael ends the relationship with Dr. David; Ted and Emmett get tested for HIV; Brian throws Michael a surprise 30th birthday party and outs Michael to his co-worker; Emmett makes a pact with God.

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.

Lindsay leaves Gus in Brians care on the weekend of the Leather Ball. Michael is nervous about meeting Davids son. Ted takes a walk on the wild side. Brian comes out to his father after he learns that Jack has cancer.

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.

In the throes of a hot session Brian gets upsetting news; Daphne asks Justin to be her first time; Ted wants Blake, despite his crystal meth addiction.

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; Davids ex-wifes divorce takes him to Portland.

Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin cant remember the fateful night and Brian cant forget it. Lindsay pops the question to Melanie at her sisters wedding. Michael returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.

Will Brian accept a Hero Award for saving Justin? Teds favorite author, Howard Bellweather, is in town to protest Brians award while collecting his own. Emmetts 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 convention.

As a result of his gay bashing, Justin loses the motor skills necessary to succeed in art school, and is forced to drop out, while Michael decides to quit his job at the Big Q and risk everything to buy a comic-book store. Meanwhile, Ted becomes an entrepreneur as well, ditching his new accounting job to start his own porno website.

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 Lindsays parents. Success on Teds porno website is swelling Emmetts... ego.

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 mothers minister – but theyve already met (not in church). Ted has a really hard time dealing with some performance enhancing drugs.

Its time for Lindsay and Melanies 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.

Divina Devore, Pittsburghs 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.

Michael and Justin join forces to create their own comic book. Emmett is barred from speaking at Georges funeral. Melanie and Lindsay enlist Leda to help renovate their attic.

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.

Michael is tempted to expose Justins affair with Ethan to Brian. Teds become immune to porn. Melanie and Lindsay ask Leda to leave. Bowling Showdown: Cops vs. Queers!

Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesnt seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him - at least initially. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship. Mel and Lindsay talk about having another child.

Brian lends his expertise to the Centers "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanies sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb, whos nervous about intimacy with Carl. Bens former partner dies.

Brian wins Police Chief Stockwells 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 Michaels donation.

Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyones delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.

Woodys is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brians gay. Teds humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmetts soirees. Melanie promises Lindsay shell work less during her pregnancy, then lands the case of a lifetime.

Brian is fired when hes caught undermining Stockwells campaign. Ben and Michael tell Hunter hes positive. Teds tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends."

Hunter collects evidence tying Dumpster Boys murderer to Stockwell. Justin risks expulsion when he refuses to apologize for his anti-Stockwell posters. Emmett confronts Ted about his drug use.

After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.

Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone.

Debbie feels left out of Vics new life; Ben asks Michael for an honest opinion of his new book; Cody challenges Justin to confront his violent side.

Debbie continues to be numb over Vics death; Ted falls into old habits when Blake tries to break it off with him; Brian is diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Emmett gets mixed messages from a pro-football player; Jealous over Michaels success, Ben finds sympathy from a former student; Justin discovers Brians illness.

Brian fund-raises for the gay center; Emmett and Drew continue their affair; Sam is ready to fight for Lindsay; Ben and Michael have suspicions about Hunter.

Preparations for the Liberty Ride get underway; Mel is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy; Justin is invited to Hollywood to pitch Rage.

Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesnt quite turn out as planned. Justins stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn affecting his relationship with Brian. At Teds suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture.

Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie decides to retire from the diner and newcomer Loretta Pye takes over.

Debbie tries to let Loretta down easy. Brian must refrain from sex after he contracts syphilis. Hunter has to deal with the aftermath of his classmates and their parents discovering how he got HIV. Ted regrets having plastic surgery. Justin and Daphne discuss the possibility (or impossibility) of Brian embracing domestic life. Michael, Melanie, and Lindsey are forced to reevaluate their parenting arrangement when the fight over JR reaches its climax.

Proposition 14 threatens same sex couples rights while Brian deals with the threat of Brandons presence in his world. Justins decision to move out of Brians loft creates a rift between Brian and Michael. Ted struggles to remember hes with Troy only in order to exact revenge. Lindsay decides to give her parents a chance and moves back home with her son, Gus.

The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still arent speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanies in-house separation heats up. Drew finally comes out. Ted begins his quest for his Mr. Right.

Brian re-evaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Liberty Avenue vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

Brian and Justin prepare to marry, but realize they are both denying themselves who they are and call the wedding off. Lindsay and Melanie move to Canada with Michaels blessing. Michaels asked to represent the Committee for Human Rights. Ted sees his relationship with Tad for what it really is. The beat of Babylon continues...