Queer as Folk (US)

10 Best Episodes of Queer as Folk (US) - Season 5

'Queer As Folk', a drama based on Britainโ€™s controversial series, is about the lives of a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburgh. Focusing on their relationships, their careers, their loves and ambitions, the series is a brave, realistic, funny and sometimes graphic portrayal of society. Entering the world of Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted and a lesbian couple, Lindsay and Melanie, we discover characters as real as the people next door doing everyday jobs, raising a child, looking forward to the weekend โ€“all with a strong and healthy interest in romance and sex.

Written by Sophie and last updated on oct 09, 2020.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Queer as Folk (US) - S5E1

#13 - Move and Leave (Season 5 - Episode 1)

The Gang is back!! Michael plans a party that doesn't go quite as planned. Justin makes a decision that will effect his future with Brian and Brian makes a sound investment in a new business venture with Ted's encouragement.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 36 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E4

#12 - Hard Decisions (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Brian's beliefs regarding marriage haven't changed. Debbie has difficulty adjusting to retirement and Ted decides to make some drastic changes in his life.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 39 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E5

#11 - Excluding and Abstemiousness (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Brian has some news for Justin and all of his previous partners. Carl has a rival for Debbie's affections and Hunter makes a decision that will not only change his life, but Ben and Michael's as well.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 39 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E6

#10 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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Brian has a rival. Emmett faces a career challenge while Ted has the oppotunity to exact some revenge. Ben and Michael try to help Hunter and Debbie's retirement appears to be shortlived.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 35 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E9

#9 - Anything In Common (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Brian and Michael are still not talking. Lindsey and Melanie's seperation contiunes. Ted continues his search to find Mr. Right and Drew Boyd finally comes out.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 32 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E3

#8 - Fags Are No Different Than People (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Brian and Michael's relationship is showing signs of strain as Michael embraces his new life with Ben and their family. Debbie decides to retire from the diner and a newcomer takes over.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 37 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E2

#7 - Back In Business (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Times are changing on Liberty Avenue. Justin returns and Brian re-opens Babylon. Michael makes a major decision regarding his daughter while Emmett gets a new job. Ted becomes the center of attention and makes some changes to his appearance.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 29 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E7

#6 - Hope Against Hope (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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Justin decides to leave the loft which creates a rift between Michael and Brian. Ted struggles to exact his plan of revenge while Lindsey and Gus move back to her parents.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 35 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E13

#5 - We Will Survive! (Season 5 - Episode 13)

Will Brian and Justin finally live happily ever after? Has Ted found the right guy, or does Mr. Right lie closer to home? How will Lindsay and Melanie say goodbye to all their friends before starting a new life? What will Ben and Michael's decision be regarding Hunter? Find out in "Queer As Folk"'s series finale, because it'll be surprising as the show has always been.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 56 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E8

#4 - Honest to Yourself (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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Ben grieves the loss of Hunter. Melanie and Lindsey attempt an in-house seperation. Emmett finds himself the centre of some unwanted attention and Justin has a brush with the law...and his father.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 37 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E12

#3 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise) (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Brian and Justin celebrate with the biggest choice of their lives. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Melanie make the final decision about their future, while Emmett makes his decision about his relationship with Drew. Ted apears to have found happiness at last.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 45 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E11

#2 - Fuckin' Revenge (Season 5 - Episode 11)

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Brian re-evaulates his priorities in the aftermath of the bombing. Michael contiunes on the long and painful road to recovery with Ben at his side and a vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

The episode was rated 8.38 from 47 votes.

Queer as Folk (US) - S5E10

#1 - I Love You (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Cyndi Lauper guest stars as Babylon plays hosts to an event that will shatter many lives...especially Ben's.

The episode was rated 8.88 from 52 votes.

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