Episode guide
Queer as Folk: Season 2
20 episodes · premiered Jan 6, 2002
The second season of the groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed series continues to follow the lives of Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Melanie and Lindsay and their friends, families and lovers. Emotions and passions swirl around this group of gay men and women as they deal with the struggles and joys of life and love. A compelling blend of graphic sexual scenes with strong dialogue and witty comedy, "Queer As Folk" remains a controversial yet provocative and ultimately intriguing drama.
- Episode 1: Home Is Where the Ass Is Jan 6, 2002 · 51m Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin can't remember the fateful night and Brian can't forget it. Lindsay pops the question to Melanie at her sister's wedding. Michael returns to…
- Episode 2: All Better Now Jan 13, 2002 · 51m 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…
- Episode 3: Hypocrisy: Don't Do It Jan 20, 2002 · 47m 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…
- Episode 4: Pride Jan 27, 2002 · 45m Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.
- Episode 5: ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You Feb 3, 2002 · 47m 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…
- Episode 6: Mixed Blessings Feb 10, 2002 · 53m Justin and Brian negotiate their relationship – it's not like your parents! Ted's new business flourishes thanks to Emmett. Could one of Michael's first customers turn out to be the love…
- Episode 7: The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?) Feb 17, 2002 · 52m 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…
- Episode 8: Love for Sale Mar 3, 2002 · 51m 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…
- Episode 9: Accentuate the Positive Mar 10, 2002 · 51m 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…
- Episode 10: Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time) Mar 17, 2002 · 45m 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…
- Episode 11: The Wedding Mar 31, 2002 · 49m 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…
- Episode 12: One Degree of Brian Kinney Apr 7, 2002 · 46m 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…
- Episode 13: It's Because I'm Gay, Right? Apr 14, 2002 · 49m 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…
- Episode 14: The Dangers of Sex and Drugs Apr 28, 2002 · 49m 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 Carl Horvath returns to the diner, to ask…
- Episode 15: Rage Against This Machine May 5, 2002 · 45m 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.
- Episode 16: You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less! May 12, 2002 · 46m 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…
- Episode 17: You Can Leda Girl to Pussy May 26, 2002 · 44m 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.
- Episode 18: Sick, Sick, Sick Jun 2, 2002 · 49m 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…
- Episode 19: Bowling for Equality Jun 9, 2002 · 51m 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!
- Episode 20: Out with a Whimper Jun 16, 2002 · 50m RAGE GAY CRUSADER: Issue #1. Michael and Justin's comic is ready to come out, and Brian's throwing a massive release party at Babylon. Justin is forced to choose between Brian and Ethan…