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Noah's Arc

TV·2005–2006·2 seasons, 19 episodes·Logo·Drama, Comedy·25m·Created by Patrik-Ian Polk

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Noah's Arc is an American cable television dramedy. The series, which predominantly features gay black and Latino characters, focused on many socially relevant issues, including same sex dating, same-sex marriage, same-sex parenthood, HIV and AIDS awareness, infidelity, promiscuity, homophobia, gay bashing. It ran from October 19, 2005, to October 4, 2006. After its cancellation, a film was produced entitled Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, which was released theatrically in 2008.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season019Episodes2005AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01My One Temptation (1)October 19, 2005Noah introduces his best friends Alex, Ricky and Chance to his new friend Wade, an obviously straight screenwriter. The guys note Noah's att
  2. S01E02Noah's Arc S01E02My One Temptation (2)October 19, 2005Noah seems to think that Wade may not be totally straight after he accepts an invitation to hang out with Noah at a gay club. Alex learns th
  3. S01E03Don't Mess with My ManOctober 26, 2005After weeks of neglecting his friends in favor of his new man, Noah tries to bring the two sides together at Sunday brunch. But Wade's ignor
  4. S01E04Don't Make Me OverNovember 2, 2005Noah insists upon meeting Wade's straight friends, but feels uncomfortable when he discovers that Wade hasn't come out to them. Frustrated b
  5. S01E05Nothin' Going on But the RentNovember 9, 2005Noah's status as a starving artist takes a turn for the worst when he gets way behind on his rent and has to sell his beloved classic car af
  6. S01E06Writing to Reach YouNovember 16, 2005When Wade's career takes a downward spiral, Noah suggests they collaborate on a project, to disastrously tense results. At the same time, Al
  7. S01E07Love Is a BattlefieldNovember 23, 2005After the success of his first studio writing gig, Noah schemes to find a way to restore Wade's professional manhood. Meanwhile, the gang ra
  8. S01E08I'm with StupidNovember 30, 2005Wade temporarily moves in with Noah, causing much more tension than Noah expected. Meanwhile, Chance's special request to his boyhood church
  9. S01E09Noah's Arc S01E09Got Til It's GoneDecember 7, 2005As the tension between Noah and Wade escalates, a handsome stranger threatens to rip them apart. Meanwhile, Chance and Eddie have their wedd

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0210Episodes2006AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Noah's Arc S02E01HousequakeAugust 9, 2006After six-months apart, Noah unexpectedly runs into Wade at a bar and learns that he has moved on with his life. Meanwhile, Alex anxiously a
  2. S02E02Noah's Arc S02E02It Ain't Over Til It's OverAugust 16, 2006Noah still has strong feelings for Wade which he cannot deny. These are confirmed when they have yet another unexpected encounter. Noah and
  3. S02E03Noah's Arc S02E03DesperadoAugust 23, 2006Noah has been invited to join Dre and Wade for dinner, which rekindles creative sparks in Noah and Wade, while Dre's friend shows an interes
  4. S02E04Noah's Arc S02E04Excuses for Bad BehaviorAugust 30, 2006Noah meets with British hip-hop star Baby Gat. Meanwhile, Ricky has a hard time trying to express his feelings to Junito. Alex tries to devi
  5. S02E05Noah's Arc S02E05Give It UpSeptember 6, 2006Baby Gat shows an unique interest in Noah. Meanwhile, Vonda, the wife of Eddie's boss, appears at Chance's house and makes a startling annou
  6. S02E06Noah's Arc S02E06Under PressureSeptember 13, 2006Quincy puts Noah's writing career on the spot and impacts their friendship. Eddie and Chance deal with the repercussions of the situation be
  7. S02E07Noah's Arc S02E07Baby, Can I Hold You?September 27, 2006Tempers and emotions flare as the guys rush to Noah's side after receiving the news of Noah's gay bash. Quincy initiates a new crusade, Alex
  8. S02E08Noah's Arc S02E08Say It Loud...October 4, 2006Synopsis coming soon!
  9. S02E09Noah's Arc: Tales from the Arc SideOctober 4, 2006In this 30-minute retrospect, cast members, crew and creator Patrik-Ian Polk talk exclusively on how the series has impacted the GLBT world.
  10. S02E1000Noah's Arc: Tales from the Arc Side

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