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Queer As Folk

TV·1999–2000·2 seasons, 10 episodes·Channel 4·Drama·40m·7.3·Created by Russell T Davies

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Set in and around the Manchester 'scene', this groundbreaking Channel 4 drama written by Russell T Davies, documents the lives and loves of three young gay men: Stuart, Vince and Nathan.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Queer As Folk S01E04Death and RemembranceS01E04 · 9.3Stuart and Vince go to Phil's funeral where they meet up with numerous friends including his accountant Cameron Roberts, and come face to face with his mother's grief.
  2. 02Queer As Folk S01E03It Happened One NightS01E03 · 9.2Stuart and Vince, on a wild night out, are pursued by Nathan and Rosalie, and Phil makes a new friend… with deadly consequences.
  3. 03Queer As Folk S01E06Married... with ChildrenS01E06 · 9.0Stuart and Marie visit their parents, and Vince introduces Cameron to his mum. Meanwhile, Stuart has a violent confrontation with Nathan's father.

Cast

Aidan GillenAidan GillenStuart Alan JonesCharlie HunnamCharlie HunnamNathan MaloneyCraig KellyCraig KellyVince TylerDenise BlackDenise BlackHazel TylerAntony CottonAntony CottonAlexander Perry

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes1999Aired 8.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Queer As Folk S01E01Meeting People is EasyFebruary 23, 1999 8.4Stuart and Vince, stalwarts of the Manchester gay scene, are out on the pull in Canal Street.
  2. S01E02Queer As Folk S01E02Unfinished BusinessMarch 2, 1999 8.8Stuart pursues a client, Vince (not ‘out' at work) is pursued by the new girl and Nathan, verging on obsession, is desperate to find Stuart
  3. S01E03Queer As Folk S01E03It Happened One NightMarch 9, 1999 9.2Stuart and Vince, on a wild night out, are pursued by Nathan and Rosalie, and Phil makes a new friend… with deadly consequences.
  4. S01E04Queer As Folk S01E04Season's bestDeath and RemembranceMarch 16, 1999 9.3Stuart and Vince go to Phil's funeral where they meet up with numerous friends including his accountant Cameron Roberts, and come face to fa
  5. S01E05Queer As Folk S01E05Constant CravingMarch 23, 1999 8.6Stuart makes some new friends, while Nathan's behaviour makes Hazel furious and Janice desperate.
  6. S01E06Queer As Folk S01E06Married... with ChildrenMarch 30, 1999 9.0Stuart and Marie visit their parents, and Vince introduces Cameron to his mum. Meanwhile, Stuart has a violent confrontation with Nathan's f
  7. S01E07Queer As Folk S01E07That's What Friends Are ForApril 6, 1999 8.6Stuart throws a surprise party for Vince's 30th birthday, and becomes implicated in a dubious plan to discredit Romey's potential husband La
  8. S01E08Queer As Folk S01E08Crimes of the HeartApril 13, 1999 8.6Vince is petrified that Rosalie has revealed his secret. Stuart experiences rejection for the first time. And Cameron declares his love to V

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season022Episodes2000Aired 7.8Season avg
  1. S02E01Out of the Closet, Into the FireFebruary 15, 2000 7.6Vince's love for Stuart remains unrequited, but the sexual buzz between them is becoming irresistible. Stuart is forced to out himself to hi
  2. S02E02End of the RoadFebruary 22, 2000 8.0When Alexander's parents turn on him, Stuart's anger puts him on the wrong side of the law. Vince is up for a promotion at work, while one o

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