The BEST episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 2

Every episode of Queer as Folk (US) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 2!

Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA.

Last Updated: 12/3/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Mixed Blessings
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8.94
143 votes

#1 - Mixed Blessings

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2002

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 of his life? Lindsay can't stand Ted's dirty little business. Melanie shares a dirty little secret of her own!

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The Dangers of Sex and Drugs
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8.88
113 votes

#2 - The Dangers of Sex and Drugs

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/28/2002

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 Debbie out on a date.

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Sick, Sick, Sick
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8.66
111 votes

#3 - Sick, Sick, Sick

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/2/2002

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 secret.

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Hypocrisy: Don't Do It
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8.46
112 votes

#4 - Hypocrisy: Don't Do It

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2002

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 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.

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Love for Sale
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8.44
112 votes

#5 - Love for Sale

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2002

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 surprised.

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All Better Now
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8.42
149 votes

#6 - All Better Now

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2002

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 waiters. This time, it's Melanie who proposes to Lindsay.

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It's Because I'm Gay, Right?
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8.41
113 votes

#7 - It's Because I'm Gay, Right?

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/14/2002

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 for school. Melanie and Lindsay struggle to get Gus accepted for preschool.

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You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
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8.39
131 votes

#8 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/26/2002

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.

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Rage Against This Machine
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8.36
111 votes

#9 - Rage Against This Machine

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/5/2002

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.

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Bowling for Equality
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8.35
135 votes

#10 - Bowling for Equality

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/9/2002

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!

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You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
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8.33
108 votes

#11 - You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/12/2002

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 falls for Luke - he seems perfect, but can he accept Ted's career in porn?

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Pride
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8.32
148 votes

#12 - Pride

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2002

Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.

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Home Is Where the Ass Is
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8.26
153 votes

#13 - Home Is Where the Ass Is

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2002

Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after his 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 Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.

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The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)
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8.21
133 votes

#14 - The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2002

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 Lindsay's parents. Success on Ted's porno website is swelling Emmett's… ego.

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...Wherever That Dream May Lead You
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8.17
119 votes

#15 - ...Wherever That Dream May Lead You

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2002

Having lost hand control from his bashing, Justin 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 comic book store. Ted ditches his new accounting job to start his own porno website.

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Accentuate the Positive
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8.16
137 votes

#16 - Accentuate the Positive

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2002

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 church). Ted has a really hard time dealing with some performance enhancing drugs.

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Out With a Whimper
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8.14
134 votes

#17 - Out With a Whimper

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/16/2002

Justin is forced to choose between Brian and Ethan. Ben's going away for six months, but only with Michael's blessing. Ted's in love - with Emmett!

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The Wedding
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8.10
136 votes

#18 - The Wedding

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2002

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, George, Vic, Debbie, Michael, and Justin all pitch in to make sure they succeed.

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One Degree of Brian Kinney
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8.04
133 votes

#19 - One Degree of Brian Kinney

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/7/2002

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 impresses Detective Horvath with her sleuthing. Ted gets a shot at being accepted by the elite A-Gays of Pittsburgh.

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Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)
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7.89
134 votes

#20 - Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2002

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 inspired by the contents of Lindsay's Granny Faye's secret letters.

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