The BEST episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 4

Every episode of Queer as Folk (US) season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 4!

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: 3/11/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended

8.91

101 votes

#1 - Liberty Ride

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/18/2004

After getting married in Canada, newlyweds Michael and Ben are stopped at the U.S. border; Mel goes into labor; The Liberty Ride enters the final stretch.

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8.78

95 votes

#2 - Proposal of Two Kinds

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/18/2004

Preparations for the Liberty Ride get underway; Mel is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy; Justin is invited to Hollywood to pitch 'Rage'.

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8.46

95 votes

#3 - Irritation and Separation

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/4/2004

Brian participates in the Liberty Ride; Hunter tells Callie about his status; Emmett is unsure about his affair with Drew; Mel and Lindsay contemplate a separation.

Directors: Kelly Makin

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8.42

116 votes

#4 - How Far You Can Go

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2004

Debbie feels left out of Vic's new life; Ben asks Michael for an honest opinion of his new book; Cody challenges Justin to confront his violent side.

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8.26

94 votes

#5 - Starting a Whole New Life

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2004

Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone.

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8.25

118 votes

#6 - Death In the Family

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2004

Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.

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8.22

93 votes

#7 - The Snake In Paradise

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2004

Brian continues to deal with radiation treatment; Ben is tempted when a former student shows interest in him; Sam and Lindsay struggle with their mutual attraction.

Directors: John Fawcett

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8.20

98 votes

#8 - Just a Little Help

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2004

After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.

Directors: Kelly Makin

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8.10

91 votes

#9 - Stand Up for Ourselves

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2004

Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group.

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8.06

116 votes

#10 - Gay or Straight? That's the Question

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2004

Brian fund-raises for the gay center; Emmett and Drew continue their affair; Sam is ready to fight for Lindsay; Ben and Michael have suspicions about Hunter.

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8.01

116 votes

#11 - Preponderance of Death

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2004

Debbie continues to be numb over Vic's death; Ted falls into old habits when Blake tries to break it off with him; Brian is diagnosed with testicular cancer.

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7.96

146 votes

#12 - Have Some Balls

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2004

Emmett gets mixed messages from a pro-football player; Jealous over Michael's success, Ben finds sympathy from a former student; Justin discovers Brian's illness.

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7.88

146 votes

#13 - Two Kinds of Lies

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2004

Brian continues to keep his illness to himself; Debbie tries to re-connect with Horvath; Justin and Michael hear a pitch from a Hollywood producer about 'Rage'.

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7.85

120 votes

#14 - Escalating Violence

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2004

Justin finds Cody becoming too violent; Brian hires Ted at his new agency; Mel struggles with an important case; Hunter's social worker arrives unannounced.

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