The BEST episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 5

Every episode of Queer as Folk (US) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Queer as Folk (US) season 5!

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: 9/16/2026Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Move and Leave
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9.50
52 votes

#1 - Move and Leave

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2005

The Gang is back!! Michael plans a party that doesn't go quite as planned. Justin makes a decision that will effect his future with Brian and Brian makes a sound investment in a new business venture with Ted's encouragement.

Back In Business
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9.50
52 votes

#2 - Back In Business

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2005

Times are changing on Liberty Avenue. Justin returns and Brian re-opens Babylon. Michael makes a major decision regarding his daughter while Emmett gets a new job. Ted becomes the center of attention and makes some changes to his appearance.

Fags Are No Different Than People
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9.50
52 votes

#3 - Fags Are No Different Than People

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2005

Brian and Michael's relationship is showing signs of strain as Michael embraces his new life with Ben and their family. Debbie decides to retire from the diner and a newcomer takes over.

Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind
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9.50
52 votes

#4 - Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2005

Brian has a rival. Emmett faces a career challenge while Ted has the oppotunity to exact some revenge. Ben and Michael try to help Hunter and Debbie's retirement appears to be shortlived.

Hope Against Hope
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9.21
53 votes

#5 - Hope Against Hope

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/26/2005

Justin decides to leave the loft which creates a rift between Michael and Brian. Ted struggles to exact his plan of revenge while Lindsey and Gus move back to her parents.

Hard Decisions
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9.00
52 votes

#6 - Hard Decisions

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2005

Brian's beliefs regarding marriage haven't changed. Debbie has difficulty adjusting to retirement and Ted decides to make some drastic changes in his life.

Excluding and Abstemiousness
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9.00
52 votes

#7 - Excluding and Abstemiousness

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2005

Brian has some news for Justin and all of his previous partners. Carl has a rival for Debbie's affections and Hunter makes a decision that will not only change his life, but Ben and Michael's as well.

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Anything In Common
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8.70
78 votes

#8 - Anything In Common

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/10/2005

Brian and Michael are still not talking. Lindsey and Melanie's seperation contiunes. Ted continues his search to find Mr. Right and Drew Boyd finally comes out.

We Will Survive!
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8.70
78 votes

#9 - We Will Survive!

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/7/2005

Will Brian and Justin finally live happily ever after? Has Ted found the right guy, or does Mr. Right lie closer to home? How will Lindsay and Melanie say goodbye to all their friends before starting a new life? What will Ben and Michael's decision be regarding Hunter? Find out in "Queer As Folk"'s series finale, because it'll be surprising as the show has always been.

Honest to Yourself
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8.30
78 votes

#10 - Honest to Yourself

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2005

Ben grieves the loss of Hunter. Melanie and Lindsey attempt an in-house seperation. Emmett finds himself the centre of some unwanted attention and Justin has a brush with the law...and his father.

Fuckin' Revenge
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8.30
104 votes

#11 - Fuckin' Revenge

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/24/2005

Brian re-evaluates his priorities in the aftermath of the bombing. Michael continues on the long and painful road to recovery with Ben at his side and a vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)
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8.30
78 votes

#12 - Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise)

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2005

Brian and Justin celebrate with the biggest choice of their lives. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Melanie make the final decision about their future, while Emmett makes his decision about his relationship with Drew. Ted apears to have found happiness at last.

I Love You
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8.20
130 votes

#13 - I Love You

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2005

Cyndi Lauper guest stars as Babylon plays hosts to an event that will shatter many lives...especially Ben's.