The BEST episodes of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Every episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy "Five gay men, out to make over the world - one straight guy at a time."
#1 - My Big Fat Greek Haircut: George Katsigiannis
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2003
The FAB 5 take a shot at a man who was once shot at. When he was younger, George took a bullet for his mom after an encounter with an armed robber. After a successful surgery and years of physical conditioning, George is now back in shape and ready to meet a new girl (especially after just being dumped). The FAB 5 work their magic to turn his apartment into a very stylish, yet cozy place. However, their big challenge is George's hair which is long and big like the ""hair bands"" of the 80s and early 90s.
#2 - He's a Little Bit Country: John B
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2003
John is currently a part time contractor and car transport driver, but at various times has also been a plumber, an elevator technician, a fireman, a carpenter, a short order cook, an EMT, a Navy Seal cadet and a stripper. Now that he wants to ask Tina, his New York City girlfriend of two years, to become his wife, he wants to change from being a cowboy in jeans and a big black hat. The Fab Five's mission: give this farm boy a more sophisticated style so he can engineer a romantic urban wedding proposal.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - A Great Mess in Great Neck: Adam Z
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2003
Adam is a successful Long Island entrepreneur who runs his own computer business, but his house is a disaster, his wardrobe is out of date and he has a bad habit of forgetting his wife's birthday. The Fab Five's mission: improve his look, bring order and style to his home, and teach him how to be a gracious host and to throw a great party.
#4 - Mr. Clean Comes Clean: Richard M
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/25/2003
Rich Miller,a lawyer who believes in being yourself isn't even following his own advice,Mr.Miller has a toupee, and his wife and kids have never seen him without it.That's a big part of the iceberg, His house is huge but empty.Also Richard is shy in group scenarios and usually hides in the kitchen cooking. Carson quickly decides what Richard needs, a good power suit. Jai helps him with social skills by introducing him to the cast of Taboo! which includes Boy George and producer Rosie O'Donnell. Jai also helps Richard with the idea of romance with his wife.Kyan helps Richard move into the idea of being toupee less, and gives him some things to get rid of his paper white skin.Ted shows Richard the joy of having a catered meal. and Thom fills several rooms with tasteful furniture. When they leave the Fab five convince Richard to BURN his toupee. The preparations are fairly quick, then Richard's family comes home and sees him for the first time,Mrs. Miller's joyous while the kids are glad
#5 - Hair Today, Art Tomorrow: Brian Butch Schepel
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2003
The first episode of a new series and it comes off spectacularly. Carson immediately assumes the position of leader of the 'fab five' and is easily the most humorous of the the group, while fans of Jai's are eager to hear more from this outspoken individual. After remarking on the absence of styling products in his bathroom Kyan brings Butch to the barber's for his only haircut in the past nine years. After a new haircut, a new wardrobe and an almost new apartment Butch is ready for a lesson in cooking from Ted Allen, the Chicago native. Jai finally seems excited when he is allowed to present his mock art gallery opening and is even happier when an art critic offers his business card to Butch at the opening.
#6 - Ronnie B
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2007
Ronnie B is a senior in high school, and the most popular guy in school. And he's earned it: a straight A student, the captain of the football team and all round jock, and generally a well-liked all round Mr Nice Guy. The Fab Five reward all his hard work by throwing him the ultimate Senior Prom.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - An American Straight Guy in London: Darin D
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/1/2005
The Fab Five are still in England, but they must be feeling homesick because they're making over another American! Darin is spending a year working towards his PhD at the University of Essex in Colchester. He and his wife Julie miss their native California, so the Fab Five help them get settled in by arranging a romantic night in London, culminating in a surprise visit from their family from back in the US
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Freaky Friday: Ryan V
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2007
Ryan loves his wife, and his new career as a cake maker. But he's struggling to find time for his family and his career. The Fab Five decide to switch things up ... by switching places! Kyan becomes Ted and cooks for Ryan, Ted becomes Jai and teaches Ryan to dance, Thom becomes Kyan and cuts Ryan's hair, Carson becomes Thom and decorates Ryan's home, and Jai becomes Carson and dresses Ryan.
Watch Now:Amazon#10 - Jeff L
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2007
Jeff has been living the hard drinking, hard partying lifestyle for a long time now, but he's reached the point where he feels he's ready to move on to the next stage of his life and settle down. But first he has to convince girlfriend Faith that he's mature and ready for married life -- with a little help from the fabulous five and a fabulous wedding proposal.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Boat Builder: Adam G
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/30/2007
The Fab Five makeover the executive director of 'Rock the Boat,' an environmental youth development charity, in time for the launch of their latest project.
#12 - Like Father Like Son: Willy and Nathan M
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/30/2007
Willy is an aging ex-heavy metal rocker and the father of four, living in Queens with his girlfriend and their toddler son. They are preparing for Willy's teenage son Nathan to move in with them. The Good: Willy works at the Queens Theater at Flushing Meadows Park and is in a 40's style band. Nathan is a keen drummer and has performed with his father. Their love of music had always been a bond between them, and they hope it will bring them closer together once Nathan moves in. The Bad: Willy lives in a small three-bedroom apartment, and Nathan's room is empty and unwelcoming, which will not make leaving his home and his mother any easier. The Fab Five step in to create a warm home environment that all four of them can live comfortably in, and to help Willy build the happy family of his dreams.
#13 - Help Fireman Thank His Heroes: Steve H
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2006
NY firefighter Stephen suffered third degree burns over more than half his body, broken bones, and even a coma after being trapped inside a fire during a rescue. Now he's out of hospital, and is learning to live with the changes. The Fab Five throw Steve a wonderful party, to celebrate his recovery and to say thank you to all the family and friends who supported him.
#14 - A Home to Come Home To: Ray S
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/11/2005
Ray is in the army. He's been married to Maria for a year and has a baby girl.he's been dealing with insomnia, and is about to be sent off to Iraq and leaving an empty apartment. Also there's a hitch in his hitch to Maria: they were married in Maria's homeland of Colombia,so their marriage isn't recognized by the army,so if something should happen to Ray,Maria and Sabrina will be in trouble. The Fab 5 are going to help this supreme private get a wedding and a home.Carson sighs at Ray in in his fatigues and states those will not do for the ceremony so Ray is issued a blue suit.Jai gets Ray a heart necklace,half for him half for Maria.Also the Fab 5 give the couple a shower:$5000 to take care of Maria and Sabrina,a digital camcorder,2 laptops,his and her cashmere sweaters from Carson,a box of DVDs,a insomnia kit:a eye mask,book,and therapeutic CD.Ted gives them a red toaster,and a certificate for a year's worth of free groceries. The Fab 5 also give Ray sneakers,military checked glasses
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - A Pigskin Proposal: Brian M
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/18/2005
The Fab Five help football fanatic Brian arrange a unique proposal for his equally sports mad girlfriend Rachel - on the field at a Jets game during halftime!
#16 - Queer Eye for the British Guy: Simon B
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 1/25/2005
The Fab Five have done their best with the straight men of America, and now it's the Brits turn. Former pop star Simon Britton has long wild red hair, a wardrobe of dungarees and bright fluffymore
#17 - Trump-ed to Triumph: Danny K
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/16/2005
Danny is known to TV viewers from his short-lived stint as a contestant on 'The Apprentice.' But Danny's not giving up, he's launched his own business and is starting his own charity - and he's getting the Fab Five to help, with a potential-sponsor filled kick-off party.
#18 - Roth Family
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2007
Larry R is the only non-musically inclined member of his music-obsessed family; his wife Diana plays the piano, sings and teaches singing, his son Larry Jr. sings and plays guitar and drums, his oldest daughter Danielle sings and is a musical theater major, and his youngest daughter Katie plays the saxophone and is a self proclaimed theatre geek. They are the 21st Century Partridge Family -- but poor old Dad just doesn't fit in. His family wish he'd embrace their way of life, but office supply manager Larry insists art doesn't pay the bills, and as the kids are approaching college age, he wants them to settle down and think about 'real' career options. The Fab Five try to bring harmony to this troubled family.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Julie & Phil D
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2007
Teachers Phil, Julie and 7 year old son Harrison are not quite what you would call an average family. From their mullet and Jesus hairstyles, to their monster truck obsession, to Phil's huge collection of everything from animal skulls to toy aliens, this family enjoy being unique. But everything has its limit, and Julie feels her family have reached theirs. Although she loves how close their family is, she doesn't love their long working hours, the clutter overwhelming their home, or the little time she has with her husband. So she's called in the Fab Five to help them grow up and start taking care of each other, before Phil's collections bury them alive!
Watch Now:Amazon#20 - Eric & Tracie
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2007
Eric and Tracie met online at match.com, and have been conducting an e-mail- and phone-romance for some time. But as Eric lives in Denver and Tracie in New York, they have never had the chance to meet each other in person -- until now.
Watch Now:Apple TV#21 - Straight Guy Pageant
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2007
The last episode ever filmed reunites the Fab Five with 25 of the show's most popular makeover recipients, who compete in a unique 'Straight Guy Pageant' hosted by Susan Lucci. The 25 men compete in events in all five categories, such as cake decorating and speed shaving, to be crowned "The Ultimate Straight Guy."
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - Bringing Out the Inner Fab: Jeff B
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2006
Jeff is gay man living in a straight man's world. The Fab Five step in to help one of their own embrace who he is, while remaining comfortable in his environment.
#23 - From Big Boy to Broadway Baby: Eric S
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/29/2006
Eric S. is the manager of Empire Fitness Club in New Jersey, but at 320lbs, he's not the best advertisement for it! His body not only makes him feel bad, it is also preventing him from achieving his dream of making it as an actor. Not only does he only get auditions for "dumb fat guys," his own theater company, and won't even cast himself! Eric is willing to do anything to get the body of his dreams, even if it means giving up his diet of burgers and soda, and submitting to the Fab Five's crack team of weight-loss experts as he becomes the second person to undergo Queer Eye bootcamp."
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Trans-form This Trans-man: Miles G
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2006
The Fab Five help 24 year old trans-gendered Miles, who just moved to Brooklyn from California, embrace his new life as a New York man, and celebrate his new life with a coming out party for all his friends and family.
#25 - Turn a Poker Dud into a Five Card Stud: Ed M
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2005
The Fab Five makeover Ed Miller, a talented but slobbish professional poker player, and prepare him for a celebrity charity poker game.