Queer as Folk (season 2)

Last updated

Queer as Folk
Season 2
QueerAsFolkSeason2.jpg
DVD cover
No. of episodes20
Release
Original network Showtime
Showcase
Original releaseJanuary 6 (2002-01-06) 
June 16, 2002 (2002-06-16)
Season chronology
 Previous
Season 1
Next 
Season 3
List of episodes

The second season of Queer as Folk , an American and Canadian television series, consisted of twenty episodes and premiered on Showtime on January 6, 2002, in the United States and on Showcase on January 21, 2002, in Canada.

Contents

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
231 [1] "Home is Where the Ass Is" Alex Chapple Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman January 6, 2002 (2002-01-06) (United States)
January 21, 2002 (2002-01-21) (Canada)
201
Suffering post-trauma after the bashing, Justin can't remember the fateful night and Brian can't forget it. Lindsay pops a question to Melanie at her sister's wedding. Michael returns to Pittsburgh just as Chris Hobbs is sentenced.
242 [2] "All Better Now" John Greyson Ron Cowen & Daniel LipmanJanuary 13, 2002 (2002-01-13) (United States)
January 28, 2002 (2002-01-28) (Canada)
202
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.
253 [3] "Hypocrisy: Don't Do It" Michael DeCarlo Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen Walton January 20, 2002 (2002-01-20) (United States)
February 4, 2002 (2002-02-04) (Canada)
203
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.
264 [4] "Pride"Kevin InchRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Michael MacLennan January 27, 2002 (2002-01-27) (United States)
February 11, 2002 (2002-02-11) (Canada)
204
Brian, Michael, Justin, Emmett, Ted, Lindsay, Melanie and Debbie all overcome various obstacles to show their PRIDE in Pittsburgh's annual parade.
275 [5] "...Wherever That Dream May Lead You" David Wellington Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem SeegerFebruary 3, 2002 (2002-02-03) (United States)
February 18, 2002 (2002-02-18) (Canada)
205
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.
286 [6] "Mixed Blessings" Bruce McDonald Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt Pyken & Michael BernsFebruary 10, 2002 (2002-02-10) (United States)
February 25, 2002 (2002-02-25) (Canada)
206
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!
297 [7] "The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)"Michael DeCarloRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Blair FellFebruary 17, 2002 (2002-02-17) (United States)
March 4, 2002 (2002-03-04) (Canada)
207
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.
308 [8] "Love for Sale"Alex ChappleRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Michael MacLennanMarch 3, 2002 (2002-03-03) (United States)
March 11, 2002 (2002-03-11) (Canada)
208
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.
319 [9] "Accentuate the Positive"Bruce McDonaldRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem SeegerMarch 10, 2002 (2002-03-10) (United States)
March 18, 2002 (2002-03-18) (Canada)
209
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.
3210 [10] "Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)"Michael DeCarloRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt Pyken & Michael BernsMarch 17, 2002 (2002-03-17) (United States)
March 25, 2002 (2002-03-25) (Canada)
210
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.
3311 [11] "The Wedding"Kevin InchRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen WaltonMarch 31, 2002 (2002-03-31) (United States)
April 1, 2002 (2002-04-01) (Canada)
211
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.
3412 [12] "One Degree of Brian Kinney"Thom BestRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Michael MacLennanApril 7, 2002 (2002-04-07) (United States)
April 8, 2002 (2002-04-08) (Canada)
212
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.
3513 [13] "It's Because I'm Gay, Right?"John GreysonRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem SeegerApril 14, 2002 (2002-04-14) (United States)
April 15, 2002 (2002-04-15) (Canada)
213
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.
3614 [14] "The Dangers of Sex and Drugs" John Fawcett Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt Pyken & Michael BernsApril 28, 2002 (2002-04-28) (United States)
April 29, 2002 (2002-04-29) (Canada)
214
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.
3715 [15] "Rage Against This Machine" Jeremy Podeswa Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Karen WaltonMay 5, 2002 (2002-05-05) (United States)
May 6, 2002 (2002-05-06) (Canada)
215
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.
3816 [16] "You Say it's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!"Bruce McDonaldRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Michael MacLennanMay 12, 2002 (2002-05-12) (United States)
May 13, 2002 (2002-05-13) (Canada)
216
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?
3917 [17] "You Can Leda Girl to Pussy"David WellingtonRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman & Efrem SeegerMay 26, 2002 (2002-05-26) (United States)
May 27, 2002 (2002-05-27) (Canada)
217
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.
4018 [18] "Sick, Sick, Sick"Alex ChappleRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Matt Pyken & Michael BernsJune 2, 2002 (2002-06-02) (United States)
June 3, 2002 (2002-06-03) (Canada)
218
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.
4119 [19] "Bowling for Equality"Michael DeCarloRon Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Efrem Seeger, Michael MacLennan, Matt Pyken & Michael BernsJune 9, 2002 (2002-06-09) (United States)
June 10, 2002 (2002-06-10) (Canada)
219
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!
4220 [20] "Out With a Whimper"David WellingtonRon Cowen & Daniel LipmanJune 16, 2002 (2002-06-16) (United States)
June 17, 2002 (2002-06-17) (Canada)
220
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!

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Linus Roache</span> English actor

Linus William Roache is a British actor. He is known for playing Executive ADA Michael Cutter in the NBC dramas Law & Order (2008–2010) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011–2012). More recently, Roache played Ecbert, King of Wessex in Vikings from 2014 to 2017.

<i>Queer as Folk</i> (American TV series) American television series

Queer as Folk is a serial drama television series that ran on Showtime from December 3, 2000, to August 7, 2005. The series was by Cowlip Productions, Tony Jonas Productions, Temple Street Productions, and Showtime Networks, in association with Crowe Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television. It was developed and written by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, who were the showrunners and also the executive producers along with Tony Jonas, former president of Warner Bros. Television.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randy Harrison</span> American actor

Randolph Clarke Harrison is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Taylor on the Showtime drama Queer as Folk.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peter Paige</span> American actor

Peter Paige is an American actor, director and screenwriter. He is best known for his portrayal of Emmet Honeycutt in the gay drama Queer as Folk. His debut as director and writer was on the film Say Uncle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Peter Facinelli</span> American actor and producer (born 1973)

Peter Facinelli is an American actor. He starred as Donovan "Van" Ray on the Fox series Fastlane from 2002 to 2003. He played Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the film adaptations of the Twilight novel series, and is also known for his role as Mike Dexter in the 1998 film Can't Hardly Wait. Facinelli was a regular on the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie, portraying the role of Dr. Fitch "Coop" Cooper. He portrayed Maxwell Lord on the first season of the TV series Supergirl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Kinney</span> Fictional character

Brian A. Kinney is a fictional character from the American/Canadian Showtime television series Queer as Folk, a drama about the lives of a group of gay men and lesbians living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The character was created by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman, who developed, wrote and executive-produced the series, and was portrayed by American actor Gale Harold during the show's five-year run.

Stacy Clark is an American singer-songwriter born in Buffalo, New York.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Taylor</span> Fictional character

Justin Taylor is a fictional character from the American/Canadian Showtime television series Queer as Folk, a drama about the lives of a group of gay men and women living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

<i>Dexter</i> (TV series) American crime drama TV series (2006–2013)

Dexter is an American crime drama television series that aired on Showtime from October 1, 2006, to September 22, 2013. Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down murderers who have not been adequately punished by the justice system due to corruption or legal technicalities. The show's first season was derived from the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004), the first in a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay. It was adapted for television by James Manos Jr., who wrote the first episode. Subsequent seasons evolved independently of Lindsay's works while using many of the same characters and concepts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Be Good Tanyas</span> Canadian folk music group

The Be Good Tanyas are a Canadian folk music group formed in Vancouver in 1999. Their influences include folk, country, and bluegrass. The style of music they perform can be referred to as alt-country or Americana.

<i>Queer as Folk</i> (season 1) Season of television series

The first season of Queer as Folk, an American and Canadian television series, consisted of twenty-two episodes and premiered on Showtime on December 3, 2000, in the United States and on Showcase on January 22, 2001, in Canada.

<i>Queer as Folk</i> (season 3) Season of television series

The third season of Queer as Folk, an American and Canadian television series, consisted of fourteen episodes and premiered on Showtime on March 2, 2003, in the United States and on Showcase on April 7, 2003, in Canada.

<i>Queer as Folk</i> (season 4) Season of television series

The fourth season of Queer as Folk, an American and Canadian television series, consisted of fourteen episodes and premiered on Showtime on April 18, 2004, in the United States and on Showcase on April 19, 2004, in Canada.

<i>Queer as Folk</i> (season 5) Season of television series

The fifth season of Queer as Folk, an American and Canadian television series, premiered on Showtime on May 22, 2005, and on Showcase on May 23, 2005. Consisting of thirteen episodes, season five served as the final season for Queer as Folk.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ted Schmidt</span> Fictional character

Theodore "Ted" Schmidt is a fictional character from the American Showtime television drama series Queer as Folk, played by Scott Lowell. Fellow show cast member Peter Paige, who plays Emmett Honeycutt originally auditioned for the role. Lowell was cast and he stated that he had an instant connection with the character. Queer as Folk is based on the British show of the same name and Ted is loosely based on the character Phil Delaney, played by Jason Merrells. Phil was killed off in that series, whereas show creator Daniel Lipman decided to develop the character into a full-time role for the US version.

<i>The L Word: Generation Q</i> 2019 American drama television series

The L Word: Generation Q is an American drama television series produced by Showtime that premiered on December 8, 2019 and ran for three seasons, ending in April of 2023. It is a sequel series to The L Word, which aired on Showtime from 2004 to 2009. Similar to its predecessor, the series follows the lives of a queer group of friends who live in Los Angeles, California.

References

  1. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  2. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  3. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  4. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  5. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  6. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  7. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  8. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  9. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  10. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  11. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  12. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  13. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  14. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  15. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  16. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  17. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  18. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  19. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  20. "Showtime : Queer As Folk : Home". Sho.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.