Daniel Lipman
Director
Queer as Folk (2000)
Season 3
Season three picks up where season two left off. Brian adjusts to his new life while Michael and Ben face the complexities of an HIV positive/negative relationship. Ted and Emmett discover that best friends can become lovers, but even with an extensive history between them, they’ve still got a lot to discover about each other. Melanie and Lindsay make a major decision that will impact the shape of their family.
Released Dec. 3, 2000
Episode 46 min
16+
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Production Companies: Showtime Networks, Cowlip Productions, Tony Jonas Productions, Temple Street Productions
Network: Showtime
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.2
S3E1 - Mad Dog Kinney
Michael and Justin face uncertainty over the future of their comic book, "Rage." Brian doesn't seem to care that Justin chose Ethan over him - at least initially. Ted and Emmett explore the possibilities of a relationship. Mel and Lindsay talk about having another child.
March 2, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E2 - House Full of Children
Having left Brian, Justin must find a way to pay for school; much to Lindsay's surprise, Melanie expresses her desire to have another baby. Emmett discovers a loophole in his relationship with Ted in order to honor a previously arranged liaison.
March 9, 2003, midnight
8.0
S3E3 - Doctors of Dickology
Brian lends his expertise to the Center's "Carnivale" fundraiser and considers Lindsay and Melanie's sperm-donation request. Ted and Emmett divulge priceless gay-man secrets to Deb, who's nervous about intimacy with Carl. Ben's former partner dies.
March 16, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E4 - Brat-Sitting
Lindsay and Melanie ask Michael to father their second child. Brian's accused of molesting his nephew. Ted loves having Emmett in his heart - but his condo's another story.
March 30, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E5 - There's Nothing Noble About Being Poor
Brian wins Police Chief Stockwell's mayoral race account much to his friends' dismay. Ethan is offered representation after the Heifetz competition. Melanie and Lindsay try for a second child thanks to Michael's donation.
April 6, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E6 - One Ring to Rule Them All
With Brian's help Stockwell takes the lead in the polls. Ted readies Jerk-at-work.net for any surprise police raids. Michael confronts Ben about his steroid use; Ethan gives Justin a surprise performance.
April 13, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E7 - Stop Hurting Us
Ted is out on bail and begs Brian to talk to Stockwell on his behalf. Justin confronts Ethan. Melanie is pregnant, much to everyone's delight. Ben promises to stop using steroids.
April 20, 2003, midnight
8.8
S3E8 - Hunt(er) for Love
Michael and Ben help out a young hustler. Justin begins an internship at Vanguard and a quest to win Brian back. Lindsay is blossoming in her new job at the gallery. Ted reacts to a sudden role-reversal with Emmett.
April 27, 2003, midnight
8.5
S3E9 - Big Fucking Mouth
Woody's is closed down after an Amateur Strip Contest. Stockwell discovers Brian's gay. Ted's humiliated when he tends bar at one of Emmett's soirees. Melanie promises Lindsay she'll work less during her pregnancy, then lands the case of a lifetime.
May 4, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E10 - Uncle Ben
Brian and Justin clash over Stockwell; Ted takes a dangerous detour on his way to a weekend getaway. Melanie finds Michael's "doting dad" routine annoying. Hunter the street hustler calls in a favor from Ben.
May 18, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E11 - Poster May Lead to the Truth
Brian is fired when he's caught undermining Stockwell's campaign. Ben and Michael tell Hunter he's positive. Ted's tempted to go to his first White Party with his new "friends."
May 25, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E12 - Drugs, Sex and Lies
Brian investigates the death of Dumpster Boy based on a tip from Hunter. Emmett is furious when Melanie and Lindsay insist Ted's an addict. Ted asks Emmett to share his experience.
June 8, 2003, midnight
8.2
S3E13 - Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen
Hunter collects evidence tying Dumpster Boy's murderer to Stockwell. Justin risks expulsion when he refuses to apologize for his anti-Stockwell posters. Emmett confronts Ted about his drug use.
June 15, 2003, midnight
9.0
S3E14 - The Election
Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally hits rock bottom. Hunter's mother arrives to take him away from Ben and Michael. Lindsay learns of Melanie's superstitions about getting through her first trimester.
June 22, 2003, midnight
Network: Showtime
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 3886 min.
Released: Dec. 3, 2000
Last Air Date: Aug. 7, 2005, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 16+
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