Daniel Lipman
Director
Queer as Folk (2000)
Season 4
The fourth season finds Brian, now broke and unemployed, attempting to rebuild his life. Michael returns to Pittsburgh to fight for custody of Hunter with Ben. Justin joins a vigilante group where he discovers his buried anger. Also, as Ted progresses into his sobriety, Emmett deals with the fallout from their breakup. And Melanie and Lindsay await the birth of their second child.
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
5.9
S4E1 - Just a Little Help
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.
April 18, 2004, midnight
6.0
S4E2 - Stand Up for Ourselves
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.
April 25, 2004, midnight
6.0
S4E3 - Starting a Whole New Life
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.
May 2, 2004, midnight
6.0
S4E4 - Escalating Violence
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.
May 9, 2004, midnight
8.2
S4E5 - How Far You Can Go
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.
May 16, 2004, midnight
8.8
S4E6 - Death in the Family
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.
May 23, 2004, midnight
6.2
S4E7 - Preponderance of Death
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.
May 30, 2004, midnight
6.2
S4E8 - Two Kinds of Lies
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'.
June 6, 2004, midnight
6.2
S4E9 - Have Some Balls
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.
June 13, 2004, midnight
6.2
S4E10 - The Snake in Paradise
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.
June 20, 2004, midnight
8.0
S4E11 - Gay or Straight? That's the Question
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.
June 27, 2004, midnight
6.2
S4E12 - Irritation and Separation
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.
July 4, 2004, midnight
8.5
S4E13 - Proposal of Two Kinds
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'.
July 18, 2004, midnight
8.8
S4E14 - Liberty Ride
Michael and Ben have trouble crossing into the U.S. as a married couple. Ted and Emmett get lost in the woods on the way to a 12-step meeting, while Brian takes a nasty fall and breaks his collarbone. Melanie goes into labor. 'Rage' is given the green light.
July 18, 2004, 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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