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The Best Episodes of Queer as Folk

Every episode of Queer as Folk ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Queer as Folk!

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Stuart Jones has got it all. He's rich, drop-dead gorgeous and always the centre of attention. He can be forgiven the arrogance because he's pretty close to perfection. His best mate Vince Tyler is funny,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 8 - Punchline
    8.2/10(186 votes)

    S1:E8

    Things come to an intense head: Vince experiences increasing paranoia at work, convinced that Rosalie has outed him; devasted by rejection, Stuart turns to the bottle; Vince's relationship with Cameron takes an all-too-real turn; Lance faces deportation following an altercation with a Home Office official; and Nathan makes a daring decision.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  2. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 1 - Out of the Closet...
    8.1/10(1119 votes)

    S2:E1

    Vince's love for Stuart is still unrequited but their relationship seems to be changing. Meanwhile, Nathan returns after his adventure in London, cockier than ever, and aspires to emulate his hero, Stuart.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  3. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 4 - D.I.S.C.O.
    8.0/10(193 votes)

    S1:E4

    Stuart and Vince attend Phil's funeral. Nathan pursues a classmate and then runs off when his mother asks him about being gay.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  4. Queer as Folk Season 2 Episode 2 - ...Into the Fire
    8.0/10(183 votes)

    S2:E2

    Vince worries that he'll be stuck in his small world forever, while Stuart remains reckless, indulging in promiscuity and law-breaking while facing a blackmail threat.

    Director:Menhaj Huda
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  5. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 1 - Thursday
    7.9/10(283 votes)

    S1:E1

    Canal Street, Manchester. It's Thursday and that means nineties night in the Babylon Club. Phil hasn't pulled and nor has Vince, but Vince is being followed by a muscle man. Stuart has pulled and is just getting his admirer's phone number before they all head home.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  6. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 3 - A Night Out
    7.9/10(202 votes)

    S1:E3

    Vince and Stuart's camp friend Alexander Perry returns from holiday with his non-English-speaking Japanese lover. Nathan takes Donna to the clubs. Everyone wants to pick up someone new, but Nathan only wants Stuart.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  7. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 6 - Meet the Parents
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    S1:E6

    Vince and Cameron are dating, but observant Cameron is starting to figure out the unusual dynamic between Vince and Stuart. Stuart is exasperated by his parents' games.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  8. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 7 - Thirty
    7.9/10(181 votes)

    S1:E7

    Stuart and Cameron throw a 'surprise' party for Vince's 30th birthday during which their rivalry escalates. Stuart has a nasty surprise to ruin the night. The marriage of convenience is also threatening to cause drama.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  9. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 2 - Stuart Alan Jones
    7.7/10(212 votes)

    S1:E2

    With newfound confidence, Nathan comes out to his best friend Donna and pursues Stuart. Stuart wants no attachments. Vince is still in the closet at work and receives awkward romantic attention.

    Director:Charles McDougall
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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  10. Queer as Folk Season 1 Episode 5 - The Date
    7.7/10(187 votes)

    S1:E5

    Vince reluctantly goes on a date with the Australian guy he met at the funeral. Nathan moves in with Hazel to avoid his mother. Stuart lets his sister down to entertain a client for work.

    Director:Sarah Harding
    Writer:Russell T Davies

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Best Episodes Summary

"Punchline" is the best rated episode of "Queer as Folk". It scored 8.2/10 based on 186 votes. Directed by Sarah Harding and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on 4/13/1999. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Out of the Closet...".