Americanized the UK landmark into a multi-season community epic.
Why it matters
Episode guide
83 episodes across 5 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Friends and lovers in a Pittsburgh gay community deal with sex, politics, parenting, and the club scene. Unapologetic for its time on U.S. TV.
Network & studio
- Showtime — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2000s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Americanized the UK landmark into a multi-season community epic.
Creators
Ron Cowen · Daniel Lipman
Key cast
- Gale Harold as Brian Kinney
- Hal Sparks as Michael Novotny
- Randy Harrison as Justin Taylor
- Peter Paige as Emmett Honeycutt
- Scott Lowell as Ted Schmidt
- Michelle Clunie as Melanie Marcus
Flash facts
- Based on Russell T Davies's UK series.
- Showtime's early-2000s identity statement.
- Still cited in LGBTQ TV history timelines.
FAQ
What network aired Queer as Folk (U.S.)?
Queer as Folk (U.S.) is associated with Showtime (2000–2005).
Why is Queer as Folk (U.S.) in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2000s?
Americanized the UK landmark into a multi-season community epic.
Who are the key names behind Queer as Folk (U.S.)?
Creators and principals include Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman.
Official & further reading
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