Queer as Folk

Series 1

8 episodes 2 seasons

Set in and around the Manchester 'scene', this groundbreaking drama was written by Russell T Davis, and documents the lives and loves of three young gay men: Stuart, Vince and Nathan.

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Premiered

Queer as Folk Season 1 released on February 23, 1999.

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S01E01 Aired February 23, 1999

Thursday

Stuart and Vince, stalwarts of the Manchester gay scene, are out on the pull in Canal Street.

S01E02 Aired March 02, 1999

Stuart Alan Jones

Stuart pursues a client, Vince (not 'out' at work) is pursued by the new girl and Nathan, verging on obsession, is desperate to find Stuart again.

S01E03 Aired March 09, 1999

A Night Out

Stuart and Vince, on a wild night out, are pursued by Nathan and Rosalie, and Phil makes a new friend… with deadly consequences.

S01E04 Aired March 16, 1999

D.I.S.C.O.

Stuart and Vince go to Phil's funeral where they meet up with numerous friends including his accountant Cameron Roberts, and come face to face with his mother's grief.

S01E05 Aired March 23, 1999

The Date

Stuart makes some new friends, while Nathan's behaviour makes Hazel furious and Janice desperate.

S01E06 Aired March 30, 1999

Meet the Parents

Stuart and Marie visit their parents, and Vince introduces Cameron to his mum. Meanwhile, Stuart has a violent confrontation with Nathan's father.

S01E07 Aired April 06, 1999

Thirty

Stuart throws a surprise party for Vince's 30th birthday, and becomes implicated in a dubious plan to discredit Romey's potential husband Lance.

S01E08 Aired April 13, 1999

Punchline

Vince is petrified that Rosalie has revealed his secret. Stuart experiences rejection for the first time. And Cameron declares his love to Vince.