The 'Queer As Folk' fan site UK Episode guide - Series 1 First episode It's a night like any other in the heart of Manchester's gay village. Then along comes Nathan Maloney. When he meets Stuart, their worlds can never be the same again. Second episode Vince, Stuart and Nathan are in their respective 'workplaces' - Stuart in his flash PR offices, Vince in Harlo's Supermarket where he is assistant manager and Nathan at school. Stuart pursues one of his clients, a regular occurrence according to the reaction of his PA and lifesaver, Sandra. Vince is not 'out' at work, which leads to an awkward situation when one of his staff sets him up for a drink with new girl Rosalie. Stuart takes baby Alfred home with Romey. Nathan's mother Janice finds some gay magazines in his room but can't bring herself to broach the subject of his sexuality with him. And Nathan, verging on obsession, makes his second trip to Canal Street in a determined bid to find Stuart again. Third episode Nathan, still seething at Stuart, decides to take revenge with Donna in tow. They end up at Canal Street where they bump into Stuart, Vince and all the boys on a wild night out. Vince's evening gets worse when Rosalie walks in. Stuart finds two beautiful new friends and Phil heads off with Harvey, with deadly consequences. Fourth episode Vince and Stuart attend Phil's funeral... in the quiet village where he grew up. Phil had planned the whole event meticulously; it is gloriously tacky, and at the same time deeply depressing, especially in the face of Mrs. Delaney's bewilderment. Vince is nervous because Phil nominated him for the reading; the lines to Phil's favourite song, D.I.S.C.O. At the wake Vince meets Phil's accountant Cameron Roberts and gets immersed in a painful, intense conversation with Mrs. Delaney. In her despair she is looking for something to blame and can't stop herself pointing to her son's sexuality. At school, Nathan tentatively approaches his classmate Christian. At home, his mother Janice finally confronts him. He rushes off in search of Stuart and ends up in Canal Street, eerily quiet during the day. He tricks a club doorman in to giving him Bernard and Hazel's address and heads off. If they don't let him stay, he'll leave for London. Fifth episode Nathan wakes up with Daniel, aka Dazz, not much older than him but more experienced. Stuart wakes up with two more attractive strangers. Outside his house, Stuart finds his sister Marie who wants him to babysit for her two young sons that evening, as she has a date. Hazel has agreed that Nathan can stay with her until things calm down but she's furious with him for staying out all night. When Janice comes to pick him up for school it's clear that she is near breaking point. A world weary Vince perks up when Cameron asks him out on a date. Stuart instantly forgets his promise to his sister in favour of schmoozing a client and in retaliation Marie coldly tells her brother that their parents are getting divorced. Sixth episode Stuart and Marie visit their parents. It's obvious that this is a rare occurrence and that, surprisingly, Stuart has never discussed his sexuality with them, which puts constraints on their relationship. Meanwhile Vince takes Cameron to meet his mum. Nathan's mother Janice meets Hazel, still trying to make everything all right for Nathan, but he is furious with her and walks out, in spite of Donna's efforts to make him stay. The following day Stuart goes to pick up Nathan from school, for once determined to sort out a mess that is largely of his own creation. But back at the Maloney house he comes face to face with Nathan's father Roy, and, after a violent confrontation, he and Nathan leave together. And Romey has more unwelcome news for Stuart, when he discovers that she has found another father for his son. Seventh episode Stuart becomes inveigled into a complicated plot to discredit Lance, Romey's potential husband. In return for his co-operation, Lisa promises she will safeguard Stuart's access to the baby. Eighth episode and final episode The complicated plot to discredit Lance, Romey's potential husband thickens. Lance is led out by the police, handcuffed after assaulting one of the Home Office investigators. Romey accuses Stuart of being responsible but he denies all knowledge. Eventually discovering that Nathan was the informant, she, Stuart, and Lisa turn up at Hazel's house for a confrontation with Nathan. Cameron takes Vince to a function at an art gallery, unaware that Stuart is the PR. Vince covertly watches Stuart go through his chat up line once again. Stuart's world is about to fall apart. For the first time he experiences rejection. Unable to handle this he drinks himself to oblivion. Nathan however comes to the rescue. At home, Vince talks non-stop about Stuart, pretending he thinks he's shallow and image - obsessed, making out that he's over him. Cameron, beyond exasperation, resorts to his last weapon and declares his love. Will Vince be able to commit himself? Nathan has decided to run away, shocked by his father's homophobia and unable to face the nightmare that his homelife will become. With money stolen from Roy's wallet, he asks a cab driver to take him to London. Donna, whose situation at home is no better, makes a snap decision to join him and off they go together.
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