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E17

S2, E16 Episode #216

Original Air Date: May 12, 2002

Michael puts together a surprise birthday party for the very reluctant Ben, while Justin (whose birthday is the same day) meets a potential new suitor in the romantic musician Ethan; Ted keeps his porn profession secret from his new lover, Luke.

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Cast
Michelle Clunie
Melanie Marcus
Robert Gant
Benjamin Bruckner
Thea Gill
Lindsay Peterson
Sharon Gless
Debbie Novotny
Gale Harold
Brian Kinney
Randy Harrison
Justin Taylor
Scott Lowell
Ted Schmidt
Peter Paige
Emmett Honeycutt
Hal Sparks
Michael Novotny
Written by
Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman
Based on the British Series Created by
Russell T. Davies
Developed for American Television by
Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman
Directed by
Bruce McDonald
Rating
TVMA
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Graphic Language, Adult Content, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content

5 Seasons, 83 Episodes

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  • Season 5

    The gang fight against Proposition 14, an anti-gay initiative; Babylon gets bombed and Michael nearly loses his life; Justin and Brian contemplate a future together; Mel and Lindsay reunite.

    Season 5

  • Season 4

    Brian gets testicular cancer; Justin and Michael's comic book takes off; Ted goes to rehab; Emmett dates a pro football player; Melanie and Lindsay separate.

    Season 4

  • Season 3

    Brian works on the mayoral campaign of a conservative; Michael and Ben adopt an HIV-positive teen; Emmett and Ted's relationship falls apart due to Ted's drug addiction.

    Season 3

  • Season 2

    Justin gets gay bashed; Michael and Justin start a comic book; Michael starts seeing Ben, and HIV-positive man; Lindsay and Mel get married; Ted starts his own business.

    Season 2

  • Season 1

    Brian confronts his father's death; Justin falls in love with Brian; Michael dates Dr. David; Ted falls for a Meth addict; Lindsay and Melanie become parents; Emmett tries to go straight.

    Season 1
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