Debbie abandons her usual liberal rhetoric when she learns that Michael's new boyfriend, Ben, has HIV. She tells Michael to stop dating Ben, and her harsh attitude causes a rift between Debbie and Uncle Vic (recurring guest star JACK WETHERALL). Michael continues his relationship with Ben despite the pleas of his mother and friends. But when the moment arrives for Ben and Michael to consummate their relationship, Michael has a change of heart after seeing the multitude of prescription bottles in Ben's medicine cabinet.
s02e01 - Home Is Where the Ass Is
s02e02 - All Better Now
s02e03 - Hypocrisy: Don't Do It
s02e04 - Pride
s02e05 - ... Wherever That Dream May Lead You
s02e06 - Mixed Blessings
s02e07 - The Leper (Hath the Babe Not Eyes?)
s02e08 - Love for Sale
s02e09 - Accentuate the Positive
s02e10 - Priorities, Please! (Beat the Time)
s02e11 - The Wedding
s02e12 - One Degree of Brian Kinney
s02e13 - It's Because I'm Gay, Right?
s02e14 - The Dangers of Sex and Drugs
s02e15 - Rage Against This Machine
s02e16 - You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!
s02e17 - You Can Leda Girl to Pussy
s02e18 - Sick, Sick, Sick
s02e19 - Bowling for Equality
s02e20 - Out With a Whimper
"Queer As Folk" is an innovative, provocative, and groundbreaking series that chronicles the friendships, careers, loves, trials, tribulations, and ambitions of a diverse group of gay men and lesbians living in Pittsburgh, PA. Blending strong drama with necessary charm and humor, it rivals any other show presented on television.