Season 5
(2005)
Overview
The fifth season begins with Justin living in Hollywood indefinitely, causing Brian to turn his attention to a risky real estate investment, Babylon. His club-going lifestyle becomes an issue with Michael and Ben, who are considering a life in the suburbs. Melanie and Lindsay surprise everyone with the news of their split, and enter into an intense three-way battle with Michael over the custody of their daughter. And Ted fights aging with an extreme makeover.
Cast
as Brian Kinney
as Justin Taylor
as Michael Novotny
as Emmett Honeycutt
as Ted Schmidt
as Debbie Novotny
as Chris Hobbs
as Lindsay Peterson
as Melanie Marcus
as Ben Bruckner
as Vic Grassi
as Monty
Episodes
Move and Leave 8.5
May 22, 2005
Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay but the evening doesn't quite turn out as plan…
Back in Business 8.5
May 22, 2005
Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plu…
Fags Are No Different Than People 7.0
May 29, 2005
Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces…
Hard Decisions 7.0
June 5, 2005
Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie has a difficult time accepti…
Excluding and Abstemiousness 7.0
June 12, 2005
Debbie tries to let Loretta down easy. Brian must refrain from sex after he contracts syphilis. Hunter has to deal with…
Bored Out of Ya Fucking Mind 7.0
June 19, 2005
Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is challenged by the new stud, Brandon. Although a huge success as the "Queer G…
Hope Against Hope 7.0
June 26, 2005
Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights while Brian deals with the threat of Brandon's presence in his world.…
Honest to Yourself 4.5
July 3, 2005
Justin lands himself in jail for standing up against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian and Brandon work their wa…
Anything in Common 7.0
July 10, 2005
The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still aren't speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanie…
I Love You 8.0
July 17, 2005
Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone…
Fuckin' Revenge 8.0
July 24, 2005
Brian re-evaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Lib…
Mr. Right (Never Broke a Promise) 8.0
July 31, 2005
Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada – to raise Gus and Jenny …
We Will Survive! 8.5
August 7, 2005
Brian and Justin prepare to marry, but realize they are both denying themselves who they are and call the wedding off. …