Queer As Folk, Season 5

Michael throws a surprise 10th anniversary party for Melanie and Lindsay. Justin's stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn, affecting his relationship with Brian. At Ted's suggestion, Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new venture.

Brian re-opens Babylon. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after the studio pulls the plug on "Rage." Michael pursues custody of his daughter, and Ted pursues a new look. Emmett lands the role of Pittsburgh's resident "Queer Guy" on the local news.

Brian and Michael grow further apart as Brian struggles to save Liberty Avenue from gentrification and Michael embraces domestic life. The street may never be the same when Debbie retires from the diner and newcomer Loretta (Rosie O'Donnell) takes over.

Brian remains steadfast in his belief that marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie struggles with accepting her role as a lady of leisure, especially when she discovers that Loretta has stolen her act. Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.

Brian has news to share with Justin and all of his former partners. Lindsay drops out of the custody battle over Jenny Rebecca while Hunter considers returning to the streets. Post cosmetic surgery, Ted attempts to drop out of the social scene.

Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is challenged by a new stud. Ted has an opportunity for revenge on an old flame. Ben and Michael help Hunter lift his spirits and get back to school. Bored as a lady of leisure, Debbie goes back to the diner.

Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights. Justin's decision to move out of Brian's loft creates a rift between Brian and Michael. Ted struggles to exact revenge on Troy (Lee Rumohr). Lindsay moves back in to her parents' house with Gus.

Justin lands himself in jail. Brian and Brandon work their way down the list of the ten hottest guys in Pittsburgh. Ben grieves Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker reveals himself.

The gang fights against Proposition 14. Michael and Brian still aren't speaking to each other while Lindsay and Melanie's in-house separation heats up. Drew (Matt Battaglia) finally comes out. Ted begins his quest for his Mr. Right.

Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit - an event that changes everyone's lives.

Brian reevaluates his priorities after the bombing of Babylon. Michael continues to recover in the hospital, and a Liberty Avenue vigil for the victims ends in chaos.

Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada-where they won't be humiliated because of their sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.

Brian and Justin prepare to marry. Lindsay and Melanie move to Canada. Michael's asked to represent the Committee for Human Rights. Ted sees his relationship with Tad (Ben Bass) for what it really is. The beat of Babylon continues.