Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
Just a Little Help 6.5
Air date: 2004-04-18
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: After spending all his money getting Stockwell defeated, Brian is at a crossroads about his future; Michael and Hunter return home to face the custody hearing.
Stand Up for Ourselves 7.0
Air date: 2004-04-25
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Brian starts his own ad agency; Ted graduates from rehab with Blake by his side; Michael and Emmett go on a retreat; Justin decides to join a gay vigilante group.
Starting a Whole New Life 6.8
Air date: 2004-05-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Justin finds himself risking his life with the Pink Posse; Avoiding his friends, Ted finds work as a waiter; Vic decides to move in with Rodney, leaving Debbie alone.
Escalating Violence 6.8
Air date: 2004-05-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Justin finds Cody becoming too violent; Brian hires Ted at his new agency; Mel struggles with an important case; Hunter's social worker arrives unannounced.
How Far You Can Go 8.2
Air date: 2004-05-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Debbie feels left out of Vic's new life; Ben asks Michael for an honest opinion of his new book; Cody challenges Justin to confront his violent side.
Death in the Family 8.8
Air date: 2004-05-23
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Debbie and Vic have words over his new life, which ends in tragedy; Michael and Justin receive good news about 'Rage'; Brian is told some devastating news.
Preponderance of Death 7.0
Air date: 2004-05-30
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Debbie continues to be numb over Vic's death; Ted falls into old habits when Blake tries to break it off with him; Brian is diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Two Kinds of Lies 7.0
Air date: 2004-06-06
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Brian continues to keep his illness to himself; Debbie tries to re-connect with Horvath; Justin and Michael hear a pitch from a Hollywood producer about 'Rage'.
Have Some Balls 7.0
Air date: 2004-06-13
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Emmett gets mixed messages from a pro-football player; Jealous over Michael's success, Ben finds sympathy from a former student; Justin discovers Brian's illness.
The Snake in Paradise 7.0
Air date: 2004-06-20
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Brian continues to deal with radiation treatment; Ben is tempted when a former student shows interest in him; Sam and Lindsay struggle with their mutual attraction.
Gay or Straight? That's the Question 8.0
Air date: 2004-06-27
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Brian fund-raises for the gay center; Emmett and Drew continue their affair; Sam is ready to fight for Lindsay; Ben and Michael have suspicions about Hunter.
Irritation and Separation 7.0
Air date: 2004-07-04
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Brian participates in the Liberty Ride; Hunter tells Callie about his status; Emmett is unsure about his affair with Drew; Mel and Lindsay contemplate a separation.
Proposal of Two Kinds 8.5
Air date: 2004-07-18
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Preparations for the Liberty Ride get underway; Mel is confined to bed rest for the rest of her pregnancy; Justin is invited to Hollywood to pitch 'Rage'.
Liberty Ride 8.8
Air date: 2004-07-18
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Michael and Ben have trouble crossing into the U.S. as a married couple. Ted and Emmett get lost in the woods on the way to a 12-step meeting, while Brian takes a nasty fall and breaks his collarbone. Melanie goes into labor. 'Rage' is given the green light.