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Episode 501
Directed by: Kelly Makin
Written By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman
Michael (Hal Sparks) throws a surprise 10th
anniversary party for Melanie (Michelle Clunie)
and Lindsay (Thea Gill) but the evening doesn't
quite turn out as planned. Justin's (Randy
Harrison) stay in Hollywood is extended, in turn
affecting his relationship with Brian (Gale
Harold). At Ted's (Scott Lowell) suggestion,
Brian invests his Kinnetik profits in a new
venture.
Episode 502
Directed by: Michael DeCarlo
Teleplay by: Del Shores
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Del Shores
Brian re-opens Babylon but the party boys have
disappeared. Justin returns to Pittsburgh after
the studio pulls the plug on “Rage.” Michael
decides to pursue custody of his daughter, Jenny
Rebecca. Behind closed doors, Ted pursues a new
look after a recent fling turns out to be a
chubby chaser. Emmett (Peter Paige) lands a
role in front of the camera as Pittsburgh's
resident “Queer Guy” on the local news.
Episode 503
Directed by: Michael DeCarlo
Teleplay by: Brad Fraser
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Brad Fraser
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 (Sharon Gless) decides to retire from the
diner and newcomer Loretta Pye (Rosie O'Donnell)
takes over.
Episode 504
Directed by: Kelly Makin
Teleplay by: Michael MacLennan
Written By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Michael
MacLennan
Brian remains steadfast in his belief that
marriage is the death of a relationship. Debbie
has a difficult time accepting her role as a lady
of leisure—especially when she discovers that
Loretta has stolen her act including the
button-clad vest right down to the wisecracks.
Ted decides to undergo an extreme makeover.
Episode 505
Directed by: Chris Grismer
Teleplay by: Shawn Postoff
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Shawn
Postoff
Brian has news to share with Justin and all of
his former partners. Loretta reveals her true
feelings of love for Debbie. Lindsay drops out
of the custody battle over Jenny Rebecca while
Hunter (Harris Allan) considers returning to the
streets after being kicked off the swim team and
ostracized by the kids at school. Post cosmetic
surgery, Ted attempts to drop out of the social
scene.
Episode 506
Directed by: Alex Chapple
Teleplay by: Del Shores
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Del Shores
Brian's reign as hottest man at Babylon is
challenged by the new stud, Brandon (Ryan Scott
Greene). Although a huge success as the “Queer
Guy,” Emmett faces a challenge of his own when he
realizes he's been hired as a clown for the
network's ratings. Ted, a new man after his
cosmetic surgery, has an opportunity for revenge
on an old flame. Ben (Robert Gant) and Michael
attempt to help Hunter lift his spirits and get
back to school. Bored as a lady of leisure,
Debbie finds herself back at the diner.
Episode 507
Directed by: Thom Best
Teleplay by: Shawn Postoff
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Shawn
Postoff
Proposition 14 threatens same sex couple's rights
while Brian deals with the threat of Brandon's
presence in his world. Justin's decision to move
out of Brian's loft creates a rift between Brian
and Michael. Ted struggles to remember he's with
Troy (Lee Rumohr) only in order to exact revenge.
Lindsay decides to give her parents a chance and
moves back home with her son, Gus.
Episode 508
Directed by: Kevin Inch
Teleplay by: Michael MacLennan
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Michael
MacLennan
Justin lands himself in jail for standing up
against Proposition 14 and his own father. Brian
and Brandon work their way down the list of the
ten hottest guys in their competition to
determine the real stud of Babylon. Ben grieves
Hunter's departure. Melanie and Lindsay attempt
an in-house separation while Emmett's stalker
reveals himself.
Episode 509
Directed by: David Wellington
Teleplay by: Brad Fraser
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Brad Fraser
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.
