No Bris, No Shirt, No Service

Season 1, Episode 3, Aired
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Lindsay and Melanie have a bris for their new baby Gus, which Brian decides to miss until Michael convinces him otherwise. Brian decides to crash the party and put his parental foot down. Justin seeking to regain the attention of Brian decides to make himself noticed at Babylon. Meanwhile, Brian's involvement as the father of Gus causes some relationship strain between Lindsay and Melanie. Michael attempting to continue his straight act, runs into a co-worker in front of the gay bars. Also, Ted finally gets lucky with a guy who he's been denying the advances of all night, but ends up with devastating results.

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  • Refusing to take no for an answer Justin decides if he can't have what he wants, he's not going down unnoticed. Emmett finds out his guy is a male prostitute. Ted gets lucky with Blake, a guy from the gym they frequent but may be in big trouble.moreless

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    By breezy2281, Jul 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    I really hope Ted is ok. The guy finally gets lucky with Blake, a guy from the gym, but gets himself into trouble when Blake gives him drugs. Ted has a bad reaction and passes out having a seizure. Blake freaks out and takes his drugs and leave. That was so messed up! I hope he gets some help. Emmett is sporting around with a good looking Japanese kid when Mel tells Mike that the kid is a prostitute and wants his money. Mike fails to relay this message to Emmett and lets him figure it out on his own. So, Mike's uncle Vick gives Justin his membership card to Babylon, and surprisingly enough the bouncer lets him in, with a crack about him looking good for his age. Seriously, how does a seventeen year old kid get into a place like Babylon with no questions asked? Yeah right. Anyway, after Justin and his friend Daphne watch Brian targeting in on two guys that he wants and everyone knows he can have, Justin decides to let his wild side out and not go down without a fight. He takes his shirt off and struts onto the dancefloor with moves that were definately noticed at Babylon. When Justin steals the attention of Brian's potential conquests, Brian seems a little impressed and decides to take Justin and dance with him all to himself. Whether he was doing it because he was impressed or just to show Justin an E for Effort we don't know, but i really don't see Brian as the jealous type. However, we know that Justin gets to Brian. Mike watches all of this after doing some blow with Brian in the bathroom and the two share a playful kiss, which happens when drugs are involved. However, when Mike takes things further Brian asks what he is doing to which Mike replies it must have been the drugs. I think Brian has it figured out that Mike really likes him, but the way he reacts with Michael it seems that Brian doesn't want anything to happen between them now as opposed to years before. However, could it be because Brian genuinely cares about Mike and that Mike wouldn't be just another notch on his bedpost?moreless

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  • Y Justin se da cuenta como es que tiene que actuar para tener a Brian a su lado.

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    By chupisfunky, Jun 11, 2008 Report Abuse
    Justin es un nio encaprichado por su primera vez, y se da cuenta que una persona tan pasiva no es capaz de retener a Brian. michael es un personaje complejo que ve a Justin como su rival, y pues seria bueno que se dedicara mas tiempo a contarnos sobre su familia, su tio especialmente. El par de lesbianas se vuelven monotonas, especialmente la que no es la mama del nio y que por cierto odia a Brian, pienso yo que si tanto es el problema porque permiti que Brian fuera el padre biolgico del nio? y si no lo quieren, deberian sacarlo del todo de la vida del nio, no tenerlo en cuenta cuando necesitan dinero.moreless

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  • The Brian and Justin show must go on! Let's hear it for Sunshine!

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    By rewindyourtime, Apr 20, 2007 Report Abuse
    The last scene, when Justin snags Brian at Babylon, is one of my favorite scenes of the season. Justin's persistence truly amazes me--you can really see how much he wants Brian, and it's freaking adorable and exciting to watch. Justin's scheme was fantastic. He proved to Brian his own desirability (and that he was a match for Brian) by stealing away Brian's two tricks. The perfect way for Brian to take notice of him! And already Brian is breaking his one-screw only rule for Justin. I can see a beautiful relationship in the making.

    I also loved the Emmett/Katsuo scenes. Poor Emmett. Hilarious nonetheless!moreless

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  • Great episode.

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    By tiewashere, Jan 15, 2007 Report Abuse
    This is a perfect follow up to the first two episodes of "Queer as Folk." The characters you get to know and love and others you feel sorry for and feel like you have known them forever. This episode is basically what will start off the story (I mean...I think so at least.)

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  • Let's here it for the boy!

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    By SMGslayer97, Nov 28, 2006 Report Abuse
    Let's here it for Sunshine! Go Justin. Even early on he knew just how to capture Brian's attention and work him. I mean after all the torment Brian puts him through in the first two episodes Sunshine's little Babylon show is especially impressive. He knew just what to do to get Brian to snap right back to him. Impressive. The song went perfectly with the scene, too.

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    • In Ted's apartment, there is a picture of him, Michael and Emmett at Babylon. Judging by the clothes, the picture was taken from the first scene of The Pilot. Edit

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    • Music in this Episode: "Ishai's Freylekh" by The Flying Bukgar Klezmer Band; "Walking In Wonderland" courtesy of MasterSource; "Up Yours" by Jeff Peacock; "Showtime" by Trigbag; "Superstar" by Novy vs. Eniac; "Banana" by Pod; "Go 48 (Bass Mix)" by DJ Matt C; "Take Me, Love Me (Squeeze Me Baby)" by Friburn & Urik; "Dive in the Pool" by Barry Harris; "Bingo Bango" by Basement Jaxx; "Here's a Little Something" by Joe Quaranto; "The Only Way is Up" by The Kinky Boyz; "The Music (Razor n Guido Club Mix)" by Orang'e; "Let's Hear it For the Boy" by Katty B. Edit
    • According to the DVD (Season 1), The original "pilot" was suppose to be composed of episodes 101, 102, and 103. But they decided to change their minds because it was "too long", and just made it from episodes 101, and 102. Edit

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    • Debbie: (talking about Brian) What's eating him? Or isn't? (she laughs) Michael: None of your business. Debbie: You watch your mouth. Michael: Why do you have to come here? Debbie: Well, Vic was feeling better, so we thought we'd come here after my shift and have a drink. What's the big deal? Michael: The big deal is that I came here to hang out with my friends, not my mother. Debbie: Sweetie, you know I approve of your lifestyle. Michael: Well maybe I don't want you to approve. Maybe I want you to go home and cry. Edit
    • Justin: You know, I'm actually looking for a friend of Michael's. His name's Brian. Vic: Could have guessed that. Debbie: Honey, everybody's looking for Brian. Justin: Have you seen him? Deb points Daphne: That's Brian? God, he's so old! And skinny. You could do way better than that. Justin: Would you shut up? Deb and Vic are watching Brian, who has his eyes on a trick over at the bar. Debbie: Five bucks says he nails him before midnight. Vic: You're on. Edit
    • Michael: Where's Brian? Ted: Looking after the only dick that matters - his own. Edit

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    • Ted: Melanie speaks all Axis powers. The Axis powers were the opponents of the Allied forces during World War II. The three countries that formed the main members of the major Axis powers were Germany, Japan and Italy. Edit

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