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Queer as Folk (US) Season 1 Episode 11

Debbie is upset that Michael has ended things with David and takes her fury out on Brian, demanding that he give Michael a chance to grow up and have his own life. Brian throws Michael an elaborate surprise 30th birthday party, and then outs him to an unsuspecting Stacy. Michael is hurt and bewildered by Brian’s actions, while everyone else is generally disgusted. Ted gets tested when he discovers that one of his encounters is HIV positive. He’s negative, but Emmett (who got tested for moral support) is unable to get his results until Monday. Emmett spends the weekend convinced he’s positive and makes a pact with God that he’ll give up sex with men if the test results are negative. Debbie realizes that Brian’s “”betrayal”” was the push she wanted him to give Michael, and for that she is grateful. Michael asks David if the offer to move in is still open. Emmett finally gets the good news that he is negative.

Episode Title: Surprise!

Air Date: 2001-02-25