Season 5 Official Episode Summaries from Sho
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.
Episode 510
Directed by: Kelly Makin
Teleplay by: Del Shores
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Del Shores
Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit - an event that changes everyone's lives.
Episode 511
Directed by: David Wellington
Teleplay by: Brad Fraser
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Brad Fraser
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.
Episode 512
Directed by: John Fawcett
Teleplay by: Michael MacLennan
Story By: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman & Michael MacLennan
Brian and Justin are getting married! Melanie and Lindsay plan on moving the family to Canada-to raise Gus and Jenny Rebecca in a country where they won’t be humiliated because of their parents’ sexual orientation. Ted may have finally found his Mr. Right. Emmett catches Drew with another man.
Episode 513
Directed by: Kelly Makin
Written by: Ron Cowen & Daniel Lipman
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…
OMG. I soo cannot remember how to use LJ. It took me 20 mins to figure out how to use LJ cuts again ^_^