The story centers on a group of close-knit gay men and a lesbian couple whose lives revolve around the nightlife of the Liberty Avenue club, .
The series premiere of the American version of (Season 1, Episode 1), titled simply " Premiere ," debuted on Showtime on December 3, 2000 . Developed by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman and based on the groundbreaking British series by Russell T. Davies , the pilot introduced a raw and unfiltered look at gay life in Pittsburgh that was revolutionary for its time. Episode Synopsis PremiereQueer as Folk (US) : Season 1 Episode 1