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3. Seven Hours Behind

Could you handle a cross continent long distance relationship?

2. Borrowed Suit

Tyler hobnobs with Boystown's elite

1. Respect

Hunter tries to make his peace with Fitz

21-25 Recap (Volume 8)

21-25 Recap (Volume 8)

16-20 (Volume 8)

16-20 (Volume 8)

11-15 (Recap)

11-15 (Recap)

6-10 Recap (Volume 8)

Week 2 of BOYSTOWN Volume 8

1-5 Recap (Volume)

Catch up on week 1 of BOYSTOWN Volume 8

25. Like a Break Up

25. Like a Break Up

24. Watch You Walk Away

Is this goodbye for Charlie and Ben?

23. Commission

What inspires you

22. Little Stuff

How do you balance work and dating?

21. Africa

Will Charlie and Ben have to say goodbye?

20. Huge Deal

20. Huge Deal

19. Below Market

19. Below Market

18. Upon Further Inspection

18. Upon Further Inspection

17. Any Given 4 A.M.

17. Any Given 4 A.M.

16. Nowhere in Particular

16. Nowhere in Particular

15. Charged

15. Charged

14. Limbo

14. Limbo

13. Percentages

13. Percentages

12. Extinguished

What happens to a Queen when the Flame goes out?

11. The Waiting Game

Charlie is faced with losing Ben

10. When I Grow Up

10. When I Grow Up

9. Holding

The return of "JacksonMaxium"

8. Sneaking Around

8. Sneaking Around

7. A Work of Art

7. A Work of Art

6. Good Enough

6. Good Enough

5. Too Good

Danny Bernardo returns and sets the stage for Volume 8!

4. Semantics

4. Semantics

3. The Nose Knows

Guest writer Aaron Holland writes BOYSTOWN's fiercest chapter yet!

2. Gay Abs

Guest writer Jon Steinhagen takes on gay men and body image

1. Worst Idea Ever

Guest writer Mike Cho launches Boystown Volume 8

21-25 Recap (Volume 7)

Catch up on Week 5 of BOYSTOWN Volume 7

16-20 Recap (Volume 7)

Week 4 of BOYSTOWN Volume 7

11-15 Recap (Volume 7)

Week 3 of BOYSTOWN Volume 7

6-10 Recap (Volume 7)

Week 2 of BOYSTOWN Volume 7

1-5 Recap (Volume 7)

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN volume 7!

25. One of the Rare Ones

When is the right time to say those three little words?

24. Block

Will Alex meet JacksonMaxium?

23. April Snow

How do your parents shape your future relationships?

22. Trolling

Are online hookups safe?

21. Boring

Do your friends get boring when they're in relationships?

20. Trade

Late night cruising

19. Traditional

how do "traditional family values" effect gay relationships?

18. Exes

How do you deal a run in with an ex?

17. The Kid That Took The Picture

17. The Kid That Took The Picture

16. Better

Does it get better for gay teens?

15. Ur So Hawt

What pick-up line works for you?

14. Baby John Doe

14. Baby John Doe

13. The Math

13. The Math

12. Perfect

What can ruin the perfect date?

11. Skinny Twink

How would you feel if you found out your boyfriend was on Grindr?

10. Big Spoon

Who's the big spoon in your relationship?

9. Perfect

How do you celebrate gay dating milestones?

8. Not That I Care

What are some common misconceptions about being gay?

7. Other

Who's the other man in this relationship?

6. Back To School

Charlie goes back to school

5. Rogue

5. Rogue

4. Tribute

4. Tribute

3. Nothing Happened

3. Nothing Happened

2. Footnote

2. Footnote

1. The Life

Murder, mystery, and a memorial

21-25 Recap (Volume 6)

Catch up on the fifth week of BOYSTOWN Volume 6

16-20 Recap (Volume 6)

Catch up on the sixth week of BOYSTOWN Volume 6

11-15 Recap (Volume 6)

Catch up on the third week of BOYSTOWN Volume 6

6-10 Recap (Volume 6)

Catch up on the second week of BOYSTOWN volume 6!

1-5 Recap (Volume 6)

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN volume 6!

25. Too Late

The day the will change Charlie's life forever

24. Short Term Parking

Does absence make the heart grow fonder?

23. Been There

What do gay teens fear most?

22. New Times

Will Tristan take a chance?

21. Start No Drama

Connection happens where you least expect it

20. Wander

What happens to gay teens living on the street?

19. Sweet Kid

The search for Robbie continues

18. Stupid Me

Are there gender roles in gay relationships?

17. Chat

17. Chat

16. Limits

How far can Charlie's limits be tested?

15. Secret Pain

What happens when gay teens can no longer suffer in silence?

14. Almost

A threesome minus one

13. The Date

The fight for marriage equality in Illinois hits home

12. Cyber Slut

Who's really on the other side of that profile?

11. Done

Charlie and Alex go head to head about the school scandal

10. Buzzed

Charlie's problems with the school scandal confront him at home

9. Muse

A would-be artist negotiates his muse

8. Sup

No face pic = no chat...unless you're hot

7. Changing

What does it take to make a positive social change in Boystown?

6. Wounded

Robbie's bruises are more than just skin deep

5. Homework

Robbie reveals the truth of the scandal at school

4. Just A Day

Is Valentine's Day just another day?

3. Chance

Have you ever dated a (former) straight guy?

2. ...Complicated...

Boy talk over beers

1 Viral

The picture that ruined Charlie's life and reputation

21 - 25 Recap (Volume 5)

Catch up on the fifth week of BOYSTOWN Volume 5

16 - 20 Recap (Volume 5)

Catch up on the fourth week of BOYSTOWN Volume 5

11 - 15 Recap (Volume 5)

Catch up on the third week of BOYSTOWN Volume 5

6 - 10 Recap (Volume 5)

Catch up on the second week of BOYSTOWN Volume 5!

1 - 5 Recap (Volume 5)

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN Volume 5

25. Just A Kiss

The end of Volume 5 may not go exactly as Charlie planned

24. Girls

The other side of bisexual

23. Beefcake

Finding inspiration where you least suspect it

22. Off and On

Can you "take back" a break up?

21. Full House

Three guys drinking coffee in their boxers. Awkward

20. Passing Ships

Awkward conversations are best done in your boxers

19. One Direction

Does it ever feel like your life is heading in one direction?

18. Bothered

Will the changes at Haven ruin Tyler and LaTrice's friendship?

17. Let Down

Breaking up is hard to do

16. Sweet

Is Charlie feeling the Robbie's teenage dream?

15. Cut Out

Will Hunter's past get in the way of his future?

14. Approach

Are high school crushes harder for gay teens?

13. The Guest

Are the Davids playing by new rules?

12. Knock It Off

Tyler takes charge

11. Unanswered

Pillow talk for Charlie and Ben

10. Mmm?

The question Charlie has been avoiding since the beginning

9. Yes, Alex

Gay teen flipping the social hierarchy of high school

8. Dessert

How do you spice up a relationship?

7. Always

What would you do with a second chance?

6. Never Come To Mind

Should you let go of the past or hold on to it?

5 The Fourth

Charlie confronts his past as his New Year's resolution

4 The Third

How do you feel about open relationships?

3 The Second

There's gotta be a morning after

2 The First

The first day of the rest of Steve and Edward's lives

1 What Are You Doing...?

Ring in the New Year with BOYSTOWN's 100th Chapter!

21-25 Recap (Volume 4)

Catch up on week 5 of BOYSTOWN volume 4!

16-20 Recap (Volume 4)

Catch up on week 4 of BOYSTOWN Volume 4

11-15 Recap (Volume 4)

Catch up on week 3 of BOYSTOWN Volume 4

6-10 Recap (Volume 4)

Week 2 Recap of Volume 4

1-5 Recap (Volume 4)

Recap Week 1 of BOYSTOWN Volume 4

25. Crazy Shit

The climatic conclusion of Volume 4

24. Battered and Bloody

Will Tyler be Dawn's latest victim?

23. The Only Suspect

Fitz and Virgil are on the case in Volume 4's climatic week

22. Behind You

Tyler and LaTrice get caught up in Volume 4's climatic week

21. Trapped

Eddy is on borrowed time as Volume 4 comes to a close this week

20. Substantial Evidence

That much closer to finding Eddy's kidnapper

19. His Loss

One man's loss is another man's gain

18. Most People

How does being poz affect your dating life?

17. Every Second

In Eddy's current situation...every second counts

16. Nice

Charlie comes face to face with his biggest fear

15. Facepalm

Eddy's in for the wildest ride of her life

14. Fitz

Hunter's first night back in Boystown takes a turn for the worst

13. Starcrossed

Age is just a number...right?

12. Long Ride

Has Eddy met her match?

11. Not On You

The awkward fun of the morning after

10. Wallflower

Today's chapter is a game changer for one of our Boystown boys

9. Parker's Mood

A date much more creative than dinner and a show

8. A River

To move forward, you have to leave a part of you behind

7. Spark

Dating advice from a teenager

6. Thankful

After the turkey and Black Friday deals, are you still thankful?

5. Black Friday

What's REALLY on your shopping list?

4. Fork Drop

Guess who's coming to dinner

3. Give A Little Bit

Don't forget the "giving" part of the holiday

2. Back to Before

You can't go home again

1. Unexpected

Charlie has to choose between two guys

21-25 Recap (Volume 3)

Catch up on week 5 of BOYSTOWN volume 3!

16-20 Recap (Volume 3)

Catch up on the fourth week of Volume 3 of BOYSTOWN

11-15 Recap (Volume 3)

Catch up on the third week of BOYSTOWN Volume 3

6-10 Recap (Volume 3)

Catch up on the second week of BOYSTOWN Volume 3

1-5 Recap (Volume 3)

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN Volume 3!

25. Going Your Way

Things are about to change for Charlie as Volume 3 comes to a close

24. Bad Blood

Hunter has to learn to forgive and forget

23. Conceding

Can the outcome of this election break up a relationship?

22. Bipartisan

Can LGBT Republicans and Democrats get along on Election Day?

21. Sometimes

What happens when a guy on the DL gets outed to his fiancé

20. Plus One

An unexpected guest causes a world of trouble

19. Getting Results

Tables turn on an unsuspecting cougar

18. True Colors

Searching for Mr. Right when he's possibly right in front of you

17. Used To

Waxing poetic over current and lost loves at happy hour

16. Fierce Bitch Fab Culture

Anyone else tired of "typical" gay culture?

15. Be A Light

Gay love at the Jess Godwin concert

14. Clarify, Or Whatever

How far would you go to find a missed connection?

13. Bid

The A-Gays party at the Chicago Casting Auction

12. Want You To Hurt

How do you move on when others won't let you?

11. Close to the Chest

Can you find love on Grindr?

10. Spirit

Support LGBT Youth on Spirit Day, 10/19/12: wear purple!

9. Showing

Life equals love equals art

8. Playing Wife

Debating gay marriage over dessert and coffee

7. Boss Rush

Life as a video game

6. After School

Being out in high school

5. BB

5. BB

4. How Bougie People Do

Is Tyler becoming a ho?

3. Naming The Puppy

You can't run away from your problems

2. Intermission

Is a break good for a relationship?

1. Score

What do you do when your friends hook up with your ex?

20-24 Recap (Volume 2)

Catch up on the fifth week of BOYSTOWN Volume 2. Volume 3 starts 10/8

15-19 Recap (Volume 2)

Catch up on week 4 of BOYSTOWN Volume 2

10-14 Recap (Volume 2)

Catch up on week 3 of BOYSTOWN Volume 2

6-9 Recap (Volume 2)

Catch up on the second week of BOYSTOWN Volume 2

1-5 Recap (Volume 2)

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN Volume 2

24. In Just One Night - The Calm Before

The climatic conclusion to BOYSTOWN Volume 2

23. In Just One Night - The Hook-Up That...

The Hook-Up That Shall Not Be Named

22.In Just One Night - Balls Out

22.In Just One Night - Balls Out

21. In Just One Night - Womanizer

The one-night stand that just wouldn't go away

20. In Just One Night - Boys Night

One night will change the lives of our BOYSTOWN boys forever

19. Disconnect

Volume 2 of BOYSTOWN ends next week and it all starts right here

18. Column A, Column B

Keep your friends close and your frienemies away from your man

17. Kiss Off

when you're dating someone, when's the right time to have "the talk?"

16. Pop

How long do you wait before you have sex with a guy you're dating?

15. Game

We ALL know what "let's just hang and watch a movie" means in gay code

14. Then Never

Sometimes what we're looking for most is right in front of us

13. The Problem With Grown Folk

Segregation...recession...are things getting better?

12. Chinatown

The struggles of the gay Asian American

Is gay dating like the artist's struggle?

10. Homecoming

For gays, it's not the family you're born into but the one you choose

9. Face Off

The family every gay boy wishes he had

8. A-Game

The A-Gays go to the ball

7. All Good Things

life and death in Boystown

6. In The End

what happens...in the end?

Recap: Moments of Charlie

When you're at death's door... your life flashes before your eyes

5. Code

Could this be the end for one of our BOYSTOWN boys?

4. Boys of Summer

Love by the lake in this chapter of BOYSTOWN

3. Venus

The hot new girl takes Boystown by storm

2. Elephant in the Room

Gay Republican in Boystown

1. Things Left Unsaid

Volume 2 of BOYSTOWN launches today!

1. Things Left Unsaid

1. Things Left Unsaid

21-25 Recap: Volume 1

Catch up on the fifth week of BOYSTOWN. Volume 2 starts 8/27!

16-20 recap: volume 1

Catch up on the fourth week of BOYSTOWN. Volume 2 starts 8/27!

11-15 Recap: Volume 1

Catch up on the third week of BOYSTOWN. Volume 2 starts 8/27!

6-10 Recap: Volume 1

Catch up on the second week of BOYSTOWN. Volume 2 starts 8/27!

1-5 Recap: Volume 1

Catch up on the first week of BOYSTOWN. Volume 2 starts 8/27!

25. Collision

Does everything come crashing down as we wrap up Volume 1?

24. Just Like That

Because first dates weren't awkward enough

23. Or Something

Comic books and go-go boys: just another Wednesday in Boystown

22. Pitstop

Could this be Boystown's newest host spot?

21. Cut to the Chase

21. Cut to the Chase

20. Resolve

Unexpected blasts from the past for Tyler & Charlie

19. Bitches' Night Out

Will racism stop the fun for Tristan and his Bitches?

18. Taking Back

Crime continues to rise in Boystown. Will Tyler be the one to stop it?

17. Guilt By Association

Love is in the air as crime continues to rise in Boystown

16. Payback

Payback

15. Play Me

Play Me

14. Better Half

Better Half

13. Tristan For The Win

Tristan For The Win

12. One-Minute Man

One-Minute Man

11. Imagine Me & You

Imagine Me & You

10. House Rules

House Rules

9. All The Other Boys

All The Other Boys

8. Tristan Be Brawlin'

Tristan Be Brawlin'

7. Daily Grind

Daily Grind

6. No Fury Like

No Fury Like

5. For Rent

For Rent

4. View From The Bedroom

View From The Bedroom

3. Tristan’s Motherfuckin’ Day

Tristan’s Motherfuckin’ Day

2. $150 For The Night

$150 For The Night

1. Life, As A Tattoo

Life, As A Tattoo

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