The BEST episodes of Pose
Every episode of Pose ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pose!
Spotlights the legends, icons and ferocious house mothers of New York’s underground ball culture, a movement that first gained notice in the 1980s.
#1 - Mother of the Year
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2018
The ultimate showdown takes places at the Princess Ball, when the House of Evangelista battles against the House of Ferocity and Mother of the Year is decided.
#2 - In My Heels
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2019
After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.
#3 - The Trunk
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/9/2021
After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.
#4 - Something Old, Something New
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2021
While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source.
#5 - Series Finale (Part 1)
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/6/2021
When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.
#6 - Series Finale (Part 2)
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2021
When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.
#7 - Never Knew Love Like This Before
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2019
The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.
#8 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2018
In 1987 New York, Blanca Rodriguez pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis. Alongside the members of her newly formed House of Evangelista, Blanca competes in the House Ballroom scene against her former mother and recent rival, Elektra Abundance. Meanwhile, Damon Richards moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company.
#9 - Acting Up
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2019
Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhile, Pray Tell joins an activist organization fighting for the rights of HIV positive people.
#10 - Love is the Message
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2018
Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.
#11 - Revelations
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/6/2019
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
#12 - Life's a Beach
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2019
With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.
#13 - Giving and Receiving
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2018
The House of Evangelista celebrates the holidays and prepares for the Snow Ball in spite of Angel’s lack of holiday spirit. Elektra contemplates undergoing an affirming medical procedure.
#14 - Worth It
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2019
Determined to be an example to her children, Blanca launches a business venture with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ricky’s travels have unpredicted consequences for his relationship with Damon, and Elektra shocks the ballroom community with a bold move.
#15 - The Fever
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2018
Candy's insecurities about her appearance are heightened when she is criticized at a ball. Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.
#16 - Butterfly/Cocoon
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2019
A fatal mishap with a client leads Elektra to seek out the counsel of Blanca and Candy. Meanwhile, moving from friends to lovers proves to be a challenge for Angel and Lil Papi.
#17 - Mother's Day
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2018
Blanca is forced to reconnect with her estranged siblings after the death of her mother.
#18 - Access
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2018
Blanca is denied access to a popular bar leading to a purposeful feud. Meanwhile, inexperienced Damon learns the truth about love and sex when he is asked on a date.
#19 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/23/2021
A visit from an old friend complicates Angel and Papi's wedding plans. Meanwhile, Elektra expands her business with the help of her new, shady, associates.
#20 - Take Me to Church
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2021
After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.
#21 - Pink Slip
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2018
Blanca makes a startling revelation about Lil Papi that changes the House of Evangelista forever. Meanwhile, Elektra rethinks her means of survival when the House of Abundance is evicted from their apartment.
#22 - Intervention
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2021
When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.
#23 - On the Run
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2021
1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide at Roosevelt hospital alongside her new love, Christopher. But Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Meanwhile, Lemar shakes up the ballroom community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan forcing the House of Evangelista to consider reassembling.
#24 - Blow
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/30/2019
The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling.
#25 - What Would Candy Do?
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/16/2019
Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour.