The Best Episodes of POSE

After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.

Director: Tina Mabry

Writer: Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock

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

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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.

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Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.

Director: Janet Mock

Writer: Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy

The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.

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Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk

While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source

Director: Janet Mock

Writer: Janet Mock

Blanca is forced to reconnect with her estranged siblings after the death of her mother.

Director: Silas Howard

Writer: Steven Canals

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.

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With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.

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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

Director: Steven Canals

Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock, Our Lady J, Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Nelson Cragg

Writer: Janet Mock, Our Lady J

Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.

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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.

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Blanca pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, and Damon moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company.

Director: Ryan Murphy

Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

Candy’s insecurities about her appearance are heightened when she is criticized at a ball. Meanwhile, Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Janet Mock

After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.

Director: Janet Mock

Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock

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.

Director: Ryan Murphy

Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Tina Mabry

Writer: Steven Canals, Our Lady J

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.

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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.

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When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.

Director: Steven Canals

Writer: Steven Canals, Our Lady J

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.

Director: Steven Canals

Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk

Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour.

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The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling

Director: Jennie Livingston

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1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide, but Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Lemar shakes up the community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan.

Director: Janet Mock

Writer: Steven Canals, Janet Mock