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The Best Episodes of POSE

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The Best Episodes of POSE

A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of...

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  1. 9.3/10(839 votes)

    #1 - The Trunk

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    S3:E3

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

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  2. 9.2/10(854 votes)

    #2 - In My Heels

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    S2:E10

    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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    Director:N/A
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  3. 9.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - Love is the Message

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    S1:E6

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

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  4. 9.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #4 - Mother of The Year

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    S1:E8

    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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  5. 9.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Never Knew Love Like This Before

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    S2:E4

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

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  6. 9.0/10(674 votes)

    #6 - Something Old, Something New

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    S3:E6

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

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    Director:Janet Mock
    Writer:Janet Mock
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  8. 8.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - Mother's Day

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    S1:E5

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

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  9. 8.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - Acting Up

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    S2:E1

    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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  10. 8.9/10(793 votes)

    #9 - Life's a Beach

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    S2:E9

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

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  11. 8.9/10(587 votes)

    #10 - Series Finale: Part 1

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    S3:E7

    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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  12. 8.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - Giving and Receiving

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  13. 8.7/10(752 votes)

    #12 - Revelations

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    S2:E8

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

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  14. 8.7/10(481 votes)

    #13 - Series Finale: Part 2

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    S3:E8

    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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  15. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #14 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  16. 8.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - The Fever

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  17. 8.6/10(695 votes)

    #16 - Take Me To Church

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    S3:E4

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

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  18. 8.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #17 - Access

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  19. 8.5/10(965 votes)

    #18 - Pink Slip

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  20. 8.5/10(823 votes)

    #19 - Worth It

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    S2:E2

    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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  21. 8.5/10(834 votes)

    #20 - Butterfly/Cocoon

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    S2:E3

    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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  22. 8.4/10(653 votes)

    #21 - Intervention

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    S3:E2

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

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  23. 8.2/10(556 votes)

    #22 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue

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    S3:E5

    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.

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  24. 8.1/10(732 votes)

    #23 - What Would Candy Do?

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    S2:E5

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

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  25. 8.1/10(681 votes)

    #24 - Blow

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    S2:E7

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

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  26. 8.1/10(697 votes)

    #25 - On The Run

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    S3:E1

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Trunk" is the best rated episode of "POSE". It scored 9.3/10 based on 839 votes. Directed by Tina Mabry and written by Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "In My Heels".