- 9.3/10814 votesLoading...
#1 - 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.
Director: Tina Mabry
Writer: Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock
- 9.2/101,201 votesLoading...
#2 - 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
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/10837 votesLoading...
#3 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/101,208 votesLoading...
#4 - 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.
Director: Janet Mock
Writer: Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy
- 9.1/101,392 votesLoading...
#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk
- 9.0/10656 votesLoading...
#6 - 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
Director: Janet Mock
Writer: Janet Mock
- 8.9/101,075 votesLoading...
#7 - 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.
Director: Silas Howard
Writer: Steven Canals
- 8.9/101,001 votesLoading...
#8 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/10775 votesLoading...
#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/10572 votesLoading...
#10 - 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
Director: Steven Canals
Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock, Our Lady J, Ryan Murphy
- 8.8/101,188 votesLoading...
#11 - 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.
Director: Nelson Cragg
Writer: Janet Mock, Our Lady J
- 8.7/10739 votesLoading...
#12 - Revelations
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/6/2019
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10466 votesLoading...
#13 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/101,686 votesLoading...
#14 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2018
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
- 8.6/101,045 votesLoading...
#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. Meanwhile, Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Janet Mock
- 8.6/10677 votesLoading...
#16 - 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.
Director: Janet Mock
Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock
- 8.5/101,245 votesLoading...
#17 - 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.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
- 8.5/10944 votesLoading...
#18 - 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.
Director: Tina Mabry
Writer: Steven Canals, Our Lady J
- 8.5/10804 votesLoading...
#19 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.5/10815 votesLoading...
#20 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/10637 votesLoading...
#21 - 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.
Director: Steven Canals
Writer: Steven Canals, Our Lady J
- 8.2/10539 votesLoading...
#22 - 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.
Director: Steven Canals
Writer: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk
- 8.1/10715 votesLoading...
#23 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/10666 votesLoading...
#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
Director: Jennie Livingston
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/10682 votesLoading...
#25 - 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, 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
The Best Episodes of POSE
Every episode of POSE ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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...
Genre:Drama
Network:FX
Best Episodes Summary
"The Trunk" is the best rated episode of "POSE". It scored 9.3/10 based on 814 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, "Mother of The Year".