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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 the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    POSE Season 2 Episode 1 - Acting Up
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Acting Up

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. POSE Season 3 Episode 6 - Something Old, Something New
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Something Old, Something New

    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

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writer:Janet Mock

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  3. POSE Season 1 Episode 5 - Mother's Day
    9.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Mother's Day

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Silas Howard
    Writer:Steven Canals

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  4. POSE Season 1 Episode 6 - Love Is the Message
    9.4/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Love Is the Message

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy

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  5. POSE Season 1 Episode 3 - Giving and Receiving
    9.3/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Giving and Receiving

    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.

    Director:Nelson Cragg
    Writers:Our Lady J, Janet Mock

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  6. POSE Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fever
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - The Fever

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Janet Mock

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  7. POSE Season 2 Episode 10 - In My Heels
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    #7 - In My Heels

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. POSE Season 2 Episode 4 - Never Knew Love Like This Before
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Never Knew Love Like This Before

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals

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  9. POSE Season 1 Episode 8 - Mother of the Year
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Mother of the Year

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. POSE Season 3 Episode 5 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue

    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.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals

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  11. POSE Season 3 Episode 7 - Series Finale (1)
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Series Finale (1)

    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

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

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  12. POSE Season 2 Episode 9 - Life's a Beach
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Life's a Beach

    S2:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. POSE Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.6/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    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.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy

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  14. POSE Season 1 Episode 7 - Pink Slip
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Pink Slip

    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.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writers:Steven Canals, Our Lady J

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  15. POSE Season 2 Episode 3 - Butterfly/Cocoon
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Butterfly/Cocoon

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. POSE Season 3 Episode 1 - On the Run
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - On the Run

    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.

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Steven Canals, Janet Mock

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  17. POSE Season 2 Episode 5 - What Would Candy Do?
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - What Would Candy Do?

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. POSE Season 1 Episode 2 - Access
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Access

    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.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy

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  19. POSE Season 2 Episode 6 - Love's in Need of Love Today
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Love's in Need of Love Today

    S2:E6

    After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. POSE Season 3 Episode 3 - The Trunk
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #20 - The Trunk

    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.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock

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  21. POSE Season 3 Episode 8 - Series Finale (2)
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Series Finale (2)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. POSE Season 2 Episode 8 - Revelations
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Revelations

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. POSE Season 3 Episode 2 - Intervention
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Intervention

    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.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Steven Canals, Our Lady J

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  24. POSE Season 2 Episode 2 - Worth It
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Worth It

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. POSE Season 3 Episode 4 - Take Me to Church
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Take Me to Church

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Janet Mock

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Best Episodes Summary

"Acting Up" is the best rated episode of "POSE". It scored 9.5/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/11/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Something Old, Something New".