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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 scene.

Genre:Drama
Network:FX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "POSE" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 8.6/10 from 1677 user votes. It was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy. "Pilot" aired on 6/3/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Access".

  • Pilot
    8.6/10 1,677 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Access
    8.5/10 1,239 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Giving and Receiving
    8.8/10 1,182 votes

    #3 - 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

  • The Fever
    8.6/10 1,039 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Mother's Day
    8.9/10 1,070 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Love is the Message
    9.1/10 1,202 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Pink Slip
    8.5/10 939 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Mother of The Year
    9.2/10 1,196 votes

    #8 - 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