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The Best Episodes of POSE Season 1

Every episode of POSE Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of POSE Season 1!

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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
    POSE Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.6/10(1750 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. POSE Season 1 Episode 2 - Access
    8.5/10(1295 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. POSE Season 1 Episode 3 - Giving and Receiving
    8.8/10(1244 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. POSE Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fever
    8.6/10(1091 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. POSE Season 1 Episode 5 - Mother's Day
    8.9/10(1126 votes)

    #5 - Mother's Day

    S1:E5

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

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  6. POSE Season 1 Episode 6 - Love is the Message
    9.1/10(1261 votes)

    #6 - Love is the Message

    S1:E6

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

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  8. POSE Season 1 Episode 7 - Pink Slip
    8.5/10(990 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. POSE Season 1 Episode 8 - Mother of The Year
    9.1/10(1257 votes)

    #8 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "POSE" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1750 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy, it aired on 6/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Access".