8.6/101,697 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
8.5/101,253 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
8.8/101,198 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
8.6/101,053 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
8.9/101,086 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
9.1/101,218 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
8.5/10953 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
9.1/101,210 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
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...
Genre:Drama
Network:FX
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "POSE" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1697 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy, it aired on 6/3/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Access".