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The New York Times Presents S3E1 — How to Fix a Pageant
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How to Fix a Pageant

5.1/10 · 50 votesSep 29, 202349 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Decades of waning cultural credibility and recent scandals have left the Miss USA pageant in chaos. This film explores allegations that rotted the core of an iconic institution and questions if it has outlived its relevance.

Seasons3

Season 3 Episodes4

Crew1

Nicole Rittenmeyer

Nicole Rittenmeyer

Director

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Episode Summary

"How to Fix a Pageant" is episode 1 of The New York Times Presents season 3. It scored 5.1/10 from 50 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 5.3). Directed by Nicole Rittenmeyer, it aired on September 29, 2023.