7.8/10414 votes#1 - An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2022
Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee spends his days working at a gas station and his nights dreaming of being the next Hugh Hefner. A chance encounter with a Playboy centerfold and her slick promoter husband sends him in an unexpected new direction.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: N/A
7.9/10332 votes#2 - Four Geniuses
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2022
As Chippendales takes flight, Steve assembles his dream team—including a shy accountant who may be more than just a business hire.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: N/A
7.5/10291 votes#3 - Velveeta
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2022
While Steve is away in India, Nick cooks up his next creative triumph. But when Steve returns home, he has other plans for the show.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: N/A
7.6/10263 votes#4 - Just Business
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2022
As Steve's new calendar flies off the shelves, a fed-up Nick makes a pitch to New York investors. A snub from Steve provides Otis with a sobering wake-up call.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: N/A
7.7/10263 votes#5 - Leeches
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2022
While Nick takes the Big Apple by storm, Steve is back in LA staring down a discrimination lawsuit. Jealousy flares when Nick becomes a media darling--and the face of the brand.
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Writer: N/A
7.5/10246 votes#6 - February 31st
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2022
As Steve's financial woes mount, Nick offers a lifeline in the form of a proposal that would take Chippendales global. A printing error has disastrous consequences for Steve.
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Writer: N/A
7.7/10256 votes#7 - Paper Is Paper
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2022
Nick’s success on the road infuriates Steve, who turns to Ray to spy on him. As Steve reaches his breaking point with Nick, Irene reaches hers with her husband.
Director: Richard Shepard
Writer: N/A
7.1/10256 votes#8 - Switzerland
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/3/2023
In a bucolic Swiss village, Steve’s sins finally catch up with him. As he stares down the consequences of his actions, he makes a final, fateful choice.
Director: Richard Shepard
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Welcome to Chippendales Season 1
Every episode of Welcome to Chippendales Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Welcome to Chippendales Season 1!
The outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere" is the best rated episode of "Welcome to Chippendales" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 414 votes. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by N/A, it aired on 11/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Four Geniuses".