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The Best Episodes of POSE

Every episode of POSE ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of POSE!

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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
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    POSE Season 3 Episode 3 - The Trunk
    9.3/10(902 votes)

    S3:E3

    After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock

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  2. POSE Season 2 Episode 4 - Never Knew Love Like This Before
    9.2/10(1505 votes)

    S2:E4

    The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals

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  3. POSE Season 2 Episode 10 - In My Heels
    9.2/10(909 votes)

    S2:E10

    After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. POSE Season 1 Episode 6 - Love Is the Message
    9.1/10(1300 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy

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  5. POSE Season 1 Episode 8 - Mother of the Year
    9.1/10(1296 votes)

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. POSE Season 3 Episode 6 - Something Old, Something New
    9.0/10(725 votes)

    S3:E6

    While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writer:Janet Mock

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  7. POSE Season 1 Episode 5 - Mother's Day
    8.9/10(1161 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Silas Howard
    Writer:Steven Canals

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  8. POSE Season 2 Episode 1 - Acting Up
    8.9/10(1085 votes)

    S2:E1

    Convinced Madonna's "Vogue" will lead to mainstream acceptance, Blanca encourages the House of Evangelista to follow their dreams despite putting her own on the backburner. Meanwhile, Pray Tell joins an activist organization fighting for the rights of HIV positive people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. POSE Season 2 Episode 9 - Life's a Beach
    8.9/10(844 votes)

    S2:E9

    With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. POSE Season 3 Episode 7 - Series Finale (1)
    8.9/10(632 votes)

    S3:E7

    When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Yona Speidel, Janet Mock, Ryan Murphy

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  11. POSE Season 1 Episode 3 - Giving and Receiving
    8.8/10(1283 votes)

    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.

    Director:Nelson Cragg
    Writers:Yona Speidel, Janet Mock

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  12. POSE Season 2 Episode 8 - Revelations
    8.7/10(798 votes)

    S2:E8

    Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. POSE Season 3 Episode 8 - Series Finale (2)
    8.7/10(528 votes)

    S3:E8

    When Blanca discovers an HIV clinical trial is denying access to people of color she joins ACT UP in an effort to get Pray Tell the medication.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. POSE Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.6/10(1808 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

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  15. POSE Season 1 Episode 4 - The Fever
    8.6/10(1125 votes)

    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.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Janet Mock

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  16. POSE Season 3 Episode 4 - Take Me to Church
    8.6/10(746 votes)

    S3:E4

    After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Janet Mock

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  17. POSE Season 1 Episode 2 - Access
    8.5/10(1340 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals, Ryan Murphy

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  18. POSE Season 1 Episode 7 - Pink Slip
    8.5/10(1021 votes)

    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.

    Director:Tina Mabry
    Writers:Steven Canals, Yona Speidel

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  19. POSE Season 2 Episode 2 - Worth It
    8.5/10(874 votes)

    S2:E2

    Determined to be an example to her children, Blanca launches a business venture with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ricky's travels have unpredicted consequences for his relationship with Damon, and Elektra shocks the ballroom community with a bold move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. POSE Season 2 Episode 3 - Butterfly/Cocoon
    8.5/10(887 votes)

    S2:E3

    A fatal mishap with a client leads Elektra to seek out the counsel of Blanca and Candy. Meanwhile, moving from friends to lovers proves to be a challenge for Angel and Lil Papi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. POSE Season 3 Episode 2 - Intervention
    8.4/10(701 votes)

    S3:E2

    When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Steven Canals, Yona Speidel

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  22. POSE Season 3 Episode 5 - Something Borrowed, Something Blue
    8.2/10(599 votes)

    S3:E5

    A visit from an old friend complicates Angel and Papi's wedding plans. Meanwhile, Elektra expands her business with the help of her new, shady, associates.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Steven Canals

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  23. POSE Season 2 Episode 5 - What Would Candy Do?
    8.1/10(781 votes)

    S2:E5

    Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. POSE Season 2 Episode 7 - Blow
    8.1/10(726 votes)

    S2:E7

    The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling

    Director:Jennie Livingston
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. POSE Season 3 Episode 1 - On the Run
    8.1/10(747 votes)

    S3:E1

    1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide, but Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Lemar shakes up the community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan.

    Director:Janet Mock
    Writers:Steven Canals, Janet Mock

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Trunk" is the best rated episode of "POSE". It scored 9.3/10 based on 902 votes. Directed by Tina Mabry and written by Brad Falchuk, Janet Mock, it aired on 5/9/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Never Knew Love Like This Before".