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The Best Episodes of Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1

Every episode of Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1!

A docu-follow-musical-reality show that explores what happens to New York's fiercest, funniest drag queens as they vie for fame, fortune, and love.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 1 - It Takes a Village, Gurl
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    #1 - It Takes a Village, Gurl

    S1:E1

    New York's fiercest drag queens vie for adoration, adulation and validation. Disenfranchised after the 2016 presidential elections, Marti Gould Cummings finds himself using his platform as a drag performer to realize his political ambitions.

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  2. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 2 - Werk, Queen!
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    #2 - Werk, Queen!

    S1:E2

    As her inaugural performance at Gurlesque approaches, Brita Filter begins to examine the impact drag has had on her physical and emotional health.

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  3. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 3 - Drag Queen Story Hour
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    #3 - Drag Queen Story Hour

    S1:E3

    Marti wants to have kids. He's invited to lead Drag Queen Story Hour to experience what it's like to spend time with them. Holly needs Tina's help to prep for Paige's upcoming competition, So You Think You Can Drag. Tina is reluctant.

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  4. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 4 - A Tale of Two Queens
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    #4 - A Tale of Two Queens

    S1:E4

    Brita's producing a pageant and Jasmine desperately wants in. Worried what might happen if she loses, Brita hesitates to say yes. Tina convinces Jasmine to do something other than drag, so they set out on an adventure in Queens.

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  5. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 5 - Drowning in Drag
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    #5 - Drowning in Drag

    S1:E5

    Eager to find love, Holly and Brita are desperate to hit the dating scene again. Jasmine steps in to help the boys get primped and polished. Tina's apartment is overflowing with wigs and gowns, so Marti offers to help clear the clutter.

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  6. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 6 - So You Think You Can Drag
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    #6 - So You Think You Can Drag

    S1:E6

    Paige Turner kicks off the final season of her legendary show, So You Think You Can Drag. Holly is competing this time around, and Tina and Chelsea are here to make sure she can take home the crown. Meanwhile, Brita and Jasmine join Marti at drag queen spin class.

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  7. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 7 - Dragonomics
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    #7 - Dragonomics

    S1:E7

    Working overtime, but not having enough to show for it, Brita and Holly turn to Paige Turner for help with money matters. Jasmine and Marti go in search of a new faith community, a not-so-easy task for two NYC drag queens.

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  8. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 8 - It's Harder in Heels
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    #8 - It's Harder in Heels

    S1:E8

    Marti records a Christmas album with the help of Blake, Broadway legends and fellow queens Jasmine and Tina. William returns from a musical theatre tour and reflects on his struggles with poverty as a young artist in NYC.

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  9. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 9 - Her Final Number
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    #9 - Her Final Number

    S1:E9

    As Paige preps for the show, Holly decides to take her drag career to the next level.

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  10. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 10 - The Queens of I-95
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    #10 - The Queens of I-95

    S1:E10

    Tina and the other girls hit the road for the Miss'd America pageant in Atlantic City. All eyes are on them as they hit the Borgata stage to prove who's the top queen. Brita takes a much needed day off from drag for a very special mother and son date.

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  11. Shade: Queens of NYC Season 1 Episode 11 - Slay the Vote
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    #11 - Slay the Vote

    S1:E11

    Marti decides to take his political career to the next level. Can he get the queens and others to truly care about local politics? William teaches dance to LGBTQ youth, prompting him to re-examine his past homeless in New York City.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"It Takes a Village, Gurl" is the best rated episode of "Shade: Queens of NYC" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2017. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Werk, Queen!".