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EMMY WINNER
"The original queens have arrived."
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 scene.
Created By
Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
Network
FX
Episodes
26
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
POSE has 3 seasons with 26 episodes spanning 2018-2021.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez →
Rating
With a 8.3/10 rating from 583 votes, POSE is considered highly rated.
Year context
POSE first aired 8 years ago in 2018.
CAST (10)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 26 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
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…
02
Access
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…
03
Giving and Receiving
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…
04
The Fever
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…
05
Mother's Day
Blanca is forced to reconnect with her estranged siblings after the death of her mother.
06
Love is the Message
Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.
07
Pink Slip
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…
08
Mother of The Year
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…
SEASON 2
01
Acting Up
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.…
02
Worth It
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…
03
Butterfly/Cocoon
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…
04
Never Knew Love Like This Before
The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.
05
What Would Candy Do?
Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour.
06
Love's in Need of Love Today
After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.
07
Blow
The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling
08
Revelations
Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.
09
Life's a Beach
With Blanca reeling from an unexpected loss, Elektra organizes a girls trip to the shore.
10
In My Heels
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…
SEASON 3
01
On the Run
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…
02
Intervention
When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.
03
The Trunk
After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.
04
Take Me To Church
After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.
05
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
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.
06
Something Old, Something New
While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source
07
Series Finale: Part 1
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…
08
Series Finale: Part 2
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…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
26
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Brad Falchuk
Creator
Ryan Murphy
Creator
Steven Canals
Showrunner
Nina Jacobson
NETWORKS (1)
FX
AWARDS (3)
B
Peabody Awards
2019
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2019
WON
B
GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series
2019
WON
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is POSE about?
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 scene.
Where can I watch POSE?
POSE is available on Disney+, SBS On Demand, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does POSE have?
POSE has 3 seasons with 26 episodes total.
Who created POSE?
POSE was created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals.
Who stars in POSE?
The cast of POSE includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, Indya Moore, Angel Bismark Curiel.
What is the rating of POSE?
POSE has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 based on 583 votes on TMDB.
Is POSE still running?
POSE has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama