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Sun, Jun 3, 2018
  • Drama
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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
    Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
    as Blanca
  • Dominique Jackson
    Dominique Jackson
    as Elektra Abundance
  • Billy Porter
    Billy Porter
    as Pray Tell
  • Indya Moore
    Indya Moore
    as Angel
  • Angel Bismark Curiel
    Angel Bismark Curiel
    as Lil Papi
  • Dyllón Burnside
    Dyllón Burnside
    as Ricky
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Episodes

3 seasons · 25 episodes

Ended · 25 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Pilot
    Aired · Mon, Jun 4, 2018 · 60m

    In 1987 New York, Blanca Rodriguez pursues her dream of becoming a house mother after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis. Alongside the members of her newly formed House of Evangelista, Blanca competes in the House Ballroom scene against her former mother and recent rival, Elektra Abundance. Meanwhile, Damon Richards moves to New York City with aspirations of joining a dance company

  • E2
    Access
    Aired · Mon, Jun 11, 2018 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    Giving and Receiving
    Aired · Mon, Jun 18, 2018 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    The Fever
    Aired · Mon, Jun 25, 2018 · 60m

    Candy's insecurities about her appearance are heightened when she is criticized at a ball. Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.

  • E5
    Mother's Day
    Aired · Mon, Jul 2, 2018 · 60m

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

  • E6
    Love is the Message
    Aired · Mon, Jul 9, 2018 · 60m

    Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital. Murphy, Janet Mock; directed by Janet Mock.

  • E7
    Pink Slip
    Aired · Mon, Jul 16, 2018 · 60m

    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.

  • E8
    Mother of the Year
    Aired · Mon, Jul 23, 2018 · 60m

    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.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Acting Up
    Aired · Wed, Jun 12, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E2
    Worth It
    Aired · Wed, Jun 19, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E3
    Butterfly/Cocoon
    Aired · Wed, Jun 26, 2019 · 60m

    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.

  • E4
    Never Knew Love Like This Before
    Aired · Wed, Jul 10, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E5
    What Would Candy Do?
    Aired · Wed, Jul 17, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E6
    Love's in Need of Love Today
    Aired · Wed, Jul 24, 2019 · 60m

    After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.

  • E7
    Blow
    Aired · Wed, Jul 31, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E8
    Revelations
    Aired · Wed, Aug 7, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E9
    Life's a Beach
    Aired · Wed, Aug 14, 2019 · 60m

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

  • E10
    In My Heels
    Aired · Wed, Aug 21, 2019 · 60m

    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.

Season 3
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    On the Run
    Aired · Mon, May 3, 2021 · 60m

    1994. With the AIDS epidemic reaching fever pitch, Blanca finds purpose working as a nurse's aide at Roosevelt hospital alongside her new love, Christopher. But Blanca's history with a new patient leads to a challenging ordeal. Meanwhile, Lemar shakes up the ballroom community when he becomes father to the unruly House of Khan forcing the House of Evangelista to consider reassembling.

  • E2
    Intervention
    Aired · Mon, May 3, 2021 · 60m

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

  • E3
    The Trunk
    Aired · Mon, May 10, 2021 · 60m

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

  • E4
    Take Me to Church
    Aired · Mon, May 17, 2021 · 60m

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

  • E5
    Something Borrowed, Something Blue
    Aired · Mon, May 24, 2021 · 60m

    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.

  • E6
    Something Old, Something New
    Aired · Mon, May 31, 2021 · 60m

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

  • E7
    Series Finale
    Aired · Mon, Jun 7, 2021 · 125m

    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.