Shade: Queens of NYC - Episode Guide

Season 1

It Takes a Village, Gurl

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2017

It Takes a Village, Gurl

Tina, Brita, Jada, Jasmine, and Chelsea attempt to make a new show; Brita has some sudden health issues; Marti tries to juggle married life with political activism.

Werk, Queen!

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2017

Werk, Queen!

Paige Turner wants to host an `All Stars' version of `So You Think You Can Drag' but Chelsea is struggling with unresolved issues from the past and decides to confront Paige. Brita begins to take her health problems seriously.

Drag Queen Story Hour

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2017

Drag Queen Story Hour

Holly wants Tina to help her design the costumes for Paige Turner's final season of `So You Think You Can Drag'. Tina refuses to help Holly and Marti signs up for `Drag Queen Story Hour' to prove to his husband he's good with children.

A Tale of Two Queens

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2017

A Tale of Two Queens

Brita's hosting a drag competition and Jasmine desperately wants in. Knowing Jasmine is a sore loser, Brita's not really keen on letting her compete, but reluctantly agrees to put her in the show. To take her mind off the competition, Tina convinces Jasmine to set out on an adventure together in Queens.

Drowning in Drag

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2017

Drowning in Drag

Since Tina's apartment is overflowing with wigs and gowns, Marti convinces her to declutter and move her drag to a storage unit. But Tina is having a hard time saying goodbye to all of her stuff. Meanwhile, Holly and Brita want to hit the dating scene again.

So You Think You Can Drag

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2011

So You Think You Can Drag

Determined to get in better shape and live a healthier life, Brita and Jasmine join Marti at a drag queen spin class. Meanwhile, Holly is getting ready for the first night of Paige Turner's drag competition So You Think You Can Drag. Tina and Chelsea are there to make sure Holly takes home the crown.

Dragonomics

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2017

Dragonomics

Brita and Holly realize they spend more money than they make and turn to Paige Turner for some financial advice. Jasmine wants to reconnect with her spirituality and decides to look for a church community where she doesn't feel judged.

It's Harder in Heels

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2017

It's Harder in Heels

Marti and Blake decide to record a Christmas album in benefit of the Ali Forney Center with the help of fellow queens and Broadway legends. But the stress of its creative process is weighing heavy on their marriage.

Her Final Number

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2017

Her Final Number

For her final performance in So You Think You Can Drag, Holly decides to do a spoken word lip sync to Kathy Griffin's stand-up show. Although Paige is excited for the grand finale, she can't help but feel sad about saying goodbye to her beloved competition.

The Queens of I-95

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2017

The Queens of I-95

Tina takes the girls on a road trip to Atlantic City for the Miss'd America pageant. It's Tina's second time competing and she's determined to take home the crown with her political number. Back in New York, Brita's enjoying a day off with her mother.

Slay the Vote

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 21, 2017

Slay the Vote

Marti takes his political ambitions to the next level by campaigning for Marisa Redanty and Tom Shanahan as the new district leaders. Will he be able to convince the people in his neighborhood to get out there and vote? Jada writes a song about her troubled past to inspire LGBTQ kids to persevere in difficult times.

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