Shade: Queens of NYC
External Rating11%
201730 minEnded

Shade: Queens of NYC

Network:Fusion

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S01E11 - "Slay the Vote"

Aired on Dec 22, 2017, 3:30 AM

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Relationships, community, family, and faith are in the spotlight in Shade: Queens of NYC, 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. Shade: Queens of NYC reveals a side of drag life beyond the usual glam, glitz, and next-level lip syncing, instead focusing on what happens to our queens when the wigs come off. The cast of queens includes: Justin Nako/Chelsea Piers, Chris Yoon/Jasmine Rice LaBeija, William Bailey/Jada Valenciaga, Nathan McManus/Holly Box-Springs, Kristian Seeber/Tina Burner, Marti Gould Cummings/Marti Gould Cummings, Daniel Kelley/Paige Turner, and Jesse Havea/Brita Filter.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
October 5, 2017
Ended
December 21, 2017
Schedule
Thursday at 10:30 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 11 Episodes)

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.

Oct 5, 2017

30 min

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.

Oct 12, 2017

30 min

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.

Oct 19, 2017

30 min

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.

Oct 26, 2017

30 min

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.

Nov 2, 2017

30 min

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.

Nov 9, 2011

30 min

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.

Nov 16, 2017

30 min

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.

Nov 30, 2017

30 min

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.

Dec 7, 2017

30 min

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.

Dec 14, 2017

30 min

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.

Dec 21, 2017

30 min

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