Pray Tell is a fictional character portrayed by Billy Porter in the TV series Pose.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in 24 episodes out of a total of 26 aired
The character of Pray Tell is mainly associated with Blanca Rodriguez, Lil Papi and Charlene.
Episodes24
Pilot
episode S1.E1 june 2018In 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.- 1hs 14min
Access
episode S1.E2 june 2018Blanca 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.- 1hs 07min
Giving and Receiving
episode S1.E3 june 2018The 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.- 57min
The Fever
episode S1.E4 june 2018Candy'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.- 56min
Mother's Day
episode S1.E5 july 2018Blanca is forced to reconnect with her estranged siblings after the death of her mother.- 50min
Love Is the Message
episode S1.E6 july 2018Pray Tell organizes a cabaret for the AIDS ward at a local hospital.- 50min
Pink Slip
episode S1.E7 july 2018Blanca 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.- 44min
Mother of The Year
episode S1.E8 july 2018The 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.- 55min
Acting Up
episode S2.E1 june 2019Convinced 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.- 1hs
Worth It
episode S2.E2 june 2019Determined 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.- 55min
Butterfly/Cocoon
episode S2.E3 june 2019A 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.- 43min
Never Knew Love Like This Before
episode S2.E4 july 2019The Ballroom community is shaken to its core when a valued member is brutally attacked.- 1hs 03min
What Would Candy Do?
episode S2.E5 july 2019Competition gets the best of Damon and Ricky as they audition for a spot on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour.- 44min
Love's in Need of Love Today
episode S2.E6 july 2019After falling ill while organizing his annual AIDS Cabaret, PrayTell lands in the hospital leading to a series of unexpected visitors.- 50min
Blow
episode S2.E7 july 2019The House of Evangelista plan a large prank to antagonize Frederica. Meanwhile, Angel is introduced to the unsavory side of modeling.- 43min
Revelations
episode S2.E8 august 2019Relationships are irreparably damaged when Damon reveals the secrets others have been hiding.- 56min
In My Heels
episode S2.E10 august 2019After 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.- 1hs 07min
On the Run
episode S3.E1 may 20211994. 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.- 51min
Intervention
episode S3.E2 may 2021When Pray Tell's alcoholism leads to expected consequences, Blanca stages a much-needed intervention. Meanwhile, Blanca nervously prepares to meet Christopher's parents.- 54min
The Trunk
episode S3.E3 may 2021After she is unjustly arrested, Elektra convinces Blanca to aid in disposing of the trunk in her closet before law enforcement finds it.- 46min
Take Me to Church
episode S3.E4 may 2021After a startling health update, Pray Tell returns home to reconnect with his birth family.- 48min
Something Old, Something New
episode S3.E6 may 2021While the dust settles on their unforeseen life change, Papi adjusts to being a guardian and Angel seeks guidance from an unexpected source.- 1hs
Series Finale (Part I)
episode S3.E7 june 2021When 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.- 43min
Series Finale (Part II)
episode S3.E8 june 2021When 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.- 43min
- Pilot
- Access
- Giving and Receiving
- The Fever
- Mother's Day
- Love Is the Message
- Pink Slip
- Mother of The Year
- Acting Up
- Worth It
- Butterfly/Cocoon
- Never Knew Love Like This Before
- What Would Candy Do?
- Love's in Need of Love Today
- Blow
- Revelations
- In My Heels
- On the Run
- Intervention
- The Trunk
- Take Me to Church
- Something Old, Something New
- Series Finale (Part I)
- Series Finale (Part II)