The essential episodes of Queer Eye
Watch these 25 in order and you've got Queer Eye — each pick states its reason.
- 01
A lonely dump-truck driver with a big ol' heart goes from "ugly" to unbelievable and learns how to reverse years of bad habits.
- 02
An emotional makeover helps the self-proclaimed "Straightest Gay Guy in Atlanta" come out to his stepmother and make peace with his past.
- 03
After inheriting his grandmother's home – and her dated decor – a young entrepreneur digs his way out of a time warp to find his own style.
- 04
A selfless firefighter jumps at the chance to revamp his image and give his fire station a sleek, new look just in time for a community fundraiser.
- 05
A scraggly film buff reboots his life – and his non-existent grooming habits – to give his girlfriend an award-worthy marriage proposal.
- 06
A married bartender and father of two who lives like a messy bachelor needs to pull it together in time for a parent-teacher mixer.
- 07
The Fab Five help a transgender man who's recovering from top surgery throw a party to thank his friends who've shown unconditional love and support.
- 08
He's a singer-songwriter and pianist whose only 18. But he dresses like he's decades older, thanks to a godmother who's done everything for him.
- 09
She can hunt, fish and grow her own food. But this self-sufficient woman needs help when it comes to crafting a look that's both womanly and powerful.
- 10
They've built a business on slow-cooked barbecue – and a secret sauce. Now these hardworking sisters are finally getting the break they deserve.
- 11
With his wedding just days away, a self-deprecating groom must learn to love himself before he's ready to walk down the aisle.
- 12
A young lesbian struggling with her identity opens her heart to let people in, only to discover she's much stronger than she realized.
- 13
A still-grieving single father whose wife died of cancer vows to honor her memory by moving forward with their two young sons.
- 14
Jonathan returns to his hometown to make over his high school music teacher, a selfless educator whose fiery red mullet hasn't changed in 30 years.
- 15
A former bad boy who turned his life around after becoming paralyzed gets a wheelchair-accessible home and a new image to match his positive outlook.
- 16
His 10-year-old daughter calls him a "man child." But can this larger-than-life single dad grow up and become the adult she needs him to be?
- 17
A demanding drill-team leader who's set in her ways learns to shed her tough skin, soften her style – and open up to her two grown daughters.
- 18
He's a humble hero who's survived homelessness – and helped young writers in his community hone their voices. Now he's ready for his next chapter.
- 19
A working mom yearns to balance her home life and career as a pediatrician, but her look screams "medical student." Time for some style tips stat.
- 20
A trans powerlifter dominates in the gym but struggles with self confidence in public. Can the Fab Five help her harness her inner strength?
- 21
A sports superfan who hides behind hats and logos sets a goal to become a better partner for the woman she loves before they move into their new home.
- 22
A Kiss superfan devoted to taking care of his brother swaps out his band tees for an edgier wardrobe and begins a new journey of happiness and healing.
- 23
A charismatic mother sets out to reconnect with herself, move on from a rocky marriage and retroactively celebrate a milestone birthday in style.
- 24
Unexpectedly living together in their later years, two sisters accept their differences and find joy after loss while turning their house into a home.
- 25
The Fab Five helps a legendary local tour guide who brings humor to history show up for the present while strengthening his fatherly foundations.
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