The outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process.
The outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire—and let nothing stand in his way in the process.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere
46m5.3 / 10
Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee spends his days working at a gas station and his nights dreaming of being the next Hugh Hefner. A chance encounter with a Playboy centerfold and her slick promoter husband sends him in an unexpected new direction.
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Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Robert D. SiegelGuest stars Dan Stevens, Nicola Peltz, Mark Jacobson, Darren Lipari, Adam Ray, Philip Shahbaz, Maximilian Acevedo, Cyrus Hobbi
While Steve is away in India, Nick cooks up his next creative triumph. But when Steve returns home, he has other plans for the show.
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Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Rajiv JosephGuest stars Darren Lipari, Adam Ray, Quentin Plair, Robin de Jesús, Ravi Kapoor, Spencer Boldman, Will Peltz
As Steve's new calendar flies off the shelves, a fed-up Nick makes a pitch to New York investors. A snub from Steve provides Otis with a sobering wake-up call.
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Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Annie Julia WymanGuest stars Darren Lipari, Adam Ray, Quentin Plair, Robin de Jesús, Andrew Rannells, Patrick Cage, Roland Rusinek, Jack Laufer
While Nick takes the Big Apple by storm, Steve is back in LA staring down a discrimination lawsuit. Jealousy flares when Nick becomes a media darling--and the face of the brand.
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Directed by Nisha GanatraWritten by Jacqui RiveraGuest stars Davis Rahal, Darren Lipari, Robin de Jesús, Spencer Boldman, Andrew Rannells, Jim Meskimen, Lucie Pohl, Kelly Cole
As Steve's financial woes mount, Nick offers a lifeline in the form of a proposal that would take Chippendales global. A printing error has disastrous consequences for Steve.
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Directed by Nisha GanatraWritten by Annie Julia WymanGuest stars Davis Rahal, Robin de Jesús, Spencer Boldman, Andrew Rannells, Roland Rusinek, Jack Laufer, Donna Pescow
Nick’s success on the road infuriates Steve, who turns to Ray to spy on him. As Steve reaches his breaking point with Nick, Irene reaches hers with her husband.
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Directed by Richard ShepardWritten by Jenni KonnerGuest stars Davis Rahal, Darren Lipari, Adam Ray, Robin de Jesús, Spencer Boldman, Andrew Rannells, Evan Jonigkeit, Jen Cohn
In a bucolic Swiss village, Steve’s sins finally catch up with him. As he stares down the consequences of his actions, he makes a final, fateful choice.
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Directed by Richard ShepardWritten by Robert D. Siegel, Rajiv JosephGuest stars Darren Lipari, Michael Graceffa, Jen Cohn, Gee Alexander, Freddie Basnight, Michael John Benzaia, Mickey Cassidy, Jonathan Erickson Eisley
