Welcome to Chippendales (2022)
Every dream has a dark side.
★ 6.5 Drama · Crime · Comedy Latest: S1 E08
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.
- Created by
- Robert D. Siegel
- Cast
- Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, Juliette Lewis
- Country
- United States of America
- First aired
- November 22, 2022
Seasons
- Miniseries · 8 episodes
Miniseries Episodes
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1. An Elegant, Exclusive Atmosphere
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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2. Four Geniuses
As Chippendales takes flight, Steve assembles his dream team—including a shy accountant who may be more than just a business hire.
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3. Velveeta
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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4. Just Business
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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5. Leeches
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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6. February 31st
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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7. Paper Is Paper
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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8. Switzerland
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.
