We're Here Season 1 Episode 3 Branson, Missouri

In the third episode of the first season of "We're Here," the drag queens Shangela, Bob the Drag Queen, and Eureka O'Hara head to Branson, Missouri. The town, located in the Ozarks, is known for its country music shows and family-friendly atmosphere. However, the trio quickly learns that not everyone in Branson is accepting of the LGBTQ+ community.

The episode follows three local participants, each with their own story and struggles. The first, Garrett, is a young man who has not come out to his mother. He fears that revealing his true self will cause her to disown him. The drag queens work with Garrett to bring out his confidence and encourage him to have an honest conversation with his mother.

The second participant, a married couple named Landon and Regina, have faced discrimination in their community due to their sexuality. They have become advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in Branson, but still struggle with anxiety and fear of judgement. Shangela, Bob, and Eureka help them reclaim their power through drag and performance.

The third participant, a widower named Jerry, has struggled with depression following the loss of his husband. Through drag and a performance dedicated to his husband, Jerry finds healing and the support he needs to move forward.

Throughout the episode, the drag queens also interact with locals and attempt to challenge their preconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community. They visit a barber shop and a conservative Christian bookstore, among other places, and have difficult conversations with those who hold homophobic beliefs.

Overall, the episode highlights the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in conservative communities and the power of drag to create change and inspire self-confidence. Through the stories of the local participants, "We're Here" brings attention to the importance of acceptance and inclusion, even in the most unlikely of places.