Plot Synopsis

Executive produced by Drew and Jonathan Scott, TRIXIE MOTEL is an eight-episode docuseries that follows glamorous drag superstar Trixie Mattel, as she expands her outrageously fun empire into the hospitality industry, erecting the gaggiest, most iconic motel that has ever existed. In this series, Trixie, her partner and property co-owner David Silver, and her team tackle the massive overhaul of a ramshackle mid-century motel in Palm Springs, California. After spending nearly two million dollars to buy the dilapidated property, Trixie and David recruit a slew of helpers to complete the project in time to kick off Pride Month with a grand opening extravaganza. To help out with the epic undertaking, Trixie secures "free labor" from friends, including hospitality mogul Lisa Vanderpump, comedian Nicole Byer, actor and musician Zooey Deschanel, Property Brother Jonathan Scott, and drag queen/partner in crime Katya. More famous friends lend a hand during the season, including award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, musician and model Iggy Azalea, actor and television host Jonathan Bennett, and musician Belinda Carlisle.

The series opens with Trixie touring the motel, which she has only seen online, and gets a shocking reality check. The property needs a full facelift, including the janky guest rooms with decades-old shag carpet and crusty wood paneling; busted air conditioning and electrical wiring; as well as the ruined pool and disastrous landscaping. Parasol in hand, Trixie will welcome Lisa Vanderpump with open arms, hoping for sage business advice and an inspirational shopping trip to get the renovation started. Throughout the season, Trixie and team push the limits of their imagination to create a motel featuring seven uniquely themed rooms, a spectacular pool area, lobby and bar that will inspire guests to feel their Palm Springs fantasy. To get the motel in drag, Trixie and David also enlist fashion and interior designer Dani Dazey, who brings her maximalist, elevated kitschy style to each space, alongside no nonsense Palm Springs project manager David Rios. Throughout the season, even more of Trixie's most fabulous friends pop in to participate in the process, including: social media star and comedian Brittany Broski; actor and model Gigi Gorgeous; actor Emily Hampshire; and recording artist Orville Peck. Social media superstars The Old Gays; Nic Scheppard and Jenson Titus of Very Gay Paint; and renowned drag queens Mo Heart, Jaida Essence Hall, and alien drag queen Juno Birch also make an appearance.

The first two episodes of TRIXIE MOTEL dropped on Friday, June 3, 2022 on discovery+, with a new episode debuting each Friday through July 15.
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On Friday, July 15, 2022, discovery+ released "Pride Grand Opening," the season finale of TRIXIE MOTEL. Trixie learns the ropes from famed motel receptionist/actor Emily Hampshire and hosts the motel's first sleepover with drag queen Katya. Then, the team hustles to finish the lobby just in time for the Pride Grand Opening and Trixie's world tour.