Queer Eye has brought joy and tears all over the world ever since its premiere in 2018. With a focus on people from every walk of life and the importance of self-care, the reality series has become some much-needed comfort watching to audiences. The results of the makeovers are mostly magnificent. But no matter what walk of life they are focusing on in a particular episode, each hour follows the same basic premise.

The Queer Eye Fab Five help their subjects in various ways, whether it’s dealing with trauma, giving them a physical makeover, teaching them how to cook, or giving them a house straight out of HGTV. The truly spectacular makeovers of the series stay with audiences after the episode ends.

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Tom

The very first episode of Queer Eye centers around dump truck driver Tom Jackson. Tom is 57 years old and is looking to impress an upcoming date at a car show. Unfortunately, Tom doesn’t have much confidence in himself, as he suffers from lupus.

Redditor Noswald believes that Tom underwent a major physical transformation thanks to one key ingredient – his new glasses. As they ask, “I need to know where he got his new glasses from. They look fantastic on him!” It’s amazing what a simple pair of glasses can do to one’s appearance.

A.J.

Many people think that season 1’s “To Gay or Not Too Gay” is one of the most emotional makeovers of the show. A.J. Brown made for a fantastic hero, and his physical transformation is often regarded as some of Jonathan’s finest work. This opinion is mirrored by Reddit user forest-fae.

As they write, “My jaw DROPPED after the makeover with Jonathan. He was very attractive beforehand, but damn…he looked amazing, and I could tell he felt amazing about himself.” And feeling amazing about yourself is exactly what Queer Eye is all about.

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William

Season 2’s “A Decent Proposal” concerns William Mahnken, a film buff looking to propose to his girlfriend. The thing about people like this is that it makes Jonathan’s job very easy. A major theme of the episode is that William doesn’t groom and never takes care of his physical looks.

He was like a video game character with a wild haircut. Luckily, in comes Jonathan to save some of the damage. As Reddit user alibix writes, “Holy s*** that haircut was a complete transformation.”

Leonardo

The title of season 2’s “Unleash the Sexy Beast” says it all. Leonardo was nominated by his wife because she believes that he is a gigantic slob. This is seemingly confirmed at the beginning of the episode, but the Fab Five quickly get to work and help Leo find his inner sexiness.

Reddit user jadesaddiction writes, “Wow Leo’s transformation is amazing. That is one HOT man underneath those curls. He looks so much brighter.” A simple haircut and some tidying up really can do wonders for one’s self-confidence and physical appearance, and this episode proves it.

Jason

Jason Vogelsang is the subject of the season 2 episode “The Handyman Can.” He is a single man who has a burning passion for Burning Man and who desires to move out to Reno, Nevada.

Jason’s makeover wasn’t extravagant, but it allowed aspects of his physical beauty to shine through – and make him look like a massive celebrity. As Reddit user ChayDaKidd writes, “After Jonathan worked his beautiful magic, I’m shocked no one mentioned how much Jason looks like Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay).”

Sean

Season 2’s “Bedazzled” concerns Sean Van Meter, a teenage singer-songwriter who dresses like a middle-aged man. He is nominated by his godmother, who looks to help Sean re-discover his youth (and start dressing his own age).

Luckily, the Fab Five work wonders on his physical transformation and help him start looking like a mature young adult rather than someone suffering a midlife crisis. As Redditor TigerWing simply writes, “Holy s*** he looked like an ENTIRELY different person after the grooming.”

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Jody

Season 3 opens with a banger with “From Hunter to Huntee.” It concerns a woman named Jody, who works as a prison guard and loves hunting and fishing. She embodies all the typical hunter stereotypes, including wearing camo in everyday settings. She undergoes a physical transformation that retains her undeniable strength and power but also gives her distinct feminine features – a tricky balancing act that the Fab Five nail.

As Redditor Lamboo- writes, “Wow loved loved loved her hair transformation. Loved that jvn didn’t go all out with her makeup and left her with stuff she was comfortable with. Loved how confident she looked. Loved the moment she said that she physically couldn’t stop smiling.”

Mary

Season 3’s “Jones Bar-B-Q” is often considered the best episode of the entire series – probably because it has the power to even make a Capricorn cry. At the heart of the episode are Deborah and Mary, the proprietors of the titular restaurant. Mary has missing teeth that significantly hurt her self-confidence, but this all changes when the Fab Five pay for her dental work.

JavaliciousJean writes, “I am literally sobbing at Mary getting her new teeth. Oh my word,” and FriendlyChance states, “I don’t know how they can top this. That moment when Shorty sees herself in the mirror, you can see it’s the first time she’s seeing herself.”

Angel

Season 6’s “Angel Gets Her Wings” is about trans powerlifter Angel, whose primary struggles are connecting with her more conservative father and learning how to overcome her insecurities in regards to fashion. This episode wasn’t so much about physical transformations as it was about overcoming insecurities and dressing with confidence.

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Redditor GrizzlyClair writes a beautiful passage, stating, “Also whenever she was getting clothes w/ Tan, I knew all too well the insecurities she was feeling and I’m so grateful I myself was able to go shopping with a friend to help me work through my own insecurities…Angel looks so stunning and I wish the best for her.”

Todd

The grieving Todd is the subject of season 6’s “Craw-Zaddy.” Todd is the proprietor of a dated crawfish restaurant, and he is struggling with the death of his wife, who passed out of nowhere from a brain aneurysm. Jonathan worked wonders with Todd, allowing his face to shine through with the simple act of a shave.

As Reddit user hammerific writes, “I’m glad they didn’t completely shave the beard. The stubble with a little mustache looked great! Might be the biggest transformation in queer eye history?”

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