The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race
Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race!
RuPaul's Drag Race and Untucked return with more sickening styles, fierce challenges and backstage drama. Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and celeb guest judges join RuPaul as she sets out to crown America's Next Drag Superstar in this Emmy Award-winning show.
#1 - Grand Finale
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/23/2017
RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.
#2 - The Finale
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/19/2014
Wigs fly as the Queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
#3 - Grand Finale
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/1/2015
Tensions run high as the Queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both 'America's Next Drag Superstar' and 'Miss. Congeniality' are crowned.
#4 - Drag Baby Mamas
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2025
The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.
#6 - Jocks in Frocks
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2011
The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.
#7 - Grand Finale
Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2016
Wigs fly as the queens discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
#9 - Reunited
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/16/2017
The Queens bring all the shade, fashion, and drama to the stage as they kiki their way through Season 9.
#10 - Superfan Makeover
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2020
The queens must makeover Drag Race superfans. But there’s one thing… the superfans have no idea what’s about to happen to them. Actress Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) guest judges.
#11 - Snatch Game At Sea
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2019
The queens compete in a nautical-themed version of the legendary Snatch Game. Veep co-stars Tony Hale and Clea DuVall guest judge. Drag queen Jinkx Monsoon makes a guest appearance.
#12 - RuPaul Roast
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2013
(Absolut Episode) The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience. With guest judges The Help's Leslie Jordan and Absolut Image Czar Jeffrey Moran.
#13 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown - Reunited
Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2024
All the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with nine lip syncs and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.
#14 - Sissy That Walk
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/5/2014
The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit 'Sissy That Walk'. With special guests Jamal Sims and Mathu Andersen.
#15 - Oh. My. Gaga!
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2017
Lady Gaga drops by to meet the 13 new queens competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. Their first test is to compete in the Miss Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent pageant.
#16 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2020
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
#17 - Sugar Ball
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/15/2013
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture. With guest judges CSI's Marg Helgenberger, and legendary designer Bob Mackie.
#18 - Drag Queens of Comedy
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2014
The queens must write and perform a stand-up comedy routine in front of a live audience.
#20 - Grand Finale
Season 14 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2022
RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar in an epic Las Vegas drag revue show.
#21 - Grand Finale
Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/14/2023
RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar, in an epic battle for the grand prize of $200,000.
#23 - Category Is
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2017
The queens must write and perform a rap on RuPaul's new hit single, and guest RuPaul's podcast with Michelle Visage.
#24 - The Last Ball on Earth
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/12/2018
The queens cook up global warming friendly looks for the last ball ever! Actresses Tisha Campbell Martin and Logan Browning guest judge.
#25 - The Daytona Wind
Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2022
The queens don shoulder pads and flex their acting muscles in a campy '80s soap opera; LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.