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.

Last Updated: 11/19/2025Network: MTVStatus: Continuing

8.66

200 votes

#1 - 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.

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8.58

318 votes

#2 - Grand Finale

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/23/2017

RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.

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8.41

182 votes

#3 - 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.

8.33

242 votes

#4 - 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.

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8.30

250 votes

#5 - 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.

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8.29

66 votes

#6 - 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.

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8.26

260 votes

#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.

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8.23

202 votes

#8 - 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.

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8.22

175 votes

#9 - 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.

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8.21

185 votes

#10 - 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.

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8.21

195 votes

#11 - 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.

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8.19

232 votes

#12 - 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.

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8.17

201 votes

#13 - Social Media Kings Into Queens

Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/24/2018

The queens go from fishy femme to super macho in this body spray mini challenge, and Ru brings out social media stars for a makeover.

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8.16

334 votes

#14 - Makeovers: Crew Better Work

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2017

The queens makeover members of the "Drag Race" crew. Kesha and Zaldy guest judges.

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8.16

209 votes

#15 - Grand Finale

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2009

The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.

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8.13

129 votes

#16 - Grand Finale

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/25/2011

The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."

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8.13

328 votes

#17 - 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.

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8.13

180 votes

#18 - Grand Finale

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/30/2019

RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar in an epic lip-sync smack-down for the crown.

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8.13

283 votes

#19 - 10s Across the Board

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/22/2018

Christina Aguilera stunts on the mainstage. Plus, fan favorite queens from the past decade of Drag Race return as 14 new queens compete to become America’s Next Drag Superstar and win $100,000.

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8.12

210 votes

#20 - Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/18/2013

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.With guest judges Chaz Bono and Travis Wall.

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8.11

220 votes

#21 - Frenemies

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2012

Paired up with their best "frenemies," the dolls struggle through their differences to pull off live runway duets. With extra special guest stars Pamela Anderson & Jennifer Tilly.

8.10

196 votes

#22 - 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.