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 - 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.
#2 - Grand Finale
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/23/2017
RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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."
#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.
#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.
#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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
