RuPaul's Drag Race

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: 8/12/2022Network: VH1
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Reunited!
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8.67
231 votes

#1 - Reunited!

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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Grand Finale
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8.56
371 votes

#2 - Grand Finale

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

RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.

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Jocks in Frocks
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8.45
197 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
RuPaul Roast
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8.35
275 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Grand Finale
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8.34
299 votes

#5 - 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Sissy That Walk!
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8.33
276 votes

#6 - 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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Sugar Ball
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8.26
212 votes

#7 - 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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Grand Finale
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8.24
220 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Superfan Makeover
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8.24
162 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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Makeovers: Crew Better Work
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8.22
404 votes

#10 - 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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Drag Queens of Comedy
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8.22
259 votes

#11 - 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
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8.22
184 votes

#12 - 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Social Media Kings Into Queens
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8.21
202 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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Grand Finale!
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8.19
99 votes

#14 - 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.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Snatch Game
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8.18
319 votes

#15 - Snatch Game

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2014

The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Gillian Jacobs (Community) and Heather McDonald (Chelsea Lately).

Directors: Nick Murray
Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
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8.17
240 votes

#16 - 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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Grand Finale
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8.16
176 votes

#17 - 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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Frenemies
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8.15
243 votes

#18 - 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.

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Grand Finale
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8.15
228 votes

#19 - 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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Super Troopers
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8.14
241 votes

#20 - Super Troopers

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/8/2013

The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover. With guest judges What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly and Fashion Police's George Kotsiopoulos.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Reunited!
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8.12
221 votes

#21 - Reunited!

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/6/2013

The queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

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Category Is
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8.12
391 votes

#22 - 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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Grand Finale
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8.11
141 votes

#23 - 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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Conjoined Queens
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8.11
262 votes

#24 - Conjoined Queens

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/20/2015

The queens must pair up to create conjoined drag-twin makeovers; with LeAnn Rimes and Nelsan Ellis.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes
Drama Queens
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8.10
252 votes

#25 - Drama Queens

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2013

The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos. Ay Dios Mio! With guest judges Maria Conchita Alonso and The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Watch Now:AmazoniTunes

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