The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK!
UK version of RuPaul's hit reality competition show where RuPaul searches for the country's next drag superstar.
#1 - Miss Fugly Beauty Pageant
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2021
Alesha Dixon and fashionista Charity Shop Sue drop in as the queens take on their toughest challenge yet - a race against the clock to deliver three looks on the runway.
#2 - Grand Finale
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2021
It’s the Finale! The competition concludes in an all singing all dancing extravaganza fight for the crown. Choreographer Jay Revell coaches the queens through their intense final challenge, and Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and all of the eliminated queens return to witness who RuPaul awards the coveted title of UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.
#3 - The RuRuvision Song Contest
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2021
With the queens reunited and added twists, there is much excitement in the air, but the competition picks up quickly as the queens form two groups for a Europop battle – The RuRuvision Song Contest. In a glorious homage to Eurovision, the queens record and perform the same catchy song, but can they swerve the dreaded nul points? MNEK joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a fifth queen sashays away from the competition.
#4 - Snatch Game
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2019
This week the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game challenge where they must deliver their best celebrity impersonations against a classic TV game show backdrop.
#5 - Rats: The Rusical
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2021
RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as their singing, acting and dancing skills are truly challenged in Rats – The Rusical, Drag Race’s first ever live musical. West End star Sheridan Smith joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition.
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#6 - Grand Finale
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2019
Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis choreograph the three queens as they take on an all-singing, all-dancing final challenge.
#7 - Downton Draggy
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2019
The queens' acting skills are put to the test as they star in a sumptuous new comedy costume drama – Downton Draggy.
#8 - Girl Groups
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2019
The remaining queens are split into two teams for a girl group battle.
#9 - Thirsty Werk
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2019
This week the queens’ creative marketing skills are put to the test as they are asked to create an advert and brand themselves.
#10 - Royalty Returns
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2021
The queens enter the werk room for the first time and quickly take on their first challenge – a photo shoot with Ru. Then, in an added twist, the queens are asked to serve two looks on the Drag Race runway. Actress and fashion icon Elizabeth Hurley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the first queen sashays away from the competition.
#11 - Snatch Game
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2021
This week the queens showcase their best celebrity impressions and improv skills, as they take on the iconic Snatch Game. Gemma Collins plays along too, but can the queens match her blankety blank? On the judging panel singer Jessie Ware joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen sashays away…
#12 - Lockdown Supersheroes
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/25/2021
RuPaul challenges the queens to create show-stopping superhero outfits. US Drag Race star Raven pops in for moral support, and TV presenter Maya Jama joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel, as Ru decides which queens should lip sync for their lives.
#13 - The Family That Slays Together
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019
Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover.
#14 - The Royal Queens
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2019
RuPaul brings the award-winning global phenomenon to the UK for the first time. Ten of the country’s most fabulous drag queens will compete in the Olympics of drag in the hope that RuPaul, queen of queens, will crown them as the UK’s first Drag Race superstar.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#15 - Who Wore It Best
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2021
The search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. This week RuPaul tests the queens’ creative sewing skills – and their friendships – as they’re pitted against each other in a design challenge called Who Wore It Best? Supermodel Jourdan Dunn joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as a third queen leaves the competition.
#16 - Morning Glory
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/4/2021
RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. This week, the queens’ presenting skills are challenged as they host their own daytime magazine show, Morning Glory. The queen of British daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as a fourth queen exits the competition.
#17 - Posh on a Penny
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2019
This week RuPaul tests the queens' sewing skills and fashion sense as they are challenged to create show-stopping outfits from junk found at a car boot sale.
#18 - Stoned on the Runway
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2021
This week the queens face one of their toughest challenge yet, as they are asked to write and perform their own comedy stand-up routines. Comedy legend Dawn French joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen takes her leave.
#19 - Snatch Game
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2023
Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.
#20 - Sing for the Crown
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2025
It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens are all on hand as RuPaul crowns the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar.
#21 - Melodrama-Rama
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2023
The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.
#22 - Hotline Makeover
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2023
The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.
#23 - Dragiators' Roast
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2023
It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.
#24 - Grand Finale
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2023
It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.
#25 - Cabaret Talent Show
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2024
A hot new cast of queens enter the werk room as RuPaul kicks off his legendary race. And ooh la la, Alison Goldfrapp, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.