The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 12

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 12!

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: 4/7/2024Network: MTVStatus: Continuing
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Superfan Makeover
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8.25
170 votes

#1 - 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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Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
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8.20
191 votes

#2 - 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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Viva Drag Vegas
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8.03
158 votes

#3 - Viva Drag Vegas

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2020

The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney’s Aladdin) guest judges.

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I'm That Bitch
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8.03
209 votes

#4 - I'm That Bitch

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2020

Nicki Minaj guest judges the new cast of queens competing for $100,000 and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. The first step toward the crown is having to write and perform an original rap number.

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One-Queen Show
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8.01
153 votes

#5 - One-Queen Show

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/8/2020

The queens must create and perform their own solo show. Whoopi Goldberg (The View; Ghost) coaches the queens and guest judges.

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Snatch Game
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7.89
179 votes

#6 - Snatch Game

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2020

The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest appearance.

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You Don’t Know Me
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7.66
194 votes

#7 - You Don’t Know Me

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/6/2020

In the second season premiere, the queens must write and perform a Fosse-inspired jazz number. Thandie Newton (Westworld) and Swedish singer Robyn guest judge.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Droop
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7.59
169 votes

#8 - Droop

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2020

The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products, for the new drag queen lifestyle brand “Droop." Chaka Khan guest judges. Personal trainer Bob Harper makes a guest appearance.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Gay’s Anatomy
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7.54
170 votes

#9 - Gay’s Anatomy

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2020

The queens are challenged to take part in TV’s longest running drag queen scripted show, "Gay’s Anatomy.” Pop superstar, Normani guest judges.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Choices 2020
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7.48
184 votes

#10 - Choices 2020

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/24/2020

It’s time for America’s first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest judge.

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Reunited: Alone Together
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7.40
136 votes

#11 - Reunited: Alone Together

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/22/2020

The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, most shocking eliminations and takes fan questions.

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The Ball Ball
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7.35
180 votes

#12 - The Ball Ball

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2020

The queens’ creativity comes to life when they compete in a pageant of sports-inspired couture, and strutting the runway in three “ball-themed” looks. Leslie Jones (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Grand Finale
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7.06
156 votes

#13 - Grand Finale

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/29/2020

The top 3 queens compete in a revolutionary lip sync battle for the crown. The finale boasts special celeb appearances, the announcement of Miss Congeniality, and show-stopping performances.

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World's Worst
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6.96
198 votes

#14 - World's Worst

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2020

For the first time this season, someone will sashay away! The queens must flex their comedy improv skills for the new TV show “World’s Worst” - a talent show for people with little talent. Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse) guest judges.

Watch Now:Apple TV