The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17!

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: 5/1/2025Network: MTVStatus: Continuing
Drag Baby Mamas
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8.32
56 votes

#1 - 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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The Villains Roast
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8.00
61 votes

#2 - The Villains Roast

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2025

The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings guest judges.

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The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
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7.81
58 votes

#3 - The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2025

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wiz." Jamal Sims choreographs the queens; singer Adam Lambert guest judges.

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Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown
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7.80
55 votes

#4 - Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown

Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/11/2025

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with eight lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.

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Heavens to Betsey!
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7.75
61 votes

#5 - Heavens to Betsey!

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2025

After the iconic Reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection. The fashion icon herself, Betsey Johnson, guest judges.

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Squirrel Games
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7.59
83 votes

#6 - Squirrel Games

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2025

Drag Race is back, doing what it does best: parodying the buzziest reality shows on TV. A new cast of queens must survive a deadly game of “Ru Light, Green Light,” before showing off their skills in a talent show. Superstar Katy Perry guest judges.

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Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
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7.56
61 votes

#7 - Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2025

Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach guest judge.

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Monopulence!
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7.48
63 votes

#8 - Monopulence!

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2025

The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create from scratch an outfit that screams that they own everything; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard becomes a guest judge.

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Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!
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7.44
66 votes

#9 - Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2025

The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges.

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Charisma, Uniquiness, Nerve and Talent Monologues
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7.43
56 votes

#10 - Charisma, Uniquiness, Nerve and Talent Monologues

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2025

The queens share hilarious and heartwarming true stories in a performance challenge with a twist: their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance. Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show) guest judges.

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Grand Finale
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7.33
54 votes

#11 - Grand Finale

Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/18/2025

The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.

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Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2
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7.30
67 votes

#12 - Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2025

The second half of the new cast of 14 queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; rapper and singer Doechii guest judges.

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RDR Live!
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7.15
61 votes

#13 - RDR Live!

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2025

Live from Tuckahoe, it's RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs (Hacks, Broad City) guest judges.

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How's Your Headliner?
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7.08
60 votes

#14 - How's Your Headliner?

Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/2025

The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.

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Ross Mathews vs The Ducks
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7.03
59 votes

#15 - Ross Mathews vs The Ducks

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2025

As a tribute to Truman Capote and his Swans, the queens must act up a storm in a high camp tale of betrayal. Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges.

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Werk the Game
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6.69
71 votes

#16 - Werk the Game

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2025

The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.

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