The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 18
Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 18!
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 - Q-Pop Girl Groups
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2026
The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.
#2 - You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2026
In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: “Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!” The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.
#3 - RDR Live Returns!
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2026
Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.
#4 - Red Carpet Mash Up
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2026
The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde), and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge