The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5!

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: 12/14/2024Network: MTVStatus: Continuing

8.36

248 votes

#1 - 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.

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8.24

188 votes

#2 - 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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8.13

213 votes

#3 - 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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8.10

218 votes

#4 - 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.

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8.09

230 votes

#5 - 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.

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8.06

198 votes

#6 - Reunited

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

The queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

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7.94

230 votes

#7 - Draggle Rock

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2013

The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.With guest judges Coco and supermodel Paulina Porizkova.

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7.94

201 votes

#8 - The Final Three, Hunty

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/22/2013

The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit The Beginning. With special guest mega-attorney Gloria Allred.

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7.85

238 votes

#9 - Snatch Game

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/25/2013

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.With guest judges MTV's Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown.

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7.83

227 votes

#10 - Scent of a Drag Queen

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/18/2013

Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance. With guest judges Aubrey O'Day, and Knots Landing's Joan Van Ark.

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7.74

257 votes

#11 - RuPaullywood or Bust

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2013

In the season five premiere, fourteen new drag queens compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar with a prize package including a life time supply of Color Evolution cosmetics, a one of a kind trip courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel, headline Logo's Drag Race tour featuring Absolut Vodka cocktails perfected, and $100,000. In the mini challenge, they have an "underwater serving glamor" photo shoot. In the main challenge, they dumpster dive for materials to create an "award winning look that screams Hollywood red carpet couture" to wear on the runway.

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7.73

223 votes

#12 - Can I Get an Amen?

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/4/2013

The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single. With guest judges La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters.

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7.64

238 votes

#13 - Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2013

The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.With guest judges Natural Born Killers' Juliette Lewis and 3rd Rock from the Sun's Kristen Johnston.

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7.49

157 votes

#14 - Countdown to the Crown

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/2013

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic crowning of America's Next Drag Superstar.

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