The BEST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8!

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: 7/27/2025Network: MTVStatus: Continuing
Grand Finale
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8.26
260 votes

#1 - Grand Finale

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2016

Wigs fly as the queens discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

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RuPaul Book Ball
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8.07
287 votes

#2 - RuPaul Book Ball

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/25/2016

The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

The Realness
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8.00
253 votes

#3 - The Realness

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2016

The queens compete in their final challenge, starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness"; Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

Bitch Perfect
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7.94
327 votes

#4 - Bitch Perfect

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2016

The queens perform in a collegiate acappella sing-off; guest judges Ester Dean of "Pitch Perfect," choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

Wizards of Drag
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7.89
266 votes

#5 - Wizards of Drag

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2016

The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

Shady Politics
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7.88
301 votes

#6 - Shady Politics

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2016

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

RuCo's Empire
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7.83
297 votes

#7 - RuCo's Empire

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2016

The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes; guest judges Tasha Smith and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

Keeping It 100!
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7.75
322 votes

#8 - Keeping It 100!

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2016

Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode and the 100th queen competing to become America's Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. Guest judge Nicole Richie.

New Wave Queens
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7.70
287 votes

#9 - New Wave Queens

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2016

The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul’s music producer Lucian Piane.

Supermodel Snatch Game
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7.68
315 votes

#10 - Supermodel Snatch Game

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2016

The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.