The WORST episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race
Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race!
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 - Karens Gone Wild
Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2026
The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.
#2 - Reunited
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/16/2021
The season 13 queens are back to dish on all the moments that made this season unforgettable. This gag-worthy reunion will feature up close and personal interviews, original music videos, and a special lip sync.
#3 - Snatch Game
Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2022
Actress Dove Cameron and Season 3 winner Raven guest star on Snatch Game as the queens try out their best celebrity impersonations, and the category is Holy Couture on the runway.
#5 - Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2026
The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.
#6 - 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.
#7 - Good Morning Bitches
Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/2026
The queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Supersized Snatch Game
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2023
Ru serves up a double helping of the celebrity impersonation game show, with the queens playing in two rounds, with two different casts of characters. Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) guest judges.
#11 - Old Friends Gold
Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2023
The queens fast forward 50 years to perform in old lady girl groups, singing about life, love, and growing old with your besties. Actress/ comedian Megan Stalter (Hacks) guest judges.
#12 - RDR Live!
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2024
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. Actress and three-time SNL host Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
#14 - 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.
#15 - The Daytona Wind 2
Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/2023
The queens exchange flatulence for canned laughter, as the melodramatic acting challenge returns in surreal sitcom form. Actor Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) guest judges.
#16 - RuPaul Rewind
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2011
Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
#17 - Dragazines
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2012
The queens turn the publishing industry on its wig as they launch their own magazines. With extra special guest judges actress Regina King & country legend Pam Tillis.
#18 - Disco-Mentary
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2021
The queens funk it up in a disco-dancing documentary, complete with 70s fashions. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges.
#19 - Social Media: The Unverified Rusical
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2021
It’s time for the Rusical! Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - All Queens Go to Heaven
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2023
In this heavenly acting challenge, the queens must create infomercials for a queer afterlife. Country singer Maren Morris and LGBT activist Ts Madison guest judge.
#23 - 50/50's Most Gagworthy Stars
Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/3/2023
The queens get up close and personal with celebrities for TV's sketchiest newsmagazine, 50/50; the runway, category is Night Of 1000 Beyoncés; special guests Charo, Frankie Grande and Love Connie.
#24 - Spoof! (There It Is)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/2015
This week the Queens throw out the mini-challenge and create #PunnyOrDie music video paradoies of the greatest singer of all time (RuPaul, of course!).
#25 - Grand Finale
Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/23/2021
It's time to crown our winner, baby! The top 4 queens compete in a finale lip sync smackdown in the race to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar." The queens also pick a Miss Congeniality.