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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - The Main Event Clip Show
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2010
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the first nine episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
#5 - 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).
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#10 - Special Edition
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/16/2009
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#16 - Werq the World
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2024
The queens let their voices be heard in an inspirational political anthem, and exercise their right to shake their groove thing. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin) guest judges.
#17 - See You Next Wednesday
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2024
Morticia meets Mugler as the queens create a Neo-Goth look from scratch, using only black, white and gray fabric. Drop dead gorgeous model and actress Kaia Gerber (Bottoms) guest judges.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Corporate Queens
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2024
The queens must devise and present comical Drag Awareness seminars, in front of a live audience of bored corporate employees. Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster (Fire Island) guest judges.
#23 - Monster Ball
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/28/2019
The queens compete in a spooky pageant of monster inspired couture and showcase three Halloween inspired looks. Supermodel Cara Delevingne and pop culture icon Elvira guest judge.
#24 - Bathroom Hunties
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2024
Nature calls as the queens star in the hot new design show "Bathroom Hunties," decorating and showcasing over-the-top powder rooms, and actress Mayan Lopez guest judges.
#25 - 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!).