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.

Last Updated: 6/24/2025Network: MTVStatus: Continuing

5.94

112 votes

#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.

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6.45

128 votes

#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.

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6.74

106 votes

#3 - 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!

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6.74

72 votes

#4 - 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.

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6.87

101 votes

#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).

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6.88

133 votes

#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.

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6.92

154 votes

#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.

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6.96

204 votes

#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.

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6.96

120 votes

#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.

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7.01

136 votes

#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!

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7.03

61 votes

#11 - 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.

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7.03

116 votes

#12 - 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.

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7.04

113 votes

#13 - 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.

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7.06

65 votes

#14 - 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.

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7.06

160 votes

#15 - 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.

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7.06

128 votes

#16 - 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.

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7.07

147 votes

#17 - 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.

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7.09

91 votes

#18 - 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.

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7.10

88 votes

#19 - 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.

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7.15

149 votes

#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.

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7.16

62 votes

#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.

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7.16

61 votes

#22 - The Final Slay

Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/18/2025

The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.

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7.21

80 votes

#23 - 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.

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7.22

180 votes

#24 - 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.

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7.23

106 votes

#25 - 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!

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