RuPaul's Drag Race
“In shady times, let there be light.”
Reality
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 9 epS2 · 12 epS3 · 16 epS4 · 14 epS5 · 14 epS6 · 14 epS7 · 14 epS8 · 10 epS9 · 14 epS10 · 14 epS11 · 14 epS12 · 14 epS13 · 16 epS14 · 16 epS15 · 16 epS16 · 16 epS17 · 16 epS18 · 16 ep
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
1Drag on a Dime2 Feb 2009 · 45m · ★ 5.6Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.
2Girl Group Challenge9 Feb 2009 · 45m · ★ 5.9Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?
3Queens of All Media16 Feb 2009 · 45m · ★ 5.5The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.
4MAC/Viva Glam Challenge23 Feb 2009 · 45m · ★ 5.0Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.
5Drag School of Charm2 Mar 2009 · 46m · ★ 5.7The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.
6Absolut Drag Ball9 Mar 2009 · 46m · ★ 5.8RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
7Extra Special Edition16 Mar 2009 · 46m · ★ 4.8Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
8Grand Finale23 Mar 2009 · 46m · ★ 5.5The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.
9Reunited!23 Mar 2009 · 45m · ★ 5.6In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!
Details
- Created by
- RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
- First aired
- 2 Feb 2009
- Last aired
- 17 Apr 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- MTV, Logo
- Episodes
- 255
- Votes
- 295 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Paramount Plus Premium
Paramount Plus Essential
Philo
Paramount Plus Apple TV channel
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
Pluto TV
Cast
RuPaulSelf - Host
Michelle VisageSelf - Judge
