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RuPaul's Drag Race

In shady times, let there be light.

2009
star 7.5
layers 18 Seasons

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.

Episodes

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Drag on a Dime
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S1 E1

Drag on a Dime

Nine 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.

Girl Group Challenge
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S1 E2

Girl Group Challenge

Wigs 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?

Queens of All Media
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S1 E3

Queens of All Media

The 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.

MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
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S1 E4

MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

Hoping 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.

Drag School of Charm
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S1 E5

Drag School of Charm

The 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.

Absolut Drag Ball
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S1 E6

Absolut Drag Ball

RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

Extra Special Edition
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S1 E7

Extra Special Edition

Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

Grand Finale
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S1 E8

Grand Finale

The 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.

Reunited!
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S1 E9

Reunited!

In 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!

Top Cast

RuPaul

RuPaul

Self - Host

Michelle Visage

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge

apartment Production Companies

World of Wonder World of Wonder
MTV Entertainment Studios MTV Entertainment Studios

public Production Countries

United States of America Canada