RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
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RuPaul's Drag Race

In shady times, let there be light.

7.5 / 10
2009
18 seasons
255 episodes
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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RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed Teaser #2 - LogoTV

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fuboTV
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Paramount Plus Essential
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Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
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YouTube TV
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Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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Cast

Seasons

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.

  • Drag on a Dime

    1.Drag on a Dime

    4.8
    02-02-200944m

    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 th...

  • Girl Group Challenge

    2.Girl Group Challenge

    5.2
    09-02-200944m

    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 wi...

  • Queens of All Media

    3.Queens of All Media

    4.6
    16-02-200944m

    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...

  • MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

    4.MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

    4.0
    23-02-200944m

    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 g...

  • Drag School of Charm

    5.Drag School of Charm

    4.8
    02-03-200944m

    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

    6.Absolut Drag Ball

    5.0
    09-03-200944m

    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

    7.Extra Special Edition

    3.5
    16-03-200944m

    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

    8.Grand Finale

    4.6
    23-03-200944m

    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 th...

  • Reunited!

    9.Reunited!

    4.5
    23-03-200944m

    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!

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