
RuPaul's Drag Race
In shady times, let there be light.
TV-142009•7.5/10
Reality
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.5/10(267)
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.
Production
World of Wonder, MTV Entertainment Studios
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 2, 2009
Last Aired
February 20, 2026
Networks
MTV, Logo, VH1
Created By
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Drag on a Dime
Air date: 2009-02-02
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.

E2
Girl Group Challenge
Air date: 2009-02-09
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?

E3
Queens of All Media
Air date: 2009-02-16
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.

E4
MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
Air date: 2009-02-23
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.

E5
Drag School of Charm
Air date: 2009-03-02
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.

E6
Absolut Drag Ball
Air date: 2009-03-09
RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

E7
Extra Special Edition
Air date: 2009-03-16
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

E8
Grand Finale
Air date: 2009-03-23
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.

E9
Reunited!
Air date: 2009-03-23
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!

























