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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9 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drag on a Dime | Feb 2, 2009 | 7.3 |
| 2 | Girl Group Challenge | Feb 9, 2009 | 7.4 |
| 3 | Queens of All Media | Feb 16, 2009 | 7.4 |
| 4 | MAC/Viva Glam Challenge | Feb 23, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Drag School of Charm | Mar 2, 2009 | 7.4 |
| 6 | Absolut Drag Ball | Mar 9, 2009 | 7.6 |
| 7 | Extra Special Edition | Mar 16, 2009 | 6.6 |
| 8 | Grand Finale | Mar 23, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Reunited! | Mar 23, 2009 | 7.8 |
12 episodes • 2010Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gone with the Window | Feb 1, 2010 | 7.6 |
| 2 | Starrbootylicious | Feb 8, 2010 | 7.5 |
| 3 | Country Queens | Feb 15, 2010 | 7.3 |
| 4 | The Snatch Game | Feb 22, 2010 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Here Comes the Bride | Mar 8, 2010 | 8.1 |
| 6 | Rocker Chicks | Mar 15, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 7 | Once Upon a Queen | Mar 22, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 8 | Golden Gals | Mar 29, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 9 | The Diva Awards | Apr 12, 2010 | 7.7 |
| 10 | The Main Event Clip Show | Apr 19, 2010 | 6.4 |
| 11 | Grand Finale | Apr 26, 2010 | 7.4 |
| 12 | Reunion | Apr 26, 2010 | 7.8 |
16 episodes • 2011Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casting Extravaganza | Jan 24, 2011 | 6.8 |
| 2 | The Queen Who Mopped Xmas | Jan 24, 2011 | 7.7 |
| 3 | Queens in Space | Jan 31, 2011 | 7.5 |
| 4 | Totally Leotarded | Feb 7, 2011 | 7.9 |
| 5 | QNN News | Feb 14, 2011 | 7.5 |
| 6 | The Snatch Game | Feb 21, 2011 | 7.7 |
| 7 | Face, Face, Face of Cakes | Feb 28, 2011 | 7.7 |
| 8 | Ru Ha Ha | Mar 7, 2011 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style | Mar 14, 2011 | 7.5 |
| 10 | RuPaul-a-Palooza | Mar 21, 2011 | 7.6 |
| 11 | RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza | Mar 28, 2011 | 7.9 |
| 12 | Jocks in Frocks | Apr 4, 2011 | 8.4 |
| 13 | Make Dat Money | Apr 11, 2011 | 8.0 |
| 14 | RuPaul Rewind | Apr 18, 2011 | 6.8 |
| 15 | Grand Finale | Apr 25, 2011 | 7.9 |
| 16 | Reunited | May 2, 2011 | 7.5 |
14 episodes • 2012Avg: 8.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RuPocalypse Now! | Jan 30, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 2 | WTF!: Wrestling's Trashiest Fighters | Feb 6, 2012 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Glamazons vs. Champions | Feb 13, 2012 | 7.7 |
| 4 | Queens Behind Bars | Feb 20, 2012 | 8.2 |
| 5 | Snatch Game | Feb 27, 2012 | 8.7 |
| 6 | Float Your Boat | Mar 5, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Dragazines | Mar 12, 2012 | 7.4 |
| 8 | Frenemies | Mar 19, 2012 | 8.6 |
| 9 | Frock The Vote! | Mar 26, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 10 | DILFs: Dads I'd Like to Frock | Apr 2, 2012 | 7.8 |
| 11 | The Fabulous Bitch Ball | Apr 9, 2012 | 8.1 |
| 12 | RuPaul Rewind | Apr 16, 2012 | 7.0 |
| 13 | The Final Three | Apr 23, 2012 | 8.0 |
| 14 | The Reunion | Apr 30, 2012 | 8.4 |
14 episodes • 2013Avg: 8.2Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RuPaullywood or Bust | Jan 28, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza | Feb 4, 2013 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Draggle Rock | Feb 11, 2013 | 7.8 |
| 4 | Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black? | Feb 18, 2013 | 8.4 |
| 5 | Snatch Game | Feb 25, 2013 | 8.5 |
| 6 | Can I Get An Amen | Mar 4, 2013 | 8.3 |
| 7 | RuPaul Roast | Mar 11, 2013 | 9.2 |
| 8 | Scent of a Drag Queen | Mar 18, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 9 | Drama Queens | Apr 1, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Super Troopers | Apr 8, 2013 | 8.3 |
| 11 | Sugar Ball | Apr 15, 2013 | 8.5 |
| 12 | The Final Three, Hunty | Apr 22, 2013 | 8.2 |
| 13 | Countdown to the Crown | Apr 29, 2013 | 6.8 |
| 14 | Reunited | May 6, 2013 | 8.4 |
14 episodes • 2014Avg: 8.3Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RuPaul's Big Opening | Feb 24, 2014 | 8.2 |
| 2 | RuPaul's Big Opening Pt. 2 | Mar 3, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 3 | Scream Queens | Mar 10, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 4 | Shade: The Rusical | Mar 17, 2014 | 8.8 |
| 5 | Snatch Game | Mar 24, 2014 | 9.2 |
| 6 | Oh No She Betta Don't | Mar 31, 2014 | 8.5 |
| 7 | Glamazon By Colorevolution | Apr 7, 2014 | 7.8 |
| 8 | Drag Queens of Comedy | Apr 7, 2014 | 9.0 |
| 9 | Queens of Talk | Apr 14, 2014 | 7.9 |
| 10 | Drag My Wedding | Apr 21, 2014 | 8.1 |
| 11 | Glitter Ball | Apr 28, 2014 | 7.7 |
| 12 | Sissy That Walk | May 5, 2014 | 8.4 |
| 13 | Countdown To The Crown | May 12, 2014 | 7.3 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | May 19, 2014 | 8.8 |
14 episodes • 2015Avg: 7.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Born Naked | Mar 2, 2015 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Glamazonian Airways | Mar 9, 2015 | 7.8 |
| 3 | ShakesQueer | Mar 16, 2015 | 7.4 |
| 4 | Spoof! (There It Is) | Mar 23, 2015 | 7.0 |
| 5 | The DESPY Awards | Mar 30, 2015 | 7.8 |
| 6 | Ru Hollywood Stories | Apr 6, 2015 | 7.6 |
| 7 | Snatch Game | Apr 13, 2015 | 8.4 |
| 8 | Conjoined Queens | Apr 20, 2015 | 8.2 |
| 9 | Divine Inspiration | Apr 27, 2015 | 8.0 |
| 10 | Prancing Queens | May 4, 2015 | 7.8 |
| 11 | Hello, Kitty Girls! | May 11, 2015 | 7.6 |
| 12 | And the Rest Is a Drag | May 18, 2015 | 7.4 |
| 13 | Countdown to the Crown | May 25, 2015 | 6.9 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | Jun 1, 2015 | 7.7 |
10 episodes • 2016Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keeping It 100! | Mar 7, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Bitch Perfect | Mar 14, 2016 | 8.3 |
| 3 | RuCo's Empire | Mar 21, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 4 | New Wave Queens | Mar 28, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 5 | Supermodel Snatch Game | Apr 4, 2016 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Wizards of Drag | Apr 11, 2016 | 7.7 |
| 7 | Shady Politics | Apr 18, 2016 | 7.8 |
| 8 | RuPaul Book Ball | Apr 25, 2016 | 8.0 |
| 9 | The Realness | May 2, 2016 | 7.8 |
| 10 | Grand Finale | May 16, 2016 | 8.0 |
14 episodes • 2017Avg: 8.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oh. My. Gaga! | Mar 24, 2017 | 8.9 |
| 2 | She Done Already Done Brought It On | Mar 31, 2017 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Draggily Ever After | Apr 7, 2017 | 7.4 |
| 4 | Good Morning Bitches | Apr 14, 2017 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Reality Stars: The Musical | Apr 21, 2017 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Snatch Game | Apr 28, 2017 | 7.9 |
| 7 | 9021-HO | May 5, 2017 | 7.8 |
| 8 | RuPaul Roast | May 12, 2017 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Your Pilot's On Fire | May 19, 2017 | 8.4 |
| 10 | Makeovers: Crew Better Work | May 26, 2017 | 8.7 |
| 11 | Gayest Ball Ever | Jun 2, 2017 | 7.9 |
| 12 | Category Is | Jun 9, 2017 | 8.3 |
| 13 | Reunion | Jun 16, 2017 | 8.9 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | Jun 23, 2017 | 9.4 |
14 episodes • 2018Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10s Across The Board | Mar 22, 2018 | 8.2 |
| 2 | PharmaRusical | Mar 29, 2018 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Tap That App | Apr 5, 2018 | 7.5 |
| 4 | The Last Ball on Earth | Apr 12, 2018 | 8.3 |
| 5 | The Bossy Rossy Show | Apr 19, 2018 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Drag Con Panel Extravaganza | Apr 26, 2018 | 7.5 |
| 7 | Snatch Game | May 3, 2018 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Unauthorized Rusical | May 10, 2018 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Breastworld | May 17, 2018 | 6.9 |
| 10 | Social Media Kings Into Queens | May 24, 2018 | 8.4 |
| 11 | Evil Twins | Jun 7, 2018 | 5.7 |
| 12 | American | Jun 14, 2018 | 7.8 |
| 13 | Queens Reunited | Jun 21, 2018 | 8.1 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | Jun 28, 2018 | 7.4 |
14 episodes • 2019Avg: 7.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whatcha Unpackin? | Feb 28, 2019 | 7.7 |
| 2 | Good God Girl, Get Out | Mar 7, 2019 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Diva Worship | Mar 14, 2019 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Trump: The Rusical | Mar 21, 2019 | 7.2 |
| 5 | Monster Ball | Mar 28, 2019 | 7.4 |
| 6 | The Draglympics | Apr 4, 2019 | 6.7 |
| 7 | From Farm to Runway | Apr 11, 2019 | 7.6 |
| 8 | Snatch Game At Sea | Apr 18, 2019 | 8.3 |
| 9 | LADP! | Apr 25, 2019 | 7.5 |
| 10 | Dragracadabra | May 2, 2019 | 6.9 |
| 11 | Bring Back My Queens! | May 9, 2019 | 5.0 |
| 12 | Queens Everywhere | May 16, 2019 | 7.2 |
| 13 | Reunited | May 23, 2019 | 7.1 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | May 30, 2019 | 8.2 |
14 episodes • 2020Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'm That Bitch | Feb 28, 2020 | 9.1 |
| 2 | You Don't Know Me | Mar 6, 2020 | 7.8 |
| 3 | World's Worst | Mar 13, 2020 | 5.7 |
| 4 | The Ball Ball | Mar 20, 2020 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Gay’s Anatomy | Mar 27, 2020 | 7.6 |
| 6 | Snatch Game | Apr 3, 2020 | 8.4 |
| 7 | Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical | Apr 10, 2020 | 9.1 |
| 8 | Droop | Apr 17, 2020 | 7.6 |
| 9 | Choices 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 | 7.9 |
| 10 | Superfan Makeover | May 1, 2020 | 8.8 |
| 11 | One-Queen Show | May 8, 2020 | 8.4 |
| 12 | Viva Drag Vegas | May 15, 2020 | 8.5 |
| 13 | Alone Together | May 22, 2020 | 7.3 |
| 14 | Grand Finale | May 29, 2020 | 7.1 |
16 episodes • 2021Avg: 6.7Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pork Chop | Jan 1, 2021 | 6.3 |
| 2 | Condragulations | Jan 8, 2021 | 7.1 |
| 3 | Phenomenon | Jan 15, 2021 | 8.4 |
| 4 | RuPaulmark Channel | Jan 22, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 5 | The Bag Ball | Jan 29, 2021 | 7.5 |
| 6 | Disco-Mentary | Feb 5, 2021 | 5.9 |
| 7 | Bossy Rossy Ruboot | Feb 12, 2021 | 6.6 |
| 8 | Social Media: The Unverified Rusical | Feb 19, 2021 | 5.9 |
| 9 | Snatch Game | Mar 5, 2021 | 6.2 |
| 10 | Freaky Friday Queens | Mar 12, 2021 | 7.7 |
| 11 | Pop! Goes the Queens | Mar 19, 2021 | 6.8 |
| 12 | Nice Queens Roast | Mar 26, 2021 | 7.1 |
| 13 | Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens! | Apr 2, 2021 | 7.6 |
| 14 | Gettin' Lucky | Apr 9, 2021 | 6.1 |
| 15 | Reunited | Apr 16, 2021 | 6.9 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 23, 2021 | 4.2 |
16 episodes • 2022Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Opening No. 1 | Jan 7, 2022 | 8.2 |
| 2 | Big Opening No. 2 | Jan 14, 2022 | 7.8 |
| 3 | A Pair Of Balls | Jan 21, 2022 | 7.8 |
| 4 | She's a Super Tease | Jan 28, 2022 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Save a Queen | Feb 4, 2022 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Glamazon Prime | Feb 11, 2022 | 6.6 |
| 7 | The Daytona Wind | Feb 18, 2022 | 9.1 |
| 8 | 60s Girl Groups | Feb 25, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 9 | Menzeses | Mar 4, 2022 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Snatch Game | Mar 11, 2022 | 5.6 |
| 11 | An Extra Special Episode | Mar 18, 2022 | 8.7 |
| 12 | Moulin Ru: The Rusical | Mar 25, 2022 | 9.2 |
| 13 | The Ross Mathews Roast | Apr 1, 2022 | 7.9 |
| 14 | Catwalk | Apr 8, 2022 | 8.1 |
| 15 | Reunited! | Apr 15, 2022 | 8.6 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 22, 2022 | 8.7 |
16 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Night Only, Part 1 | Jan 6, 2023 | 8.5 |
| 2 | One Night Only, Part 2 | Jan 6, 2023 | 8.9 |
| 3 | All Queens Go To Heaven | Jan 13, 2023 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Supersized Snatch Game | Jan 20, 2023 | 6.4 |
| 5 | House Of Fashion | Jan 27, 2023 | 7.4 |
| 6 | Old Friends Gold | Feb 3, 2023 | 6.6 |
| 7 | The Daytona Wind 2 | Feb 10, 2023 | 6.6 |
| 8 | LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown | Feb 17, 2023 | 7.9 |
| 9 | The Crystal Ball: Episode 200 | Feb 24, 2023 | 7.5 |
| 10 | 50/50's Most Gagworthy Stars | Mar 3, 2023 | 6.9 |
| 11 | Two Queens, One Joke | Mar 10, 2023 | 7.8 |
| 12 | Wigloose: The Rusical! | Mar 17, 2023 | 9.0 |
| 13 | Teacher Makeovers | Mar 24, 2023 | 7.8 |
| 14 | Blame It On The Edit | Mar 31, 2023 | 7.9 |
| 15 | Reunited! | Apr 7, 2023 | 7.4 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 14, 2023 | 8.4 |
16 episodes • 2024Avg: 8.1
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rate-A-Queen | Jan 5, 2024 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Queen Choice Awards | Jan 12, 2024 | 7.9 |
| 3 | The Mother of All Balls | Jan 19, 2024 | 8.7 |
| 4 | RDR Live! | Jan 26, 2024 | 6.6 |
| 5 | Girl Groups | Feb 2, 2024 | 8.2 |
| 6 | Welcome to the DollHouse | Feb 9, 2024 | 8.4 |
| 7 | The Sound of Rusic | Feb 15, 2024 | 8.5 |
| 8 | Snatch Game | Feb 23, 2024 | 8.0 |
| 9 | See You Next Wednesday | Mar 1, 2024 | 7.4 |
| 10 | Werq the World | Mar 8, 2024 | 7.7 |
| 11 | Corporate Queens | Mar 15, 2024 | 7.6 |
| 12 | Bathroom Hunties | Mar 22, 2024 | 7.7 |
| 13 | Drag Race Vegas Live! Makeovers | Mar 29, 2024 | 8.2 |
| 14 | Booked & Blessed | Apr 5, 2024 | 8.2 |
| 15 | LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited | Apr 12, 2024 | 9.3 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 19, 2024 | 9.0 |
16 episodes • 2025Avg: 7.6
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squirrel Games | Jan 3, 2025 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2 | Jan 10, 2025 | 7.6 |
| 3 | Monopulence! | Jan 17, 2025 | 8.2 |
| 4 | Bitch, I'm A Drag Queen! | Jan 24, 2025 | 8.2 |
| 5 | RDR Live! | Jan 31, 2025 | 7.7 |
| 6 | Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball | Feb 7, 2025 | 8.7 |
| 7 | Snatch Game | Feb 14, 2025 | 4.8 |
| 8 | The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! | Feb 21, 2025 | 7.9 |
| 9 | Heavens To Betsey! | Feb 28, 2025 | 8.6 |
| 10 | The Villains Roast | Mar 7, 2025 | 9.2 |
| 11 | Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks | Mar 14, 2025 | 7.1 |
| 12 | Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues | Mar 21, 2025 | 7.4 |
| 13 | Drag Baby Mamas | Mar 28, 2025 | 9.1 |
| 14 | How's Your Headliner? | Apr 4, 2025 | 5.2 |
| 15 | Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown | Apr 11, 2025 | 7.8 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 18, 2025 | 6.1 |
16 episodes • 2026Avg: 7.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down! | Jan 2, 2026 | 7.9 |
| 2 | Q-Pop Girl Groups | Jan 9, 2026 | 7.6 |
| 3 | RDR Live Returns! | Jan 16, 2026 | 6.2 |
| 4 | Red Carpet Mash-Ups | Jan 23, 2026 | 8.2 |
| 5 | The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1 | Jan 30, 2026 | 8.5 |
| 6 | The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2 | Feb 6, 2026 | 5.6 |
| 7 | Drag Queens For Change | Feb 13, 2026 | 8.3 |
| 8 | Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition | Feb 20, 2026 | 6.7 |
| 9 | Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical | Feb 27, 2026 | 7.8 |
| 10 | Drag in a Bag | Mar 6, 2026 | 8.6 |
| 11 | A Toast to Alyssa Edwards | Mar 13, 2026 | 8.1 |
| 12 | Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens | Mar 20, 2026 | 5.5 |
| 13 | Karens Gone Wild | Mar 27, 2026 | 2.4 |
| 14 | Good Morning Bitches | Apr 3, 2026 | 5.3 |
| 15 | All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown | Apr 10, 2026 | 7.7 |
| 16 | Grand Finale | Apr 17, 2026 | 6.9 |
