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RuPaul's Drag Race
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.
- Created by:
- RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
- Cast:
- RuPaul, Michelle Visage
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America, Canada
- Network:
- MTV, Logo, VH1
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 18
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.2You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!
2026-01-02 · 68mIn shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.4Q-Pop Girl Groups
2026-01-09 · 63mThe queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.8RDR Live Returns!
2026-01-16 · 63mLive from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.7Red Carpet Mash-Ups
2026-01-23 · 63mThe queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde) and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.7The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (1)
2026-01-30 · 63mIt's judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.3The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (2)
2026-02-06 · 63mAlliances form and schemes are hatched, as the other half of the cast takes to the stage for their talent show, and to be rated by their sisters. Musician Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) guest judges.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 9.0Drag Queens for Change
2026-02-13 · 63mThe queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.3Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition
2026-02-20 · 63mRuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.7Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
2026-02-27 · 63mThis season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of the classical Broadway musical Annie, and New York City ballroom culture. Record producer Benny Blanco guest judges.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0Drag in a Bag
2026-03-06 · 63mRuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.5A Toast to Alyssa Edwards
2026-03-13 · 63mThe queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 8.0Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
2026-03-20 · 63mThe queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.0Karens Gone Wild
2026-03-27 · 62mThe queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.0Good Morning Bitches
2026-04-03 · 62mThe queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.2All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown
2026-04-10 · 65mAll of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0Grand Finale
2026-04-17 · 60mThe top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage.
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RuPaul
Self - Host
Michelle Visage
Self - Judge