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RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race
★ 7.5/10•2009•TV-14•Reality
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In shady times, let there be light.

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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 2, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - Drag on a DimeE145m

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.

Feb 2, 2009

Episode 2 - Girl Group ChallengeE245m

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?

Feb 9, 2009

Episode 3 - Queens of All MediaE345m

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.

Feb 16, 2009

Episode 4 - MAC/Viva Glam ChallengeE445m

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.

Feb 23, 2009

Episode 5 - Drag School of CharmE546m

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.

Mar 2, 2009

Episode 6 - Absolut Drag BallE646m

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.

Mar 9, 2009

Episode 7 - Extra Special EditionE746m

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!

Mar 16, 2009

Episode 8 - Grand FinaleE846m

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.

Mar 23, 2009

Episode 9 - Reunited!E945m

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!

Mar 23, 2009

Actors

RuPaul

RuPaul

Self - Host

Michelle Visage

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge

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