- 9.4/101,015 votesLoading...
#1 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited
Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2024
All the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with nine lip syncs and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.3/10829 votesLoading...
#2 - Grand Finale
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 6/23/2017
In an epic, show-stopping finale, RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/10550 votesLoading...
#3 - RuPaul Roast
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2013
The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/10679 votesLoading...
#4 - Snatch Game
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 3/24/2014
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Gillian Jacobs (Community) and Heather McDonald (Chelsea Lately).
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/10834 votesLoading...
#5 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2020
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/101,645 votesLoading...
#6 - The Daytona Wind
Season 14 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2022
The queens star in the over-the-top soap opera "The Daytona Wind" and serve Chaps on the Runway, and Ts Madison sits in with the judges.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/101,277 votesLoading...
#7 - Moulin Ru: The Rusical
Season 14 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2022
The queens go to Gay Paree, in the romantic musical, Moulin Ru; singer Andra Day ("The United States vs. Billie Holiday") guest judges; actor Leslie Jordan ("Will & Grace") guest stars.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/10500 votesLoading...
#8 - Drag Queens of Comedy
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2014
The queens must write and perform a stand-up comedy routine in front of a live audience. With guest judges Jaime Pressly (My Name Is Earl) and comedy writer Bruce Vilanch.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/10947 votesLoading...
#9 - I'm That Bitch
Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2020
Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/10856 votesLoading...
#10 - Wigloose: The Rusical!
Season 15 Episode 12 - Aired 3/17/2023
This season’s Rusical is set in the small town of West Bumtuck, where drag has been outlawed. An underground alliance forms to try and defeat the bigots. Country music sensation Orville Peck guest judges.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 9.0/10695 votesLoading...
#11 - Grand Finale
Season 16 Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/2024
The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar and a grand prize of $200,000.
Director: N/A
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- 8.9/10456 votesLoading...
#12 - Grand Finale
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 5/19/2014
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/10620 votesLoading...
#13 - Oh. My. Gaga!
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2017
Lady Gaga drops by to meet the 13 new queens competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. Their first test is to compete in the Miss Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent pageant.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.9/101,063 votesLoading...
#14 - One Night Only, Part 2
Season 15 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2023
A new cast of queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; singer Ariana Grande guest judges.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/10520 votesLoading...
#15 - Shade: The Rusical
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2014
The queens enter the world of musical theater. With guest judges composer Lucian Piane, and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Dream Girls).
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/10461 votesLoading...
#16 - Reunion
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 6/16/2017
As this drag race comes to an end the queens get together to take a look back at who slayed the competition and who deserved to sashey away.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/10649 votesLoading...
#17 - Superfan Makeover
Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2020
The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, who have no idea what's about to happen to them; actor Daisy Ridley guest judges.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10387 votesLoading...
#18 - Snatch Game
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2012
The queens compete in a star-studded tv game show featuring their most fabulous & funny celebrity impersonations.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10448 votesLoading...
#19 - Makeovers: Crew Better Work
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2017
The queens makeover members of the Drag Race crew. Singer Kesha and RuPaul’s gown designer Zaldy guest judge.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10966 votesLoading...
#20 - An Extra Special Episode
Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2022
RuPaul introduces a twist that leaves the dolls gagging.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10686 votesLoading...
#21 - Grand Finale
Season 14 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2022
The final 5 must face off in Showgirl Showdown for $150,000 and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.7/10695 votesLoading...
#22 - The Mother of All Balls
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2024
The two groups of queens meet for the first time. Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of mother-inspired couture, and showcase three mom-themed looks. Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi guest judges.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/10382 votesLoading...
#23 - Frenemies
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2012
Paired up with their best "frenemies," the dolls struggle through their differences to pull off live runway duets.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/10580 votesLoading...
#24 - Reunited!
Season 14 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2022
One week away from the Grand Finale, the contestants return to discuss the season’s gaggiest moments.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
- 8.6/10966 votesLoading...
#25 - One Night Only, Part 1
Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2023
She's back again; the unbearably long wait is over as RuPaul returns with a brand new field of gorgeous and talented sequin-sporting queens.
Director: Nick Murray
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race
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Best Episodes Summary
"LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race". It scored 9.4/10 based on 1015 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/12/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Grand Finale".