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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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".

  • LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited
    9.4/101,015 votes
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    #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

  • Grand Finale
    9.3/10829 votes
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    #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

  • RuPaul Roast
    9.2/10550 votes
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    #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

  • Snatch Game
    9.2/10679 votes
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    #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

  • Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
    9.1/10834 votes
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    #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

  • The Daytona Wind
    9.1/101,645 votes
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    #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

  • Moulin Ru: The Rusical
    9.1/101,277 votes
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    #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

  • Drag Queens of Comedy
    9.0/10500 votes
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    #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

  • I'm That Bitch
    9.0/10947 votes
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    #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

  • Wigloose: The Rusical!
    9.0/10856 votes
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    #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

  • Grand Finale
    9.0/10695 votes
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    #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

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Finale
    8.9/10456 votes
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    #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

  • Oh. My. Gaga!
    8.9/10620 votes
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    #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

  • One Night Only, Part 2
    8.9/101,063 votes
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    #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

  • Shade: The Rusical
    8.8/10520 votes
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    #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

  • Reunion
    8.8/10461 votes
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    #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

  • Superfan Makeover
    8.8/10649 votes
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    #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

  • Snatch Game
    8.7/10387 votes
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    #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

  • Makeovers: Crew Better Work
    8.7/10448 votes
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    #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

  • An Extra Special Episode
    8.7/10966 votes
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    #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

  • Grand Finale
    8.7/10686 votes
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    #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

  • The Mother of All Balls
    8.7/10695 votes
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    #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

  • Frenemies
    8.6/10382 votes
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    #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

  • Reunited!
    8.6/10580 votes
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    #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

  • One Night Only, Part 1
    8.6/10966 votes
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    #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