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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 4 - RuPaulmark Channel
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - RuPaulmark Channel

    S13:E4

    After the queens come together for the first time, RuPaul hosts a holiday movie marathon featuring Hallmark Channel-inspired parodies.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 7 - Bossy Rossy Ruboot
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Bossy Rossy Ruboot

    S13:E7

    The queens flex their improv skills in a reboot of the salacious talk show "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Mathews; LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 12 - Nice Queens Roast
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Nice Queens Roast

    S13:E12

    The queens take part in a comedy roast of former Drag Race "Miss Congeniality" winners - Heidi N Closet, Nina West and Valentina. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges; Norvina (Instant Influencer) makes a guest appearance.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 5 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1

    S18:E5

    It’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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 7 - Snatch Game
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Snatch Game

    S10:E7

    The queens must impersonate celebrities for the legendary Snatch Game. Audra McDonald and Kate Upton guest judge, and Bianca Del Rio and Alex Trebek are special guests.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 11 - Evil Twins
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Evil Twins

    S10:E11

    The queens must present two characters on the runway: their best selves and their evil twins. "Girls" creator Lena Dunham and singer Ashanti guest judge, and Cheyenne Jackson ("American Horror Story") is a special guest.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 1 - The Pork Chop
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Pork Chop

    S13:E1

    After making their werk room entrances, the queens face off in a series of Lip Sync for Your Life battles.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 3 - Phenomenon
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Phenomenon

    S13:E3

    The previously chopped queens return to walk in a fashion runway show, then perform a choreographed number to RuPaul's song "Phenomenon," and comedian Nicole Byer guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 5 - The Bag Ball
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - The Bag Ball

    S13:E5

    Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of bag-inspired couture, and showcase three bag-themed looks.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 8 - Social Media: The Unverified Rusical
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Social Media: The Unverified Rusical

    S13:E8

    It’s time for the Rusical! Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 9 - Snatch Game
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Snatch Game

    S13:E9

    The queens impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game. LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 7 - Drag Queens For Change
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Drag Queens For Change

    S18:E7

    The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 10 - Drag in a Bag
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Drag in a Bag

    S18:E10

    RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 14 - Grand Finale
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Grand Finale

    S9:E14

    In an epic, show-stopping finale, RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 14 - Grand Finale
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Grand Finale

    S10:E14

    The top four queens get ready to Lip Sync for the Crown in the Season 10 finale.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 4 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups

    S18:E4

    The 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 9 - Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical

    S18:E9

    This 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 13 - Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens!

    S13:E13

    The queens flex their acting skills in a new sci-fi adventure, playing tiny shrunken drag queens. Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha) guest judges; Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 14 - Grand Finale
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Grand Finale

    S12:E14

    For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Episode 8 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown

    S15:E8

    Strategy and alliances emerge as the queens face off in a series of lip syncs, all leading to a final sudden death elimination round.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 6 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2

    S18:E6

    Alliances 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 8 - Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition

    S18:E8

    RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16 Episode 15 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited

    S16:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 15 - All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown

    S18:E15

    All 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 Episode 7 - Snatch Game
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Snatch Game

    S7:E7

    The queens impersonate celebrities in a bawdy quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Tamar Braxton (Tamar & Vince) and Michael Urie (Ugly Betty).

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"RuPaulmark Channel" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bossy Rossy Ruboot".