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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race

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Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race!

The Best Episodes of 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...
  1. Background image for LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown Reunited
    9.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Grand Finale
    9.3/10(902 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Background image for RuPaul Roast
    9.2/10(597 votes)

    #3 - RuPaul Roast

    S5:E7

    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:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Snatch Game
    9.2/10(739 votes)

    #4 - Snatch Game

    S6:E5

    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:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Moulin Ru: The Rusical
    9.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - Moulin Ru: The Rusical

    S14:E12

    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:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
    9.1/10(893 votes)

    #6 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical

    S12:E7

    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:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Daytona Wind
    9.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - The Daytona Wind

    S14:E7

    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:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Drag Queens of Comedy
    9.0/10(542 votes)

    #8 - Drag Queens of Comedy

    S6:E8

    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:Unknown
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  10. Background image for I'm That Bitch
    9.0/10(999 votes)

    #9 - I'm That Bitch

    S12:E1

    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:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Wigloose: The Rusical!
    9.0/10(916 votes)

    #10 - Wigloose: The Rusical!

    S15:E12

    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:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Grand Finale
    9.0/10(812 votes)

    #11 - Grand Finale

    S16:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Grand Finale
    8.9/10(492 votes)

    #12 - Grand Finale

    S6:E14

    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:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Oh. My. Gaga!
    8.9/10(669 votes)

    #13 - Oh. My. Gaga!

    S9:E1

    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:Unknown
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  15. Background image for One Night Only, Part 2
    8.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - One Night Only, Part 2

    S15:E2

    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:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Shade: The Rusical
    8.8/10(555 votes)

    #15 - Shade: The Rusical

    S6:E4

    The queens enter the world of musical theater. With guest judges composer Lucian Piane, and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Dream Girls).

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Reunion
    8.8/10(495 votes)

    #16 - Reunion

    S9:E13

    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:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Superfan Makeover
    8.8/10(678 votes)

    #17 - Superfan Makeover

    S12:E10

    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:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Makeovers: Crew Better Work
    8.7/10(474 votes)

    #18 - Makeovers: Crew Better Work

    S9:E10

    The queens makeover members of the Drag Race crew. Singer Kesha and RuPaul’s gown designer Zaldy guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for An Extra Special Episode
    8.7/10(993 votes)

    #19 - An Extra Special Episode

    S14:E11

    RuPaul introduces a twist that leaves the dolls gagging.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Grand Finale
    8.7/10(710 votes)

    #20 - Grand Finale

    S14:E16

    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:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Mother of All Balls
    8.7/10(766 votes)

    #21 - The Mother of All Balls

    S16:E3

    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:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Reunited!
    8.6/10(604 votes)

    #22 - Reunited!

    S14:E15

    One week away from the Grand Finale, the contestants return to discuss the season’s gaggiest moments.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for One Night Only, Part 1
    8.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #23 - One Night Only, Part 1

    S15:E1

    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:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Snatch Game
    8.5/10(449 votes)

    #24 - Snatch Game

    S5:E5

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Sugar Ball
    8.5/10(422 votes)

    #25 - Sugar Ball

    S5:E11

    The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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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 1210 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/12/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Grand Finale".