8.2/10520 votes8.2/10(520)#1 - Episode 1
Season 5 Episode 1
Aired 9/28/2023
A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.
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8.0/10456 votes8.0/10(456)#2 - Episode 2
Season 5 Episode 2
Aired 10/5/2023
Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.
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8.9/10528 votes8.9/10(528)#3 - Episode 3
Season 5 Episode 3
Aired 10/12/2023
The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.
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8.0/10418 votes8.0/10(418)#4 - Episode 4
Season 5 Episode 4
Aired 10/19/2023
The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.
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8.8/10468 votes8.8/10(468)#5 - Episode 5
Season 5 Episode 5
Aired 10/26/2023
Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.
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7.8/10366 votes7.8/10(366)#6 - Episode 6
Season 5 Episode 6
Aired 11/2/2023
Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.
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8.1/10347 votes8.1/10(347)#7 - Episode 7
Season 5 Episode 7
Aired 11/9/2023
The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.
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8.0/10319 votes8.0/10(319)#8 - Episode 8
Season 5 Episode 8
Aired 11/16/2023
The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.
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9.0/10352 votes9.0/10(352)#9 - Episode 9
Season 5 Episode 9
Aired 11/23/2023
It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.
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8.6/10305 votes8.6/10(305)#10 - Episode 10
Season 5 Episode 10
Aired 11/30/2023
It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.
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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5
Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5!
RuPaul has made the trip across the pond in search of a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land.
Genre:Reality
Network:BBC Three
Episodes
10
Avg. Rating
8.3
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 520 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/28/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".
