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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 1 - Keep Calm and Drag On
    8.6/10(406 votes)

    #1 - Keep Calm and Drag On

    S8:E1

    A hot new cast of queens enter the Werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 2 - Goodies and Baddies
    7.5/10(294 votes)

    #2 - Goodies and Baddies

    S8:E2

    It’s the iconic design challenge. Supermodels Erin O’Connor and Kristen McMenamy guest star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 3 - Snatch Me If You Can
    6.4/10(271 votes)

    #3 - Snatch Me If You Can

    S8:E3

    Duncan James, Arian Nik, and Martin Fry join Ru on the panel as the queens fight it out to prove they have the best celebrity dating and improv skills on Snatch Me Out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 4 - Croydon – The Rusical
    7.6/10(265 votes)

    #4 - Croydon – The Rusical

    S8:E4

    It’s Rusical week! The pressure is on as the queens’ singing, dancing, and acting skills are challenged as the queens pay homage to Chicago in the all-singing, all-dancing challenge: Croydon – The Rusical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 5 - The Piggy Pageant
    8.1/10(242 votes)

    #5 - The Piggy Pageant

    S8:E5

    This week the queens must go ham or go home as RuPaul stages the very first Piggy Pageant. Testing their stamina to the max the queens are challenged to serve three piggy themed looks on the runway - all against the clock! The pressure is on, but thankfully Drag Race favorite Just May - affectionately known as Season Four’s Pork Chop queen - is on hand to help. Pop legend Rick Astley and international fashion Icon Michèle Lamy join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. Who will bring home the bacon this week?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 6 - Holiday Hits
    6.1/10(202 votes)

    #6 - Holiday Hits

    S8:E6

    The queens take on a holiday novelty pop song for the girl group challenge. Anne-Marie and dance duo Booty Luv join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 7 - Ghost Hunties
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Ghost Hunties

    S8:E7

    The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Keep Calm and Drag On" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" season 8. It scored 8.6/10 based on 406 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/3/2026. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Goodies and Baddies".