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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1

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Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1!

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...
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  • MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
    8.1/10(389)
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    #1 - MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 2/23/2009

    Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Grand Finale
    8.0/10(374)
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    #2 - Grand Finale

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 3/23/2009

    The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Reunited!
    7.8/10(314)
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    #3 - Reunited!

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 3/23/2009

    In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!

    Director: Bob McKinnon

    Writer: N/A

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  • Absolut Drag Ball
    7.6/10(364)
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    #4 - Absolut Drag Ball

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 3/9/2009

    RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Drag School of Charm
    7.5/10(368)
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    #5 - Drag School of Charm

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 3/2/2009

    The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Girl Group Challenge
    7.4/10(402)
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    #6 - Girl Group Challenge

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 2/9/2009

    Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Queens of All Media
    7.4/10(385)
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    #7 - Queens of All Media

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 2/16/2009

    The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Drag on a Dime
    7.3/10(461)
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    #8 - Drag on a Dime

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 2/2/2009

    Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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  • Extra Special Edition
    6.6/10(304)
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    #9 - Extra Special Edition

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 3/16/2009

    Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

    Director: Ian Stevenson

    Writer: N/A

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"MAC/Viva Glam Challenge" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 389 votes. Directed by Ian Stevenson and written by N/A, it aired on 2/23/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Grand Finale".