The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.6/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Drag on a Dime

   S1:E12/2/2009

   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

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   5.9/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Girl Group Challenge

   S1:E22/9/2009

   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

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   5.5/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Queens of All Media

   S1:E32/16/2009

   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

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   5.0/10(6 votes)

   #4 - MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

   S1:E42/23/2009

   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

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   5.7/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Drag School of Charm

   S1:E53/2/2009

   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

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   5.8/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Absolut Drag Ball

   S1:E63/9/2009

   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

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   4.8/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Extra Special Edition

   S1:E73/16/2009

   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

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   5.5/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Grand Finale

   S1:E83/23/2009

   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

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   5.6/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Reunited!

   S1:E93/23/2009

   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

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