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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 1 - I'm That Bitch
    9.1/10(1019 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 2 - You Don't Know Me
    7.8/10(653 votes)

    #2 - You Don't Know Me

    S12:E2

    In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 3 - World's Worst
    5.8/10(720 votes)

    #3 - World's Worst

    S12:E3

    The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 4 - The Ball Ball
    7.0/10(664 votes)

    #4 - The Ball Ball

    S12:E4

    The queens hit the sewing machines to design three different sports-inspired runway lewks for the Ball Ball, and comedian and superfan Leslie Jones sits in with the judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 5 - Gay’s Anatomy
    7.6/10(634 votes)

    #5 - Gay’s Anatomy

    S12:E5

    The queens put their overacting chops to the test in a "Grey's Anatomy" parody sketch and then walk the runway in cape-forward fashions, and Normani sits in with the judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 6 - Snatch Game
    8.4/10(647 votes)

    #6 - Snatch Game

    S12:E6

    The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest appearance.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 7 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
    9.1/10(909 votes)

    #7 - 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. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 8 - Droop
    7.6/10(567 votes)

    #8 - Droop

    S12:E8

    The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 9 - Choices 2020
    7.9/10(630 votes)

    #9 - Choices 2020

    S12:E9

    It’s time for America’s first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 10 - Superfan Makeover
    8.8/10(697 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 11 - One-Queen Show
    8.4/10(587 votes)

    #11 - One-Queen Show

    S12:E11

    The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 12 - Viva Drag Vegas
    8.5/10(616 votes)

    #12 - Viva Drag Vegas

    S12:E12

    The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney’s Aladdin) guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 13 - Alone Together
    7.3/10(492 votes)

    #13 - Alone Together

    S12:E13

    The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, most shocking eliminations and takes fan questions.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 14 - Grand Finale
    7.1/10(698 votes)

    #14 - Grand Finale

    S12:E14

    For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"I'm That Bitch" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 12. It scored 9.1/10 based on 1019 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/28/2020. This episode is rated 1.3 points higher than the second-best, "You Don't Know Me".