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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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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"I'm That Bitch" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 12. It scored 9/10 based on 947 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 2/28/2020. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "You Don't Know Me".

  • I'm That Bitch
    9.0/10947 votes

    #1 - I'm That Bitch

    Season 12 Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2020

    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: N/A

  • You Don't Know Me
    7.8/10608 votes

    #2 - You Don't Know Me

    Season 12 Episode 2 - Aired 3/6/2020

    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: N/A

  • World's Worst
    5.8/10675 votes

    #3 - World's Worst

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2020

    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: N/A

  • The Ball Ball
    7.0/10617 votes

    #4 - The Ball Ball

    Season 12 Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2020

    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: N/A

  • Gay’s Anatomy
    7.6/10590 votes

    #5 - Gay’s Anatomy

    Season 12 Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2020

    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: N/A

  • Snatch Game
    8.4/10602 votes

    #6 - Snatch Game

    Season 12 Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2020

    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: N/A

  • Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
    9.1/10834 votes

    #7 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical

    Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2020

    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: N/A

  • Droop
    7.6/10526 votes

    #8 - Droop

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2020

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Choices 2020
    7.9/10578 votes

    #9 - Choices 2020

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 4/24/2020

    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: N/A

  • Superfan Makeover
    8.8/10649 votes

    #10 - Superfan Makeover

    Season 12 Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2020

    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: N/A

  • One-Queen Show
    8.4/10543 votes

    #11 - One-Queen Show

    Season 12 Episode 11 - Aired 5/8/2020

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Viva Drag Vegas
    8.5/10574 votes

    #12 - Viva Drag Vegas

    Season 12 Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2020

    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: N/A

  • Alone Together
    7.3/10451 votes

    #13 - Alone Together

    Season 12 Episode 13 - Aired 5/22/2020

    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: N/A

  • Grand Finale
    7.1/10647 votes

    #14 - Grand Finale

    Season 12 Episode 14 - Aired 5/29/2020

    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: N/A