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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 1 - Squirrel Games
    8.0/10(843 votes)

    #1 - Squirrel Games

    S17:E1

    Drag Race is back, doing what it does best: parodying the buzziest reality shows on TV. A new cast of queens must survive a deadly game of “Ru Light, Green Light,” before showing off their skills in a talent show. Superstar Katy Perry guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 2 - Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2
    7.6/10(765 votes)

    #2 - Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2

    S17:E2

    The second half of the new cast of 14 queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; rapper and singer Doechii guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 3 - Monopulence!
    8.2/10(743 votes)

    #3 - Monopulence!

    S17:E3

    The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create from scratch an outfit that screams that they own everything; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard becomes a guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 4 - Bitch, I'm A Drag Queen!
    8.2/10(702 votes)

    #4 - Bitch, I'm A Drag Queen!

    S17:E4

    The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 5 - RDR Live!
    7.7/10(712 votes)

    #5 - RDR Live!

    S17:E5

    Live from Tuckahoe, it's RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs (Hacks, Broad City) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 6 - Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
    8.7/10(740 votes)

    #6 - Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball

    S17:E6

    Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach gue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 7 - Snatch Game
    4.8/10(1062 votes)

    #7 - Snatch Game

    S17:E7

    The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 8 - The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
    7.9/10(670 votes)

    #8 - The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!

    S17:E8

    This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wiz." Jamal Sims choreographs the queens; singer Adam Lambert guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 9 - Heavens To Betsey!
    8.6/10(636 votes)

    #9 - Heavens To Betsey!

    S17:E9

    After the iconic Reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection. The fashion icon herself, Betsey Johnson, guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 10 - The Villains Roast
    9.2/10(931 votes)

    #10 - The Villains Roast

    S17:E10

    The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 11 - Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks
    7.2/10(540 votes)

    #11 - Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks

    S17:E11

    As a tribute to Truman Capote and his Swans, the queens must act up a storm in a high camp tale of betrayal. Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 12 - Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues
    7.4/10(527 votes)

    #12 - Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues

    S17:E12

    The queens share hilarious and heartwarming true stories in a performance challenge with a twist: their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance. Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 13 - Drag Baby Mamas
    9.1/10(680 votes)

    #13 - Drag Baby Mamas

    S17:E13

    The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 14 - How's Your Headliner?
    5.2/10(709 votes)

    #14 - How's Your Headliner?

    S17:E14

    The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 15 - Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown
    7.8/10(535 votes)

    #15 - Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown

    S17:E15

    All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with eight lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 16 - Grand Finale
    6.2/10(630 votes)

    #16 - Grand Finale

    S17:E16

    The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Squirrel Games" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 17. It scored 8/10 based on 843 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2".