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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 1 - You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!
    8.0/10(456 votes)

    #1 - You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!

    S18:E1

    A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 - Q-Pop Girl Groups
    7.8/10(353 votes)

    #2 - Q-Pop Girl Groups

    S18:E2

    The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 3 - RDR Live Returns!
    6.2/10(353 votes)

    #3 - RDR Live Returns!

    S18:E3

    Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 4 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups
    8.4/10(219 votes)

    #4 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups

    S18:E4

    The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde) and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 5 - The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show, Part 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show, Part 1

    S18:E5

    It’s judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 18. It scored 8/10 based on 456 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Q-Pop Girl Groups".