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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3!

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Casting Extravaganza" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 3. It scored 6.8/10 based on 273 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 1/24/2011. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Queen Who Mopped Xmas".

  • Casting Extravaganza
    6.8/10273 votes

    #1 - Casting Extravaganza

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2011

    What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • The Queen Who Mopped Xmas
    7.7/10350 votes

    #2 - The Queen Who Mopped Xmas

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2011

    What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Queens in Space
    7.5/10338 votes

    #3 - Queens in Space

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2011

    Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Totally Leotarded
    7.9/10342 votes

    #4 - Totally Leotarded

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2011

    The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • QNN News
    7.6/10330 votes

    #5 - QNN News

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2011

    The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • The Snatch Game
    7.8/10328 votes

    #6 - The Snatch Game

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2011

    The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Face, Face, Face of Cakes
    7.7/10343 votes

    #7 - Face, Face, Face of Cakes

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2011

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Ru Ha Ha
    8.1/10328 votes

    #8 - Ru Ha Ha

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2011

    The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style
    7.5/10324 votes

    #9 - Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2011

    The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RuPaul-a-Palooza
    7.6/10310 votes

    #10 - RuPaul-a-Palooza

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2011

    The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
    7.9/10324 votes

    #11 - RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/28/2011

    The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Jocks in Frocks
    8.4/10345 votes

    #12 - Jocks in Frocks

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2011

    The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Make Dat Money
    8.0/10318 votes

    #13 - Make Dat Money

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2011

    The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RuPaul Rewind
    6.9/10255 votes

    #14 - RuPaul Rewind

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2011

    Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Finale
    7.9/10325 votes

    #15 - Grand Finale

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/25/2011

    The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunited
    7.5/10271 votes

    #16 - Reunited

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 5/2/2011

    The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A