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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5!

The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens...
  1. Background image for RuPaullywood or Bust
    8.1/10(419 votes)

    #1 - RuPaullywood or Bust

    S5:E1

    Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
    8.0/10(408 votes)

    #2 - Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

    S5:E2

    The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Draggle Rock
    7.8/10(400 votes)

    #3 - Draggle Rock

    S5:E3

    The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
    8.4/10(419 votes)

    #4 - Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

    S5:E4

    The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Snatch Game
    8.5/10(436 votes)

    #5 - Snatch Game

    S5:E5

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Can I Get An Amen
    8.3/10(426 votes)

    #6 - Can I Get An Amen

    S5:E6

    The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for RuPaul Roast
    9.2/10(583 votes)

    #7 - RuPaul Roast

    S5:E7

    The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Scent of a Drag Queen
    8.3/10(401 votes)

    #8 - Scent of a Drag Queen

    S5:E8

    Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Drama Queens
    8.2/10(387 votes)

    #9 - Drama Queens

    S5:E9

    The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Super Troopers
    8.3/10(385 votes)

    #10 - Super Troopers

    S5:E10

    The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Sugar Ball
    8.5/10(412 votes)

    #11 - Sugar Ball

    S5:E11

    The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Final Three, Hunty
    8.2/10(363 votes)

    #12 - The Final Three, Hunty

    S5:E12

    The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit, "The Beginning".

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Countdown to the Crown
    6.9/10(272 votes)

    #13 - Countdown to the Crown

    S5:E13

    A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Reunited
    8.4/10(396 votes)

    #14 - Reunited

    S5:E14

    Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"RuPaullywood or Bust" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 419 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza".