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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

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  1. 9.2/10(578 votes)

    #1 - RuPaul Roast

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    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:N/A
  2. 8.5/10(432 votes)

    #2 - Snatch Game

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    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:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(409 votes)

    #3 - Sugar Ball

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    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:N/A
  4. 8.4/10(414 votes)

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

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    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:N/A
  5. 8.4/10(393 votes)

    #5 - Reunited

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    S5:E14

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

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.3/10(421 votes)

    #6 - Can I Get An Amen

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    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:N/A
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  8. 8.3/10(397 votes)

    #7 - Scent of a Drag Queen

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    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:N/A
  9. 8.3/10(382 votes)

    #8 - Super Troopers

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    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:N/A
  10. 8.2/10(384 votes)

    #9 - Drama Queens

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    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:N/A
  11. 8.2/10(360 votes)

    #10 - The Final Three, Hunty

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    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:N/A
  12. 8.1/10(413 votes)

    #11 - RuPaullywood or Bust

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    S5:E1

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

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.0/10(403 votes)

    #12 - Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

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    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:N/A
  14. 7.8/10(395 votes)

    #13 - Draggle Rock

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    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:N/A
  15. 6.9/10(269 votes)

    #14 - Countdown to the Crown

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    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:N/A

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"RuPaul Roast" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 5. It scored 9.2/10 based on 578 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 3/11/2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Snatch Game".