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RuPaul's Drag Race S5E4 — Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

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RuPaul's Drag Race•Season 5•Episode 4

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

8.4/10 · 476 votesFeb 18, 201343 min

Ranked #4 of 14 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byNick Murray

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Episode Summary

"Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?" is episode 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5. It scored 8.4/10 from 476 votes, ranking #4 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Nick Murray, it aired on February 18, 2013.

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