The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(459 votes)

   #1 - Keeping It 100!

   S8:E13/7/2016

   Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.

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   8.3/10(439 votes)

   #2 - Bitch Perfect

   S8:E23/14/2016

   The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   8.0/10(421 votes)

   #3 - RuCo's Empire

   S8:E33/21/2016

   The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   7.7/10(393 votes)

   #4 - New Wave Queens

   S8:E43/28/2016

   The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   7.5/10(402 votes)

   #5 - Supermodel Snatch Game

   S8:E54/4/2016

   The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   7.7/10(393 votes)

   #6 - Wizards of Drag

   S8:E64/11/2016

   The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   7.8/10(391 votes)

   #7 - Shady Politics

   S8:E74/18/2016

   The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

   Director:Nick Murray

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   8.0/10(404 votes)

   #8 - RuPaul Book Ball

   S8:E84/25/2016

   The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

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   7.8/10(371 votes)

   #9 - The Realness

   S8:E95/2/2016

   The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

   Director:Nick Murray

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    7.9/10(406 votes)

    #10 - Grand Finale

    S8:E105/16/2016

    Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

    Director:Nick Murray

    Writer:Unknown

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