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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8!

The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8

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    8.3/10(418 votes)

    #1 - Keeping It 100!

    S8:E1

    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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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Bitch Perfect
    8.3/10(404 votes)

    #2 - Bitch Perfect

    S8:E2

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for RuCo's Empire
    8.0/10(385 votes)

    #3 - RuCo's Empire

    S8:E3

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

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(360 votes)

    #4 - New Wave Queens

    S8:E4

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Supermodel Snatch Game
    7.5/10(369 votes)

    #5 - Supermodel Snatch Game

    S8:E5

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Wizards of Drag
    7.7/10(362 votes)

    #6 - Wizards of Drag

    S8:E6

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Shady Politics
    7.8/10(357 votes)

    #7 - Shady Politics

    S8:E7

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for RuPaul Book Ball
    8.0/10(369 votes)

    #8 - RuPaul Book Ball

    S8:E8

    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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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(338 votes)

    #9 - The Realness

    S8:E9

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(369 votes)

    #10 - Grand Finale

    S8:E10

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Keeping It 100!" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 8. It scored 8.3/10 based on 418 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/7/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bitch Perfect".