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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9!

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...
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Oh. My. Gaga!" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 9. It scored 8.9/10 based on 620 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 3/24/2017. This episode is rated 1.6 points higher than the second-best, "She Done Already Done Brought It On".

  • Oh. My. Gaga!
    8.9/10620 votes

    #1 - Oh. My. Gaga!

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2017

    Lady Gaga drops by to meet the 13 new queens competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. Their first test is to compete in the Miss Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent pageant.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • She Done Already Done Brought It On
    7.3/10427 votes

    #2 - She Done Already Done Brought It On

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2017

    Lisa Kudrow from Friends stops by, and the queens are challenged to perform in an epic cheer battle. With guest judges The B-52s.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Draggily Ever After
    7.4/10416 votes

    #3 - Draggily Ever After

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2017

    The queens must create fairytale drag princesses, and transform themselves into sassy sidekicks. With guest judges Todrick Hall and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story).

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Good Morning Bitches
    7.8/10425 votes

    #4 - Good Morning Bitches

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2017

    The queens join the cutthroat Morning Talk Show wars. Naya Rivera (Glee) and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnREAL) guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Reality Stars: The Musical
    8.0/10432 votes

    #5 - Reality Stars: The Musical

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 4/21/2017

    Todrick Hall directs the queens in Broadway's newest mega-sensation, a Reality Stars musical. Singer Meghan Trainor guest judges.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Snatch Game
    7.9/10418 votes

    #6 - Snatch Game

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2017

    The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Candis Cayne and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story).

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • 9021-HO
    7.8/10402 votes

    #7 - 9021-HO

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 5/5/2017

    The queens act in a classic 90s high school drama, directed by original Beverly Hills 90210 stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RuPaul Roast
    8.1/10416 votes

    #8 - RuPaul Roast

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2017

    The queens perform a comedy roast of RuPaul in front of a live audience. Singer Tamar Braxton and Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project) guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Your Pilot's On Fire
    8.4/10425 votes

    #9 - Your Pilot's On Fire

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/19/2017

    The queens create, write and star in their own TV pilots. Noah Galvin (The Real O’Neals) and QVC queen Lisa Robertson guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Makeovers: Crew Better Work
    8.7/10448 votes

    #10 - Makeovers: Crew Better Work

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2017

    The queens makeover members of the Drag Race crew. Singer Kesha and RuPaul’s gown designer Zaldy guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Gayest Ball Ever
    7.9/10387 votes

    #11 - Gayest Ball Ever

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 6/2/2017

    The queens compete in a queer culture pageant, and design outfits inspired by the Village People. Actress Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day) and supermodel Joan Smalls guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Category Is
    8.3/10406 votes

    #12 - Category Is

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 6/9/2017

    The queens must write and perform a rap on RuPaul’s new hit single, and guest on RuPaul’s podcast with Michelle Visage. Style superstar Carson Kressley and the hilarious Ross Mathews guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion
    8.8/10462 votes

    #13 - Reunion

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 6/16/2017

    As this drag race comes to an end the queens get together to take a look back at who slayed the competition and who deserved to sashey away.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Finale
    9.3/10830 votes

    #14 - Grand Finale

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 6/23/2017

    In an epic, show-stopping finale, RuPaul crowns America’s Next Drag Superstar.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A