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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 14 - Grand Finale
    9.4/10(976 votes)

    S9:E14

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

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 1 - Oh. My. Gaga!
    8.9/10(716 votes)

    S9:E1

    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:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 13 - Reunion
    8.9/10(541 votes)

    S9:E13

    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 sashay away.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 10 - Makeovers: Crew Better Work
    8.7/10(515 votes)

    S9:E10

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

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 9 - Your Pilot's on Fire
    8.4/10(491 votes)

    S9:E9

    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:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 12 - Category Is
    8.3/10(468 votes)

    S9:E12

    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:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 8 - RuPaul Roast
    8.2/10(477 votes)

    S9:E8

    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:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 5 - Reality Stars: The Musical
    8.0/10(493 votes)

    S9:E5

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

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 6 - Snatch Game
    7.9/10(479 votes)

    S9:E6

    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:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 11 - Gayest Ball Ever
    7.9/10(445 votes)

    S9:E11

    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:Unknown

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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 4 - Good Morning Bitches
    7.8/10(486 votes)

    S9:E4

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

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 7 - 9021-HO
    7.8/10(461 votes)

    S9:E7

    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:Unknown

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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 3 - Draggily Ever After
    7.4/10(475 votes)

    S9:E3

    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:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 Episode 2 - She Done Already Done Brought It On
    7.3/10(486 votes)

    S9:E2

    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:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Grand Finale" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 9. It scored 9.4/10 based on 976 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/23/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Oh. My. Gaga!".