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The Worst Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 13 - Karens Gone Wild
    2.5/10(2817 votes)

    S18:E13

    The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 16 - Grand Finale
    4.2/10(642 votes)

    S13:E16

    It's time to crown our winner, baby! The top 4 queens compete in a finale lip sync smackdown in the race to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar." The queens also pick a Miss Congeniality.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 7 - Snatch Game
    4.9/10(1108 votes)

    S17:E7

    The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 Episode 11 - Bring Back My Queens!
    5.0/10(656 votes)

    S11:E11

    The girls make over returning queens to look like members of their own drag families, and Lena Waithe and Wanda Sykes guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 14 - How's Your Headliner?
    5.2/10(763 votes)

    S17:E14

    The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 14 - Good Morning Bitches
    5.3/10(572 votes)

    S18:E14

    The queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 12 - Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
    5.5/10(730 votes)

    S18:E12

    The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Episode 10 - Snatch Game
    5.6/10(964 votes)

    S14:E10

    The queens impersonate celebrities in Snatch Game; Drag Race royalty Raven and actress Dove Cameron ("Descendants") play the game.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 6 - The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (2)
    5.6/10(705 votes)

    S18:E6

    Alliances form and schemes are hatched, as the other half of the cast takes to the stage for their talent show, and to be rated by their sisters. Musician Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 Episode 11 - Evil Twins
    5.7/10(539 votes)

    S10:E11

    The queens must present two characters on the runway: their best selves and their evil twins. "Girls" creator Lena Dunham and singer Ashanti guest judge, and Cheyenne Jackson ("American Horror Story") is a special guest.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 3 - World's Worst
    5.7/10(745 votes)

    S12:E3

    The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 6 - Disco-Mentary
    5.9/10(777 votes)

    S13:E6

    The queens funk it up in a disco-dancing documentary, complete with 70s fashions.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 8 - Social Media: The Unverified Rusical
    5.9/10(814 votes)

    S13:E8

    It's time for the Rusical! Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Episode 3 - All Queens Go to Heaven
    6.0/10(1095 votes)

    S15:E3

    In this heavenly acting challenge, the queens must create infomercials for a queer afterlife. Country singer Maren Morris and LGBT activist Ts Madison guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 14 - Gettin' Lucky
    6.1/10(645 votes)

    S13:E14

    The queens write and record lyrics as they perform to the world premiere of RuPaul's new song "Lucky". Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney's Aladdin) makes a guest appearance.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 Episode 16 - Grand Finale
    6.1/10(708 votes)

    S17:E16

    The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 3 - RDR Live Returns!
    6.1/10(683 votes)

    S18:E3

    Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 9 - Snatch Game
    6.2/10(401 votes)

    S13:E9

    The queens impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game. LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 1 - The Pork Chop
    6.3/10(989 votes)

    S13:E1

    After making their werk room entrances, the queens face off in a series of Lip Sync for Your Life battles.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 Episode 10 - The Main Event Clip Show
    6.4/10(297 votes)

    S2:E10

    A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the first nine episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

    Director:Bob McKinnon
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Episode 4 - Supersized Snatch Game
    6.4/10(999 votes)

    S15:E4

    Ru serves up a double helping of the celebrity impersonation game show, with the queens playing in two rounds, with two different casts of characters. Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Episode 6 - Glamazon Prime
    6.5/10(949 votes)

    S14:E6

    The queens repurpose unconventional materials from Glamazon Prime shipping boxes into high-fashion runway looks, and Taraji P. Henson sits in with the judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 Episode 7 - Extra Special Edition
    6.6/10(366 votes)

    S1:E7

    Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

    Director:Ian Stevenson
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode 7 - Bossy Rossy Ruboot
    6.6/10(702 votes)

    S13:E7

    The queens flex their improv skills in a reboot of the salacious talk show "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Mathews; LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 15 Episode 6 - Old Friends Gold
    6.6/10(798 votes)

    S15:E6

    The queens fast forward 50 years to perform in old lady girl groups, singing about life, love, and growing old with your besties. Actress/ comedian Megan Stalter (Hacks) guest judges.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Karens Gone Wild" is the worst rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race". It scored 2.5/10 based on 2817 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/27/2026. This episode scored 1.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Grand Finale".