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The Worst Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Grand Finale" is the worst rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race". It scored 4.2/10 based on 579 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 4/23/2021. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bring Back My Queens!".

  • Grand Finale
    4.2/10579 votes
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    #1 - Grand Finale

    Season 13 Episode 16 - Aired 4/23/2021

    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: N/A

  • Bring Back My Queens!
    5.0/10599 votes
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    #2 - Bring Back My Queens!

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 5/9/2019

    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: N/A

  • Evil Twins
    5.7/10481 votes
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    #3 - Evil Twins

    Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 6/7/2018

    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: N/A

  • Snatch Game
    5.7/10901 votes
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    #4 - Snatch Game

    Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2022

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • World's Worst
    5.8/10675 votes
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    #5 - World's Worst

    Season 12 Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2020

    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: N/A

  • Disco-Mentary
    6.0/10714 votes
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    #6 - Disco-Mentary

    Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2021

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Social Media: The Unverified Rusical
    6.0/10732 votes
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    #7 - Social Media: The Unverified Rusical

    Season 13 Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2021

    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: N/A

  • All Queens Go To Heaven
    6.0/101,010 votes
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    #8 - All Queens Go To Heaven

    Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2023

    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: N/A

  • Gettin' Lucky
    6.2/10583 votes
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    #9 - Gettin' Lucky

    Season 13 Episode 14 - Aired 4/9/2021

    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: N/A

  • Snatch Game
    6.3/10362 votes
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    #10 - Snatch Game

    Season 13 Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2021

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • The Pork Chop
    6.4/10910 votes
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    #11 - The Pork Chop

    Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2021

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

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Supersized Snatch Game
    6.4/10914 votes
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    #12 - Supersized Snatch Game

    Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2023

    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: N/A

  • The Main Event Clip Show
    6.5/10247 votes
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    #13 - The Main Event Clip Show

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2010

    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: N/A

  • Bossy Rossy Ruboot
    6.6/10642 votes
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    #14 - Bossy Rossy Ruboot

    Season 13 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2021

    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: N/A

  • Glamazon Prime
    6.6/10888 votes
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    #15 - Glamazon Prime

    Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2022

    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: N/A

  • Old Friends Gold
    6.6/10712 votes
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    #16 - Old Friends Gold

    Season 15 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2023

    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: N/A

  • Extra Special Edition
    6.7/10298 votes
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    #17 - Extra Special Edition

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/16/2009

    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: N/A

  • The Draglympics
    6.7/10482 votes
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    #18 - The Draglympics

    Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 4/4/2019

    Love Connie leads a quick-drag workout, the queens compete in Draglympic floor routines, and choreographer Travis Wall and Olympians Adam Rippon and Mirai Nagasu guest judge.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • The Daytona Wind 2
    6.7/10690 votes
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    #19 - The Daytona Wind 2

    Season 15 Episode 7 - Aired 2/10/2023

    The queens exchange flatulence for canned joy, as the melodramatic act challenge returns in surreal sitcom form; actor Harvey Guillén guest judges.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RDR Live!
    6.7/10745 votes
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    #20 - RDR Live!

    Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2024

    Live from Tuckahoe, it’s RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and three-time SNL host Sarah Michelle Gellar guest judges.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Casting Extravaganza
    6.8/10273 votes
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    #21 - Casting Extravaganza

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2011

    What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Pop! Goes the Queens
    6.8/10654 votes
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    #22 - Pop! Goes the Queens

    Season 13 Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2021

    The queens must create and brand their own versions of extravagant soft drinks. Current reigning America’s Next Drag Superstar Jaida Essence Hall makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • RuPaul Rewind
    6.9/10255 votes
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    #23 - RuPaul Rewind

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2011

    Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Countdown to the Crown
    6.9/10263 votes
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    #24 - Countdown to the Crown

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/2013

    A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A

  • Dragracadabra
    6.9/10464 votes
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    #25 - Dragracadabra

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2019

    Delta Work drops by, the queens get into groups and put on their very own magic shows, and Gina Rodriguez and Katherine Langford sit in with the judges.

    Director: Nick Murray

    Writer: N/A