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The Worst Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race

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  1. 4.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Tap That App

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    S10:E3

    The queens create and star in commercials for new drag-themed dating apps, and rock goddess Courtney Love and actor Nico Tortorella guest judge.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:N/A
  2. 4.2/10(597 votes)

    #2 - Grand Finale

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    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  3. 4.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 10s Across The Board

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    S10:E1

    Christina Aguilera stunts on the mainstage. Plus, fan favorite queens from the past decade of Drag Race return as 14 new queens compete to become America’s Next Drag Superstar and win $100,000.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  4. 4.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - PharmaRusical

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    S10:E2

    The queens must wow the judges (including Halsey and Padma Lakshmi) in a lip-synced dance number inspired by pharmaceutical TV ads, and Andy Cohen and Alyssa Edwards drop by.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  5. 4.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Last Ball on Earth

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    S10:E4

    The queens cook up global warming-friendly looks for the last ball ever, and actresses Tisha Campbell-Martin and Logan Browning drop by to guest judge.

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    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:N/A
  6. 4.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Mother of All Balls

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    S16:E3

    The two groups of queens meet for the first time. Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of mother-inspired couture, and showcase three mom-themed looks. Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi guest judges.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  8. 4.7/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Casting Extravaganza

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    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  9. 4.7/10(937 votes)

    #8 - Snatch Game

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  10. 4.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Ru Ha Ha

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    S3:E8

    The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  11. 4.9/10(573 votes)

    #10 - How's Your Headliner?

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    S17:E14

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

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  12. 5.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Face, Face, Face of Cakes

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    S3:E7

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  13. 5.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Bossy Rossy Show

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    S10:E5

    The queens' improv skills are put to the test for the new talk show "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Matthews, and country music icon Shania Twain and actress Carrie Preston guest judge.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  14. 5.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - American

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    S10:E12

    The top four queens must write and perform a verse from RuPaul's hit single "American," and choreographer Todrick Hall, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews guest judge.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  15. 5.0/10(607 votes)

    #14 - Bring Back My Queens!

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    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  16. 5.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Werq the World

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    S16:E10

    The queens let their voices be heard in an inspirational political anthem, and exercise their right to shake their groove thing. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  17. 5.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Grand Finale

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    S3:E15

    The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  18. 5.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - RuPaul Rewind

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    S3:E14

    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!

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  19. 5.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - World's Worst

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    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  20. 5.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - See You Next Wednesday

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    S16:E9

    Morticia meets Mugler as the queens create a Neo-Goth look from scratch, using only black, white and gray fabric. Drop dead gorgeous model and actress Kaia Gerber guest judges.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  21. 5.7/10(916 votes)

    #20 - Snatch Game

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    S14:E10

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

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  22. 5.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Queen Who Mopped Xmas

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    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  23. 5.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Queens in Space

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    S3:E3

    Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  24. 5.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Totally Leotarded

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    S3:E4

    The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  25. 5.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - QNN News

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    S3:E5

    The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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  26. 5.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - The Snatch Game

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    S3:E6

    The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous.

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    Director:Nick Murray
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Tap That App" is the worst rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race". It scored 4/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by N/A, it aired on 4/5/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Grand Finale".