RuPaul's Drag Race

Name: RuPaul's Drag Race
Genre: Reality
Released: 2009-02-02
Rating: 7.5
Cast: RuPaul, Michelle Visage

RETURNING18 Seasons255 Episodes★ 7.5

RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality series on MTV that premiered in 2009, with 18 seasons and 255 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 19, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkMTV

First AiredFeb 2, 2009

Last AiredApr 17, 2026

GenreReality

Created ByRuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWorld of Wonder, MTV Entertainment Studios

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 in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

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Cast

RuPaul

Self - Host

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge

Seasons & Episodes18 seasons · 255 episodes

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This season, 14 sickening new queens enter the Werk Room to compete for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," an official makeup collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $200,000 courtesy of the popular video game RuPaul's Drag Race Match Queen.

E1You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!

Jan 2, 202668m★ 7.2

In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

E2Q-Pop Girl Groups

Jan 9, 202663m★ 7.4

The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.

E3RDR Live Returns!

Jan 16, 202663m★ 6.8

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.

E4Red Carpet Mash-Ups

Jan 23, 202663m★ 8.7

The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde) and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.

E5The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (1)

Jan 30, 202663m★ 9.7

It's judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.

E6The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (2)

Feb 6, 202663m★ 8.3

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.

E7Drag Queens for Change

Feb 13, 202663m★ 9.0

The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

E8Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition

Feb 20, 202663m★ 8.3

RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

E9Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical

Feb 27, 202663m★ 8.7

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of the classical Broadway musical Annie, and New York City ballroom culture. Record producer Benny Blanco guest judges.

E10Drag in a Bag

Mar 6, 202663m

RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.

E11A Toast to Alyssa Edwards

Mar 13, 202663m

The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.

E12Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens

Mar 20, 202663m★ 8.0

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

E13Karens Gone Wild

Mar 27, 202662m

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

E14Good Morning Bitches

Apr 3, 202662m★ 8.0

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.

E15All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown

Apr 10, 202665m★ 8.2

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.

E16Grand Finale

Apr 17, 202660m★ 8.0

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 Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage.

About RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality series on MTV. The show first aired on Feb 2, 2009 and currently has 18 seasons and 255 episodes. RuPaul's Drag Race has been renewed for Season 19, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 298 votes. The cast includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage. Created by RuPaul and Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.