How many seasons does RuPaul's Drag Race have?

RuPaul's Drag Race has 18 seasons and 255 episodes.

Is RuPaul's Drag Race renewed or canceled?

RuPaul's Drag Race is currently returning. The next episode airs Mar 20, 2026.

When is the next episode of RuPaul's Drag Race?

The next episode of RuPaul's Drag Race (S18 E12) airs on Mar 20, 2026.

RuPaul's Drag Race

Name: RuPaul's Drag Race
Genre: Reality
Released: 2009-02-02
Rating: 7.456
Cast: RuPaul, Michelle Visage

RETURNING18 Seasons255 Episodes★ 7.5

NetworkMTV

First AiredFeb 2, 2009

Last AiredFeb 27, 2026

GenreReality

Created ByRuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

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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S18 E12Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag QueensMar 20, 20264d

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Cast

RuPaul

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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

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

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

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

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, Part 1

Jan 30, 202663m

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, Part 2

Feb 6, 202662m

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, 202662m

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, 202662m

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, 202662m

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, 202662m

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, 202662m

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

E12

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

Mar 20, 2026

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

E13

E13Episode 13UPCOMING

Mar 27, 2026

E14

E14Episode 14UPCOMING

Apr 3, 2026

E15

E15Episode 15UPCOMING

Apr 10, 2026

E16

E16Grand FinaleUPCOMING

Apr 17, 2026

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 and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Mar 20, 2026. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 270 votes. The cast includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage. Created by RuPaul and Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.