RuPaul's Drag Race

10 Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 1

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E7

#9 - Extra Special Edition (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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

The episode was rated 6.90 from 107 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E1

#8 - Drag on a Dime (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 312 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E5

#7 - Drag School of Charm (Season 1 - Episode 5)

The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 177 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E2

#6 - Girl Group Challenge (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?

The episode was rated 7.58 from 241 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E6

#5 - Absolut Drag Ball (Season 1 - Episode 6)

RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 151 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E3

#4 - Queens of All Media (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 195 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E4

#3 - MAC/Viva Glam Challenge (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 181 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E9

#2 - Reunited! (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!

The episode was rated 7.76 from 88 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S1E8

#1 - Grand Finale (Season 1 - Episode 8)

The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 153 votes.

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