RuPaul's Drag Race

10 Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 8

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 - S8E5

#10 - Supermodel Snatch Game (Season 8 - Episode 5)

The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 285 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S8E4

#9 - New Wave Queens (Season 8 - Episode 4)

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The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 252 votes.

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#8 - RuCo's Empire (Season 8 - Episode 3)

The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 266 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S8E1

#7 - Keeping It 100! (Season 8 - Episode 1)

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Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 290 votes.

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#6 - Shady Politics (Season 8 - Episode 7)

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 270 votes.

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#5 - Wizards of Drag (Season 8 - Episode 6)

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The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 263 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S8E2

#4 - Bitch Perfect (Season 8 - Episode 2)

The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 287 votes.

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#3 - The Realness (Season 8 - Episode 9)

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The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 245 votes.

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#2 - RuPaul Book Ball (Season 8 - Episode 8)

The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 258 votes.

RuPaul's Drag Race - S8E10

#1 - Grand Finale (Season 8 - Episode 10)

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Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 254 votes.

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