RuPaul’s Drag Race

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2009

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The world’s most famous drag queen hosts a series that tries to find the most glamorous drag queen. RuPaul also features as a mentor for the aspiring drag queens.

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2009– Series 18 Seasons334 Episodes

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The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, December 4

6:00 PM

'60s Girl Groups

Season 14 • Episode 8

The queens sing and dance in '60s girls groups The Rupremes, The Runettes and The Shangrulas.

Thursday, December 4

7:30 PM

Menzeses

Season 14 • Episode 9

The queens must lead discussions about the world of men; dating, fatherhood and toxic masculinity.

Thursday, December 4

9:00 PM

Snatch Game

Season 14 • Episode 10

The queens impersonate celebrities in Snatch Game; Raven and Dove Cameron play the game.

Thursday, December 4

10:30 PM

An Extra Special Episode

Season 14 • Episode 11

RuPaul introduces a twist that leaves the dolls gagging.

Friday, December 5

12:00 AM

Moulin Ru: The Rusical

Season 14 • Episode 12

The queens go to Gay Paree, in the romantic musical, Moulin Ru; singer Andra Day guest judges.

Friday, December 5

1:30 AM

The Ross Mathews Roast

Season 14 • Episode 13

The queens take part in a good, old-fashioned comedic roast, of Drag Race judge Ross Mathews.

Friday, December 5

3:00 AM

Catwalk

Season 14 • Episode 14

The top queens must play catty supermodels in the music video for RuPaul's new song, "Catwalk."

Friday, December 5

4:30 AM

Reunited!

Season 14 • Episode 15

The contestants return to discuss some of the season's gaggiest moments.

Friday, December 5

6:00 AM

Grand Finale!

Season 14 • Episode 16

RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar in an epic Las Vegas drag revue show.

Friday, December 5

7:30 AM

Oh. My. Gaga!

Season 9 • Episode 1

Lady Gaga meets the new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."

Friday, December 5

8:30 AM

She Done Already Done Brought It On

Season 9 • Episode 2

Lisa Kudrow visits; the queens must perform in an epic cheer battle; the B-52s guest judge.

Friday, December 5

9:30 AM

Draggily Ever After

Season 9 • Episode 3

The queens must create fairy-tale drag princesses and become sassy sidekicks.

Friday, December 5

10:30 AM

Good Morning Bitches

Season 9 • Episode 4

The queens join the morning talk show wars; guest judges Naya Rivera and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman.

Friday, December 5

11:30 AM

Reality Stars: The Musical

Season 9 • Episode 5

Todrick Hall directs the queens in a reality stars musical; guest judge Meghan Trainor.

Friday, December 5

12:30 PM

Snatch Game

Season 9 • Episode 6

The queens impersonate celebrities in a TV game show; guest judges Candis Cayne and Denis O'Hare.

Friday, December 5

1:30 PM

9021-HO

Season 9 • Episode 7

The queens act in a '90s high school drama, directed by Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.

Friday, December 5

2:30 PM

RuPaul Roast

Season 9 • Episode 8

The queens perform a comedy roast of RuPaul in front of a live audience.

Friday, December 5

3:30 PM

Your Pilot's on Fire

Season 9 • Episode 9

The queens create, write and star in their own television pilots.

Friday, December 5

4:30 PM

Makeovers: Crew Better Work

Season 9 • Episode 10

The queens make over members of the "Drag Race" crew; Kesha and Zaldy guest judge.

Friday, December 5

5:30 PM

Gayest Ball Ever

Season 9 • Episode 11

The queens compete in a queer culture pageant and design outfits inspired by the Village People.

Friday, December 5

6:30 PM

Category Is

Season 9 • Episode 12

The queens must write and perform a rap on RuPaul's new single and guest star on RuPaul's podcast.

Friday, December 5

7:30 PM

Reunited

Season 9 • Episode 13

The queens reunite to dish about the most shocking, glamorous and sickening moments of the season.

Friday, December 5

8:30 PM

Grand Finale

Season 9 • Episode 14

RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.

Friday, December 5

9:30 PM

Drag on a Dime

Season 1 • Episode 1

The contestants must reinvent their looks using thrift-store clothing.

Friday, December 5

10:31 PM

Girl Group Challenge

Season 1 • Episode 2

The contestants split into two rival musical groups.

Friday, December 5

11:32 PM

Queens of All Media

Season 1 • Episode 3

The contestants must host talk shows for RuPaul and Debra Wilson.

Saturday, December 6

12:35 AM

Mac-Viva Glam Challenge

Season 1 • Episode 4

The contestants make screen tests for a cosmetics company.

Saturday, December 6

1:37 AM

Drag School of Charm

Season 1 • Episode 5

The contestants transform a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters.

Saturday, December 6

2:36 AM

Absolut Drag Ball

Season 1 • Episode 6

The contenstants hit the dance floor at a drag ball.

Monday, December 8

3:00 AM

Extra Special Edition

Season 1 • Episode 7

Looking back on the highlights, lowlights and previously unseen footage.

Monday, December 8

4:00 AM

Grand Finale

Season 7 • Episode 14

Tensions mount as the queens return to discuss dramas of the season.

Monday, December 8

5:00 AM

Re-United!

Season 1 • Episode 9

The contestants reunite to discuss what has happened since the competition ended.

Monday, December 8

6:00 AM

RuPaullywood or Bust

Season 5 • Episode 1

The queens make a splash by doing an underwater photo shoot.

Monday, December 8

7:30 AM

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

Season 5 • Episode 2

The dolls must lip synch as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history.

Monday, December 8

8:30 AM

Draggle Rock

Season 5 • Episode 3

The queens connect with their inner child when they star in a children's television show.

Monday, December 8

9:30 AM

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

Season 5 • Episode 4

The queens enter the world of classical ballet where they are coached by choreographer Travis Wall.

Monday, December 8

10:30 AM

Snatch Game

Season 5 • Episode 5

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

Monday, December 8

11:30 AM

Can I Get an Amen

Season 5 • Episode 6

The queens test their vocals by singing in a 1980 charity single.

Monday, December 8

12:30 PM

RuPaul Roast

Season 5 • Episode 7

The dolls are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges.

Monday, December 8

1:30 PM

Scent of a Drag Queen

Season 5 • Episode 8

The queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

Monday, December 8

2:30 PM

Drama Queens

Season 5 • Episode 9

The queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge; guest judge Maria Conchita Alonso.

Monday, December 8

3:30 PM

Super Troopers

Season 5 • Episode 10

The dolls are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

Monday, December 8

4:30 PM

Sugar Ball

Season 5 • Episode 11

The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

Monday, December 8

5:30 PM

The Final Three, Hunty

Season 5 • Episode 12

The top three star in a music video; special guest Gloria Allred.

Monday, December 8

6:30 PM

Countdown to the Crown

Season 5 • Episode 13

Highlights, and lowlights, of the season as contestants race to the grand finale.

Monday, December 8

7:30 PM

RuPaul's Drag Race: Reunited

Season 5 • Episode 14

The queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

Monday, December 8

9:01 PM

Born Naked

Season 7 • Episode 1

The queens must face their worst fear, a naked runway; guest judge Kathy Griffin.

Monday, December 8

10:01 PM

Glamazonian Airways

Season 7 • Episode 2

The queens are challenged to produce a pre-flight safety video.

Monday, December 8

11:01 PM

ShakesQueer

Season 7 • Episode 3

The queens "Hamlet it up" in two twisted Shakespeare classics.

Tuesday, December 9

12:00 AM

Spoof! (There It Is)

Season 7 • Episode 4

The queens have to sing in parody music videos; guest judges Jessica Alba and Lucian Piane.

Tuesday, December 9

1:00 AM

The DESPY Awards

Season 7 • Episode 5

The queens' comedy skills are tested as they act as presenters at a glitzy awards show.

Tuesday, December 9

2:00 AM

Ru Hollywood Stories

Season 7 • Episode 6

The queens star in a mystery behind-the-scenes reenactment series.

Tuesday, December 9

3:00 AM

Snatch Game

Season 7 • Episode 7

The queens impersonate celebrities in a bawdy quick-witted TV game show.

Tuesday, December 9

4:00 AM

Conjoined Queens

Season 7 • Episode 8

The queens must pair up to create conjoined drag-twin makeovers; with LeAnn Rimes and Nelsan Ellis.

Tuesday, December 9

5:00 AM

Divine Inspiration

Season 7 • Episode 9

The queens perform scenes from John Waters' greatest films... musical versions.

Tuesday, December 9

6:00 AM

Prancing Queens

Season 7 • Episode 10

The queens are challenged to perform a choreographed routine in a live drag dance spectacular.

Tuesday, December 9

7:00 AM

Hello, Kitty Girls!

Season 7 • Episode 11

The queens compete in a pageant of Hello Kitty inspired couture.

Tuesday, December 9

8:00 AM

And The Rest Is Drag

Season 7 • Episode 12

The queens compete in their final challenge which is starring in a music video.

Tuesday, December 9

9:00 AM

Countdown to the Crown

Season 7 • Episode 13

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage.

Tuesday, December 9

10:00 AM

Grand Finale

Season 7 • Episode 14

Tensions mount as the queens return to discuss dramas of the season.

Tuesday, December 9

11:30 AM

10s Across the Board

Season 10 • Episode 1

Christina Aguilera stunts on the mainstage; fan favorites from the past decade of Drag Race return.

Tuesday, December 9

1:00 PM

PharmaRusical

Season 10 • Episode 2

The queens must wow the judges in a lip-sync, dance number inspired by pharmaceutical TV ads.

Tuesday, December 9

2:30 PM

Tap That App

Season 10 • Episode 3

The queens create and star in commercials for new drag-themed dating apps.

Tuesday, December 9

4:00 PM

The Last Ball on Earth

Season 10 • Episode 4

The queens cook up global warming-friendly looks for the last ball ever.

Wednesday, December 10

12:00 AM

The Bossy Rossy Show

Season 10 • Episode 5

The queens' improvisational skills are put to the test; Shania Twain and Carrie Preston guest judge.

Wednesday, December 10

1:30 AM

Drag Con Panel Extravaganza

Season 10 • Episode 6

The queens have to produce and host Drag Con panels; Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon, guest judge.

Wednesday, December 10

3:00 AM

Snatch Game

Season 10 • Episode 7

The queens must impersonate their favorite celebrities for the legendary snatch game.

Wednesday, December 10

4:30 AM

The Unauthorized Rusical

Season 10 • Episode 8

The queens pay tribute to Cher; Andrew Rannels and Billy Eichner guest judge.

Wednesday, December 10

6:00 AM

Breastworld

Season 10 • Episode 9

Queens act in a new hit series; Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson; Randy Rainbow and Stephen Colbert.

Wednesday, December 10

7:30 AM

Social Media Kings Into Queens

Season 10 • Episode 10

The queens give some of today's hottest social media superstars drag makeovers.

Wednesday, December 10

9:00 AM

Evil Twins

Season 10 • Episode 11

The queens must present two characters on the runway: their best selves and their evil twins.

Wednesday, December 10

10:30 AM

American

Season 10 • Episode 12

The top queens must write and perform a verse in a performance of RuPaul's hit single, "American."

Wednesday, December 10

12:00 PM

Queens Reunited

Season 10 • Episode 13

Queens return to discuss moments from the season; includes never-before-seen footage and recaps.

Wednesday, December 10

1:30 PM

Grand Finale

Season 10 • Episode 14

The top four battle it out in an epic lip sync smackdown for the crown.

Wednesday, December 10

3:00 PM

The Pork Chop

Season 13 • Episode 1

The queens must immediately perform six lip syncs to defend their place in the competition.

Wednesday, December 10

4:30 PM

Condragulations

Season 13 • Episode 2

Queens write lyrics and perform choreography to a new version of RuPaul's song "Condragulations."

Thursday, December 11

1:30 AM

Phenomenon

Season 13 • Episode 3

As the race for the crown continues, queens must write lyrics and perform choreography.

Thursday, December 11

3:00 AM

RuPaulmark Channel

Season 13 • Episode 4

The queens act in RuPaulmark holiday movies; comedian Loni Love ("Soul Plane") guest judges.

Thursday, December 11

4:30 AM

The Bag Ball

Season 13 • Episode 5

Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a bag-themed pageant.

Thursday, December 11

6:00 AM

Disco-Mentary

Season 13 • Episode 6

The queens funk it up in a disco-dancing documentary, complete with 1970s fashions.

Thursday, December 11

7:30 AM

Bossy Rossy Ruboot

Season 13 • Episode 7

The queens flex their improv skills in a reboot of the salacious talk show "Bossy Rossy."

Thursday, December 11

9:04 AM

Social Media: The Unverified Rusical

Season 13 • Episode 8

Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media.

Thursday, December 11

10:31 AM

Snatch Game

Season 13 • Episode 9

The queens impersonate celebrities in the Snatch Game; LGBT activist Ts Madison guest judges.

Thursday, December 11

12:00 PM

Freaky Friday Queens

Season 13 • Episode 10

It's Freaky Friday and the queens must turn each other into their own drag doppelgangers.

Thursday, December 11

1:30 PM

Pop! Goes the Queens

Season 13 • Episode 11

The queens create and brand their own versions of extravagant soft drinks.

Thursday, December 11

3:00 PM

Nice Girls Roast

Season 13 • Episode 12

The queens take part in a comedy roast of former "Miss Congeniality" winners.

Thursday, December 11

4:30 PM

Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens

Season 13 • Episode 13

The queens flex their acting skills in a new sci-fi adventure, playing tiny shrunken drag queens.

Thursday, December 11

6:00 PM

Gettin' Lucky

Season 13 • Episode 14

The world premiere of RuPaul's new song "Lucky"; choreographer Jamal Sims makes a guest appearance.

Thursday, December 11

7:30 PM

RPDR Reunited

Season 13 • Episode 15

The Season 13 queens are back to dish on various moments from the season; a special lip sync.

Thursday, December 11

9:30 PM

RPDR Grand Finale

Season 13 • Episode 16

The top four queens compete in a finale lip-sync smackdown; the queens pick a Miss Congeniality.

Thursday, December 11

11:00 PM

Squirrel Games

Season 17 • Episode 1

A new cast of queens survive a game of Ru Light, Green Light, before showing off their skills.

Friday, December 12

12:33 AM

Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2

Season 17 • Episode 2

The second half of the cast of 14 queens must show off their performance skills in a talent show.

Friday, December 12

2:01 AM

Monopulence!

Season 17 • Episode 3

The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create an outfit.

Friday, December 12

3:30 AM

B.tch, I'm a Drag Queen!

Season 17 • Episode 4

The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history.

Friday, December 12

5:00 AM

RDR Live!

Season 17 • Episode 5

The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show.

Friday, December 12

6:00 AM

RDR Live!

Season 17 • Episode 5

The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show.

Friday, December 12

6:30 AM

Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball

Season 17 • Episode 6

Tensions rise as the queens put their skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture.

Friday, December 12

8:00 AM

Snatch Game

Season 17 • Episode 7

Friday, December 12

9:30 AM

The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!

Season 17 • Episode 8

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz"; Adam Lambert judges.

Friday, December 12

11:00 AM

Heavens To Betsey!

Season 17 • Episode 9

Friday, December 12

12:30 PM

The Villains Roast

Season 17 • Episode 10

The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory.

Friday, December 12

2:00 PM

Ross Mathews vs. TheDucks

Season 17 • Episode 11

Friday, December 12

3:30 PM

Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues

Season 17 • Episode 12

Friday, December 12

5:00 PM

Drag Baby Mamas

Season 17 • Episode 13

The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads.

Friday, December 12

6:30 PM

How's Your Headliner?

Season 17 • Episode 14

The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race; Tracee Ellis Ross ("Black-ish") guest judges.

Friday, December 12

8:00 PM

Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown