RuPaul's Drag Race
Join RuPaul, the most famous drag queen in the world, as the host, mentor and inspiration on RuPaul's Drag Race, the ultimate in drag queen competitions. Playing a dual role, RuPaul reigns supreme in all judging and eliminations, while RuPaul, the man, helps guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge. Contestants include the nation's most outrageous, cutting-edge, talented and stunningly gorgeous drag queens all fighting for the title (and tiara) as top drag queen of the land. Working with our contestants are top models, designers and American idols all rolled up into one. Each week, through the trials and tribulations of glam, glitter and show-stopping performances, one drag queen is eliminated until reaching the next superstar drag queen of America.
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Join RuPaul, the most famous drag queen in the world, as the host, mentor and inspiration on RuPaul's Drag Race, the ultimate in drag queen competitions. Playing a dual role, RuPaul reigns supreme in all judging and eliminations, while RuPaul, the man, helps guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge. Contestants include the nation's most outrageous, cutting-edge, talented and stunningly gorgeous drag queens all fighting for the title (and tiara) as top drag queen of the land. Working with our contestants are top models, designers and American idols all rolled up into one. Each week, through the trials and tribulations of glam, glitter and show-stopping performances, one drag queen is eliminated until reaching the next superstar drag queen of America.
Season 18 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 0
Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18
Tue, Dec 2, 2025 63 mins
Ready? Set. Glow. Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18.
Episode 1
You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 67 mins
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.
Episode 2
Q-Pop Girl Groups
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 62 mins
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.
Episode 3
RDR Live Returns!
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 62 mins
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.
Episode 4
Red Carpet Mash Up
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
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
Episode 5
The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
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.
Episode 6
The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
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.
Episode 7
Drag Queens for Change
Fri, Feb 13, 2026
The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.
Episode 8
Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.
Episode 9
Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
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.
Episode 10
Drag in a Bag
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Legendary supermodel Iman guest judges.
Episode 11
A Toast to Alyssa Edwards
Fri, Mar 13, 2026
The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.
Episode 12
Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
Fri, Mar 20, 2026
The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.
Episode 13
Karens Gone Wild
Fri, Mar 27, 2026
The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.
Episode 14
Good Morning Bitches
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
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.
Episode 15
All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
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.
Episode 16
Grande Finale
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
The top queens compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a grand prize of $200,000.