RuPaul's Drag Race UK
After over 10 years of making history in the U.S., RuPaul's Drag Race heads across the pond for RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Like its American sister series, the reality competition features 10 drag queens who'll put their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to the test, all in hopes of being crowned U.K.'s next drag superstar.
- 2019-2025
- 7 seasons
- World of Wonder Productions
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-14
After over 10 years of making history in the U.S., RuPaul's Drag Race heads across the pond for RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Like its American sister series, the reality competition features 10 drag queens who'll put their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to the test, all in hopes of being crowned U.K.'s next drag superstar.
Season 5 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2023
Episode 0
Meet the Queens
16 mins
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is back. And in this extra special secret squirrel preview, RuPaul invites you to meet the gorgeous new racers ready to compete for the coveted title of The UK's Next Drag Race Superstar Snatch a glimpse of their showstopping looks, assess their talent, pretend you're on the judging panel and place your bets. May the best Drag Queen win.
Episode 1
Tickety-Boo
Thu, Sep 28, 2023 68 mins
The Queens are thrown in at the deep end with 3 looks for the Feirce Impressions Ball: daytime drag, up in da club - for a panel of international judges, and a Free 2 Be eleganza look. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy guest judges.
Episode 2
Pet Shop Girls
Thu, Oct 5, 2023 67 mins
Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful drops by to offer fashion advice, while Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the queens showcase their skill in the design challenge.
Episode 3
Club Bangers
Thu, Oct 12, 2023 67 mins
The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel
Episode 4
DisasterClass
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 71 mins
This week the queens' comedy skills are tested to the max as they are asked to share their pearls of wisdom and give a masterclass on Werk, Love and Play. Award winning actor, and long term drag race stan, Suranne Jones joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as RuPaul determines the fate of the next queen to sashay away.
Episode 5
Panto Dames
Thu, Oct 26, 2023 73 mins
It's Rusical week, and the Queens are putting on a panto. Will Twinkerbell triumph? Will Butter Face's evil plan succeed? What's behind you? And who will crack the Mirror Mirror runway?
Episode 6
Snatch Game
Thu, Nov 2, 2023 71 mins
It is time for one of the show's most iconic challenge The Snatch Game. Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke join in the fun as the queens are tasked with showcasing their best celebrity impressions and their improv skills.
Episode 7
Melodrama-Rama
Thu, Nov 9, 2023 70 mins
The queens' melodramatic acting skills are put to the test as they star in the romantic dramas Footballers' Wags, Holedark, and Femmerdale. Comedian and presenter Joel Dommett joins the judging panel.
Episode 8
Hotline Makeover
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 63 mins
The remaining queens are tasked with giving some very special guests a drag makeover- volunteers from the UK's oldest LGBTQ+ helpline. Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.
Episode 9
Dragiators' Roast
66 mins
In a "Gladiators"-themed comedy roast challenge, the remaining queens step into the Drag Race UK arena to fight it out for a place in the finale.
Episode 10
Grand Finale
69 mins
It's the grand finale and the finalists star in Drag Race UK's first ever music video. Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton, Danny Beard, and the eliminated queens return to witness RuPaul crowning The UK's Next Drag Race Superstar.
