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 16 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 0
Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16
Wed, Dec 6, 2023 41 mins
Episode 1
Rate-a-Queen
Fri, Jan 5, 2024 62 mins
A new cast of queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show. Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron guest judges.
Episode 2
Queen Choice Awards
Fri, Jan 12, 2024 62 mins
A new cast of queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show. Superstar singer Becky G guest judges.
Episode 3
The Mother of All Balls
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 62 mins
The two groups of queens meet for the first time. Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of mother-inspired couture, and showcase three mom-themed looks. Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi guest judges.
Episode 4
RDR Live!
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 62 mins
Queens compete in a drag parody of Saturday Night Live, performing comedic sketches with guest judge Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Episode 5
Girl Groups
Fri, Feb 2, 2024 62 mins
The queens are tasked with writing and performing their own verses, for RuPaul songs from his new album Black Butta. Swedish synth-pop duo Icona Pop guest judge.
Episode 6
Welcome to the DollHouse
Fri, Feb 9, 2024 61 mins
After a flamenco dance with Spanish sensation Charo, the queens must design their own dolls, based on their drag personas. Superstar stylist Law Roach (Legendary) guest judges.
Episode 7
The Sound of Rusic
Fri, Feb 16, 2024 62 mins
This season's Rusical is set high in the Swish Alps, as a young queen called Mariah goes in search of a musical outlet for her inner freak; director Adam Shankman guest judges.
Episode 8
Snatch Game
Fri, Feb 23, 2024 61 mins
After the Reading Challenge and a visit from show alum Chad Michaels, the queens impersonate celebrities in the classic Snatch Game, and actress Kyra Sedgwick guest judges.
Episode 9
See You Next Wednesday
Fri, Mar 1, 2024 61 mins
Morticia meets Mugler as the queens create a Neo-Goth look from scratch, using only black, white and gray fabric. Drop dead gorgeous model and actress Kaia Gerber (Bottoms) guest judges.
Episode 10
Werq the World
Fri, Mar 8, 2024 71 mins
The queens let their voices be heard in an inspirational political anthem and exercise their right to shake their groove thing, and choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges.
Episode 11
Corporate Queens
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 62 mins
The queens must devise and present comical Drag Awareness seminars in front of a live audience of corporate employees, and actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster guest judges.
Episode 12
Bathroom Hunties
Fri, Mar 22, 2024 61 mins
The queens are split into duos to design and present unique, over the top, gender inclusive bathrooms in the new design show "bathroom hunties". Actress Mayan Lopez guest judges.
Episode 13
Drag Race Vegas LIVE! Makeovers
Fri, Mar 29, 2024 61 mins
Hunky male dancers from the RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE. show in Las Vegas drop by the werkroom, to be made over into devastating drag queens. Country star Kelsea Ballerini guest judges.
Episode 14
Booked & Blessed
Fri, Apr 5, 2024 62 mins
The queens dig deep to write their memoirs, pose for a book cover photo shoot, and get grilled by podcaster Matt Rogers, and journalist and author Ronan Farrow guest judges.
Episode 15
Reunited - LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown
Fri, Apr 12, 2024 61 mins
All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with nine lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.
Episode 16
Grand Finale
Fri, Apr 19, 2024 62 mins
The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a grand prize of $200,000.
