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 17 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 0
Meet the Queens of Drag Race Season 17
Wed, Dec 4, 2024 65 mins
They're ready to make a splash. Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17.
Episode 1
Squirrel Games
Fri, Jan 3, 2025 67 mins
The new cast of queens will compete in "Drag Queens Got Talent" and this season will bring back the gag-worthy "Rate-A-Queen" scoring system, but with an all-new twist.
Episode 2
Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2
Fri, Jan 10, 2025 62 mins
The second half of the new cast of 14 queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; rapper and singer Doechii guest judges.
Episode 3
Monopulence!
Fri, Jan 17, 2025 62 mins
The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create from scratch an outfit that screams that they own everything; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard becomes a guest judge.
Episode 4
Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!
Fri, Jan 24, 2025 62 mins
The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges.
Episode 5
RDR Live!
Fri, Jan 31, 2025 62 mins
Live from Tuckahoe, it's RDR Live. The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs (Hacks, Broad City) guest judges.
Episode 6
Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
Fri, Feb 7, 2025 62 mins
Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach guest judge.
Episode 7
Snatch Game
Fri, Feb 14, 2025 62 mins
The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.
Episode 8
The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 62 mins
This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wiz." Jamal Sims choreographs the queens; singer Adam Lambert guest judges.
Episode 9
Heavens to Betsey!
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 62 mins
After the iconic Reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection. The fashion icon herself, Betsey Johnson, guest judges.
Episode 10
The Villains Roast
Fri, Mar 7, 2025 62 mins
The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings guest judges.
Episode 11
Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks
Fri, Mar 14, 2025 62 mins
As a tribute to Truman Capote and his Swans, the queens must act up a storm in a high camp tale of betrayal. Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges.
Episode 12
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues
Fri, Mar 21, 2025 62 mins
The queens share hilarious and heartwarming true stories in a performance challenge with a twist: their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance. Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show) guest judges.
Episode 13
Drag Baby Mamas
Fri, Mar 28, 2025 62 mins
The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.
Episode 14
How's Your Headliner?
Fri, Apr 4, 2025 62 mins
The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE. at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.
Episode 15
LalapaRuza Smackdown Reunited
Fri, Apr 11, 2025 62 mins
The eliminated queens of season 17 return and compete in a Lipsync Lalaparuza Smackdown, where one will be crowned the Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses.
Episode 16
Grand Finale
Fri, Apr 18, 2025 62 mins
The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000, and superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.
