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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episodes

  • 2009-2026
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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

Season 18

10 Episodes 2025 - 2026

Episode 0

Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18

Tue, Dec 2, 202563 mins

Ready? Set. Glow. Meet the Queens of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18.

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Episode 1

You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!

Fri, Jan 2, 202667 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.

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Episode 2

Q-Pop Girl Groups

Fri, Jan 9, 202662 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.

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Episode 3

RDR Live Returns!

Fri, Jan 16, 202662 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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