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RuPaul's Drag Race

In shady times, let there be light.

7.52009TV-1418 seasonsEnglish

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

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Reality
Starring

RuPaul, Michelle Visage

Created by

RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

Season 1

Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.

1.Drag on a Dime

Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.

45 minFeb 2, 2009

2.Girl Group Challenge

Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?

45 minFeb 9, 2009

3.Queens of All Media

The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.

45 minFeb 16, 2009

4.MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.

45 minFeb 23, 2009

5.Drag School of Charm

The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.

46 minMar 2, 2009

6.Absolut Drag Ball

RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

46 minMar 9, 2009

7.Extra Special Edition

Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

46 minMar 16, 2009

8.Grand Finale

The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.

46 minMar 23, 2009

9.Reunited!

In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!

45 minMar 23, 2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

Reality

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

In shady times, let there be light.

Information

Released
Feb 2, 2009
Episode length
Seasons
18
Episodes
255
Status
Returning Series

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-14
Created by
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

Networks

Network
MTV
Network
Logo
Network
VH1

People in this story

RuPaulSelf - Host
Michelle VisageSelf - Judge

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