TV series
In shady times, let there be light.
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
RuPaul's Drag Race is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Philo, Prime Video, Fubo, and Pluto TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars Victoria "Porkchop" Parker, BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Akashia
Episode 2
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?
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Akashia, Tammie Brown
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Akashia, Tori Spelling
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Gordon Espinet, Jenny Shimizu
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Robin Antin, Lucy Lawless, Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez
Episode 6
RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, María Conchita Alonso, Charo, Kenyon Glover, Keon Hunt
Episode 7
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars Victoria "Porkchop" Parker, BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Akashia
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Ian StevensonGuest stars BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Ryan Heffington, Cazwell, Mike Ruiz
Episode 9
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!
Directed by Bob McKinnonGuest stars Victoria "Porkchop" Parker, BeBe Zahara Benet, Nina Flowers, Rebecca Glasscock, Shannel, Ongina, Jade Sotomayor, Akashia
Episode information updated Aug 16, 2026
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Michelle VisageSelf - Judge
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Ross MathewsSelf - Judge
Santino RiceSelf - Guest Judge
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