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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 Jul 22, 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, YouTube TV, Fubo, Pluto TV, and Spectrum On Demand 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
Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Nicky Doll, Heidi N Closet, Widow Von'Du, Jackie Cox
Episode 2
In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Ross Mathews, Thandiwe Newton, Robyn, Jaida Essence Hall, Rock M. Sakura, Dahlia Sin, Aiden Zhane, Jan Sport
Episode 3
The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Olivia Munn, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Nicky Doll
Episode 4
The queens hit the sewing machines to design three different sports-inspired runway lewks for the Ball Ball, and comedian and superfan Leslie Jones sits in with the judges.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Ross Mathews, Leslie Jones, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Nicky Doll, Heidi N Closet
Episode 5
The queens put their overacting chops to the test in a "Grey's Anatomy" parody sketch and then walk the runway in cape-forward fashions, and Normani sits in with the judges.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Normani, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Nicky Doll, Heidi N Closet
Episode 6
The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest appearance.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet
Episode 7
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Winnie Harlow, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet
Episode 8
The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Chaka Khan, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet, Widow Von'Du, Jackie Cox
Episode 9
It’s time for America’s first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest judge.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Rachel Bloom, Jeff Goldblum, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet, Widow Von'Du
Episode 10
The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, who have no idea what's about to happen to them; actor Daisy Ridley guest judges.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Daisy Ridley, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet, Jackie Cox, Bethany Akeroyd
Episode 11
The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Ross Mathews, Whoopi Goldberg, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Heidi N Closet, Jackie Cox, Sherry Pie
Episode 12
The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney’s Aladdin) guest judges.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Crystal Methyd, Jackie Cox, Sherry Pie, Leland
Episode 13
The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, most shocking eliminations and takes fan questions.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Lisa Rinna, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd, Nicky Doll, Heidi N Closet, Widow Von'Du
Episode 14
For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.
Directed by Nick MurrayGuest stars Yvie Oddly, Latrice Royale, Adore Delano, Dolly Parton, Jaida Essence Hall, Gigi Goode, Brita Filter, Crystal Methyd
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
RuPaulSelf - Host
Michelle VisageSelf - Judge
Carson KressleySelf - Judge
Ross MathewsSelf - Judge
Santino RiceSelf - Judge
Merle GinsbergSelf - Judge
Latrice RoyaleSelf - Contestant
Vanessa VanjieSelf - Contestant
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