RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 1)

Putting realness back into 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.

  • Poster for Drag on a Dime

    Drag on a Dime 5.6

    Air date: 2009-02-02

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Girl Group Challenge

    Girl Group Challenge 6.0

    Air date: 2009-02-09

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: 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?

  • Poster for Queens of All Media

    Queens of All Media 5.5

    Air date: 2009-02-16

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

    MAC/Viva Glam Challenge 4.8

    Air date: 2009-02-23

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Drag School of Charm

    Drag School of Charm 5.8

    Air date: 2009-03-02

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Absolut Drag Ball

    Absolut Drag Ball 6.0

    Air date: 2009-03-09

    Runtime: 61 min

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

  • Poster for Extra Special Edition

    Extra Special Edition 4.3

    Air date: 2009-03-16

    Runtime: 61 min

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

  • Poster for Grand Finale

    Grand Finale 5.5

    Air date: 2009-03-23

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Reunited!

    Reunited! 5.7

    Air date: 2009-03-23

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: 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!

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