RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 18)

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.

  • Poster for You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!

    You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down! (Episode 1) 8.0

    Air date: 2026-01-02

    Runtime: 68 min

    Overview: In shady times, let there be light! 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. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

  • Poster for Q-Pop Girl Groups

    Q-Pop Girl Groups (Episode 2) 8.0

    Air date: 2026-01-09

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for RDR Live Returns!

    RDR Live Returns! (Episode 3) 7.2

    Air date: 2026-01-16

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Red Carpet Mash-Ups

    Red Carpet Mash-Ups (Episode 4) 8.7

    Air date: 2026-01-23

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1

    The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1 (Episode 5) 9.7

    Air date: 2026-01-30

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2

    The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2 (Episode 6) 8.3

    Air date: 2026-02-06

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Drag Queens For Change

    Drag Queens For Change (Episode 7) 9.0

    Air date: 2026-02-13

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

  • Poster for Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition

    Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition (Episode 8) 8.3

    Air date: 2026-02-20

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

  • Poster for Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical

    Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical (Episode 9) 8.7

    Air date: 2026-02-27

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Drag in a Bag

    Drag in a Bag (Episode 10) 9.0

    Air date: 2026-03-06

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.

  • Poster for A Toast to Alyssa Edwards

    A Toast to Alyssa Edwards (Episode 11) 7.5

    Air date: 2026-03-13

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.

  • Poster for Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens

    Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens (Episode 12) 8.0

    Air date: 2026-03-20

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.

  • Poster for Karens Gone Wild

    Karens Gone Wild (Episode 13) 7.0

    Air date: 2026-03-27

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral “Karen” meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.

  • Poster for Good Morning Bitches

    Good Morning Bitches (Episode 14) 8.0

    Air date: 2026-04-03

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: The queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.

  • Poster for All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown

    All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown (Episode 15) 8.3

    Air date: 2026-04-10

    Runtime: 65 min

    Overview: All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.

  • Poster for Grand Finale

    Grand Finale (Episode 16) 8.0

    Air date: 2026-04-17

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage.

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