RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Season 5)

Episode 1 8.0

Air date: 2023-09-28

Runtime: 67 min

Overview: A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

Episode 2 7.0

Air date: 2023-10-05

Runtime: 66 min

Overview: Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

Episode 3 7.0

Air date: 2023-10-12

Runtime: 67 min

Overview: The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

Episode 4 6.5

Air date: 2023-10-19

Runtime: 69 min

Overview: The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.

Episode 5 8.0

Air date: 2023-10-26

Runtime: 67 min

Overview: Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

Episode 6 6.5

Air date: 2023-11-02

Runtime: 70 min

Overview: Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

Episode 7 8.0

Air date: 2023-11-09

Runtime: 67 min

Overview: The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

Episode 8 7.5

Air date: 2023-11-16

Runtime: 60 min

Overview: The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

Episode 9 7.0

Air date: 2023-11-23

Runtime: 65 min

Overview: It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

Episode 10 7.0

Air date: 2023-11-30

Overview: It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.