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RuPaul's Drag Race, hosted and created by RuPaul Charles, is a reality competition series that spotlights the art of drag. Each season, a new cast of aspiring drag queens competes in a variety of challenges designed to test their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. Contestants craft elaborate looks, perform in acting and comedy skits, and showcase their musical abilities, all while navigating the pressures of the competition. The series has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Competition Program five times. The queens work in the iconic 'Werk Room' to prepare their runway presentations and challenge performances before facing RuPaul and a panel of judges on the 'Main Stage.' Eliminations are decided by a 'Lip Sync for Your Life' showdown, with RuPaul eliminating the loser of the battle. Beyond the glamour, the show explores themes of self-expression, resilience, and the strength of chosen family within the LGBTQ+ community. Premiering in 2009, it celebrates drag as a transformative art form and a powerful platform for individual journeys.
S12, EP1 "I'm That Bitch"
Nicki guest judges the new cast of queens vying for $100,000 and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and the first step is having to write and perform an original rap song.
S12, EP2 "You Don't Know Me"
The queens must write and perform a Fosse-inspired jazz number.
S12, EP3 "World's Worst"
The queens flex their comedy improvisation skills when they audition for a talent show for people with little talent.
S12, EP4 "The Ball Ball"
The queens' creativity comes to life when they compete in a pageant of sports-inspired couture; they strut the runway in three ball-themed looks.
S18, EP16 "Grand Finale"
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.
S18, EP15 "All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown"
All the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.
S18, EP14 "Good Morning Bitches"
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.
S18, EP13 "Karens Gone Wild"
The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.
