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Season 17 – RuPaul's Drag Race

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" is a reality show in which a group of talented drag queens compete in challenges to impress host RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, to win a cash prize along with a crown and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. Each episode consists of a main challenge, usually some form of performance or fashion design -- sometimes both. The queens then participate in a themed runway show, where one is declared the winner of that week, while two others are announced to be up for elimination. The bottom two must then compete to stay on the show with a lip-sync for their lives.
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Brett White Pop Heist Dec 9
MISS
A miss — but just barely! It breaks my heart a little to declare the whole season a miss, but the continued inclusion of twists that go nowhere and challenges that didn't properly showcase these queens' strengths brought the season down a notch. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael C @MasterC Jun 19 This was the worst season of the 17 years I have watched. The queens were overall less talented and prepared than in other years. The standard games were predictable and needed updates. Dunking Michelle in a dunk tank was funny, but largely irrelevant to the show. I thought Susie Toot was sent home too early and unfairly judged. The final winner was also well below RuPaul's standards and inexperienced, only doing Drag part-time. Unless the following year changes, this show is headed for the toilet. See more FrankiePan1 T @RT08628945 03/04/2025 As always, creative, heartwarming and spicy shady! She done did it again! Werks! See more Read all reviews
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RuPaul

Host

Michelle Visage

Judge

Carson Kressley

Judge

Ross Mathews

Judge

Nick Murray

Director

Ian Stevenson

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 3, 2025 Squirrel Games A new cast of queens survive a game of Ru Light, Green Light, before showing off their skills. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2025 Drag Queens Got Talent The second half of the new cast of 14 queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; rapper and singer Doechii guest judges. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2025 Monopulence! The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create from scratch an outfit that screams that they own everything; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard becomes a guest judge. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2025 B.tch, I'm a Drag Queen! The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2025 RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show; actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs is the guest judge. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2025 Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach gue. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 14, 2025 Snatch Game The queens impersonate celebrities; Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson guest judges. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! Plasma and Monet X Change hold space for the Rusical at The Pit Stop! Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 21, 2025 The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wiz." Jamal Sims choreographs the queens; singer Adam Lambert guest judges. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 28, 2025 Heavens to Betsey! After the reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection; the fashion icon herself, Betsey Johnson, guest judges. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 28, 2025 Heavens to Betsey! After the Reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection; Betsey Johnson guest judges. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 7, 2025 The Villains Roast The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory, Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Plane Jane. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 14, 2025 Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks As a tribute to Truman Capote and his Swans, the queens must act up a storm in a high camp tale of betrayal; Cheyenne Jackson directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 21, 2025 Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues The queens share true stories in a performance challenge with a twist; their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance; Jerrod Carmichael guest judges. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 28, 2025 Drag Baby Mamas The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads; June Diane Raphael ("Grace and Frankie") guest judges. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 4, 2025 How's Your Headliner? The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas; Tracee Ellis Ross ("Black-ish") guest judges. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 11, 2025 Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with eight lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 18, 2025 Grand Finale The top queens face off in an evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000; superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nick Murray, Ian Stevenson, Justin Harder
Executive Producer
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Daniel Blau Rogge
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 3, 2025