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Season 18 – 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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Barilla T @RT74245407 May 11 Not a bad season, but the riggery was in full effect especially towards the end. It was pretty stale See more Bob H @RT85331195 Apr 20 Season 18 sacrifices judging integrity for randomness. When placements feel arbitrary, the competition stops being compelling. Disappointing for longtime fans. See more Taj M @RT67826069 Apr 19 I've been watching Drag Race since season 5, when I was a college kid coming out of the closet. I was elated to see being gay didn't mean a life of sadness and loneliness, but one of joy and community. But season 18 might be the one to make me finally give up on the show after 13 years. Ever since the move to VH1/MTV, the show has become overproduced. The contestants feel less like drag queens than wannabe TV stars -- searching for a catchphrase or viral moment, or quoting past queens who were more charismatic. The gimmicks are forced and boring. Where the show has overreached in some areas, it's been negligent in others -- i.e., the finale used to be held in a theater, not the regular stage. I've finally accepted I haven't enjoyed the show for a while, years actually. This garbled, underwhelming season was my final push. Sic transit gloria mundi. See more Daniel T. @danieltrantham Apr 4 Too many gimmicks. And unfair eliminations. And law roach is so rude - get him off my tv. See more Jose N @soyjosenieves Mar 28 Esta temporada de RuPaul’s Drag Race me pareció bastante irregular. Empezó fuerte, con buenas reinas y momentos muy entretenidos, pero con el paso de los capítulos se fue cayendo por decisiones cuestionables y eliminaciones que no se sintieron justas. Aun así, tuvo talento y momentos que valen la pena, pero en general dejó una sensación de frustración más que de satisfacción. See more Dre G. @morelifebydre Jan 3 Refreshing season thus far. See more Read all reviews
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RuPaul

Host

Michelle Visage

Judge

Carson Kressley

Judge

Ross Mathews

Judge

Santino Rice

Actor

Cardi B

Judge

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 2, 2026 You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down! A new cast of queens navigates 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; Cardi B guest judges. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2026 Q-Pop Girl Groups The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2026 RDR Live Returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the sketch comedy show; actress and comedian Sarah Sherman guest judges. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 23, 2026 Red Carpet Mash-Ups The queens must create looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks; Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford from "Wicked" and "Legally Blonde" and superstar stylist Law Roach are the guest judge. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 2026 The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show It's judgment day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances; Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 6, 2026 The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 13, 2026 Drag Queens For Change The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads; choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 20, 2026 Snatch Game Of Love: Island Edition RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 27, 2026 Fannie: The Hard KnockBall Rusical 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Drag in a Bag RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season; legendary supermodel Iman guest judges. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 13, 2026 A Toast to Alyssa Edwards The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards; comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 20, 2026 Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 27, 2026 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 3, 2026 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 10, 2026 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 17, 2026 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 Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage. Details

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RuPaul's Drag Race — Season 18

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Season Info

Director
Nick Murray, Ian Stevenson, Justin Harder
Executive Producer
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 2, 2026