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RuPaul's Drag Race

2009 Returning Series

7.5/10 299 votes

Reality

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.

Created by:: RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Cast:: RuPaul, Michelle Visage
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America, Canada
Network:: MTV, Logo, VH1

Episode guide

Seasons

19 available

Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 5.6

Drag on a Dime

2009-02-02 · 45m

Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 5.9

Girl Group Challenge

2009-02-09 · 45m

Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?

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E03

Episode 3

★ 5.5

Queens of All Media

2009-02-16 · 45m

The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 5.0

MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

2009-02-23 · 45m

Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 5.7

Drag School of Charm

2009-03-02 · 46m

The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 5.8

Absolut Drag Ball

2009-03-09 · 46m

RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 4.8

Extra Special Edition

2009-03-16 · 46m

Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

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E08

Episode 8

★ 5.5

Grand Finale

2009-03-23 · 46m

The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 5.6

Reunited!

2009-03-23 · 45m

In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!

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