RuPaul's Drag Race
The splashiest season in herstory!
The splashiest season in herstory!
series currently in production
Returning Series
Reality
Seasons | 18
Episodes | 239
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 2009-02-02
Last EP | 2025-04-18
Overview
Stream on
Netflix
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
Produced by
World of Wonder
MTV Entertainment Studios
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2009-02-02
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
1
Drag on a Dime
2009-02-02
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.
2
Girl Group Challenge
2009-02-09
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?
3
Queens of All Media
2009-02-16
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.
4
MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
2009-02-23
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.
5
Drag School of Charm
2009-03-02
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.
6
Absolut Drag Ball
2009-03-09
RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
7
Extra Special Edition
2009-03-16
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
8
Grand Finale
2009-03-23
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.
9
Reunited!
2009-03-23
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!
CAST
charactor: Self - Host
Original: RuPaul
Total EP: 239
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Michelle Visage
Total EP: 218
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Ross Mathews
Total EP: 92
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Carson Kressley
Total EP: 83
charactor: Self - Pit Crew
Original: Jason J. Carter
Total EP: 78
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Santino Rice
Total EP: 66
charactor: Self - Pit Crew
Original: Bryce Eilenberg
Total EP: 58
charactor: Self - Pit Crew
Original: Shawn Morales
Total EP: 45
charactor: Self - Pit Crew
Original: Bruno Carvalho Alcantara
Total EP: 37
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Raven
Total EP: 25
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Eureka O'Hara
Total EP: 25
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Raja Gemini
Total EP: 25
charactor: Self - Pit Crew
Original: Miles Davis Moody
Total EP: 24
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Jinkx Monsoon
Total EP: 23
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Latrice Royale
Total EP: 23
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Alaska Thunderfuck
Total EP: 23
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Merle Ginsberg
Total EP: 22
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Manila Luzon
Total EP: 21
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Bianca Del Rio
Total EP: 21
charactor: Self - Judge
Original: Ts Madison
Total EP: 21
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce
Total EP: 21
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Vanessa Vanjie
Total EP: 20
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Chad Michaels
Total EP: 19
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Sharon Needles
Total EP: 19
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Alexis Mateo
Total EP: 18
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Tyra Sanchez
Total EP: 18
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Symone
Total EP: 17
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Angeria Paris VanMicheals
Total EP: 17
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Sasha Colby
Total EP: 17
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Mistress Isabelle Brooks
Total EP: 17
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Jaida Essence Hall
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Sasha Velour
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Nina West
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Pandora Boxx
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Derrick Barry
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Aquaria
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Alyssa Edwards
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Willow Pill
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Yara Sofia
Total EP: 16
charactor: Self - Contestant
Original: Lady Camden
Total EP: 16
CREW
Gianna Costa
Production Design
Art
Scott Storey
Set Designer
Art
Jon Schneider
Camera Operator
Camera
Michael Jacob Kerber
Director of Photography
Camera
Marco Marco
Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
Suzette Boozer
Hair Department Head
Costume & Make-Up
Zaldy
Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
Raven
Makeup Department Head
Costume & Make-Up
Natasha Marcelina De Poyo
Makeup Department Head
Costume & Make-Up
Ashton Michael
Assistant Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up
Jazzmun
Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up
Daniel Hernández
Technical Supervisor
Crew
Michael Silas
Choreographer
Crew
Chi Chi DeVayne
In Memory Of
Crew
Jacqueline Wilson
In Memory Of
Crew
Nick Murray
Director
Directing
Sarah Pietras
Stage Director
Directing
Bob McKinnon
Director
Directing
Ian Stevenson
Director
Directing
Bob McKinnon
Director
Directing
Jamie Martin
Lead Editor
Editing
Ryan Mallick
Editor
Editing
Michael Roha
Editor
Editing
Paul Cross
Editor
Editing
Gus Dominguez
Lighting Design
Lighting
Jenny Bloom
Lighting Design
Lighting
Guya Frazier
Other
Production
Tori Himes
Associate Producer
Production
Teresa Powell
Associate Producer
Production
Lamont Leak
Line Producer
Production
Seth Cunningham
Production Manager
Production
Francesca Halleman
Other
Production
Melissa Perez
Other
Production
Drew Lewandowski
Associate Producer
Production
West Buchanan
Line Producer
Production
Lauren Roth
Line Producer
Production
Thea Berns
Co-Producer
Production
Michelle Visage
Co-Producer
Production
Sara Kordy
Supervising Producer
Production
Casey Allan
Line Producer
Production
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