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RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition series produced by World of Wonder for the Logo TV Network. It is also the subject of this wiki. Drag superstar RuPaul is the host, mentor, main judge and inspiration for this series, which details RuPaul's search for "America's Next Drag Superstar".
The show was greenlit in May 2008 and premiered on February 2, 2009, on Logo in the US. The show has been aired on Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Sweden, the Philippines, and the UK; the streaming service Netflix has from Season 1 to Season 13 available on their online contents in many countries.
There have been fourteen seasons to date, six All Stars seasons, and also sixteen seasons of Untucked (13 for the regular seasons and 3 for All Stars). There have also been 12 International Spinoffs in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia.
The show was marked as the most-watched series on Logo in its first season, and it became the most streamed series ever on LogoTV.com during its second.
The title of the show is a play on drag queen and racing, with the title sequence and theme song "Drag Race - Original Theme", both having a "drag racing" theme.
The 9th season of this show moved from the Logo TV Network to VH1, with Logo TV still airing the episodes, but the week after it will originally air on VH1.
RuPaul's Drag Race is available to stream on STAN in Australia, WOW Presents+ internationally, and on Netflix in the UK.
In the thirtheenth season, the show aired simultaneously in six networks, those being VH1, LogoTV, The CW, MTV, MTV2 and PopTV.
Since the tenth season, RuPaul's Drag Race has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program.
To date, there have been 184 contestants on the show, fifteen of whom are retired or semi-retired, and two of whom are deceased.
Series Overview
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| 1 | 9 | 9 | February 2, 2009 | March 23, 2009 | |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | February 1, 2010 | April 26, 2010 | |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | January 24, 2011 | May 2, 2011 | |
| 4 | 13 | 14 | January 30, 2012 | April 30, 2012 | |
| 5 | 14 | 14 | January 28, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | February 24, 2014 | May 19, 2014 | |
| 7 | 14 | 14 | March 2, 2015 | June 1, 2015 | |
| 8 | 12 | 10 | March 7, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | |
| 9 | 14 | 14 | March 24, 2017 | June 23, 2017 | |
| 10 | 14 | 14 | March 22, 2018 | June 28, 2018 | |
| 11 | 15 | 14 | February 28, 2019 | May 30, 2019 | |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | February 28, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | |
| 13 | 13 | 16 | January 1, 2021 | April 23, 2021 | |
| 14 | 14 | 16 | January 7, 2022 | April 22, 2022 | |
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Judges
See: Judges/RuPaul's Drag Race
In addition to RuPaul, each season of Drag Race has featured two other regular judges. Additionally, each episode has guest judges who only appear in that episode.
Related Programs
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
See: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
All Stars is the sister series to RuPaul's Drag Race and premiered on October 22, 2012. The series showcases past contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race, as they compete to become immortalized in the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a cash prize of $100,000.
RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked
RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked, or simply Untucked, is a companion series that airs after the main series. The focus of the series is footage of the queens' conversations while backstage during the judges' deliberations. Sometimes there is also bonus footage from the workroom or runway.
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular was a spin-off episode that aired on December 7, 2018. Eight series-favorite queens will be competing for the title of "America's first Drag Race Xmas Queen". The cast members and the premiere date were revealed on November 1, 2018, on VH1's website.
RuPaul's Drag U
See: RuPaul's Drag U
RuPaul's Drag U is a spin-off that ran from 2010 to 2012. In each episode, three women were paired with former Drag Race contestants, now known as "Drag Professors", who give them drag makeovers and help them to access their "inner divas".
RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race
See: RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race
RuPaul's Celebrity Drag Race is a 4 episode spin-off series where each episode follows a trio of celebrities who submit to the transformative art of drag by competing in fan-favorite challenges to win money for a charity of their choice. The winner of each episode is crowned "America's Next Celebrity Drag Superstar" by RuPaul.
RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue
RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue is a 6 episode spin-off series that premiered on August 21, 2020. Each installment will follow Asia O'Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Yvie Oddly as they prepare to lead the "RuPaul's Drag Rave Live!" residency show.
International Versions
The Switch Drag Race
See: The Switch Drag Race
The Switch Drag Race, or simply The Switch, is a Chilean reality drag competition show and the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Karla Constant and premiered on October 8, 2015. It ended with his second and last season on July 15, 2018.
Drag Race Thailand
See: Drag Race Thailand
Drag Race Thailand is the Thai version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Art Arya and Pangina Heals and premiered on February 15, 2018. Its second season ended on April 5, 2019.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
See: RuPaul's Drag Race UK
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is the British version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is the first foreign installment of the franchise to be hosted by RuPaul. It premiered on October 3, 2019. Its second season ended on March 18, 2021. Its third season is currently airing.
Canada's Drag Race
See: Canada's Drag Race
Canada's Drag Race is the Canadian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie as rotating hosts. It premiered on July 2, 2020. It has been renewed for a second season, as confirmed by Crave Canada. In Season 2, Brooke became a solo host after Jeffrey and Stacey's departures from the show.
Drag Race Holland
See: Drag Race Holland
Drag Race Holland is the Dutch version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Fred van Leer. It premiered on September 18, 2020. It has been renewed for a second season.
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under is the Australian & New Zealand version RuPaul's Drag Race. It is the second foreign installment of the franchise to be hosted by RuPaul.
Drag Race España
See: Drag Race España
Drag Race España is the Spanish version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Supremme de Luxe. It premiered on May 30, 2021.
Drag Race Italia
See: Drag Race Italia
Drag Race Italia is the Italian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Chiara Francini, Priscilla and Tommaso Zorzi. It premiered on November 19, 2021.
Drag Race Philippines
See: Drag Race Philippines
Drag Race Philippines is the Filipino version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by TBA and judged by Drag Race alum Jiggly Caliente. It premiered on August 17, 2022.
Drag Race France
See: Drag Race France
Drag Race France is the French version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Drag Race Alum Nicky Doll. It premiered on June 25, 2022.
Drag Race Sverige
See: Drag Race Sverige
Drag Race Sverige is the Swedish version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by TBA. It premiered on TBA.
Drag Race Belgique
See: Drag Race Belgique
Drag Race Belgique is the Belgium version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by TBA. It premiered on TBA.
Gallery
Season Artwork
Untucked Artwork
Runway Themes
Stands
- █ The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race.
- █ The contestant was voted Miss Congeniality.
- █ The contestant won the Golden Boot Award.
- █ The contestant was disqualified from the competition.
- █ The contestant quit the competition.
- █ The contestant was removed from the competition due to medical reasons.
- █ The contestant returned to the competition after being eliminated during a previous season.
- █ The contestant was eliminated earlier in the competition, returned.
- █ The contestant was disqualified from the competition after the season finished filming and was not invited to the season reunion or finale.
- Underlines: The contestants later competed in All Stars
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| Winner | BeBe Zahara Benet |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Nina Flowers (Miss Congeniality) • 3rd: Rebecca Glasscock |
| Other Queens | 4th: Shannel • 5th: Ongina • 6th: Jade • 7th: Akashia • 8th: Tammie Brown • 9th: Victoria "Porkchop" Parker |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Merle Ginsberg |
| Pit Crew | Emanuel Palmer • Max "The Body" Philisaire |
| Winner | Tyra Sanchez |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Raven • 3rd: Jujubee |
| Other Queens | 4th: Tatianna • 5th: Pandora Boxx (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Jessica Wild • 7th: Sahara Davenport • 8th: Morgan McMichaels • 9th: Sonique • 10th: Mystique • 11th: Nicole Paige Brooks • 12th: Shangela |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Merle Ginsberg |
| Pit Crew | Emanuel Palmer • Max "The Body" Philisaire |
| Winner | Raja |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Manila Luzon • 3rd: Alexis Mateo |
| Other Queens | 4th: Yara Sofia (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Carmen Carrera • 6th: Shangela • 7th: Delta Work • 8th: Stacy Layne Matthews • 9th: Mariah • 10th: India Ferrah • 11th: Mimi Imfurst • 12th: Phoenix • 13th: Venus D-Lite |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Sharon Needles |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Chad Michaels & Phi Phi O'Hara |
| Other Queens | 4th: Latrice Royale (Miss Congeniality) • 5th: Kenya Michaels • 6th: Dida Ritz • 7th: Willam (Disqualified) • 8th: Jiggly Caliente • 9th: Milan • 10th: Madame LaQueer • 11th: The Princess • 12th: Lashauwn Beyond • 13th: Alisa Summers |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage • Billy B |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Jinkx Monsoon |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Alaska & Roxxxy Andrews |
| Other Queens | 4th: Detox • 5th: Coco Montrese • 6th: Alyssa Edwards • 7th: Ivy Winters (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Jade Jolie • 9th: Lineysha Sparx • 10th & 11th: Honey Mahogany & Vivienne Pinay • 12th: Monica Beverly Hillz • 13th: Serena ChaCha • 14th: Penny Tration |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales |
| Winner | Bianca Del Rio |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Adore Delano & Courtney Act |
| Other Queens | 4th: Darienne Lake • 5th: BenDeLaCreme (Miss Congeniality) • 6th Joslyn Fox • 7th: Trinity K. Bonet • 8th: Laganja Estranja • 9th: Milk • 10th: Gia Gunn • 11th: April Carrión • 12th: Vivacious • 13th & 14th: Kelly Mantle & Magnolia Crawford |
| Judges | RuPaul • Santino Rice • Michelle Visage |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Shawn Morales • Miles Davis Moody • Simon Sherry-Wood |
| Winner | Violet Chachki |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Ginger Minj & Pearl |
| Other Queens | 4th: Kennedy Davenport • 5th: Katya (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Trixie Mattel • 7th: Miss Fame • 8th: Jaidynn Diore Fierce • 9th: Max • 10th: Kandy Ho • 11th: Mrs. Kasha Davis • 12th: Jasmine Masters • 13th: Sasha Belle • 14th: Tempest DuJour |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Bob The Drag Queen |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Kim Chi & Naomi Smalls |
| Other Queens | 4th: Chi Chi DeVayne • 5th: Derrick Barry • 6th: Thorgy Thor • 7th: Robbie Turner • 8th: Acid Betty • 9th: Naysha Lopez • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine (Miss Congeniality) • 11th & 12th: Dax ExclamationPoint & Laila McQueen |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Sasha Velour |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Peppermint • 3rd & 4th: Shea Couleé & Trinity Taylor |
| Other Queens | 5th: Alexis Michelle • 6th: Nina Bo'nina Brown • 7th: Valentina (Miss Congeniality) • 8th: Farrah Moan • 9th: Aja • 10th: Cynthia Lee Fontaine • 11th: Eureka (Departed) • 12th: Charlie Hides • 13th: Kimora Blac • 14th: Jaymes Mansfield |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Aquaria |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Eureka & Kameron Michaels • 4th: Asia O'Hara |
| Other Queens | 5th: Miz Cracker • 6th: Monét X Change (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: The Vixen • 8th: Monique Heart • 9th: Blair St. Clair • 10th: Mayhem Miller • 11th: Dusty Ray Bottoms • 12th: Yuhua Hamasaki • 13th: Kalorie Karbdashian-Williams • 14th: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Yvie Oddly |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Brooke Lynn Hytes • 3rd & 4th: A'keria C. Davenport & Silky Nutmeg Ganache |
| Other Queens | 5th: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo • 6th: Nina West (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Shuga Cain • 8th: Plastique Tiara • 9th: Ra'Jah O'Hara • 10th: Scarlet Envy • 11th: Ariel Versace • 12th: Mercedes Iman Diamond • 13th: Honey Davenport • 14th: Kahanna Montrese • 15th: Soju |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Jaida Essence Hall |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Crystal Methyd & Gigi Goode |
| Other Queens | 4th: Sherry Pie (Disqualified) • 5th: Jackie Cox • 6th: Heidi N Closet (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Widow Von'Du • 8th: Jan • 9th: Brita • 10th: Aiden Zhane • 11th: Nicky Doll • 12th: Rock M. Sakura • 13th: Dahlia Sin |
| Judges | |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Symone |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Kandy Muse • 3rd & 4th: Gottmik & Rosé |
| Other Queens | 5th: Olivia Lux • 6th: Utica Queen • 7th: Tina Burner • 8th: Denali • 9th: Elliott with 2 Ts • 10th: LaLa Ri (Miss Congeniality) • 11th: Tamisha Iman • 12th: Joey Jay • 13th: Kahmora Hall |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |
| Winner | Willow Pill |
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| Runners-Up | 2nd: Lady Camden • 3rd, 4th, & 5th: Angeria Paris VanMicheals • Bosco • Daya Betty |
| Other Queens | 6th & 7th: DeJa Skye & Jorgeous • 8th: Jasmine Kennedie • 9th: Kerri Colby • 10th: Maddy Morphosis • 11th: Orion Story • 12th: Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté (Departed & Miss Congeniality) • 13th: Alyssa Hunter • 14th: June Jambalaya |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg • Calixto Quan |
