Episode Guide
Season 17
Episode Guide
Squirrel Games
S17
E1
Drag Race is back, doing what it does best: parodying the buzziest reality shows. A new cast of queens must survive a deadly game of "Ru Light, Green Light," before showing off their performance skills in a talent show. Superstar Katy Perry guest judges
Drag Queens Got Talent - Part 2
S17
E2
Part 2 of the epic two part premiere. 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.
Monopulence!
S17
E3
The queens take fashion inspiration from the iconic board game Monopoly, and must create from scratch an outfit that screams "You own everything!" Actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard guest judges.
Bitch, I'm A Drag Queen!
S17
E4
The queens are tasked with singing songs based on iconic rants and legendary moments from Drag Race herstory. Actress Julia Schlaepfer (1923) guest judges.
RDR Live!
S17
E5
Live from Tuckahoe, it's 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 (Hacks, Broad City) guest judges.
Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
S17
E6
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 (Euphoria), and superstar stylist Law Roach (Legendary) guest judge.
Snatch Game
S17
E7
The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.
The Wicked Wiz Of Oz: The Rusical!
S17
E8
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.
Heavens To Betsey!
S17
E9
After the iconic 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.
The Villains Roast
S17
E10
The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings guest judges.
Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks
S17
E11
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 (American Horror Story) directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges.
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues
S17
E12
The queens share hilarious and heartwarming true stories in a performance challenge with a twist: their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance. Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show) guest judges.
Drag Baby Mamas
S17
E13
The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.
How's Your Headliner?
S17
E14
The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.
Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown
S17
E15
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.
Grand Finale
S17
E16
The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.