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  • MTV
  • Mar 24, 2017
  • MTV
  • Mar 24, 2017

Summary Offering a new twist on reality shows, Drag Race aims to launch the career's of new drag queens! Hosted by Ru Paul, nine drag queens compete in challenges such as photo shoots and runway shows to see who has what it takes to make it big.

  • MTV
  • Mar 24, 2017
  • MTV
  • Mar 24, 2017
RuPaul's Drag Race
Season 9
16 Seasons
Season Premiere: Mar 24, 2017
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Summary Offering a new twist on reality shows, Drag Race aims to launch the career's of new drag queens! Hosted by Ru Paul, nine drag queens compete in challenges such as photo shoots and runway shows to see who has what it takes to make it big.

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Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Mar 24, 2017 • 41 m
Oh. My. Gaga!
The queens walk into the workroom for the first time; Lady Gaga guest judges; Queens must perform in an epic pageant in which they style their fashionable hometown and Lady Gaga looks.
Episode 2 • Mar 31, 2017 • 41 m
She Done Already Done Brought It On
Lisa Kudrow visits; the queens must perform in an epic cheer battle; the B-52's guest judge.
Episode 3 • Apr 7, 2017 • 40 m
Draggily Ever After
The queens must create fairytale drag princesses, and transform themselves into sassy sidekicks. With guest judges Todrick Hall and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story).
Episode 4 • Apr 14, 2017 • 41 m
Good Morning Bitches
The queens join the cutthroat Morning Talk Show wars. Naya Rivera (Glee) and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnREAL) guest judge.
Episode 5 • Apr 21, 2017 • 40 m
Reality Stars: The Musical
The queens are tasked with doing a lipsync performance of Kardashian: The Musical. Guest judges include Meghan Trainor and Todrick Hall.
Episode 6 • Apr 29, 2017 • 41 m
Snatch Game
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Candis Cayne and Denis O'Hare.
Episode 7 • May 6, 2017 • 41 m
9021-HO
The queens act in a classic 90s high school drama, directed by original Beverly Hills 90210 stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.
Episode 8 • May 12, 2017 • 41 m
RuPaul Roast
This week, the queens roast Michelle Visage, in addition to guest judges Fortune Fiemster and Tamar Braxton.
Episode 9 • May 19, 2017 • 41 m
Your Pilot's on Fire
The queens create, write and star in their own TV pilots. Noah Galvin (The Real O'Neals) and QVC queen Lisa Robertson guest judge.
Episode 10 • May 26, 2017 • 41 m
Makeovers: Crew Better Work
The queens make over members of the "Drag Race" crew; singer Kesha and gown designer Zaldy guest judge.
Episode 11 • Jun 2, 2017 • 41 m
Gayest Ball Ever
The queens compete in a queer culture pageant, and design outfits inspired by the Village People. Actress Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day) and supermodel Joan Smalls guest judge.
Episode 12 • Jun 9, 2017 • 41 m
Category Is
The queens must write and perform a rap on RuPaul's new hit single, and guest RuPaul's podcast with Michelle Visage. Style superstar Carson Kressley and the hilarious Ross Matthews guest judge.
Episode 13 • Jun 16, 2017 • 41 m
Reunited
One week away from the finale, the contestants gather around to discuss the season's biggest moments. All T, All Shade.
Episode 14 • Jun 23, 2017 • 41 m
Grand Finale
In an epic, show-stopping finale, RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.
16 Seasons

Top Cast

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RuPaul

Self - Host, Judge

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge, Self - Announcer, Audience Member

Ross Mathews

Self - Judge, Self - Guest Judge, Self - Special Guest

Jason Carter

Self - Pit Crew, Pit Crew

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Santino Rice

Self - Judge, Self - Audience Member, Self

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew, Dillard, Pit Crew

Shawn Morales

Self - Pit Crew, Self - Special Guest

Bruno Carvalho

Self - Pit Crew

David Petruschin

Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest, Self

Sutan Amrull

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Special Guest, Self - Audience Member, Self - Winner Season 3

Eureka D. Huggard

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Special Guest

Merle Ginsberg

Self - Judge, Self - Guest Judge

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew, Self - Underwear Model

Jinkx Monsoon

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Special Guest, Self - Presenter, Self - Season 5

Latrice Royale

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Coutdown Correspondent, Self - Fan Question #1, Self - Presenter, Self - Queen Contributor, Self - Special Guest

Alaska Thunderfuck

Self - Contestant, Self, Not Anna Wintour, Self - Fan Question #2, Self - Runway Commentator, Sharon's Boyfriend

Manila Luzon

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Audience Member, Self - Season 3, Self - Special Guest

Jose Luis Cancel

Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest, Self - Queen Contributor

Chad Michaels

Self - Contestant, Self, Self - Special Guest, Self - Audience Member

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
8.0
85% Positive
17 Ratings
5% Mixed
1 Rating
10% Negative
2 Ratings

User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings
8.0
85% Positive
17 Ratings
5% Mixed
1 Rating
10% Negative
2 Ratings

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