RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 1

TV-14

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.

Where to Watch RuPaul's Drag Race • Season 1

9 Episodes

Drag on a Dime
E1
Drag on a DimeNine 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.
Girl Group Challenge
E2
Girl Group ChallengeWigs 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?
Queens of All Media
E3
Queens of All MediaThe queens must create an Oprah inspired look for the main challenge and retrace her career (report the news via teleprompter, pitch products, and interview celebrity guests). They hit the runway in their very own best drag.
MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
E4
MAC/Viva Glam ChallengeHoping 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.
Drag School of Charm
E5
Drag School of CharmRuPaul brings in a group of girl fighters to work out the contestants for the mini challenge. The winner gets to pair each queen with the fighter of his choosing to transform into a version of their drag persona.
Absolut Drag Ball
E6
Absolut Drag BallThe final four "vogue off" in the mini challenge. The winner gets to choose which Absolut vodka flavors the queens will be representing for the main challenge (creating three different looks: swimwear, executive realness, and evening gown).
Extra Special Edition
E7
Extra Special EditionThis clip show includes a short history of drag, audition tapes of queens who did and didn't make it, the top ten most unforgettable fashion moments, never before scenes, a look at the catch phrases, and a recap of the season thus far.
Grand Finale
E8
Grand FinaleThe 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.
Reunited!
E9
Reunited!RuPaul hosts as all 9 contestants are reunited. They discuss the highlights, lowlights, and dramatic moments from the show, answer viewer questions, and get a chance to give the judges a piece of their minds. Miss Congeniality is announced.