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RuPaul's Drag Race

2009 – nowShow18 seasons255 episodesTV-14

Reality
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.1Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

A gloriously campy, eccentric reality series about show business and pop culture, with standout visual style.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

18 seasons · 255 episodes · best: S9E14 "Grand Finale" 9.4

Episodes

7.5
7.7
7.7
8.0
8.3
8.4
7.7
7.9
8.3
7.6
7.4
8.0
6.7
8.1
7.6
8.2
7.6
6.1

Story

In shady times, let there be light.

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.

Feels like

  • High-Camp Reality Competition
  • LGBTQ+ Iconic Moments
  • Drag Performance Artistry
  • Witty Pop Culture Commentary
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Extravagant Visual Spectacle
  • Emotional Backstory Reveals
  • Satirical Showbiz Critique
  • Energetic Musical Numbers
  • Unapologetic Eccentricity

Cast

24 of 757 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nick Murray, Bob McKinnon, Ian Stevenson
Produced by
John Polly, Alicia Gargaro Magaña, Ross Mathews

Everyone

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Facts

February 2, 2009 · April 17, 2026 · Still running

First aired
February 2, 2009
Latest episode
April 17, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
18 seasons · 255 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Bribing Your Way to Victory, RuPaul's Drag Race, Fashion Show +9

  • Bribing Your Way to Victory
  • RuPaul's Drag Race
  • Fashion Show
  • Ariel Versace
  • Match Game
  • Jaymes Mansfield
  • spiritual successor
  • Loophole Abuse
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Ascended Fangirl
  • Uncanny Valley Makeup
  • Foregone Conclusion

12 of 411 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream RuPaul's Drag Race?"

Questions about RuPaul's Drag Race

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream RuPaul's Drag Race?

Paramount+PhiloPluto TV

In the United States, RuPaul's Drag Race streams on Paramount+ and Philo, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is RuPaul's Drag Race worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Season 18 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of RuPaul's Drag Race is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 18 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is Grand Finale (season 9, episode 14) at 9.4, and the lowest is Karens Gone Wild (season 18, episode 13) at 2.5.

Is RuPaul's Drag Race okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching RuPaul's Drag Race?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Will RuPaul's Drag Race make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does RuPaul's Drag Race use?

Bribing Your Way to VictoryRuPaul's Drag RaceFashion ShowAriel VersaceMatch GameJaymes Mansfieldspiritual successorLoophole AbuseButt-MonkeyAscended FangirlUncanny Valley MakeupForegone Conclusionand 399 more

TV Tropes lists 411 tropes for it, including Bribing Your Way to Victory, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Fashion Show.