RuPaul's Drag Race
“In shady times, let there be light.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
18 Seasons • 255 Episodes
2009 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Feb 2, 2009
RuPaul
Fenton Bailey
Randy BarbatoLatest Aired Episode
Season 18, Episode 16: “Grand Finale”
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 Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
9 Episodes →
Season 2
12 Episodes →
Season 3
16 Episodes →
Season 4
14 Episodes →
Season 5
14 Episodes →
Season 6
14 Episodes →
Season 7
14 Episodes →
Season 8
10 Episodes →
Season 9
14 Episodes →
Season 10
14 Episodes →
Season 11
14 Episodes →
Season 12
14 Episodes →
Season 13
16 Episodes →
Season 14
16 Episodes →
Season 15
16 Episodes →
Season 16
16 Episodes →
Season 17
16 Episodes →
Season 18
16 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Lost Season Ru-Vealed Teaser #2 - LogoTVOfficial
Type: Teaser • Published 2013-09-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Justin Healy, Daniel Blau Rogge, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Michele Mills
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Healy
Producer
Jen Chu
Production Design
Carson Kressley
Producer
Ross Mathews
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About RuPaul's Drag Race
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What is RuPaul's Drag Race about?
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.
How many seasons does RuPaul's Drag Race have?
RuPaul's Drag Race comprises 18 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in RuPaul's Drag Race?
Key cast members in RuPaul's Drag Race include RuPaul, Michelle Visage.
Who created or directed RuPaul's Drag Race?
RuPaul's Drag Race was developed and directed by RuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato.