RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1

TV Show"Putting Realness Back Into Reality"

Season 1 Plot

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.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 aired on February 2nd, 2009.

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Season 1 Episodes

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1. Drag on a Dime

February 2nd, 200944 min

Nine 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.

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2. Girl Group Challenge

February 9th, 200944 min

Wigs 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?

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3. Queens of All Media

February 16th, 200944 min

The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.

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4. MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

February 23rd, 200944 min

Hoping 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.

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5. Drag School of Charm

March 2nd, 200945 min

The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.

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6. Absolut Drag Ball

March 9th, 200945 min

RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.

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7. Extra Special Edition

March 16th, 200945 min

Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

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8. Grand Finale

March 23rd, 200945 min

The 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.

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9. Reunited!

March 23rd, 200944 min

In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!

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Season 16

Jan 5, 2024
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Season 15

Jan 6, 2023
Season 14

Season 14

Jan 7, 2022
Season 13

Season 13

Jan 1, 2021
Season 12

Season 12

Feb 28, 2020
Season 11

Season 11

Feb 28, 2019
Season 10

Season 10

Mar 22, 2018
Season 9

Season 9

Mar 24, 2017
Season 8

Season 8

Mar 7, 2016
Season 7

Season 7

Mar 2, 2015
Season 6

Season 6

Feb 24, 2014
Season 5

Season 5

Jan 28, 2013
Season 4

Season 4

Jan 30, 2012
Season 3

Season 3

Jan 24, 2011
Season 2

Season 2

Feb 1, 2010
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Season 1

Feb 2, 2009
Specials

Specials

Nov 13, 2011