Season 1

RuPaul's Drag RaceSeason 1

2009
9 Episodes

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.

Episodes

Drag on a Dime
S01E01
4.8

Drag on a Dime

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.

02 Feb 200944m
Girl Group Challenge
S01E02
5.2

Girl Group Challenge

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?

09 Feb 200944m
Queens of All Media
S01E03
4.6

Queens of All Media

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.

16 Feb 200944m
MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
S01E04
4.0

MAC/Viva Glam Challenge

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.

23 Feb 200944m
Drag School of Charm
S01E05
4.8

Drag School of Charm

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.

02 Mar 200944m
Absolut Drag Ball
S01E06
5.0

Absolut Drag Ball

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

09 Mar 200944m
Extra Special Edition
S01E07
3.5

Extra Special Edition

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

16 Mar 200944m
Grand Finale
S01E08
4.6

Grand Finale

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.

23 Mar 200944m
Reunited!
S01E09
4.5

Reunited!

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!

23 Mar 200944m