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.
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Mar 7, 2016 · 1h 2m
Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.
Mar 14, 2016 · 1h 2m
The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
Mar 21, 2016 · 42m
The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.
Mar 28, 2016 · 42m
The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
Apr 4, 2016 · 42m
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.
Apr 11, 2016 · 42m
The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.
Apr 18, 2016 · 42m
The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.
Apr 25, 2016 · 1h 2m
The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.
May 2, 2016 · 42m
The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.
May 16, 2016 · 1h 2m
Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 premiered on March 7, 2016.
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 has 10 episodes.
The season opens with Season 8 Episode 1, "Keeping It 100!". It aired on March 7, 2016.
Go to Season 8 Episode 1