TV series
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009–, English, on MTV & Logo. Created by RuPaul & Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato.
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.
- Seasons
- 18
- Episodes
- 255
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 298 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race is streaming on WOW Presents Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S18 E16: Grand Finale
Aired 17 April 2026
Seasons 18
Season 1
2009 · 9 episodes · 5.5/10
Season 2
2010 · 12 episodes · 5.5/10
Season 3
2011 · 16 episodes · 4.8/10
Season 4
2012 · 14 episodes · 5.4/10
Season 5
2013 · 14 episodes · 5.5/10
Season 6
2014 · 14 episodes · 6.3/10
Season 7
2015 · 14 episodes · 5.2/10
Season 8
2016 · 10 episodes · 5.8/10
Season 9
2017 · 14 episodes · 5.9/10
Season 10
2018 · 14 episodes · 6.3/10
Season 11
2019 · 14 episodes · 5.8/10
Season 12
2020 · 14 episodes · 5.6/10
Season 13
2021 · 16 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 14
2022 · 16 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 15
2023 · 16 episodes · 6.4/10
Season 16
2024 · 16 episodes · 6.6/10
Season 17
2025 · 16 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 18
2026 · 16 episodes · 8.1/10
Specials
2009 · 43 episodes
Cast & crew
- RuPaulCreator
- Fenton BaileyCreator
- Randy BarbatoCreator
- RuPaulSelf - Host · 255 ep
- Michelle VisageSelf - Judge · 234 ep
- Ross MathewsSelf - Guest Judge · 95 ep
- Carson KressleySelf - Judge · 87 ep
- Jason J. CarterSelf - Pit Crew · 77 ep
- Santino RiceSelf - Guest Judge · 66 ep
- Bryce EilenbergSelf - Pit Crew · 60 ep
- Shawn MoralesSelf - Pit Crew · 44 ep
- Bruno Carvalho AlcantaraSelf - Pit Crew · 42 ep
- Raja GeminiSelf - Special Guest · 26 ep
- RavenSelf - Audience Member · 25 ep
- Eureka O'HaraSelf · 25 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 February 2009
- Network
- MTV, Logo, VH1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Reality
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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News & fan talk
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RuPaul's Drag Race: quick answers
Is RuPaul's Drag Race worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 298 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race are there?
RuPaul's Drag Race has 18 seasons and 255 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is RuPaul's Drag Race finished?
RuPaul's Drag Race is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is RuPaul's Drag Race on?
RuPaul's Drag Race is streaming on WOW Presents Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
RuPaul's Drag Race parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
RuPaul's Drag Race is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like RuPaul's Drag Race?
If you liked RuPaul's Drag Race, try RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race.
Who created RuPaul's Drag Race?
RuPaul's Drag Race was created by RuPaul and Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato and stars RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews.