RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
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.
Details
First Air Date
2/2/2009
Last Air Date
3/14/2025
Network
MTV, Logo, VH1
Rating
8/10 (239 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
World of Wonder, MTV Entertainment Studios
About RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in 2009, is a reality competition series where drag queens from across the U.S. compete for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." RuPaul hosts, mentors, and judges the contestants through various challenges focused on fashion, performance, and impersonation. The series explores elements of drag culture, including cross-dressing, burlesque, and lip-syncing. As a reality show, it centers on the competition format, with an emphasis on the contestants' transformations and performances. The series has had 17 seasons and 239 episodes, and it is a returning series. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.5 based on over 26,000 votes, and a TMDb average vote of 8 from 239 votes.
Why you might be searching for RuPaul's Drag Race
People often search for "RuPaul's Drag Race" due to its long-running status as a reality competition. The show is known for its focus on drag queens, fashion, and performance, with contestants engaging in lip-sync battles and elaborate runway looks. Its association with LGBTQ+ themes and ballroom culture also makes it a distinctive series.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer suggested that the show's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion has led to predictable outcomes in recent seasons, unlike the earlier seasons which felt more like genuine competitions.
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No, "RuPaul's Drag Race" is a reality competition television series where contestants compete to become "America's next drag superstar." The show's format draws inspiration from 1980s Harlem drag balls and subversive drag collectives of the 1960s. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_Race)
There are 18 seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race." [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/rupauls-drag-race)
"RuPaul's Drag Race" has received generally positive critical responses, with some seasons holding 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been described as a critical part of bringing empowering inclusivity to mainstream culture and has won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards for RuPaul as host and for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul%27s_Drag_Race), [rottentomatoes.com](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/rupauls_drag_race)