RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
The iconic reality competition where America's fiercest drag queens battle for the crown, guided by the legendary RuPaul.
RuPaul's Drag Race - Series Information
- Original Title: RuPaul's Drag Race
- First Air Year: 2009
- Created by: RuPaul, Fenton Bailey et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 18
- Number of Episodes: 255
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 2, 2009 (United States - TV-14), February 2, 2009 (Canada - 14+), February 2, 2009 (United Kingdom - 15), February 2, 2009 (Germany - 12), February 2, 2009 (France - 12), February 2, 2009 (India - U/A 16+), February 2, 2009 (New Zealand - 16), February 2, 2009 (Australia - M), February 2, 2009 (Brazil - 14), February 2, 2009 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: MTV, Logo, VH1
- Alternative Titles: RuPaul's Drag Race (US)
- Production Companies: World of Wonder, MTV Entertainment Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America, Canada
RuPaul's Drag Race - Plot
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.
RuPaul's Drag Race - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the glamour, drama, and competition unfold:
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RuPaul's Drag Race - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- RuPaul
- Fenton Bailey
- Randy Barbato
Main Cast
- RuPaul
- Michelle Visage
- Ross Mathews
- Carson Kressley
- Jason J. Carter
- Santino Rice
- Bryce Eilenberg
- Shawn Morales
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara
- Raja Gemini
Executive Producers
- Daniel Blau Rogge
- Tim Palazzola
RuPaul's Drag Race - FAQs
Where can you stream RuPaul's Drag Race online?
RuPaul's Drag Race is available on Paramount+ (all subscription tiers), fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo via flatrate subscription. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Pluto TV offers select content with ads.
Who has won the most seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race?
No single queen has won the main competition more than once, but Jinkx Monsoon is widely regarded as the most decorated competitor, having won Season 5 and later RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7, making her the only queen to hold two All Stars wins alongside a main season crown.
Is RuPaul's Drag Race cancelled or still renewed?
RuPaul's Drag Race is currently a returning series and is still in production. As of the latest available information, Season 18 is part of the active lineup, confirming the show remains renewed and ongoing with no cancellation announced.
Who are the main judges on RuPaul's Drag Race?
The permanent judging panel features RuPaul as host and head judge, alongside Michelle Visage as a longtime resident judge. Ross Mathews and Carson Kressley serve as rotating permanent judges. Santino Rice was an original judge during the early seasons before departing the panel.
How many seasons does RuPaul's Drag Race have?
RuPaul's Drag Race has 18 main competition seasons plus a Specials season (Season 0) containing 43 additional episodes. The series premiered in 2009 and has grown from 9 episodes in Season 1 to 16 episodes per season in recent years, totaling 255 episodes overall.
What is RuPaul's Drag Race about?
RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality competition in which top drag queens from across the United States compete in creative challenges spanning fashion, performance, acting, and lip-syncing. RuPaul serves as host, mentor, and head judge, eliminating contestants each week until one queen is crowned America's Next Drag Superstar.
Has RuPaul's Drag Race won any major awards?
Yes. RuPaul's Drag Race has won numerous Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Competition Program and multiple wins for RuPaul as Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The series has become one of the most decorated reality competition shows in Emmy history.
When did RuPaul's Drag Race first premiere on television?
RuPaul's Drag Race first premiered on February 2, 2009, originally airing on Logo TV. The series later moved to VH1 starting with Season 9 in 2017, significantly expanding its audience, and subsequently transitioned to MTV, where it continues to air new seasons.
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