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RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition series produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV and later VH1 and Now MTV. It is also the subject of this wiki. Drag superstar RuPaul is the host, mentor, main judge and inspiration for this series, which details RuPaul's search for "America's Next Drag Superstar"
The show was greenlit in May 2008 and premiered on February 2, 2009, on Logo in the US. The show has been aired on Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latin America, Spain, Sweden, the Philippines, and the UK; the streaming service Netflix has from Season 11 to Season 13 available on their online contents in many countries.
There have been fifteen seasons to date, eight All Stars seasons, and also nineteen seasons of Untucked (14 for the regular seasons and 5 for All Stars). There have also been 15 International Spinoffs in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia.
The show was marked as the most-watched series on Logo in its first season, and it became the most streamed series ever on LogoTV.com during its second.
The title of the show is a play on drag queen and racing, with the title sequence and theme song "Drag Race - Original Theme", both having a "drag racing" theme.
The ninth season of this show moved from the Logo TV Network to VH1, with Logo TV still airing the episodes, but the week after it will originally air on VH1.
RuPaul's Drag Race is available to stream on STAN in Australia, WOW Presents+ internationally, and on Netflix in the UK and Brazil.
In the thirtheenth season, the show aired simultaneously in six networks, those being VH1, LogoTV, The CW, MTV, MTV2 and PopTV.
Since the tenth season, RuPaul's Drag Race has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program.
The fifteenth season of this show moved from VH1 to MTV.
To date, there have been 210 different contestants on the show, and two of whom are deceased.
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==Series Overview==
Season	Season	No.Contestants	No.Episodes	Originally Aired 	Originally Aired
Season	Season	No.Contestants	No.Episodes	Premiere 	Finale
 	1 	9 	9 	February 2, 2009 	March 23, 2009
 	2 	12 	12 	February 1, 2010 	April 26, 2010
 	3 	13 	16 	January 24, 2011 	May 2, 2011
 	4 	13 	14 	January 30, 2012 	April 30, 2012
 	5 	14 	14 	January 28, 2013 	May 6, 2013
 	6 	14 	14 	February 24, 2014	May 19, 2014
 	7 	14 	14 	March 2, 2015 	June 1, 2015
 	8 	12 	10 	March 7, 2016 	May 16, 2016
 	9 	14 	14 	March 24, 2017 	June 23, 2017
 	10 	14 	14 	March 22, 2018 	June 28, 2018
 	11 	15 	14 	February 28, 2019	May 30, 2019
 	12 	13 	14 	February 28, 2020	May 29, 2020
 	13 	13 	16 	January 1, 2021 	April 23, 2021
 	14 	14 	16 	January 7, 2022 	April 22, 2022
 	15 	16 	16 	January 6, 2023 	April 14, 2023
 	16 	14 	16 	January 5, 2024 	April 19, 2024
==Prizes==
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Winner=
Season	Prizes
1 	
*$20,000, courtesy of the V&S Group (producers of Absolut Vodka) and MAC Cosmetics
*Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
*Appearance in an advertising campaign for L.A. Eyeworks
*A photo-spread in Paper magazine
*A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
2 	
*$25,000
*A lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics and be the face of NYXCosmetics.com
*Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
*Appearance in an advertising campaign for L.A. Eyeworks
*A one-year contract with LGBT public relations firm Project Publicity
*A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
3 	
*$75,000
*A lifetime supply of Kryolan make-up
*Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
* A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
4 	
* $100,000
*A lifetime supply of NYX cosmetics
*Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
*A holiday courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel
*A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
5 	
*$100,000
*A collection of ColorEvolution cosmetics
*Top billing in Logo TV's Drag Race Tour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka
* A holiday courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel
*A crown from Fierce Drag Jewels
6 	
*$100,000
*A collection of ColorEvolution cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
7 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
8 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
9 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Shandar
10 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
11 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
12 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
13 	
*$100,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
14 	
*$150,000 powered by CashApp
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
*A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
15 	
*$200,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
* A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
16 	
*$200,000
*A one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics
* A crown and scepter from Fierce Drag Jewels
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Miss Congeniality=
Season	Prizes
1 	
* $1,500
* A three day, two night trip at the Paris Eiffel Tower Experience in Las Vegas
2 	
* Tickets to see Cher live in concert
* A three day, two night trip to Las Vegas with airfare
3 	
* A trip for 2 to Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama Island
4 	
* A round trip, first class flight with hotel accommodations anywhere in the US
5 	
* A six night trip for 2 at any Hilton Hotel or Resort with airfare
6 	
*$2,500 gift card from Overstock.com
7 	
* $5,000
8 	
* $5,000
9 	
* $5,000
10 	N/A
11 	
* $10,000
12 	
* $10,000
13 	
* $10,000
14 	
* $10,000
15 	
* $10,000
16 	
* $10,000
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==Judges==
See: Judges/RuPaul's Drag Race
In addition to RuPaul, each season of Drag Race has featured two other regular judges. Additionally, almost every episode has guest judges who only appear in that episode.
==Related Programs==
See: Drag Race (Franchise) 
===RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked
RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked, or simply Untucked, is a companion series that airs after the main series. The focus of the series is footage of the queens' conversations while backstage during the judges' deliberations. Sometimes there is also bonus footage from the workroom or runway.
===RuPaul's Drag U===
See: RuPaul's Drag U
RuPaul's Drag U is a spin-off that ran from 2010 to 2012. In each episode, three women were paired with former Drag Race contestants, now known as "Drag Professors", who give them drag makeovers and help them to access their "inner divas".
===RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
All Stars is the sister series to RuPaul's Drag Race and premiered on October 22, 2012. The series showcases past contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race, as they compete to become immortalized in the Drag Race Hall of Fame and a cash prize of $200,000 (initially $100.000).
===RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular
RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular was a spin-off episode that aired on December 7, 2018. Eight series-favorite queens will be competing for the title of "America's first Drag Race Xmas Queen". The cast members and the premiere date were revealed on November 1, 2018, on VH1's website.
===RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race===
See: RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race is a spin-off series that premiered April 24, 2020. Renowned celebrities submit to the transformative art of drag by competing in essential Drag Race challenges to win the title of "America's Next Celeb Drag Superstar" and $100,00 for a charity of their choice.
===RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue
RuPaul's Drag Race Vegas Revue is a 6 episode spin-off series that premiered on August 21, 2020. Each installment will follow Asia O'Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Yvie Oddly as they prepare to lead the "RuPaul's Drag Rave Live!" residency show.
==International Versions==
See: Drag Race (Franchise) 
===The Switch Drag Race===
See: The Switch Drag Race 
The Switch Drag Race, or simply The Switch, is a Chilean reality drag competition show and the Chilean version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Karla Constant and premiered on October 8, 2015. It ended with its second and last season on July 15, 2018.
===Drag Race Thailand===
See: Drag Race Thailand 
Drag Race Thailand is the Thai version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Art Arya and Pangina Heals and premiered on February 15, 2018. Its second season ended on April 5, 2019.
===RuPaul's Drag Race UK===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race UK 
RuPaul's Drag Race UK is the British version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is the first foreign installment of the franchise to be hosted by RuPaul. It premiered on October 3, 2019. Its second season ended on March 18, 2021. Its third season ended on November 25, 2021. Its fourth season ended on November 24, 2022.
===Canada's Drag Race===
See: Canada's Drag Race 
Canada's Drag Race is the Canadian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Brooke Lynn Hytes, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie as rotating hosts. It premiered on July 2, 2020. In Season 2, Brooke became a solo host after Jeffrey and Stacey's departures from the show. Its second season ended on December 16, 2021. Its third season ended on September 8, 2022.
===Drag Race Holland===
See: Drag Race Holland 
Drag Race Holland is the Dutch version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Fred van Leer. It premiered on September 18, 2020. Its second season ended on September 24, 2021.
===RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under 
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under is the Australian & New Zealand version RuPaul's Drag Race. It is the second foreign installment of the franchise to be hosted by RuPaul. It premiered on May 1, 2021. Its second season ended on September 17, 2022.
===Drag Race España===
See: Drag Race España 
Drag Race España is the Spanish version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Supremme de Luxe. It premiered on May 30, 2021. Its second season ended on June 12, 2022. Its third season ended on July 2, 2023.
===Drag Race Italia===
See: Drag Race Italia 
Drag Race Italia is the Italian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Chiara Francini. It premiered on November 19, 2021. Its second season ended on December 6, 2022.
===RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World===
See: RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World is the international version of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars uniting queens from different franchises. Season 1 premiered on February 1, 2022.
===Drag Race Philippines===
See: Drag Race Philippines 
Drag Race Philippines is the Filipino version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Paolo Ballesteros. It premiered on August 17, 2022.
===Drag Race France===
See: Drag Race France 
Drag Race France is the French version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Drag Race Alum Nicky Doll. It premiered on June 25, 2022.
===Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World===
See: Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World 
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World is an international All Stars spin-off series of Drag Race featuring contestants from various Drag Race franchises competing for the chance to be Queen of the Mother-Pucking World. Season 1 premiered on November 18, 2022.
===Drag Race Belgique===
See: Drag Race Belgique 
Drag Race Belgique is the Belgium version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Rita Baga. It premiered on February 16, 2023.
===Drag Race Sverige===
See: Drag Race Sverige 
Drag Race Sverige is the Swedish version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Robert Fux. It premiered on March 5, 2023.
===Drag Race México===
See: Drag Race México 
Drag Race México is the Mexican version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is currently hosted by Lolita Banana and Taiga Brava. It premiered on June 22, 2023.
===Drag Race Brasil===
See: Drag Race Brasil 
Drag Race Brasil is the Brazillian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Grag Queen. It premiered on August 30, 2023.
===Drag Race Germany===
See: Drag Race Germany 
Drag Race Germany is the German version of RuPaul's Drag Race. It is hosted by Barbie Breakout and co-hosted by Gianni Jovanovic. It premiered on September 5, 2023.
==Gallery==
===Season Artwork===
RDRS1-0.jpg|Season 1
RDR2.jpg|Season 2
RDR3.jpg|Season 3
RDR4.jpg|Season 4
RDR5.jpg|Season 5
RDR6.jpg|Season 6
RDR7.jpg|Season 7
RDR8.jpg|Season 8
RDR9.jpg|Season 9
RDR10-0.jpg|Season 10
RDR11.jpg|Season 11
RDR12.jpg|Season 12
RDR13.jpg|Season 13
RDR14.jpg|Season 14
RDR15.jpg|Season 15
File:RDR16.jpg|Season 16
===Untucked Artwork===
S2UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 2
S3UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 3
S4UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 4
Season5UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 5
Season6UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 6
Season7UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 7
Season8UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 8
Season9UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 9
Untucked.jpg|Season 10
Season11UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 11
S12UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 12
Season13UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 13
Season14Logo.jpg|Season 14
Season15UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 15
S16UntuckedLogo.jpg|Season 16
===Runway Themes===
Season 1 - Cover Girl
Season 2 - Jealous of My Boogie
Season 3 - Champion
Season 4 - Glamazon
Season 5 - I Bring The Beat
Season 6 - Sissy That Walk
Season 7 - Sissy That Walk
Season 8 - The Realness
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Season 10 - Snapshot
Season 11 - Mighty Love
Season 12 - Superstar
Season 13 - Bring Back My Girls
Season 14 - Catwalk
Season 15 - Catwalk
Season 16 - Cake & Candy
==Stands==
Place	Season1 	Season2 	Season3 	Season4 	Season5 	Season6 	Season7 	Season8 	Season9 	Season10 	Season11 	Season12 	Season13 	Season14 	Season15 	Season16
1st 	BeBe Zahara Benet 	Tyra Sanchez 	Raja 	Sharon Needles 	Jinkx Monsoon 	Bianca Del Rio 	Violet Chachki 	Bob The Drag Queen 	Sasha Velour 	Aquaria 	Yvie Oddly 	Jaida Essence Hall 	Symone 	Willow Pill 	Sasha Colby 	Nymphia Wind
2nd 	Nina Flowers 	Raven 	Manila Luzon 	Chad MichaelsPhi Phi O'Hara	AlaskaRoxxxy Andrews 	Adore DelanoCourtney Act 	Ginger MinjPearl 	Kim ChiNaomi Smalls 	Peppermint 	EurekaKameron Michaels 	Brooke Lynn Hytes 	Crystal MethydGigi Goode	Kandy Muse 	Lady Camden 	Anetra 	Sapphira Cristál
3rd 	Rebecca Glasscock 	Jujubee 	Alexis Mateo 	Chad MichaelsPhi Phi O'Hara	AlaskaRoxxxy Andrews 	Adore DelanoCourtney Act 	Ginger MinjPearl 	Kim ChiNaomi Smalls 	Shea CouleéTrinity Taylor	EurekaKameron Michaels 	A'keria C. DavenportSilky Nutmeg Ganache	Crystal MethydGigi Goode	GottmikRosé 	Angeria Paris VanMichealsBoscoDaya Betty	Luxx Noir LondonMistress Isabelle Brooks	Plane Jane
4th 	Shannel 	Tatianna 	Yara Sofia 	Latrice Royale 	Detox 	Darienne Lake 	Kennedy Davenport 	Chi Chi DeVayne 	Shea CouleéTrinity Taylor	Asia O'Hara 	A'keria C. DavenportSilky Nutmeg Ganache	Sherry Pie 	GottmikRosé 	Angeria Paris VanMichealsBoscoDaya Betty	Luxx Noir LondonMistress Isabelle Brooks	Q
5th 	Ongina 	Pandora Boxx 	Carmen Carrera 	Kenya Michaels 	Coco Montrese 	BenDeLaCreme 	Katya 	Derrick Barry 	Alexis Michelle 	Miz Cracker 	Vanessa Vanjie Mateo 	Jackie Cox 	Olivia Lux 	Angeria Paris VanMichealsBoscoDaya Betty	Loosey LaDuca 	Morphine Love Dion
6th 	Jade 	Jessica Wild 	Shangela 	Dida Ritz 	Alyssa Edwards 	Joslyn Fox 	Trixie Mattel 	Thorgy Thor 	Nina Bo'nina Brown 	Monét X Change 	Nina West 	Heidi N Closet 	Utica Queen 	DeJa SkyeJorgeous 	Salina EsTittes 	Dawn
7th 	Akashia 	Sahara Davenport 	Delta Work 	Willam 	Ivy Winters 	Trinity K. Bonet 	Miss Fame 	Robbie Turner 	Valentina 	The Vixen 	Shuga Cain 	Widow Von'Du 	Tina Burner 	DeJa SkyeJorgeous 	Marcia Marcia Marcia 	Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige
8th 	Tammie Brown 	Morgan McMichaels 	Stacy Layne Matthews	Jiggly Caliente 	Jade Jolie 	Laganja Estranja 	Jaidynn Diore Fierce	Acid Betty 	Farrah Moan 	Monique Heart 	Plastique Tiara 	Jan 	Denali 	Jasmine Kennedie 	Malaysia Babydoll Foxx 	Plasma
9th 	Victoria "Porkchop" Parker	Sonique 	Mariah Balenciaga 	Milan 	Lineysha Sparx 	Milk 	Max 	Naysha Lopez 	Aja 	Blair St. Clair 	Ra'Jah O'Hara 	Brita 	Elliott with 2 Ts	Kerri Colby 	Spice 	Xunami Muse
10th 	 	Mystique Summers Madison	India Ferrah 	Madame LaQueer 	Honey MahoganyVivienne Pinay	Gia Gunn 	Kandy Ho 	Cynthia Lee Fontaine 	Cynthia Lee Fontaine 	Mayhem Miller 	Scarlet Envy 	Aiden Zhane 	LaLa Ri 	Maddy Morphosis 	Jax 	Megami
11th 	 	Nicole Paige Brooks 	Mimi Imfurst 	The Princess 	Honey MahoganyVivienne Pinay	April Carrión 	Mrs. Kasha Davis 	Dax ExclamationPointLaila McQueen	Eureka 	Dusty Ray Bottoms 	Ariel Versace 	Nicky Doll 	Tamisha Iman 	Orion Story 	Aura Mayari 	Geneva Karr
12th 	 	Shangela 	Phoenix 	Lashauwn Beyond 	Monica Beverly Hillz 	Vivacious 	Jasmine Masters 	Dax ExclamationPointLaila McQueen	Charlie Hides 	Yuhua Hamasaki 	Mercedes Iman Diamond 	Rock M. Sakura 	Joey Jay 	Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté 	Robin Fierce 	Amanda Tori Meating
13th 	 	 	Venus D-Lite 	Alisa Summers 	Serena Cha Cha 	Kelly MantleMagnolia Crawford	Sasha Belle 	 	Kimora Blac 	Kalorie Karbdashian-Williams	Honey Davenport 	Dahlia Sin 	Kahmora Hall 	Alyssa Hunter 	Amethyst 	Mirage
14th 	 	 	 	 	Penny Tration 	Kelly MantleMagnolia Crawford	Tempest DuJour 	 	Jaymes Mansfield 	Vanessa Vanjie Mateo 	Kahanna Montrese 	 	 	June Jambalaya 	Sugar 	Hershii LiqCour-Jeté
15th 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Soju 	 	 	 	Princess Poppy 	
16th 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Irene Dubois 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
:█ The contestant won RuPaul's Drag Race.
:█ The contestant was voted Miss Congeniality.
:█ The contestant won the Golden Boot Award.
:█ The contestant won the title of Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses.
:█ The contestant was disqualified from the competition.
:█ The contestant quit the competition.
:█ The contestant was removed from the competition due to medical reasons.
:█ The contestant returned to the competition after being eliminated during a previous season.
:█ The contestant was eliminated earlier in the competition, returned.
:█ The contestant was disqualified from the competition after the season finished filming and was not invited to the season reunion or finale.
:Underlines: The contestants later competed in All Stars
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