Harry Beau's Drag Race Season 1

## **Season 1**

The **first season** of *Harry Beau's Drag Race*, later referred to as ***The Lost Season***, is the very first season of the entire Drag Race franchise. Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar."

The winner of the first season won a cash prize of $100,000, a one-year supply of cosmetics from L'Oréal Paris, a headlining spot on the Harry Beau Drag Race Tour, a cover feature and spread in The Advocate magazine, a guest appearance alongside Harry Beau on The Graham Norton Show, a dedicated platform to host their own drag podcast, and a development deal with Netflix to create and star in their own show.

The winner of the first season of Harry Beau's Drag Race was BeBe Zahara Benet, with Ongina placing as runner-up. Jade and Shannel became the first ever queens to be nominated as Miss Congeniality, with a three-vote tie. Tammie Brown was also elected as the Lip-Sync Assassin of the series.

The judging panel consisted of Harry Beau, a far better judge of character and expertise than any world-renowned Drag Queen. International fashion designer and fashion label extraordinaire Marc Jacobs also judged. The third and fourth judging slot was filed by queer comedy star Wanda Sykes, and gay acting legend George Takei. A myriad of high-class guest judges also filled the judging panel week by week.

Ongina, Jade and Victoria Parker returned to take part in the first season of Harry Beau's Drag Race All Stars Season 1. Ongina placed 3rd overall in the competition, Jade finished in 8th, and Victoria Parker placed 11th.

~~In 2016, Jade and Rebecca Glasscock made an appearance in Homebrew All Stars Season 2 as Lip-Sync Assassins.~~

~~In 2018, during the third season of All Stars, it was revealed that BeBe Zahara Benet would be competing as the surprise tenth queen. She placed 3rd overall. Additionally, Rebecca Glasscock once again appeared as a Lip-Sync Assassin this season, as did Tammie Brown.~~

## Contestants

*(Queens as shown by their order of entry to the Werk Room.)*

█ The contestant won *Harry Beau's Drag Race*.
█ The contestant was the first runner-up.
█ The contestant was eliminated in 3rd place & did not compete in final lip sync.
█ The contestant won the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant was one of the best but did not win the maxi challenge.
█ The contestant was one of the worst but did not place in the bottom two.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two but was not eliminated.
█ The contestant placed in the bottom two & was eliminated.
## Episodes

### **Episode 1: "The Design Challenge"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be doing makeup tutorials with a celebrated professional makeup artist. The professionals are paired with a queen, and together they must create a makeup look that is inspired by their own unique style. Guest judge Pat McGrath joins Harry Beau in judging, and will be looking for creativity, technique, and overall cohesiveness. The queens and professionals hit the makeup tables, excited to get started on their tutorials. They chat and get to know each other as they work, sharing makeup tips and tricks. The judges observe the tutorials and provide feedback, looking for standout looks and standout personalities. In the end, the judges announce the top tutorial, and the winning queen is given a special prize. The other queens congratulate the winner, Shannel and her professional artist, Jennifer Aspinall, and reflect on their own performances, determined to do even better in the next challenge.*

*In this episode, the contestants are tasked with creating a unique and eye-catching outfit inspired by the style of their favorite decade. They have two days to complete the challenge, using only materials that they can find at a thrift store. The judges will be looking for creative use of materials, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. As the contestants work on their outfits, they share their inspirations and discuss the challenges they face. Some opt for bold and flashy looks, while others go for a more subtle and sophisticated approach. The competition is fierce, and tensions run high as the queens race against the clock to finish their outfits. In the end, joined by special guest Bob Mackie, the judges are impressed by the creativity and resourcefulness of the contestants, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three looks, and Shannel with the best outfit is crowned the winner of the challenge.*

* **Guest Judges:** Bob Mackie and Pat McGrath
* **Mini Challenge:** Perform a makeup tutorial on camera with a MUA special guest.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Create a unique and eye-catching outfit inspired by the style of your favorite decade.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Shannel
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Shannel
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A personalized makeup tutorial session with their top makeup artist partner (for Shannel it was Jennifer Aspinall*)*.
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A feature in The Gaily Grind magazine, including a photoshoot with renowned photographer, Mike Ruiz, and a spread showcasing their drag transformation process.
* **Bottom Two:** Jade and Rebecca Glasscock
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne
* **Eliminated:** Rebecca Glasscock

### **Episode 2: "The Advert Challenge"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be doing a photoshoot about balls. They are tasked with coming up with creative and eye-catching looks inspired by different types of balls, such as beach balls, basketballs, and ping pong balls. The judges will be looking for creativity, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. The queens get to work, brainstorming ideas and sketching out concepts. Some opt for bold and colorful looks, while others go for a more subtle and sophisticated approach. As the photoshoot gets underway, the queens work with the photographers to bring their ideas to life. They strike a series of poses, showcasing their looks and their personalities. In the end, the judges are impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of the queens, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three looks, and the queen with the best photoshoot is crowned the winner of the mini-challenge.*

*In this episode, the contestants are challenged to create a commercial for a fictional product that celebrates drag culture and the art of transformation. They will need to come up with a concept, write a script, create a mood board, and design the look of the product. The judges will be looking for creativity, attention to detail, and overall appeal. As the contestants work on their commercials, they share their ideas and discuss the challenges they face. Some opt for bold and flashy products, while others go for a more subtle and sophisticated approach. The competition is fierce, and tensions run high as the queens race against the clock to finish their commercials. On the day of the shoot, the contestants work with the crew to bring their ideas to life. They rehearse their lines, perfect their looks, and give it their all as they film their commercials. The judges observe the shoots and provide feedback, looking for standout concepts and standout performances. In the end, the judges are impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm of the contestants, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three commercials, and the contestant with the best advert is crowned the winner of the challenge.*

* **Guest Judges:** Isabel & Ruben Toledo, Mike Ruiz
* **Mini Challenge:** Photoshoot based around different types of balls.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Akashia
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A professional portrait session with Mike Ruiz, featuring a series of stunning and unique shots that showcase the winner's style and personality.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Create a commercial for a fictional product that celebrates drag culture and the art of transformation.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Shannel
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A professional marketing campaign for the winning product, including a commercial that will air on national television, online advertisements, and social media promotion.
* **Bottom Two:** Tammie Brown and Jade
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Cater 2 U" by Destiny's Child
* **Eliminated:** Jade

### **Episode 3: "The Snatch Game"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be competing in a challenge about a partner. They are each paired with a partner and must work together to complete a series of tasks and challenges. The judges will be looking for teamwork, communication, and overall performance skills. The queens get to work, collaborating with their partners to complete the tasks. Some pairs work well together, while others struggle to find a rhythm. The judges observe the competitions and provide feedback, looking for standout performances and standout partnerships. In the end, the judges announce the top pair, and the winning queen is given a special prize. The other queens congratulate the winner and reflect on their own performances, determined to do even better in the next challenge.*

*In this episode, the contestants participate in the fan-favorite challenge, Snatch Game. In this challenge, the queens must impersonate a famous celebrity and play a mock game show. The judges will be looking for comedic timing, wit, and overall performance skills. The contestants get into character and take their places at the game show podiums, ready to face off in the ultimate drag showdown. They play a series of mini-games, answering questions and cracking jokes as they try to outshine their competitors. The judges observe the proceedings, looking for standout performances and standout impressions. In the end, the judges announce the top three contenders, and the contestant with the best Snatch Game performance is crowned the winner of the challenge. The other queens congratulate the winner and reflect on their own performances, determined to do even better in the next challenge.*

* **Guest Judge:** Oprah Winfrey
* **Mini Challenge:** Secret task list with partnered queen.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Ongina
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A special VIP package for two to a top entertainment venue, including front row tickets to a sold-out show, backstage passes, and a meet-and-greet with the performer.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Snatch Game celebrity impersonations.
* **Runway Theme:** Futurism
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Tammie Brown
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A one-year supply of makeup and beauty products from South Korean brand, MISSHA.
* **Bottom Two:** Akashia and Nina Flowers
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston
* **Eliminated:** Nina Flowers

### **Episode 4: "The Roast"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be participating in a quiz about the pit crew. The pit crew are a group of handsome and talented men who assist the queens on the show. The queens are given a series of questions about the pit crew and must answer as many as they can within a set time limit. The judges will be looking for knowledge, wit, and overall performance skills. The queens take their places at the quiz podiums, ready to face off in the ultimate drag showdown. They answer questions about the pit crew, ranging from their names and backgrounds to their interests and talents. The judges observe the proceedings, looking for standout performances and standout knowledge. In the end, the judges announce the top three contenders, and the queen with the best quiz performance is crowned the winner of the mini-challenge. The other queens congratulate the winner and reflect on their own performances, determined to do even better in the next challenge.*

*In this episode, the contestants participate in the Roast challenge, where they must write and perform comedic roasts of their fellow queens. The judges will be looking for wit, comedic timing, and overall performance skills. The contestants get to work, writing their roasts and rehearsing their delivery. They share their jokes with each other and offer feedback, trying to perfect their material. As the roast gets closer, the contestants work with the writers to fine-tune their jokes and to add the finishing touches. On the day of the roast, the contestants take to the stage, ready to face off in the ultimate drag showdown. They deliver their roasts with confidence and flair, cracking jokes and zingers as they try to outshine their competitors. The judges observe the proceedings, looking for standout performances and standout jokes. In the end, the judges announce the top three contenders, and the queen with the best roast performance is crowned the winner of the challenge. The other queens congratulate the winner and reflect on their own performances, determined to do even better in the next challenge.*

* **Guest Judges:** Jeff Ross and Whitney Cummings
* **Mini Challenge:** Quiz on the Pit Crew.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** BeBe Zahara Benet
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A private dinner with a member of the pit crew, hosted by Harry Beau at a top restaurant.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Roast about the cast of Harry Beau's Drag Race Season 1.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** BeBe Zahara Benet
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A stand-up comedy showcase at a top comedy club, featuring the winner as the headliner.
* **Bottom Two:** Ongina and Akashia
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Eurythmics
* **Eliminated:** Akashia

### **Episode 5: "The Makeover Challenge"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be parodying each other using puppets. They are given a series of puppets that represent their fellow queens and must use them to perform comedic sketches and parodies. The judges will be looking for wit, comedic timing, and overall performance skills. The queens get to work, rehearsing their sketches and perfecting their puppetry skills. They share their ideas with each other and offer feedback, trying to make their sketches as funny and entertaining as possible. As the mini-challenge gets closer, the queens work with the writers to fine-tune their sketches and to add the finishing touches. On the day of the mini-challenge, the queens take to the stage, ready to face off in the ultimate drag showdown. They deliver their sketches with confidence and flair, cracking jokes and zingers as they try to outshine their competitors. The judges observe the proceedings, looking for standout performances and standout jokes. In the end, the judges announce the top three contenders, and the queen with the best parody performance is crowned the winner of the mini-challenge.*

In this episode, the contestants participate in the Makeover challenge, where they must give makeovers to a group of special guests. The judges will be looking for creativity, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. The contestants hit the workroom, excited to get started on their makeovers. They work with the special guests to come up with makeup and wardrobe ideas, and to choose the best looks for each person. As the challenge gets closer, the contestants work with the stylists to perfect their looks and to add the finishing touches. On the day of the makeover, the contestants take to the stage, showcasing their transformations to the judges. The judges are wowed by the creativity and originality of the makeovers, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three makeovers, and the queen with the best makeover performance is crowned the winner of the challenge.

* **Guest Judge:** Bobbi Brown and Kim Kardashian
* **Mini Challenge:** Parodying queens with puppets.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Shannel
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A professional puppet-making workshop with a top puppet designer, where the winner will learn how to create their own custom puppets.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Give makeovers to a group of Drag Race fans.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner:** Ongina
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A professional photoshoot with a top fashion photographer, featuring a spread in Them magazine.
* **Bottom Two:** Tammie Brown and Shannel
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Stronger" by Britney Spears
* **Eliminated:** Shannel

### **Episode 6: "The Ball"**

*In today's mini-challenge, the queens are excited to discover that they will be creating quick looks inspired by the pit crew, that the pit crew themselves will then model on the runway for the judges. The queens are given a selection of materials and must use them to create looks that showcase their creativity and innovation. The judges will be looking for originality, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. The queens hit the workroom, excited to get started on their looks. They work quickly, using the materials to create looks that are inspired by the pit crew. Some opt for bold and edgy styles, incorporating leather and studs. Others go for a more glamorous approach, incorporating sparkles and sequins. As the mini-challenge gets closer, the queens work with the pit crew to perfect their looks and to add the finishing touches. On the day of the mini-challenge, the queens take to the stage with their pit crew member, showcasing their looks to the judges. The judges are wowed by the creativity and originality of the looks, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three looks, and the queen with the best quick look is crowned the winner of the mini-challenge.*

*In this episode, the contestants participate in the Ball challenge, where they must create and walk in three different looks inspired by different categories: "Glamour," "Leather," and "Butterfly." The judges will be looking for creativity, attention to detail, and overall aesthetic appeal. The contestants hit the workroom, excited to get started on their looks. Some opt for bold and glamorous styles, incorporating sparkles and sequins. Others go for a more edgy and leather look, incorporating leather and studs. Still others choose a more whimsical and butterfly-inspired approach, incorporating butterfly motifs and patterns. As the ball gets closer, the contestants work with the stylists to perfect their looks and to add the finishing touches. On the day of the ball, the contestants take to the stage, showcasing their looks to the judges. The judges are wowed by the creativity and originality of the looks, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three looks, and the queen with the best ball performance is crowned the winner of the challenge.*

* **Guest Judges:** André Leon Talley and Christian Siriano
* **Mini Challenge:** Designing a quick look for the pit crew to wear on the runway.
* **Mini Challenge Winner:** Victoria 'Porkchop' Parker
* **Mini Challenge Prize:** A one-on-one styling session with a member of the pit crew, where the winner will get the chance to work with them to actualize their custom look.
* **Maxi Challenge:** Ball with three different looks; Glamour, Leather and Butterfly.
* **Maxi Challenge Winner** BeBe Zahara Benet
* **Maxi Challenge Prize:** A professional photoshoot with a top fashion photographer, featuring a spread for ambassadorship of POZ magazine.
* **Bottom Two:** Tammie Brown and Victoria 'Porkchop' Parker
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Shackles (Praise You)" by Mary Mary
* **Eliminated:** Victoria Parker

 Akashia
 Ongina
 Tammie Brown
 Nina Flowers
 Rebecca Glasscock
 Jade
 Shannel

**Top Three of Season 1**

 Ongina
 Tammie Brown

### **Episode 7: "The Finale"**

*In this episode, the remaining three contestants are excited to discover that they will be participating in the Final Three challenge. Not only will they have to prepare a choreographed routine and lip-sync for the next runway music theme, but also prepare their Best Drag runway look. The judges will be looking for overall performance skills, including charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. The contestants hit the workroom, excited to get started on their looks. They work with the stylists to come up with looks that showcase their best drag, incorporating their signature styles and aesthetics. As the challenge gets closer, the contestants work with the writers to fine-tune their performances and to add the finishing touches.*

*The Final Three contestants walk the runway in their best drag looks, showcasing their style and personality to the judges. The judges are wowed by the creativity and originality of the looks, and they have a tough time deciding on a winner. After much deliberation, they announce the top three looks, and the queen with the best "Best Drag" look is crowned the winner of the runway challenge.* *On the day of the challenge, the contestants take to the stage, ready to face off in the ultimate drag showdown. They deliver their performances with confidence and flair, showcasing their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. The judges observe the proceedings, looking for standout performances and standout moments. In the end, the judges announce the top two contenders, and the queen with the best overall performance is crowned the winner.*

* **Main Challenge:** Recording a verse and filming a song video for the next runway theme, as well as Best Drag runway.
* **Eliminated:** Tammie Brown
* **Top Two:** BeBe Zahara Benet and Ongina
* **Lip Sync Song:** "Feels So Good" by Sonique
* **Runner-Up:** Ongina
* **Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1: BeBe Zahara Benet**

## Videos

### Lip Sync Performances

"Complicated" - Lip Sync Cut - Homebrew Drag Race Season 1Episode 1 Lip Sync: Akashia vs Victoria "Porkchop" Parker