Episode guide
RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 1
9 episodes · premiered Feb 2, 2009
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
- Episode 1: Drag on a Dime Feb 2, 2009 · 45m Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag…
- Episode 2: Girl Group Challenge Feb 9, 2009 · 45m Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their…
- Episode 3: Queens of All Media Feb 16, 2009 · 45m The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.
- Episode 4: MAC/Viva Glam Challenge Feb 23, 2009 · 45m Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls'…
- Episode 5: Drag School of Charm Mar 2, 2009 · 46m The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.
- Episode 6: Absolut Drag Ball Mar 9, 2009 · 46m RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
- Episode 7: Extra Special Edition Mar 16, 2009 · 46m Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
- Episode 8: Grand Finale Mar 23, 2009 · 46m The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges…
- Episode 9: Reunited! Mar 23, 2009 · 45m In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!