Episode guide
RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3
16 episodes · premiered Jan 24, 2011
The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011. Thirteen drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000. This season saw Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy B., Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes.
- Episode 1: Casting Extravaganza Jan 24, 2011 · 42m What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.
- Episode 2: The Queen Who Mopped Xmas Jan 24, 2011 · 1h 3m Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the…
- Episode 3: Queens in Space Jan 31, 2011 · 42m The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's…
- Episode 4: Totally Leotarded Feb 7, 2011 · 42m The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya…
- Episode 5: QNN News Feb 14, 2011 · 44m The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie…
- Episode 6: The Snatch Game Feb 21, 2011 · 44m The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha…
- Episode 7: Face, Face, Face of Cakes Feb 28, 2011 · 44m The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress…
- Episode 8: Ru Ha Ha Mar 7, 2011 · 44m The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.
- Episode 9: Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style Mar 14, 2011 · 43m Get ready for a red, white, and blue spectacular! In this patriotic challenge, the queens are tasked with creating heartfelt and hilarious video messages to uplift our troops. RuPaul is…
- Episode 10: RuPaul-a-Palooza Mar 21, 2011 · 44m The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.
- Episode 11: RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza Mar 28, 2011 · 44m The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.
- Episode 12: Jocks in Frocks Apr 4, 2011 · 44m The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.
- Episode 13: Make Dat Money Apr 11, 2011 · 45m The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer.
- Episode 14: RuPaul Rewind Apr 18, 2011 · 45m Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
- Episode 15: Grand Finale Apr 25, 2011 · 45m The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."
- Episode 16: Reunited May 2, 2011 · 45m The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.