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Season 5 – RuPaul's Drag Race

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" is a reality show in which a group of talented drag queens compete in challenges to impress host RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, to win a cash prize along with a crown and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. Each episode consists of a main challenge, usually some form of performance or fashion design -- sometimes both. The queens then participate in a themed runway show, where one is declared the winner of that week, while two others are announced to be up for elimination. The bottom two must then compete to stay on the show with a lip-sync for their lives.
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Critics Reviews

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Tanner Stransky Entertainment Weekly It's actually pretty hard to tell if the queens are "killer" yet, but I will give them this: They're looking pretty good. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review J. Bryan Lowder Slate In Season 5, it appears we're back to glamour-land, with a slate of queens who, with a few exceptions, seem to value being "fishy"... above all else. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Oliver Sava AV Club There isn't any reality show on television funnier than Drag Race, and I can confidently say that there aren't very many shows period that pack in as many laughs as this one does in an hour. Rated: A- Nov 17, 2018 Full Review Kate Jinx Junkee Just when you thought every topic had been covered, season five prompted an excellent, eye-opening conversation about the drag rights of transsexual women. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo RPDR has not yet surrendered to the been-there-done-that-ism of Project Runway. There's still some life in the old girl. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Garrett H Iconic season with one of the best casts in the franchise. A lot of iconic characters and a great story. Lots of funny, iconic moments and a satisfying finale! Some of the best lip syncs of all time from Alyssa Edwards. One of the best seasons easily. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/23 Full Review TheRetroRanger 1 This season is very overrated in my opinion. Sure, some of the challenges were good, but the runways and queens weren't quite good enough. Fight me. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 5 is epic. Is the game changer and were most of the strong girls came from Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Arguably the best season to date and a strong contender for the best season in the shows run. It had many queens who could've taken home the crown. There were some troubling "TV" moments that were clearly staged but it had drama, memorable and talented queens Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Fabulous season & well deserved winner Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Lots of fun characters and a finale that saw the right person win. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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RuPaul

Host

Santino Rice

Judge

Michelle Visage

Judge

Camille Grammer

Guest

La Toya Jackson

Guest

Mike Ruiz

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 28, 2013 RuPaullywood or Bust The queens make a splash by doing an underwater photo shoot. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 4, 2013 Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza The dolls must lip synch as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 11, 2013 Draggle Rock The queens connect with their inner child when they star in a children's television show. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black? The queens enter the world of classical ballet where they are coached by choreographer Travis Wall. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Snatch Game The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations; guest judges MTV's Julie Brown. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 4, 2013 Can I Get an Amen The queens test their vocals by singing in a 1980 charity single. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 11, 2013 RuPaul Roast The dolls are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Scent of a Drag Queen The queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance; guest judges Aubrey O'Day and Joan Van Ark. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 1, 2013 Drama Queens The queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge; guest judges Maria Conchita Alonso and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 8, 2013 Super Troopers The dolls are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 15, 2013 Sugar Ball The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture; guest judges Marg Helgenberger and legendary designer Bob Mackie. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 22, 2013 The Final Three, Hunty The top three star in a music video; special guest Gloria Allred. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 29, 2013 Countdown to the Crown Highlights, and lowlights, of the season as contestants race to the grand finale. Details Episode 14 Aired May 6, 2013 Reunited! The queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Details

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Season Info

Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 28, 2013