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Season 8 – 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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Jenna Wortham New York Times Kim Chi, one of the show's first breakout Asian-American contestants, constructed some of the most sophisticated looks to grace RuPaul's stage. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Matt Rogers New York Magazine/Vulture Season eight was an exceptional one in terms of runway presence. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Stephan Lee Entertainment Weekly KIM CHI IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD... I have to admit, I'm living. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Charlie Mason TV Line All three finalists... were blessed with more than enough charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to deserve the crown. Mar 27, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Bob The Drag Queen and Kim Chi carried the season and it was the most lopsided season in the history of the show Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It lacked some breath taking runways but I mostly watch the show for the challenges & the drama, and trust me... This one is filled with them. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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RuPaul

Host

Michelle Visage

Judge

Carson Kressley

Judge

Ross Mathews

Judge

Ross Matthews

Guest Star

Faith Evans

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 7, 2016 Keeping It 100! The 100th queen competes to become America's Drag Superstar; the queens create outfits from a legendary design challenge that appeared in a past season; guest judge Nicole Richie. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 14, 2016 Bitch Perfect The queens perform in a collegiate a cappella sing-off; guest judges Ester Dean of "Pitch Perfect," choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 21, 2016 RuCo's Empire The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes; guest judges Tasha Smith and singer-songwriter Faith Evans. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 28, 2016 New Wave Queens The queens have to sing live in '80s style New Wave girl bands; Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 4, 2016 Supermodel Snatch Game The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway; supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 11, 2016 Wizards of Drag The queens give cast members of "Little Women: LA" drag makeovers in the style of "The Wizard of Oz"; guest judges include fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 18, 2016 Shady Politics The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA; Vivica A. Fox and Thomas Roberts guest judge. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 25, 2016 RuPaul Book Ball The queens compete in a pageant of book-inspired couture; musical tribute to Jerri Blank from "Strangers With Candy"; siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge. Details Episode 9 Aired May 2, 2016 The Realness The queens compete in their final challenge, starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness"; Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge. Details Episode 10 Aired May 16, 2016 Grand Finale Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season; both America's Next Drag Superstar and Miss Congeniality are crowned. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 7, 2016