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Season 12 – 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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Paul McCallion New York Magazine/Vulture The level of polish and preparedness of the contestants on season 12 is higher than ever, and dividing them into two groups gives them the opportunity to show us what they can do. Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Dylan Jones Guardian Excitingly, at this point in the season, we can probably start referring to this as a "deep dive". Or at least, a deep dip. Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Kate Kulzick AV Club Throw in arguably the deepest bench Drag Race has ever had for an acting challenge-11 strong queens-and it's a match made in TV parody heaven. Rated: B+ Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Emily Alford Jezebel The ingenuity of the performers in extraordinary circumstances was a much-needed reminder that RuPaul's Drag Race is still special after 12 seasons. Jun 1, 2020 Full Review Bailey Jo Josie Film Inquiry With this season, Mama Ru has decided to go with a bizarre but interesting gimmick from season six - splitting the groups in two, thus putting the microscope and the spotlight onto the queens in a harsher and more direct way. Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo It's also a bold move to force the girls into a song-and-dance challenge right from the jump. Apr 1, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ari H Tragically bad season. The worst in recent memory. The zoom call finale is dreadfully anticlimactic. And the frontrunners were disqualified. Not satisfying at all. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/19/23 Full Review Garrett H Outside of the first season, this is easily the worst in the franchise. Bad challenges, meh cast, no memorable lip syncs, horrible finale (due to COVID). Disappointing. Skip unless you want to watch every season. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/08/23 Full Review Veruca S This was an election year and unfortunately it was intensely too political this season. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/16/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm so in love with this season. I loved all the cast and all the challenges because they were so strong. The Rusical was the best ever! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A fun season thanks to the likes of Heidi, and Crystal Method but it became clear who were favored and kept around despite not the best performances. The biggest negative was the over politicization of the season notably with Jackie Cox. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Covid and Sherry Pie ruined it all..but hey...they did fairly good with the options they had. Moreover, not enough drama in my opinion, this year's cohort really was Ru Paul's Best friends. I even watched Untucked and nothing really spicy there either. I really feel sorry for all the other participants, I really wish they get the gala they deserve and maybe a real coronation. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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RuPaul

Host

Michelle Visage

Judge

Carson Kressley

Judge

Ross Mathews

Judge

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Judge

Daisy Ridley

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 28, 2020 I'm That Bitch Nicki guest judges the new cast of queens vying for $100,000 and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and the first step is having to write and perform an original rap song. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2020 You Don't Know Me The queens must write and perform a Fosse-inspired jazz number. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2020 World's Worst The queens flex their comedy improvisation skills when they audition for a talent show for people with little talent. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2020 The Ball Ball The queens' creativity comes to life when they compete in a pageant of sports-inspired couture; they strut the runway in three ball-themed looks. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 27, 2020 Gay's Anatomy The queens are challenged to take part in the longest running drag queen scripted show, "Gay's Anatomy"; pop superstar Normani guest judges. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 3, 2020 Snatch Game The queens compete in the Snatch Game; Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge; drag queen Miss Vanjie makes a guest appearance. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 10, 2020 Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop-inspired musical. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 17, 2020 Droop The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 24, 2020 Choices 2020 It's time for America's first drag queen president. Details Episode 10 Aired May 1, 2020 Superfan Makeover The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, but the superfans have no idea what's about to happen to them. Details Episode 11 Aired May 8, 2020 One-Queen Show The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens. Details Episode 12 Aired May 15, 2020 Viva Drag Vegas The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul's Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney's Aladdin) guest judges. Details Episode 13 Aired May 22, 2020 Alone Together The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party; Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments and most shocking eliminations, and takes fan questions. Details Episode 14 Aired May 29, 2020 Grand Finale The top three queens compete in a revolutionary lip sync battle for the crown; the finale boasts special celebrity appearances, the announcement of Miss Congeniality, and show-stopping performances. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nick Murray, Ian Stevenson, Justin Harder
Executive Producer
RuPaul, Fenton Bailey
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 28, 2020