Season 5

Episode Guide

RuPaullywood or Bust

S5 E1
Jan 29, 2013
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar. But first they must make a splash in Tinseltown with an underwater photoshoot. With guest judges Camille Grammer and Mike Ruiz.

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

S5 E2
Feb 4, 2013
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos. With guest judges Juliette Lewis and Kristen Johnston.

Draggle Rock

S5 E3
Feb 11, 2013
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show. With guest judges Coco and supermodel Paulina Porizkova.

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

S5 E4
Feb 18, 2013
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall. With guest judges Chaz Bono and Travis Wall.

Snatch Game

S5 E5
Feb 25, 2013
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.With guest judges MTV's Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown.

Can I Get An Amen

S5 E6
Mar 4, 2013
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single. With guest judges La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters.

RuPaul Roast

S5 E7
Mar 11, 2013
The dolls' comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience. With guest judges The Help's Leslie Jordan and Absolut Image Czar Jeffrey Moran.

Scent of a Drag Queen

S5 E8
Mar 18, 2013
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance. With guest judges Aubrey O'Day, and Knots Landing's Joan Van Ark.

Drama Queens

S5 E9
Apr 1, 2013
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos. Ay Dios Mio! With guest judges Maria Conchita Alonso and The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Super Troopers

S5 E10
Apr 8, 2013
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover. With guest judges What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly and Fashion Police's George Kotsiopoulos.

Sugar Ball

S5 E11
Apr 15, 2013
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture. With guest judges CSI's Marg Helgenberger, and legendary designer Bob Mackie.

The Final Three, Hunty

S5 E12
Apr 22, 2013
The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit The Beginning.With special guest mega-attorney Gloria Allred.

Countdown to the Crown

S5 E13
Apr 29, 2013
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic crowning of America's Next Drag Superstar.

RuPaul's Drag Race: Reunited

S5 E14
May 6, 2013
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.