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RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

Season released 7th Dec, 2018Rated MA15+10 episodes

IMDb8.5/ 10

Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1

RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 is streaming in Australia on Stan (subscription). Season 1 was released on 2 February 2009.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 episodes

  1. S01 E01

    Holi-Slay Spectacular

    40 mins · Fri, 7 Dec 2018

    Eight returning queens come back for a holiday-themed special musical episode, with music by RuPaul and performances choreographed by Todrick Hall.

  2. S01 E01

    Drag on a Dime

    44 mins · Mon, 2 Feb 2009

    Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using items from the 99 cent store and thrift store clothing. Guest starring fashion designer Bob Mackie and photographer/director Mike Ruiz.

  3. S01 E02

    Girl Group Challenge

    44 mins · Mon, 9 Feb 2009

    The contestants split into two rival musical groups, trying to impress RuPaul and guest judge Michelle Williams with their lip-syncing skills.

  4. S01 E03

    Queens of All Media

    44 mins · Mon, 16 Feb 2009

    The competitors have to out-wit each other on three challenges based on Oprah Winfrey's career: reading news, selling products they think are worthwhile, and interviewing celebrity couple Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott.

  5. S01 E04

    Mac-Viva Glam Challenge

    44 mins · Mon, 23 Feb 2009

    The contestants make screen tests for a cosmetics company; model Jenny Shimizu helps judge their drag-queen status.

  6. S01 E05

    Drag School of Charm

    45 mins · Mon, 2 Mar 2009

    The contestants are challenged to makeover female extreme fighters into glam drag queens and teach them to lip sync Beyoncé's Freakum Dress. Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless and Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin guest star.

  7. S01 E06

    Absolut Drag Ball

    45 mins · Mon, 9 Mar 2009

    The contestants create three looks (swimsuit, executive realness, and evening wear) for a drag ball inspired by Absolut vodka flavours. Charo and Maria Conchita Alonso guest star.

  8. S01 E07

    Extra Special Edition

    45 mins · Mon, 16 Mar 2009

    RuPaul looks back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes before the grand finale.

  9. S01 E08

    Grand Finale

    45 mins · Mon, 23 Mar 2009

    The three remaining contestants face their final challenges: a choreographed group dance routine, recording a verse with rapper Cazwell, and filming a solo for RuPaul's Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk) music video.

  10. S01 E09

    Re-United!

    44 mins · Mon, 23 Mar 2009

    The nine contestants reunite with RuPaul, Merle, and Santino to chat about the past season, discuss their current lives, and answer questions from the viewers.

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