RuPaul's Drag Race

In shady times, let there be light.

2009Reality

First aired

February 2, 2009

7.5

TMDB Score

75% match · 291 votes

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S01 · E01

Drag on a Dime

Season 1 · Feb 2, 2009 · 45m

Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.

About the Series

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Reality

Synopsis

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

CreatorsRuPaul, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato

First aired
February 2, 2009
Last aired
April 17, 2026
Seasons
18 seasons · 255 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Original language
English
Networks
MTV, Logo, VH1

Top Billed Cast

RuPaul

RuPaul

Self - Host

Michelle Visage

Michelle Visage

Self - Judge

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