Episode Guide
Season 16
Episode Guide
Rate-A-Queen
S16
E1
Jan 5, 2024
A new cast of queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show. Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron guest judges.
Queen Choice Awards
S16
E2
Jan 12, 2024
Part 2 of the epic two part premiere. A new cast of queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show. Superstar singer Becky G guest judges.
The Mother of All Balls
S16
E3
Jan 19, 2024
The two groups of queens meet for the first time. Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of mother-inspired couture, and showcase three mom-themed looks. Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi guest judges.
RDR Live!
S16
E4
Jan 26, 2024
Live from Tuckahoe, it's RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and three-time SNL host Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) guest judges.
Girl Groups
S16
E5
Feb 2, 2024
The queens are tasked with writing and performing their own verses, for RuPaul songs from his new album Black Butta. Swedish synth-pop duo Icona Pop guest judge.
Welcome to the DollHouse
S16
E6
Feb 9, 2024
After a flamenco dance with Spanish sensation Charo, the queens must design their own dolls, based on their drag personas. Superstar stylist Law Roach (Legendary) guest judges.
The Sound of Rusic
S16
E7
Feb 16, 2024
This season's Rusical is set high in the Swish Alps, as a young queen called Mariah goes in search of a musical outlet for her inner freak. Legendary director Adam Shankman (Hairspray) guest judges.
Snatch Game
S16
E8
Feb 23, 2024
After the iconic Reading challenge, the queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. All Stars winner Chad Michaels drops by the werkroom; actress Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) guest judges.
See You Next Wednesday
S16
E9
Mar 1, 2024
Morticia meets Mugler as the queens create a Neo-Goth look from scratch, using only black, white and gray fabric. Drop dead gorgeous model and actress Kaia Gerber (Bottoms) guest judges.
Werq The World
S16
E10
Mar 8, 2024
The queens let their voices be heard in an inspirational political anthem, and exercise their right to shake their groove thing. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin) guest judges.
Corporate Queens
S16
E11
Mar 15, 2024
The queens must devise and present comical Drag Awareness seminars, in front of a live audience of bored corporate employees. Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster (Fire Island) guest judges.
Bathroom Hunties
S16
E12
Mar 22, 2024
Nature calls! The queens star in the hot new design show "Bathroom Hunties," decorating and showcasing over-the-top powder rooms. Actress Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) guest judges.
Drag Race Vegas LIVE! Makeovers
S16
E13
Mar 29, 2024
Hunky male dancers from the RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! show in Las Vegas drop by the werkroom, to be made over into devastating drag queens. Country star Kelsea Ballerini guest judges.
Booked & Blessed
S16
E14
Apr 5, 2024
The queens dig deep and write their memoirs, pose for a book cover photo shoot, and are grilled by co-host of Las Culturistas podcast Matt Rogers. Journalist and author Ronan Farrow (Catch and Kill) guest judges.
LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown - Reunited
S16
E15
Apr 12, 2024
All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with nine lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.
Grand Finale
S16
E16
Apr 19, 2024
The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs, as they compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a grand prize of $200,000.