RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Monday, February 2, 2009
Ended: Monday, March 23, 2009
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 premiered Monday, February 2, 2009 on MTV and ended Monday, March 23, 2009. The season has 9 episodes.
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 release schedule
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1. Drag on a Dime 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. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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2. Girl Group Challenge Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills? |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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3. Queens of All Media The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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4. MAC/Viva Glam Challenge Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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5. Drag School of Charm The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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6. Absolut Drag Ball RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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7. Extra Special Edition Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale! |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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8. Grand Finale The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote. |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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9. Reunited! Finale In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other! |
Monday · 17 years ago |
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 FAQ
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 premiered Monday, February 2, 2009 on MTV.
How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 has 9 episodes.
Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 finale?
The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 finale (Episode 9) aired Monday, March 23, 2009.
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