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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Friday, January 1, 2021

Ended: Friday, April 23, 2021

When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 premiered Friday, January 1, 2021 on MTV and ended Friday, April 23, 2021. The season has 16 episodes.

The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 1 and concluded on April 23, 2021. The cast was announced via Twitter on December 9, 2020. The competition is broadcast on VH1 in the United States and showcases 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 release schedule

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 episode release dates
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1. The Pork Chop

After making their werk room entrances, the queens face off in a series of Lip Sync for Your Life battles.

Friday · 5 years ago

2. Condragulations

After the first contestant of the season is voted out, the queens stomp the runway in a fashion show, then perform a special version of RuPaul's song "Condragulations."

Friday · 5 years ago

3. Phenomenon

The previously chopped queens return to walk in a fashion runway show, then perform a choreographed number to RuPaul's song "Phenomenon," and comedian Nicole Byer guest judges.

Friday · 5 years ago

4. RuPaulmark Channel

After the queens come together for the first time, RuPaul hosts a holiday movie marathon featuring Hallmark Channel-inspired parodies.

Friday · 5 years ago

5. The Bag Ball

Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of bag-inspired couture, and showcase three bag-themed looks.

Friday · 5 years ago

6. Disco-Mentary

The queens funk it up in a disco-dancing documentary, complete with 70s fashions.

Friday · 5 years ago

7. Bossy Rossy Ruboot

The queens flex their improv skills in a reboot of the salacious talk show "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Mathews; LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

Friday · 5 years ago

8. Social Media: The Unverified Rusical

It's time for the Rusical! Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

Friday · 5 years ago

9. Snatch Game

The queens impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game. LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.

Friday · 5 years ago

10. Freaky Friday Queens

It's Freaky Friday! The queens are challenged to make over each other into their own drag doppelgangers. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges; psychic Char Margolis makes an appearance.

Friday · 5 years ago

11. Pop! Goes the Queens

The queens must create and brand their own versions of extravagant soft drinks. Current reigning America's Next Drag Superstar Jaida Essence Hall makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

Friday · 5 years ago

12. Nice Queens Roast

The queens take part in a comedy roast of former Drag Race "Miss Congeniality" winners - Heidi N Closet, Nina West and Valentina. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges; Norvina (Instant Influencer) makes a guest appearance.

Friday · 5 years ago

13. Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens!

The queens flex their acting skills in a new sci-fi adventure, playing tiny shrunken drag queens. Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha) guest judges; Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.

Friday · 5 years ago

14. Gettin' Lucky

The queens write and record lyrics as they perform to the world premiere of RuPaul's new song "Lucky". Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney's Aladdin) makes a guest appearance.

Friday · 5 years ago

15. Reunited

The season 13 queens are back to dish on all the moments that made this season unforgettable. This gag-worthy reunion will feature up close and personal interviews, original music videos, and a special lip sync.

Friday · 5 years ago

16. Grand Finale Finale

It's time to crown our winner, baby! The top 4 queens compete in a finale lip sync smackdown in the race to crown "America's Next Drag Superstar." The queens also pick a Miss Congeniality.

Friday · 5 years ago

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 guest stars

  • Carson Kressley

    Carson Kressley

    Self - Judge

  • Ross Mathews

    Ross Mathews

    Self - Judge

  • Norvina

    Norvina

    Self - Special Guest

  • Colin Jost

    Colin Jost

    Self - Special Guest

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Prince

  • Anne Hathaway

    Anne Hathaway

    Self - Special Guest

  • Dallas Eli

    Dallas Eli

    Self - Dancer

  • Miguel Zárate

    Miguel Zárate

    Self - Choreographer

  • Sebastian Dino Gonzalez

    Sebastian Dino Gonzalez

    Self - Dancer

  • Nick Lemmer

    Nick Lemmer

    Self - Dancer

  • Char Margolis

    Self - Special Guest

  • AJ Watkins

    AJ Watkins

    Self - Dancer

  • Valentina

    Valentina

    Self - Special Guest

  • Symone

    Symone

    Self - Contestant

  • Kandy Muse

    Kandy Muse

    Self - Contestant

  • Gottmik

    Gottmik

    Self - Contestant

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 FAQ

When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 premiered Friday, January 1, 2021 on MTV.

How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finale?

The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finale (Episode 16) aired Friday, April 23, 2021.

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