RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Monday, January 24, 2011
Ended: Monday, May 2, 2011
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 premiered Monday, January 24, 2011 on MTV and ended Monday, May 2, 2011. The season has 16 episodes.
The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011. Thirteen drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000. This season saw Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy B., Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 release schedule
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1. Casting Extravaganza What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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2. The Queen Who Mopped Xmas Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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3. Queens in Space The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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4. Totally Leotarded The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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5. QNN News The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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6. The Snatch Game The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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7. Face, Face, Face of Cakes The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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8. Ru Ha Ha The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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9. Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style Get ready for a red, white, and blue spectacular! In this patriotic challenge, the queens are tasked with creating heartfelt and hilarious video messages to uplift our troops. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Cheryl Tiegs and Johnny Weir. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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10. RuPaul-a-Palooza The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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11. RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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12. Jocks in Frocks The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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13. Make Dat Money The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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14. RuPaul Rewind Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale! |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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15. Grand Finale The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion." |
Monday · 15 years ago |
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16. Reunited Finale The queens get together to spill the tea one more time. |
Monday · 15 years ago |
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 guest stars
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Santino Rice
Self - Judge
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Sharon Osbourne
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Debbie Matenopoulos
Self - Guest Judge
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Margaret Cho
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La Toya Jackson
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Chloë Sevigny
Self - Guest Judge
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Aisha Tyler
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Vanessa Williams
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Susan Powter
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Amber Rose
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Fantasia Barrino
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Venus D-Lite
Self - Contestant
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Brian "Phoenix" Trapp
Self - Contestant
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Mimi Imfurst
Self - Contestant
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India Ferrah
Self - Contestant
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Mariah Balenciaga
Self - Contestant
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 FAQ
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 premiered Monday, January 24, 2011 on MTV.
How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 has 16 episodes.
Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 finale?
The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 finale (Episode 16) aired Monday, May 2, 2011.
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