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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Monday, January 28, 2013

Ended: Monday, May 6, 2013

When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 premiered Monday, January 28, 2013 on MTV and ended Monday, May 6, 2013. The season has 14 episodes.

The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. The winner of season five headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 release schedule

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 episode release dates
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1. RuPaullywood or Bust

Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

Monday · 13 years ago

2. Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.

Monday · 13 years ago

3. Draggle Rock

The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

Monday · 13 years ago

4. Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

Monday · 13 years ago

5. Snatch Game

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

Monday · 13 years ago

6. Can I Get an Amen

The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.

Monday · 13 years ago

7. RuPaul Roast

The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.

Monday · 13 years ago

8. Scent of a Drag Queen

Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

Monday · 13 years ago

9. Drama Queens

The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

Monday · 13 years ago

10. Super Troopers

The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

Monday · 13 years ago

11. Sugar Ball

The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

Monday · 13 years ago

12. The Final Three, Hunty

The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit, "The Beginning".

Monday · 13 years ago

13. Countdown to the Crown

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

Monday · 13 years ago

14. Reunited Finale

Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

Monday · 13 years ago

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 guest stars

  • Jinkx Monsoon

    Jinkx Monsoon

    Self - Contestant

  • Chad Michaels

    Chad Michaels

    Self - Special Guest

  • Latrice Royale

    Latrice Royale

    Self - Special Guest

  • Sharon Needles

    Sharon Needles

    Self - Special Guest

  • BeBe Zahara Benet

    BeBe Zahara Benet

    Self - Special Guest

  • Tyra Sanchez

    Tyra Sanchez

    Self - Special Guest

  • Raja Gemini

    Raja Gemini

    Self - Special Guest

  • Mathu Andersen

    Mathu Andersen

    Self - Video Director

  • Candis Cayne

    Candis Cayne

    Self - Choreographer

  • Shawn Morales

    Shawn Morales

    Self - Pit Crew

  • Bob Mackie

    Bob Mackie

    Self - Guest Judge

  • María Conchita Alonso

    María Conchita Alonso

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Jason J. Carter

    Jason J. Carter

    Self - Pit Crew

  • Lucian Piane

    Lucian Piane

    Self - Special Guest

  • Manila Luzon

    Manila Luzon

    Self - Audience Member

  • Victoria "Porkchop" Parker

    Victoria "Porkchop" Parker

    Self - Audience Member

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 FAQ

When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 premiered Monday, January 28, 2013 on MTV.

How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5?

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 has 14 episodes.

Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 finale?

The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 finale (Episode 14) aired Monday, May 6, 2013.

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