RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Monday, March 7, 2016
Ended: Monday, May 16, 2016
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 premiered Monday, March 7, 2016 on MTV and ended Monday, May 16, 2016. The season has 10 episodes.
RuPaul is back to light up the runway with 12 new queens competing for the title of "American's Next Drag Superstar." Season 8 marks a drag milestone: the 100th episode and the 100th queen! Watch as these talented ladies of drag join the ranks of the fabulous 88 queens who fought for the crown before them. The 12 Queens to compete include: Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lopez, Robbie Turner, and Thorgy Thor.
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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 release schedule
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1. Keeping It 100! Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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2. Bitch Perfect The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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3. RuCo's Empire The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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4. New Wave Queens The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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5. Supermodel Snatch Game The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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6. Wizards of Drag The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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7. Shady Politics The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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8. RuPaul Book Ball The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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9. The Realness The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
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10. Grand Finale Finale Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned. |
Monday · 10 years ago |
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 guest stars
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Carson Kressley
Self - Judge
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Ross Mathews
Self - Judge
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Nicole Richie
Self - Guest Judge
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Tasha Smith
Self - Guest Judge
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Faith Evans
Self - Guest Judge
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Debbie Harry
Self - Guest Judge
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Chris Stein
Self - Guest Judge
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Gigi Hadid
Self - Guest Judge
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Chanel Iman
Self - Guest Judge
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Marc Jacobs
Self - Guest Judge
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Vivica A. Fox
Self - Guest Judge
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Thomas Roberts
Self - Guest Judge
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Amy Sedaris
Self - Guest Judge
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David Sedaris
Self - Guest Judge
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Chad Michaels
Self - Special Guest
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Violet Chachki
Self - Special Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 FAQ
When does RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 premiered Monday, March 7, 2016 on MTV.
How many episodes are in RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8?
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 has 10 episodes.
Are new episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 finale?
The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 finale (Episode 10) aired Monday, May 16, 2016.
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