RuPaul's Drag Race
"In shady times, let there be light."
Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.
First Aired
February 2, 2009
Last Aired
February 27, 2026
Original Language
en
Popularity
42
Type
Reality
Official Website
Production Companies
World of Wonder
MTV Entertainment Studios
Seasons & Episodes
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.
Cast
RuPaul
Self - Host
Michelle Visage
Self - Judge
Ross Mathews
Self - Judge, Self - Special Guest, Self - Guest Judge
Carson Kressley
Self - Judge
Jason J. Carter
Self - Pit Crew
Santino Rice
Self - Judge, Self - Guest Judge
Bryce Eilenberg
Self - Pit Crew
Shawn Morales
Self - Pit Crew, Self - Special Guest
Bruno Carvalho Alcantara
Self - Pit Crew
Raja Gemini
Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest, Self - Audience Member
Raven
Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest, Self - Audition Reel, Zombie (uncredited), Self - Audience Member
Eureka O'Hara
Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest, Self, Self - Audience Member
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