RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 12
The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28 and concluded on May 29, 2020. The competition was broadcast on VH1 in the United States and saw 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28 and concluded on May 29, 2020. The competition was broadcast on VH1 in the United States and saw 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
I'm That Bitch
Feb 28, 2020 · 64 min
Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj.
You Don't Know Me
Mar 6, 2020 · 64 min
In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn.
World's Worst
Mar 13, 2020 · 63 min
The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.
The Ball Ball
Mar 20, 2020 · 63 min
The queens hit the sewing machines to design three different sports-inspired runway lewks for the Ball Ball, and comedian and superfan Leslie Jones sits in with the judges.
Gay's Anatomy
Mar 27, 2020 · 63 min
The queens put their overacting chops to the test in a "Grey's Anatomy" parody sketch and then walk the runway in cape-forward fashions, and Normani sits in with the judges.
Snatch Game
Apr 3, 2020 · 63 min
The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest a
Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
Apr 10, 2020 · 63 min
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
Droop
Apr 17, 2020 · 64 min
The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop.
Choices 2020
Apr 24, 2020 · 63 min
It's time for America's first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)
Superfan Makeover
May 1, 2020 · 64 min
The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, who have no idea what's about to happen to them; actor Daisy Ridley guest judges.
One-Queen Show
May 8, 2020 · 64 min
The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens.
Viva Drag Vegas
May 15, 2020 · 63 min
The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul's Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney's Aladdin) guest judges.
Alone Together
May 22, 2020 · 63 min
The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, m
Grand Finale
May 29, 2020 · 64 min
For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.