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RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 2

12 episodes Premiered Feb 1, 2010 Updated Sep 23, 2026

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the series. Contestants compete in the American reality show produced by World of Wonder, where RuPaul looks for the next American drag superstar. The show features contestants who are judged by a panel including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and

Previously on RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ RuPaul serves as the host, mentor, and judge for the reality show produced by World of Wonder.
  • ⚡ The overarching goal of the competition is to find the next American drag superstar.
  • ⚡ Contestants are evaluated by a judging panel that includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges.
  • ⚡ The series follows an episodic structure where participants are critiqued on their progress throughout the competition.

Season overview

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 12 episodes. Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the series. Contestants compete in the American reality show produced by World of Wonder, where RuPaul looks for the next American drag superstar. The show features contestants who are judged by a panel including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges who critique their progress throughout the competition.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Gone with the Window

Feb 1, 2010

Twelve new queens compete to be America's Next Drag Superstar! The queens must reinvent their drag looks using only a set of curtains and household items. Guest judges include come

S2·E2 Core

Starrbootylicious

Feb 8, 2010

The dolls make it rain when they compete as burlesque dancers at a hot Hollywood nightclub and weather an unexpected twist. RuPaul is joined by guest judges comedienne Kim Coles an

S2·E3 Core

Country Queens

Feb 15, 2010

The queens split off into teams to film a country-fried commercial directed by Kathy Najimy who's joined on the panel by guest judge country music legend Tanya Tucker.

S2·E4 Core

The Snatch Game

Feb 22, 2010

The dolls compete in a star-studded tv game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. Guests include actor Alec Mapa, red carpet diva Phoebe Price & guest

S2·E5 Core

Here Comes the Bride

Mar 8, 2010

Wedding bells ring as the queens go from blushing brides to dragzillas in a challenge that weds their drag personas with the perfect grooms - themselves. Singer/songwriter Martha W

S2·E6 Core

Rocker Chicks

Mar 15, 2010

The queens rock out on the main stage when they're challenged to sing live for the first time ever in RuPaul's Drag Race history.

S2·E7 Core

Once Upon a Queen

Mar 22, 2010

The dolls must sell their tales as they pose for a book cover photoshoot and hit the press junket circuit. E!'s Marc Malkin is joined by best-selling authors Jackie Collins & Gigi

S2·E8 Core

Golden Gals

Mar 29, 2010

The queens must transform a group of silver daddies into their drag mothers in this NYX Cosmetics challenge. They're joined by guest judges Debbie Reynolds & Cloris Leachman as wel

S2·E9 Core

The Diva Awards

Apr 12, 2010

The final four queens hit the red carpet and pull out all the stops as they create looks for three separate divalicious award shows. Guest judges include Academy Award winner Tatum

S2·E10 Filler

The Main Event Clip Show

Apr 19, 2010

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the first nine episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

S2·E11 Mytharc

Grand Finale

Apr 26, 2010

The last three queens face their final challenge - shooting the music video for RuPaul's next single "Jealous of My Boogie." Guests include reality star Robert Verdi, make-up artis

S2·E12 Mytharc

Reunion

Apr 26, 2010

The contestants' tasks include being a newscaster, product spokesperson and talk-show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson.