RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The American reality competition series, produced by World of Wonder, features the world's most famous drag queen, RuPaul, serving as host, mentor, and judge. Contestants are judged by a panel that includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, one of four rotating judges, and one or more guest judges who critique their progress throughout the competit
Season 3 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 of the American reality competition series.
- The show is produced by World of Wonder.
- RuPaul searches for the next American drag superstar throughout the series.
- Contestants are judged by a panel including RuPaul, Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges who critique their progress.
Season overview
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 16 episodes. The American reality competition series, produced by World of Wonder, features the world's most famous drag queen, RuPaul, serving as host, mentor, and judge. Contestants are judged by a panel that includes RuPaul, Michelle Visage, one of four rotating judges, and one or more guest judges who critique their progress throughout the competition as RuPaul searches for the next American drag superstar.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Casting Extravaganza
Jan 24, 2011
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.
The Queen Who Mopped Xmas
Jan 24, 2011
Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season w
Queens in Space
Jan 31, 2011
The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's
Totally Leotarded
Feb 7, 2011
The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge L
QNN News
Feb 14, 2011
The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and D
The Snatch Game
Feb 21, 2011
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Ai
Face, Face, Face of Cakes
Feb 28, 2011
The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actr
Ru Ha Ha
Mar 7, 2011
The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style
Mar 14, 2011
Get ready for a red, white, and blue spectacular! In this patriotic challenge, the queens are tasked with creating heartfelt and hilarious video messages to uplift our troops. RuPa
RuPaul-a-Palooza
Mar 21, 2011
The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.
RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
Mar 28, 2011
The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.
Jocks in Frocks
Apr 4, 2011
The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.
Make Dat Money
Apr 11, 2011
The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Gra
RuPaul Rewind
Apr 18, 2011
Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
Grand Finale
Apr 25, 2011
The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."