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RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 4

14 episodes Premiered Jan 30, 2012 Updated Sep 23, 2026

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 14 episodes. Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor, and judge for the reality competition series. Produced by World of Wonder, the show features contestants who are judged by a panel including RuPaul and other judges who critique their progress throughout the competition as they vie to become the next drag superstar.

Previously on RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 4 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.
  • ⚡ Contestants compete in a series of challenges to be judged by RuPaul and a panel.
  • ⚡ The overarching competition is produced by World of Wonder.
  • ⚡ The series searches for the next drag superstar.

Season overview

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4 continues the overarching saga across 14 episodes. Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor, and judge for the reality competition series. Produced by World of Wonder, the show features contestants who are judged by a panel including RuPaul and other judges who critique their progress throughout the competition as they vie to become the next drag superstar.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S4·E1 Mytharc

RuPocalypse Now!

Jan 30, 2012

Season 4 premieres with 13 new queens competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

S4·E3 Core

Glamazons vs. Champions

Feb 13, 2012

The queens team up to create commercials for RuPaul's albums Glamazon & Champion.

S4·E4 Core

Queens Behind Bars

Feb 20, 2012

The dolls go to jail when they star in a sitcom acting challenge.

S4·E5 Core

Snatch Game

Feb 27, 2012

The queens compete in a star-studded tv game show featuring their most fabulous & funny celebrity impersonations.

S4·E6 Core

Float Your Boat

Mar 5, 2012

The dolls design ship-shaped parade floats for a pride-filled runway extravaganza.

S4·E7 Core

Dragazines

Mar 12, 2012

The queens turn the publishing industry on its wig as they launch their own magazines.

S4·E8 Core

Frenemies

Mar 19, 2012

Paired up with their best "frenemies," the dolls struggle through their differences to pull off live runway duets.

S4·E9 Core

Frock The Vote!

Mar 26, 2012

The queens hit the campaign trail and debate to become the 2012 Wig Party candidate.

S4·E11 Core

The Fabulous Bitch Ball

Apr 9, 2012

The race goes to the dogs, when the queens compete in a pageant of canine inspired couture.

S4·E12 Core

RuPaul Rewind

Apr 16, 2012

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

S4·E13 Mytharc

The Final Three

Apr 23, 2012

The competition reaches epic proportions as the top 3 queens compete in their final challenge starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit Glamazon.

S4·E14 Mytharc

The Reunion

Apr 30, 2012

Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.