RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 5
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 14 episodes. The American reality television show is produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV, with RuPaul serving as the host, mentor, and judge. Alongside RuPaul, contestants are judged by a panel that includes Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges as they critique the progress of the competitors who are vying to become the next American
Season 5 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 competition series.
- The show is produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV to find the next American drag superstar.
- Contestants are evaluated by a judging panel featuring RuPaul, Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges.
- The overarching narrative saga continues following previous seasons of the program.
Season overview
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 14 episodes. The American reality television show is produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV, with RuPaul serving as the host, mentor, and judge. Alongside RuPaul, contestants are judged by a panel that includes Michelle Visage, rotating judges, and guest judges as they critique the progress of the competitors who are vying to become the next American drag superstar.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
RuPaullywood or Bust
Jan 28, 2013
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
Feb 4, 2013
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.
Draggle Rock
Feb 11, 2013
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.
Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
Feb 18, 2013
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.
Snatch Game
Feb 25, 2013
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.
Can I Get An Amen
Mar 4, 2013
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.
RuPaul Roast
Mar 11, 2013
The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.
Scent of a Drag Queen
Mar 18, 2013
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.
Drama Queens
Apr 1, 2013
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.
Super Troopers
Apr 8, 2013
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.
Sugar Ball
Apr 15, 2013
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.
The Final Three, Hunty
Apr 22, 2013
The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit, "The Beginning".
Countdown to the Crown
Apr 29, 2013
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.
Reunited
May 6, 2013
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.