RuPaul's Drag Race — Season 8
Get ready for a glittering celebration! RuPaul’s *Drag Race* is back for Season 8, and the energy is higher than ever as we mark a monumental moment: episode 100 and the welcoming of our 100th queen to the competition. Twelve fierce queens are vying for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar, joining the legacy of an incredible 88 who’ve already battled it out on the runway. This season introduces a dazzling lineup including Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lopez, Robbie Turner, and Thorgy Thor – prepare to be amazed!
The eighth season begins with a milestone: the hundredth episode of *RuPaul's Drag Race*, featuring the hundredth queen vying for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. The initial challenge asks the queens to recreate an outfit from a…
The reigning queens face a new test: a collegiate drag-appella sing-off, featuring an all-queen lineup. The panel of guest judges includes Ester Dean (known from *Pitch Perfect* and *Pitch Perfect 2*), choreographer Jamal Sims, and RuPaul's…
The queens showcase their baking prowess in two episodes inspired by the world of *Empire*, judged by Tasha Smith (from *Empire*) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.
The reigning queens will perform live, channeling the energy of '80s New Wave girl bands. Lending their expertise as guest judges are Debbie Harry of Blondie and Chris Stein, alongside RuPaul's music producer, Lucian Piane.
The queens showcase their wit by impersonating celebrities on a fast-paced television game show, and command the runway in recreations of iconic Madonna ensembles. Supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman lend their expertise to t…
The queens transform the performers of *Little Women: LA* with dazzling drag makeovers inspired by *The Wizard of Oz*. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall serve as guest judges.
Queens are vying for the highest office with provocative presidential campaign advertisements, boldly entering the race to become the nation's first drag president. Vivica A. Fox (of *Independence Day: Resurgence*) and MSNBC's Thomas Robert…
A pageant showcasing gowns crafted from literary inspiration features the queens, who also present a musical tribute to Jerri Blank of *Strangers With Candy*. Adding to the panel of judges are siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris.
The queens face their final test: a starring role in the music video for RuPaul’s iconic track, "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews will serve as the judges.
A palpable tension hangs in the air as the queens reconvene to dissect the season’s unfolding drama. And in a climactic finale, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
