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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Drag on a Dime
Mon, Feb 2, 2009 60 mins
Drag queens compete in an elimination contest hosted by the noted drag performer and featuring celebrity judges. The winner is crowned "The Next Superstar Drag Queen of the World." The opener introduces the nine hopefuls, who then pose (with scantily clad car-wash hunks) for photographer Mike Ruiz and create "drag on a dime" outfits from items found in dollar and thrift stores. Ruiz and designer Bob Mackie are the guest judges, joining regular judges Merle Ginsberg and Santino Rice.
Episode 2
Girl Group Challenge
Mon, Feb 9, 2009 60 mins
The eight remaining contestants choose sides and form two girl groups to perform for the judges (one of whom is Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child).
Episode 3
Queens of All Media
Mon, Feb 16, 2009 60 mins
Contestants show off their talents as newscasters, product spokespersons and talk-show hosts. Debra Wilson is the guest judge.
Episode 4
M.A.C. Viva Glam Challenge
Mon, Feb 23, 2009 60 mins
The contestants make their own Viva Glam screen tests. Jenny Shimizu is the guest judge.
Episode 5
Drag School of Charm
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 60 mins
The contestants must turn female extreme fighters into their drag "daughters." Lucy Lawless ("Xena: Warrior Princess") is the guest judge.
Episode 6
ABSOLUT Vodka Drag Ball
Mon, Mar 9, 2009 60 mins
The challenge: hitting the floor at a drag ball.
Episode 7
Extra Special Edition
Mon, Mar 16, 2009 60 mins
Highlights of past episodes.
Episode 8
Grand Finale
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 60 mins
Season 1 finale: The final three queens face their last challenge while shooting the video for RuPaul's single "Cover Girl (Put the Bass in Your Walk"). Rapper Cazwell is the guest judge.
Episode 9
Re-United!
Mon, Mar 23, 2009 60 mins
A reunion show includes segments updating the contestants since the taping of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
