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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 8 - All in the Drag Family
    9.6/10(798 votes)

    #1 - All in the Drag Family

    S6:E8

    The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special subjects - their own family members. AJ Odudu joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.4/10(947 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    It’s Rusical week! Star of stage and screen Hannah Waddingham joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as the curtain falls on another queen.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.3/10(934 votes)

    #3 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    RuPaul and the queens return from their lockdown hiatus and the search for the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar resumes. With the queens reunited and added twists, there is much excitement in the air, but the competition picks up quickly as the queens form two groups for a Europop battle – The RuRuvision Song Contest. In a glorious homage to Eurovision, the queens record and perform the same catchy song, but can they swerve the dreaded nul points?! MNEK joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as a fifth queen sashays away from the competition.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 7 - Pop of the Tops: Live - The Rusical
    9.3/10(639 votes)

    #4 - Pop of the Tops: Live - The Rusical

    S6:E7

    It’s Rusical week! Pop diva and West End star Beverley Knight joins Mama Ru, Michelle Visage, and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the curtain comes down on yet another queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.1/10(566 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    The remaining queens are split into two teams for a girl group battle.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    9.0/10(533 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    This week the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game challenge where they must deliver their best celebrity impersonations against a classic TV game show backdrop.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    9.0/10(378 votes)

    #7 - Episode 9

    S5:E9

    It's the semi-final! In a Gladiators-themed roast, our ru-maining contenders step into the ring and wrestle for a place in the finale. Comedian Aisling Bea joins as guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 1 - Cabaret Talent Show
    9.0/10(752 votes)

    #8 - Cabaret Talent Show

    S6:E1

    A hot new cast of queens enter the werk room as RuPaul kicks off his legendary race. And ooh la la, Alison Goldfrapp, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 6 - Snatch Game
    9.0/10(611 votes)

    #9 - Snatch Game

    S6:E6

    It’s an S Club party as Jon Lee and Rachel Stevens play the Snatch Game, and Amanda Holden joins the judging panel alongside her bestie, Alan Carr, RuPaul and Michelle Visage.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 4 - Ghoul Power
    8.9/10(584 votes)

    #10 - Ghoul Power

    S6:E4

    The Girl Group Challenge gets a fiendish twist as the queens serve up a spooktacular Halloween monster banger! Pop stars Alexandra Burke and Mabel join in the fun and fabulosity.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.8/10(549 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    The queens take on a 90s rave banger for the girl group challenge. Pop legend Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.8/10(492 votes)

    #12 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Prepare for panto - Drag Race style! It's Rusical week, and screen star Cush Jumbo joins the fun as guest judge alongside RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(679 votes)

    #13 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. The queens are settling in, but the pressure is on as their singing, acting and dancing skills are truly challenged in Rats – The Rusical, Drag Race’s first ever live musical. West End star Sheridan Smith joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.7/10(595 votes)

    #14 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    It’s the Semi Finals! The remaining queens take to the mic, writing their own material for a stand up comedy challenge that sees them roasting the most challenging of victims - themselves. Comedy legend Kathy Burke joins RuPaul as his extra special guest judge alongside, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr as another queen is asked to sashay away.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(617 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The search for the UK's Next Drag Race Superstar continues. This week RuPaul tests the queens' creative sewing skills – and their friendships – as they're pitted against each other in a design challenge called Who Wore it Best? Supermodel Jourdan Dunn joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as a third queen leaves the competition.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(578 votes)

    #16 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    This week the queens face one of their toughest challenge, yet as they are asked to write and perform their own comedy stand up routines. Comedy legend Dawn French joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen takes her leave.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.5/10(752 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    In this opening episode, Judge Supremo, RuPaul ushers a brand new set of queens into the werk room, sets them their first cheeky challenge, and asks the queens to take to the runway to serve not one, but two looks. Comedy legend Matt Lucas joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.5/10(330 votes)

    #18 - Episode 10

    S5:E10

    It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return to bear witness as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race Superstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 5 - Sofa Showdown
    8.5/10(511 votes)

    #19 - Sofa Showdown

    S6:E5

    The queens take to the sofa for a special edition of The Graham Norton show, but who can serve the most charisma and star power? Steps star Claire Richards adds to the fabulosity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(631 votes)

    #20 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    The queens enter the werk room for the first time and quickly take on their first challenge – a photo shoot with Ru. Then, in an added twist, the queens are asked to serve two looks on the Drag Race runway. Actress and fashion icon Elizabeth Hurley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the first queen sashays away from the competition.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(593 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    RuPaul’s search for the UK’s next Drag Race superstar continues. This week, the queens’ presenting skills are challenged as they host their own daytime magazine show, Morning Glory. The queen of British daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as a fourth queen exits the competition.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(643 votes)

    #22 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Twelve fabulous new drag queens enter the werk room for the first time. Dame Joanna Lumley joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton as RuPaul determines which queen is the first to go.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.4/10(383 votes)

    #23 - Episode 10

    S4:E10

    It’s the grand finale! Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens are all on hand as RuPaul crowns the UK’s next Drag Race superstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 Episode 2 - Stitch & Strut
    8.4/10(608 votes)

    #24 - Stitch & Strut

    S6:E2

    Supermodel Kristen McMenamy joins Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as the queens are asked to turn rags into riches for the iconic Design Challenge!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.2/10(519 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Ten of the UK's most fabulous drag queens will compete in the Olympics of drag in the hope that RuPaul, queen of queens, will crown them as the UK’s first Drag Race superstar.

    Director:Tony Grech-Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"All in the Drag Family" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK". It scored 9.6/10 based on 798 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/14/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".