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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(547 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    A new cast of queens enter the workroom and RuPaul sets their first surprise challenge. Supermodel Kristen McMenamy, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr join Ru on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(478 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    Editor of British Vogue Edward Enninful and Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney drop by to help RuPaul as the queens showcase their creative skill and style in the design challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - 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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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(440 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    The queens attempt to make Mama Ru laugh her heels off with a masterclass in Love, Werk and Play. RuPaul's Drag Race fan and actor Suranne Jones joins the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(390 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Carol Vorderman and Alexandra Burke play the iconic Snatch Game. Alexandra joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel to determine the fate of another queen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(368 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S5:E7

    The melodrama continues as the queens’ over acting skills are tested with romantic drama. Comedian Joel Dommett joins RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(341 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S5:E8

    The queens are tasked with giving drag makeovers to some extra special makeover subjects, and fashion doyenne Daphne Guinness joins RuPaul on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.5/10(330 votes)

    #10 - 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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 547 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".