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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 1 - Keep Calm and Drag On
    8.6/10(433 votes)

    S8:E1

    A hot new cast of queens enter the Werkroom as RuPaul kicks off the legendary race. Thandiwe Newton joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 5 - The Piggy Pageant
    8.0/10(280 votes)

    S8:E5

    This week the queens must go ham or go home as RuPaul stages the very first Piggy Pageant. Testing their stamina to the max the queens are challenged to serve three piggy themed looks on the runway - all against the clock! The pressure is on, but thankfully Drag Race favorite Just May - affectionately known as Season Four’s Pork Chop queen - is on hand to help. Pop legend Rick Astley and international fashion Icon Michèle Lamy join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel. Who will bring home the bacon this week?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 4 - Croydon – The Rusical
    7.5/10(296 votes)

    S8:E4

    It’s Rusical week! The pressure is on as the queens’ singing, dancing, and acting skills are challenged as the queens pay homage to Chicago in the all-singing, all-dancing challenge: Croydon – The Rusical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 7 - Ghost Hunties
    7.5/10(190 votes)

    S8:E7

    The queens spoof a classic UK paranormal show in Ghost Hunties. Slow Horses star Kadiff Kirwan guest judges alongside Michelle Visage and Graham Norton.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 2 - Goodies and Baddies
    7.4/10(318 votes)

    S8:E2

    It’s the iconic design challenge. Supermodels Erin O’Connor and Kristen McMenamy guest star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 8 - Relative Beauties
    7.3/10(121 votes)

    S8:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 3 - Snatch Me If You Can
    6.4/10(298 votes)

    S8:E3

    Duncan James, Arian Nik, and Martin Fry join Ru on the panel as the queens fight it out to prove they have the best celebrity dating and improv skills on Snatch Me Out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 6 - Holiday Hits
    6.1/10(256 votes)

    S8:E6

    The queens take on a holiday novelty pop song for the girl group challenge. Anne-Marie and dance duo Booty Luv join RuPaul, Michelle Visage and Alan Carr.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8 Episode 9 - The Last Laugh
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E9

    It's the semi-finals! In an awards show themed roast, the remaining queens fight for a place in the finale. Comedian Michelle De Swarte joins as guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Keep Calm and Drag On" is the best rated episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 8. It scored 8.6/10 from 433 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 3, 2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Piggy Pageant".