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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18

Every episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 1 - You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!
    8.0/10(571 votes)

    #1 - You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!

    S18:E1

    In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: “Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!” The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 - Q-Pop Girl Groups
    7.7/10(479 votes)

    #2 - Q-Pop Girl Groups

    S18:E2

    The queens sing and dance in rival “Q-Pop” girl groups: the “Q” standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 3 - RDR Live Returns!
    6.2/10(516 votes)

    #3 - RDR Live Returns!

    S18:E3

    Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 4 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups
    8.2/10(430 votes)

    #4 - Red Carpet Mash-Ups

    S18:E4

    The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde) and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 5 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1
    8.5/10(487 votes)

    #5 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1

    S18:E5

    It’s judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 6 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2
    5.6/10(494 votes)

    #6 - The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2

    S18:E6

    Alliances form and schemes are hatched, as the other half of the cast takes to the stage for their talent show, and to be rated by their sisters. Musician Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 7 - Drag Queens For Change
    8.4/10(345 votes)

    #7 - Drag Queens For Change

    S18:E7

    The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 8 - Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition
    6.6/10(356 votes)

    #8 - Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition

    S18:E8

    RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 9 - Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
    7.8/10(232 votes)

    #9 - Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical

    S18:E9

    This season’s Rusical is inspired by a mashup of the classical Broadway musical Annie, and New York City ballroom culture. Record producer Benny Blanco guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Episode 10 - Drag in a Bag
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Drag in a Bag

    S18:E10

    RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 18. It scored 8/10 based on 571 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Q-Pop Girl Groups".