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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 7 - RuPaul Roast
    9.2/10(662 votes)

    S5:E7

    The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 5 - Snatch Game
    8.5/10(496 votes)

    S5:E5

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 11 - Sugar Ball
    8.5/10(467 votes)

    S5:E11

    The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 4 - Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
    8.4/10(477 votes)

    S5:E4

    The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 6 - Can I Get an Amen
    8.4/10(491 votes)

    S5:E6

    The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 14 - Reunited
    8.4/10(449 votes)

    S5:E14

    Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 8 - Scent of a Drag Queen
    8.3/10(458 votes)

    S5:E8

    Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 10 - Super Troopers
    8.3/10(438 votes)

    S5:E10

    The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 9 - Drama Queens
    8.2/10(441 votes)

    S5:E9

    The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 12 - The Final Three, Hunty
    8.2/10(414 votes)

    S5:E12

    The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit, "The Beginning".

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 1 - RuPaullywood or Bust
    8.1/10(480 votes)

    S5:E1

    Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 2 - Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
    8.0/10(463 votes)

    S5:E2

    The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 3 - Draggle Rock
    7.8/10(453 votes)

    S5:E3

    The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Episode 13 - Countdown to the Crown
    6.8/10(309 votes)

    S5:E13

    A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"RuPaul Roast" is the best rated episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5. It scored 9.2/10 from 662 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on March 11, 2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Snatch Game".