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The Best Episodes of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 1 - Keeping It 100!
    6.0/10(450 votes)

    #1 - Keeping It 100!

    S8:E1

    Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 2 - Bitch Perfect
    5.4/10(432 votes)

    #2 - Bitch Perfect

    S8:E2

    The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 3 - RuCo's Empire
    5.1/10(414 votes)

    #3 - RuCo's Empire

    S8:E3

    The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 4 - New Wave Queens
    5.0/10(387 votes)

    #4 - New Wave Queens

    S8:E4

    The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 5 - Supermodel Snatch Game
    7.9/10(396 votes)

    #5 - Supermodel Snatch Game

    S8:E5

    The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 6 - Wizards of Drag
    7.3/10(387 votes)

    #6 - Wizards of Drag

    S8:E6

    The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 7 - Shady Politics
    5.0/10(384 votes)

    #7 - Shady Politics

    S8:E7

    The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 8 - RuPaul Book Ball
    5.7/10(395 votes)

    #8 - RuPaul Book Ball

    S8:E8

    The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 9 - The Realness
    5.4/10(365 votes)

    #9 - The Realness

    S8:E9

    The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 10 - Grand Finale
    4.9/10(398 votes)

    #10 - Grand Finale

    S8:E10

    Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

    Director:Nick Murray
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Keeping It 100!" is the best rated episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 8. It scored 6/10 based on 450 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/7/2016. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Bitch Perfect".