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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!
    8.3/10(462 votes)

    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
    8.3/10(441 votes)

    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
    8.0/10(423 votes)

    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 8 - RuPaul Book Ball
    8.0/10(406 votes)

    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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  5. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 10 - Grand Finale
    7.9/10(409 votes)

    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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  6. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 7 - Shady Politics
    7.8/10(394 votes)

    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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  7. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 9 - The Realness
    7.8/10(373 votes)

    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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  8. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 4 - New Wave Queens
    7.7/10(395 votes)

    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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  9. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 6 - Wizards of Drag
    7.7/10(395 votes)

    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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  10. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Episode 5 - Supermodel Snatch Game
    7.5/10(404 votes)

    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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Keeping It 100!" is the best rated episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 8. It scored 8.3/10 from 462 votes. Directed by Nick Murray and written by Unknown, it aired on March 7, 2016.