RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 8 · 10 Episodes

Season 8

201610 Episodes

RuPaul is back to light up the runway with 12 new queens competing for the title of "American's Next Drag Superstar." Season 8 marks a drag milestone: the 100th episode and the 100th queen! Watch as these talented ladies of drag join the ranks of the fabulous 88 queens who fought for the crown before them. The 12 Queens to compete include: Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lopez, Robbie Turner, and Thorgy Thor.

Episodes

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Ross Mathews

Self - Judge

Nicole Richie

Self - Guest Judge

Chad Michaels

Self - Special Guest

Violet Chachki

Self - Special Guest

Latrice Royale

Self - Special Guest

Sharon Needles

Self - Special Guest

BeBe Zahara Benet

Self - Special Guest

Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Self - Contestant

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Raven

Self - Special Guest

Jinkx Monsoon

Self - Special Guest

Morgan McMichaels

Self - Special Guest

Shannel

Self - Special Guest

Tyra Sanchez

Self - Special Guest

Raja Gemini

Self - Special Guest

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Dax ExclamationPoint

Self - Contestant

Naysha Lopez

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Laila McQueen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

Mathu Andersen

Self - Photographer

Blake Jacobs

Blake the Circus Clown

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

Guest Stars

Ester Dean

Self - Guest Judge

AB Soto

Self - Special Guest

Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Self - Contestant

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew

Lucian Piane

Self - Guest Judge

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Dax ExclamationPoint

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Laila McQueen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

Jamal Sims

Self - Guest Judge

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Tasha Smith

Self - Guest Judge

Faith Evans

Self - Guest Judge

Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Self - Contestant

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Naysha Lopez

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Debbie Harry

Self - Guest Judge

Chris Stein

Self - Guest Judge

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew

Lucian Piane

Self - Guest Judge

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Naysha Lopez

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Gigi Hadid

Self - Guest Judge

Chanel Iman

Self - Guest Judge

Charo

Self - Special Guest

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Ross Mathews

Self - Judge

Marc Jacobs

Self - Guest Judge

Marc Snetiker

Self - Special Guest

Todrick Hall

Self - Guest Judge

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

Tonya Reneé Banks

Self - Special Guest / Ti Ti DeVayne

Elena Gant

Self - Special Guest / Rob the Faux Queen

Brittney Guzman

Self - Special Guest / Thorgeous

Terra Jolé

Self - Special Guest / Terra Barry

Christy McGinity Gibel

Self - Special Guest / Hedda Turner

Briana Renee

Self - Special Guest / Miso Chi

Jasmine Arteaga Sorge

Self - Special Guest / Jazzy Jems

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Vivica A. Fox

Self - Guest Judge

Thomas Roberts

Self - Guest Judge

Andrew Christian

Self - Special Guest

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Amy Sedaris

Self - Guest Judge

David Sedaris

Self - Guest Judge

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Miles Davis Moody

Self - Pit Crew

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Ross Mathews

Self - Judge

Jayson Whitmore

Self - Music Video Director

Bianca Del Rio

Self - Special Guest

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

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

Guest Stars

Carson Kressley

Self - Judge

Ross Mathews

Self - Judge

Chad Michaels

Self - Special Guest

Violet Chachki

Self - Special Guest

Sharon Needles

Self - Special Guest

BeBe Zahara Benet

Self - Special Guest

Cynthia Lee Fontaine

Self - Contestant

Bryce Eilenberg

Self - Pit Crew

Davis Rahal

Self - Dancer

Jinkx Monsoon

Self - Special Guest

Tyra Sanchez

Self - Special Guest

Raja Gemini

Self - Special Guest

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Self - Special Guest

Jason J. Carter

Self - Pit Crew

Bianca Del Rio

Self - Special Guest

Lockhart Brownlie

Self - Dancer

Devin Walker

Self - Dancer

Manila Luzon

Self - Audience Member

Jiggly Caliente

Self - Audience Member

Pandora Boxx

Self - Audience Member

Naomi Smalls

Self - Contestant

Dax ExclamationPoint

Self - Contestant

Naysha Lopez

Self - Contestant

Acid Betty

Self - Contestant

Robbie Turner

Self - Contestant

Kim Chi

Self - Contestant

Thorgy Thor

Self - Contestant

Bob the Drag Queen

Self - Contestant

Laila McQueen

Self - Contestant

Chi Chi DeVayne

Self - Contestant

Derrick Barry

Self - Contestant

Blake Jacobs

Blake the Circus Clown

Gia Gunn

Self - Audience Member

Kandy Ho

Self - Audience Member

Laganja Estranja

Self - Audience Member

Honey Mahogany

Self - Audience Member

Big Freedia

Self - Audience Member

India Ferrah

Self - Audience Member

Christy McGinity Gibel

Self - Audience Member

Tempest DuJour

Self - Audience Member

Jamal Sims

Self - Audience Member

Alaska Thunderfuck

Self - Audience Member

Nebraska Thunderfuck

Self - Audience Member

Todrick Hall

Self - Audience Member

Nicole Paige Brooks

Self - Audience Member

Larry Edwards

Self - Audience Member

Mrs. Kasha Davis

Self - Special Guest

Trinity K. Bonet

Self - Audience Member

Trixie Mattel

Self - Audience Member

Nick San Pedro

Self - Audience Member

Stacy Layne Matthews

Self - Audience Member

AB Soto

Self - Audience Member

Margaret Cho

Self - Special Guest

Lena Headey

Self - Special Guest

Nancy Grace

Self - Special Guest

Daniel Franzese

Self - Audience Member

Jennifer Holliday

Self - Special Guest

Katya Zamolodchikova

Self - Special Guest

Delta Work

Self - Audience Member

Brandon Foster

Self - Dancer

Mackenzie Green

Self - Dancer

Jason Williams

Self - Dancer

Carol Channing

Self - Video Message

RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 8

Episodes

1.Keeping It 100!

Guest Stars

2.Bitch Perfect

Guest Stars

3.RuCo's Empire

Guest Stars

4.New Wave Queens

Guest Stars

5.Supermodel Snatch Game

Guest Stars

6.Wizards of Drag

Guest Stars

7.Shady Politics

Guest Stars

8.RuPaul Book Ball

Guest Stars

9.The Realness

Guest Stars

10.Grand Finale

Guest Stars