RuPaul
Director
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Season 8
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.
Released Feb. 2, 2009
Episode 53 min
14+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
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Production Companies: World of Wonder, MTV Studios
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.0
S8E1 - Keeping It 100!
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.
March 7, 2016, midnight
5.4
S8E2 - Bitch Perfect
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.
March 14, 2016, midnight
5.1
S8E3 - RuCo's Empire
The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.
March 21, 2016, midnight
5.0
S8E4 - New Wave Queens
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.
March 28, 2016, midnight
7.9
S8E5 - Supermodel Snatch Game
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.
April 4, 2016, midnight
7.3
S8E6 - Wizards of Drag
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.
April 11, 2016, midnight
5.0
S8E7 - Shady Politics
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.
April 18, 2016, midnight
5.7
S8E8 - RuPaul Book Ball
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.
April 25, 2016, midnight
5.4
S8E9 - The Realness
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.
May 2, 2016, midnight
4.9
S8E10 - Grand Finale
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.
May 16, 2016, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 13409 min.
Released: Feb. 2, 2009
Last Air Date: April 18, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 2, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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