The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. The winner of season five headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.
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PremieredRuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 released on January 28, 2013.
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In the season five premiere, fourteen new drag queens compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar with a prize package including a life time supply of Color Evolution cosmetics, a one of a kind trip courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel, headline Logo's Drag Race tour featuring Absolut Vodka cocktails perfected, and $100,000. In the mini challenge, they have an "underwater serving glamor" photo shoot. In the main challenge, they dumpster dive for materials to create an "award winning look that screams Hollywood red carpet couture" to wear on the runway.
Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.With guest judges Natural Born Killers' Juliette Lewis and 3rd Rock from the Sun's Kristen Johnston.
Draggle Rock
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.With guest judges Coco and supermodel Paulina Porizkova.
Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.With guest judges Chaz Bono and Travis Wall.
Snatch Game
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.With guest judges MTV's Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown.
Can I Get an Amen?
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single. With guest judges La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters.
RuPaul Roast
(Absolut Episode) The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience. With guest judges The Help's Leslie Jordan and Absolut Image Czar Jeffrey Moran.
Scent of a Drag Queen
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance. With guest judges Aubrey O'Day, and Knots Landing's Joan Van Ark.
Drama Queens
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos. Ay Dios Mio! With guest judges Maria Conchita Alonso and The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Super Troopers
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover. With guest judges What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly and Fashion Police's George Kotsiopoulos.
Sugar Ball
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture. With guest judges CSI's Marg Helgenberger, and legendary designer Bob Mackie.
The Final Three, Hunty
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. With special guest mega-attorney Gloria Allred.
Countdown to the Crown
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic crowning of America's Next Drag Superstar.
Reunited
The queens return to discuss the drama of the season.
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Season 5
The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. The winner of season five headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.
Release Date
PremieredRuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 released on January 28, 2013.
Your Progress
Track your watching progress by signing in
Sign In to Track ProgressRuPaullywood or Bust
In the season five premiere, fourteen new drag queens compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar with a prize package including a life time supply of Color Evolution cosmetics, a one of a kind trip courtesy of ALandCHUCK.travel, headline Logo's Drag Race tour featuring Absolut Vodka cocktails perfected, and $100,000. In the mini challenge, they have an "underwater serving glamor" photo shoot. In the main challenge, they dumpster dive for materials to create an "award winning look that screams Hollywood red carpet couture" to wear on the runway.
Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.With guest judges Natural Born Killers' Juliette Lewis and 3rd Rock from the Sun's Kristen Johnston.
Draggle Rock
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.With guest judges Coco and supermodel Paulina Porizkova.
Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.With guest judges Chaz Bono and Travis Wall.
Snatch Game
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.With guest judges MTV's Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown.
Can I Get an Amen?
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single. With guest judges La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters.
RuPaul Roast
(Absolut Episode) The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience. With guest judges The Help's Leslie Jordan and Absolut Image Czar Jeffrey Moran.
Scent of a Drag Queen
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance. With guest judges Aubrey O'Day, and Knots Landing's Joan Van Ark.
Drama Queens
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos. Ay Dios Mio! With guest judges Maria Conchita Alonso and The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Super Troopers
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover. With guest judges What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly and Fashion Police's George Kotsiopoulos.
Sugar Ball
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture. With guest judges CSI's Marg Helgenberger, and legendary designer Bob Mackie.
The Final Three, Hunty
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. With special guest mega-attorney Gloria Allred.
Countdown to the Crown
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic crowning of America's Next Drag Superstar.
Reunited
The queens return to discuss the drama of the season.