RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 1
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 is available in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, and 3 more.
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RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 streaming guide
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 (2009) has 9 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, and Philo. The season premiered on February 2, 2009. The last episode aired on March 23, 2009.
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
Season 1 Episodes
Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.
Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?
The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.
The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.
RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.
In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!
In the US, RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Paramount Plus Premium. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race season 1?
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 is available in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Pluto TV. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.
How many episodes does RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 have?
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 has 9 episodes; the first episode aired on February 2, 2009.
Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 episode 1?
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 episode 1 (“Drag on a Dime”) is available in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Pluto TV, along with the rest of the season.
When did RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 come out?
RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 premiered on February 2, 2009.
What audio and subtitle options does RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 have?
Audio and subtitle options for RuPaul's Drag Race season 1 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).