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SEASON 17 · 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 17

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RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 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 17 streaming guide

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 (2025) has 16 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Paramount Plus Premium, and Philo. The season premiered on January 3, 2025. The last episode aired on April 18, 2025.

The seventeenth season of the American reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 3, 2025. RuPaul remained as host and head judge of the series. Television personalities Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Mathews continued as regular judges. Fashion stylist Law Roach, who previously appeared as a guest judge, joined the judging panel. The Queens competed for a cash prize of $200,000, and a years-worth of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics.

Season 17 Episodes

1
Squirrel Games
Season 17, Episode 1· January 3, 2025· 68 min

Drag Race is back, doing what it does best: parodying the buzziest reality shows on TV. A new cast of queens must survive a deadly game of "Ru Light, Green Light," before showing off their skills in a talent show. Superstar Katy Perry guest judges.

2
Drag Queens Got Talent
Season 17, Episode 2· January 10, 2025· 63 min

The second half of the new cast of 14 queens, competing to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar, must show off their performance skills in a talent show; rapper and singer Doechii guest judges.

3
Monopulence!
Season 17, Episode 3· January 17, 2025· 63 min

The queens take fashion inspiration from the board game Monopoly and must create from scratch an outfit that screams that they own everything; actress and comedian Sandra Bernhard becomes a guest judge.

4
Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!
Season 17, Episode 4· January 24, 2025· 63 min

The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges.

5
RDR Live!
Season 17, Episode 5· January 31, 2025· 63 min

Live from Tuckahoe, it's RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs (Hacks, Broad City) guest judges.

6
Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball
Season 17, Episode 6· February 7, 2025· 63 min

Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach gue.

7
Snatch Game
Season 17, Episode 7· February 14, 2025· 63 min

The queens impersonate celebrities in the classic quick-fire comedy game show. Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards drops by the werkroom; actress and comedian Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) guest judges.

8
The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!
Season 17, Episode 8· February 21, 2025· 63 min

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of "Wicked, The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wiz." Jamal Sims choreographs the queens; singer Adam Lambert guest judges.

9
Heavens to Betsey!
Season 17, Episode 9· February 28, 2025· 63 min

After the iconic Reading challenge, the queens rock out with their frocks out, as they create a look worthy of a Betsey Johnson fashion collection. The fashion icon herself, Betsey Johnson, guest judges.

10
The Villains Roast
Season 17, Episode 10· March 7, 2025· 63 min

The queens pay a comedy tribute to three of the shadiest queens in Drag Race herstory: Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane. Comedian Whitney Cummings guest judges.

11
Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks
Season 17, Episode 11· March 14, 2025· 63 min

As a tribute to Truman Capote and his Swans, the queens must act up a storm in a high camp tale of betrayal. Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story) directs; singer Sam Smith guest judges.

12
Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues
Season 17, Episode 12· March 21, 2025· 63 min

The queens share hilarious and heartwarming true stories in a performance challenge with a twist: their partners must act out the stories through interpretive dance. Jerrod Carmichael (Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show) guest judges.

13
Drag Baby Mamas
Season 17, Episode 13· March 28, 2025· 63 min

The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.

14
How's Your Headliner?
Season 17, Episode 14· April 4, 2025· 63 min

The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.

15
Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown
Season 17, Episode 15· April 11, 2025· 63 min

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with eight lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.

16
Grand Finale
Season 17, Episode 16· April 18, 2025· 63 min

The top queens face off in an epic evening of performances and lip syncs as they compete for a grand prize of $200,000. Superstar Liza Minnelli joins RuPaul on stage.

In the US, RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 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 17?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 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 17 have?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 has 16 episodes; the first episode aired on January 3, 2025.

Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 episode 1?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 episode 1 (“Squirrel Games”) 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 17 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 premiered on January 3, 2025.

What audio and subtitle options does RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 have?

Audio and subtitle options for RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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