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SEASON 18 · 2026

RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 18

16EPISODES
2026YEAR
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RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 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 18 streaming guide

RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 (2026) 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 2, 2026. The last episode aired on April 17, 2026.

This season, 14 sickening new queens enter the Werk Room to compete for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," an official makeup collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $200,000 courtesy of the popular video game RuPaul's Drag Race Match Queen.

Season 18 Episodes

1
You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!
Season 18, Episode 1· January 2, 2026· 68 min

In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

2
Q-Pop Girl Groups
Season 18, Episode 2· January 9, 2026· 63 min

The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.

3
RDR Live Returns!
Season 18, Episode 3· January 16, 2026· 63 min

Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

4
Red Carpet Mash-Ups
Season 18, Episode 4· January 23, 2026· 63 min

The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde) and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.

5
The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (1)
Season 18, Episode 5· January 30, 2026· 63 min

It's judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.

6
The Rate-a-Queen Talent Show (2)
Season 18, Episode 6· February 6, 2026· 63 min

Alliances form and schemes are hatched, as the other half of the cast takes to the stage for their talent show, and to be rated by their sisters. Musician Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) guest judges.

7
Drag Queens for Change
Season 18, Episode 7· February 13, 2026· 63 min

The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

8
Snatch Game of Love: Island Edition
Season 18, Episode 8· February 20, 2026· 63 min

RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

9
Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
Season 18, Episode 9· February 27, 2026· 63 min

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of the classical Broadway musical Annie, and New York City ballroom culture. Record producer Benny Blanco guest judges.

10
Drag in a Bag
Season 18, Episode 10· March 6, 2026· 63 min

RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Supermodel Iman guest judges.

11
A Toast to Alyssa Edwards
Season 18, Episode 11· March 13, 2026· 63 min

The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.

12
Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
Season 18, Episode 12· March 20, 2026· 63 min

The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.

13
Karens Gone Wild
Season 18, Episode 13· March 27, 2026· 62 min

The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.

14
Good Morning Bitches
Season 18, Episode 14· April 3, 2026· 62 min

The queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.

15
All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown
Season 18, Episode 15· April 10, 2026· 65 min

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.

16
Grand Finale
Season 18, Episode 16· April 17, 2026· 60 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 Miley Cyrus joins RuPaul on stage.

In the US, RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 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 18?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 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 18 have?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 has 16 episodes; the first episode aired on January 2, 2026.

Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 episode 1?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 episode 1 (“You Can't Keep a Good Drag Queen Down!”) 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 18 come out?

RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 premiered on January 2, 2026.

What audio and subtitle options does RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 have?

Audio and subtitle options for RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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