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RuPaul's Drag Race

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.

Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
RuPaullywood or Bust
Episode 164 min2013-01-28

RuPaullywood or Bust

Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
Episode 243 min2013-02-04

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.

Draggle Rock
Episode 343 min2013-02-11

Draggle Rock

The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
Episode 443 min2013-02-18

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

Snatch Game
Episode 543 min2013-02-25

Snatch Game

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

Can I Get An Amen
Episode 643 min2013-03-04

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.

RuPaul Roast
Episode 743 min2013-03-11

RuPaul Roast

The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.

Scent of a Drag Queen
Episode 843 min2013-03-18

Scent of a Drag Queen

Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

Drama Queens
Episode 943 min2013-04-01

Drama Queens

The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

Super Troopers
Episode 1043 min2013-04-08

Super Troopers

The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

Sugar Ball
Episode 1143 min2013-04-15

Sugar Ball

The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

The Final Three, Hunty
Episode 1243 min2013-04-22

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".

Countdown to the Crown
Episode 1343 min2013-04-29

Countdown to the Crown

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

Reunited
Episode 1464 min2013-05-06

Reunited

Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.