RuPaul is back to light up the runway with 12 new queens competing for the title of "American's Next Drag Superstar." Season 8 marks a drag milestone: the 100th episode and the 100th queen! Watch as these talented ladies of drag join the ranks of the fabulous 88 queens who fought for the crown before them. The 12 Queens to compete include: Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lopez, Robbie Turner, and Thorgy Thor.
Episodes
E1
1. Keeping It 100!
6.0
March 7, 2016
41 min
Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.
Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Nicole Richie, Chad Michaels, Violet Chachki
E2
2. Bitch Perfect
5.4
March 14, 2016
41 min
The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
Guest Stars:
Ester Dean, AB Soto, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Bryce Eilenberg, Miles Davis Moody
E3
3. RuCo's Empire
5.1
March 21, 2016
41 min
The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.
The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
Guest Stars:
Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, Bryce Eilenberg, Jason J. Carter, Miles Davis Moody
E5
5. Supermodel Snatch Game
7.9
April 4, 2016
41 min
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.
The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.
Guest Stars:
Ross Mathews, Marc Jacobs, Marc Snetiker, Todrick Hall, Naomi Smalls
E7
7. Shady Politics
5.0
April 18, 2016
41 min
The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.
Guest Stars:
Carson Kressley, Vivica A. Fox, Thomas Roberts, Andrew Christian, Bryce Eilenberg
E8
8. RuPaul Book Ball
5.7
April 25, 2016
41 min
The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.
Guest Stars:
Amy Sedaris, David Sedaris, Jason J. Carter, Miles Davis Moody, Naomi Smalls
E9
9. The Realness
5.4
May 2, 2016
41 min
The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.
Guest Stars:
Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Jayson Whitmore, Bianca Del Rio, Naomi Smalls
E10
10. Grand Finale
4.9
May 16, 2016
61 min
Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
Guest Stars:
Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, Chad Michaels, Violet Chachki, Sharon Needles
