RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 12

2020
14 episodes

The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28 and concluded on May 29, 2020. The competition was broadcast on VH1 in the United States and saw 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".

Season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28, 2020 and has 14 episodes, from "I'm That Bitch" to "Grand Finale". The last episode aired on May 29, 2020.

Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race

In the United States, you can stream RuPaul's Drag Race on Paramount Plus and Philo. It is also free on Pluto TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 70 countries.

Where to watch

Episodes

Episode 1I'm That BitchAired February 28, 2020
Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Nicky Doll Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Widow Von'Du Self - Contestant
- Jackie Cox Self - Contestant
Episode 2You Don't Know MeAired March 6, 2020
In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Thandiwe Newton Self - Guest Judge
- Robyn Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Rock M. Sakura Self - Contestant
- Dahlia Sin Self - Contestant
- Aiden Zhane Self - Contestant
- Jan Sport Self - Contestant
Episode 3World's WorstAired March 13, 2020
The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Olivia Munn Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Nicky Doll Self - Contestant
Episode 4The Ball BallAired March 20, 2020
The queens hit the sewing machines to design three different sports-inspired runway lewks for the Ball Ball, and comedian and superfan Leslie Jones sits in with the judges.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Leslie Jones Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Nicky Doll Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
Episode 5Gay's AnatomyAired March 27, 2020
The queens put their overacting chops to the test in a "Grey's Anatomy" parody sketch and then walk the runway in cape-forward fashions, and Normani sits in with the judges.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Normani Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Nicky Doll Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
Episode 6Snatch GameAired April 3, 2020
The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest appearance.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Jonathan Bennett Self - Guest Judge
- Daniel Franzese Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
Episode 7Madonna: The Unauthorized RusicalAired April 10, 2020
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Winnie Harlow Self - Guest Judge
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
Episode 8DroopAired April 17, 2020
The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Chaka Khan Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Widow Von'Du Self - Contestant
- Jackie Cox Self - Contestant
Episode 9Choices 2020Aired April 24, 2020
It's time for America's first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest judge.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Rachel Bloom Self - Guest Judge
- Jeff Goldblum Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Widow Von'Du Self - Contestant
Episode 10Superfan MakeoverAired May 1, 2020
The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, who have no idea what's about to happen to them; actor Daisy Ridley guest judges.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Daisy Ridley Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Jackie Cox Self - Contestant
- Bethany Akeroyd Self - Special Guest
Episode 11One-Queen ShowAired May 8, 2020
The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Whoopi Goldberg Self - Guest Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Jackie Cox Self - Contestant
- Sherry Pie Self - Contestant
Episode 12Viva Drag VegasAired May 15, 2020
The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul's Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney's Aladdin) guest judges.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Jackie Cox Self - Contestant
- Sherry Pie Self - Contestant
- Leland Self - Special Guest
Episode 13Alone TogetherAired May 22, 2020
The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, most shocking eliminations and takes fan questions.
- 1h 3m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Lisa Rinna Self - Special Guest
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant
- Nicky Doll Self - Contestant
- Heidi N Closet Self - Contestant
- Widow Von'Du Self - Contestant
Episode 14Grand FinaleAired May 29, 2020
For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.
- 1h 4m
- Directed by Nick Murray
Guest stars
- Yvie Oddly Self - Special Guest
- Latrice Royale Self - Special Guest
- Adore Delano Self - Special Guest
- Dolly Parton Self - Special Guest
- Jaida Essence Hall Self - Contestant
- Gigi Goode Self - Contestant
- Brita Filter Self - Contestant
- Crystal Methyd Self - Contestant