RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 17
- 2025
- 16 episodes
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 of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 3, 2025 and has 16 episodes, from "Squirrel Games" to "Grand Finale". The last episode aired on April 18, 2025.
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.
Episodes
Episode 1Squirrel GamesAired January 3, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Kimora Blac Self - Special Guest
- Kylie Sonique Love Self - Special Guest
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Bryce Eilenberg Self - Pit Crew
- Victoria "Porkchop" Parker Self - Special Guest
- Morgan McMichaels Self - Special Guest
- Bianca Del Rio Self - Special Guest
Episode 2Drag Queens Got Talent (2)Aired January 10, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Bryce Eilenberg Self - Pit Crew
- Asaf Goren Self - Pit Crew
- Ts Madison Self - Judge
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
Episode 3Monopulence!Aired January 17, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Asaf Goren Self - Pit Crew
- Ts Madison Self - Judge
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Joella Self - Contestant
Episode 4Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!Aired January 24, 2025
The queens receive the task of singing songs based on memorable moments from "Drag Race" history; actress Julia Schlaepfer guest judges.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Joella Self - Contestant
Episode 5RDR Live!Aired January 31, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Kori King Self - Contestant
Episode 6Let's Get Sea Sickening BallAired February 7, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Norvina Self - Special Guest
- Asaf Goren Self - Pit Crew
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Kori King Self - Contestant
Episode 7Snatch GameAired February 14, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Alyssa Edwards Self - Special Guest
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Kori King Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
Episode 8The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!Aired February 21, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Adam Lambert Self - Guest Judge
- Jamal Sims Self - Guest Judge
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Kori King Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
Episode 9Heavens to Betsey!Aired February 28, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Bryce Eilenberg Self - Pit Crew
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Kori King Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Lydia B Kollins Self - Contestant
Episode 10The Villains RoastAired March 7, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Ts Madison Self - Judge
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Lydia B Kollins Self - Contestant
- Onya Nurve Self - Contestant
Episode 11Ross Mathews vs. The DucksAired March 14, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Cheyenne Jackson Self - Special Guest
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Lydia B Kollins Self - Contestant
- Onya Nurve Self - Contestant
- Sam Star Self - Contestant
Episode 12Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent MonologuesAired March 21, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Ts Madison Self - Judge
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Lana Ja'Rae Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Onya Nurve Self - Contestant
- Sam Star Self - Contestant
- Suzie Toot Self - Contestant
Episode 13Drag Baby MamasAired March 28, 2025
The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.
Guest stars
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Onya Nurve Self - Contestant
- Sam Star Self - Contestant
- Suzie Toot Self - Contestant
- Law Roach Self - Judge
- June Diane Raphael Self - Guest Judge
Episode 14How's Your Headliner?Aired April 4, 2025
The queens audition to star in RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish) guest judges.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Latrice Royale Self - Special Guest
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Lexi Self - Contestant
- Onya Nurve Self - Contestant
- Sam Star Self - Contestant
- Suzie Toot Self - Contestant
- Tracee Ellis Ross Self - Guest Judge
Episode 15Lip Sync Lalaparuza SmackdownAired April 11, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Ts Madison Self - Judge
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
- Joella Self - Contestant
Episode 16Grand FinaleAired April 18, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Bruno Carvalho Alcantara Self - Pit Crew
- Jamal Sims Self - Guest Judge
- Acacia Forgot Self - Contestant
- Arrietty Self - Contestant
- Crystal Envy Self - Contestant
- Hormona Lisa Self - Contestant
- Jewels Sparkles Self - Contestant
