RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3
- 2011
- 16 episodes
The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011. Thirteen drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000. This season saw Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy B., Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes.
Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 24, 2011 and has 16 episodes, from "Casting Extravaganza" to "Reunited". The last episode aired on May 2, 2011.
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 1Casting ExtravaganzaAired January 24, 2011
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.
Guest stars
- Venus D-Lite Self - Contestant
- Brian "Phoenix" Trapp Self - Contestant
- Mimi Imfurst Self - Contestant
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
Episode 2The Queen Who Mopped XmasAired January 24, 2011
Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Venus D-Lite Self - Contestant
- Brian "Phoenix" Trapp Self - Contestant
- Mimi Imfurst Self - Contestant
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
Episode 3Queens in SpaceAired January 31, 2011
The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani.
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Brian "Phoenix" Trapp Self - Contestant
- Mimi Imfurst Self - Contestant
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
Episode 4Totally LeotardedAired February 7, 2011
The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson.
Guest stars
- Mimi Imfurst Self - Contestant
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
Episode 5QNN NewsAired February 14, 2011
The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous.
Guest stars
- Debbie Matenopoulos Self - Guest Judge
- Chloë Sevigny Self - Guest Judge
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
Episode 6The Snatch GameAired February 21, 2011
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose.
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
Episode 7Face, Face, Face of CakesAired February 28, 2011
The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue.
Guest stars
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Billy B. Self - Judge
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
Episode 8Ru Ha HaAired March 7, 2011
The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Self - Contestant
Episode 9Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of StyleAired March 14, 2011
Get ready for a red, white, and blue spectacular! In this patriotic challenge, the queens are tasked with creating heartfelt and hilarious video messages to uplift our troops. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Cheryl Tiegs and Johnny Weir.
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Self - Contestant
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
Episode 10RuPaul-a-PaloozaAired March 21, 2011
The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.
Guest stars
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Self - Contestant
- Jeffrey Moran Self - Guest Judge
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
Episode 11RuPaul's Hair ExtravaganzaAired March 28, 2011
The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Self - Contestant
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
- Raja Gemini Self - Contestant
Episode 12Jocks in FrocksAired April 4, 2011
The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.
Guest stars
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- Mike Ruiz Self - Guest Judge
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
- Raja Gemini Self - Contestant
Episode 13Make Dat MoneyAired April 11, 2011
The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer.
Guest stars
- Yara Sofia Self - Contestant
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- Gigi Levangie Self - Guest Judge
- Mike Ruiz Self - Guest Judge
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
- Raja Gemini Self - Contestant
Episode 14RuPaul RewindAired April 18, 2011
Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
Guest stars
- Sharon Osbourne
- Debbie Matenopoulos Self - Guest Judge
- Margaret Cho
- La Toya Jackson
- Chloë Sevigny Self - Guest Judge
- Aisha Tyler
- Vanessa Williams
- Susan Powter
Episode 15Grand FinaleAired April 25, 2011
The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."
Guest stars
- Santino Rice Self - Judge
- Alexis Mateo Self - Contestant
- Mathu Andersen Self - Video Director
- Shawn Morales Self - Pit Crew
- Ryan Heffington Self - Choreographer
- Jason J. Carter Self - Pit Crew
- Manila Luzon Self - Contestant
- Raja Gemini Self - Contestant
Episode 16ReunitedAired May 2, 2011
The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.
Guest stars
- Venus D-Lite Self - Contestant
- Brian "Phoenix" Trapp Self - Contestant
- Mimi Imfurst Self - Contestant
- India Ferrah Self - Contestant
- Mariah Balenciaga Self - Contestant
- Stacy Layne Matthews Self - Contestant
- Delta Work Self - Contestant
- Carmen Carrera Self - Contestant
