RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 9
- 2017
- 14 episodes
Season Nine's drag queens are fiercer than ever, competing to snatch the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." This year's cutthroat race to the crown features unpredictable competition, gag-worthy performances, and jaw-dropping moments.
Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on March 24, 2017 and has 14 episodes, from "Oh. My. Gaga!" to "Grand Finale". The last episode aired on June 23, 2017.
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 1Oh. My. Gaga!Aired March 24, 2017
Lady Gaga drops by to meet the 13 new queens competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. Their first test is to compete in the Miss Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent pageant.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Lady Gaga Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
Episode 2She Done Already Done Brought It OnAired March 31, 2017
Lisa Kudrow from Friends stops by, and the queens are challenged to perform in an epic cheer battle. With guest judges The B-52s.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Lisa Kudrow Self - Special Guest
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
Episode 3Draggily Ever AfterAired April 7, 2017
The queens must create fairytale drag princesses, and transform themselves into sassy sidekicks. With guest judges Todrick Hall and Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story).
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Cheyenne Jackson Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
Episode 4Good Morning BitchesAired April 14, 2017
The queens join the cutthroat Morning Talk Show wars. Naya Rivera (Glee) and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnREAL) guest judge.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Naya Rivera Self - Guest Judge
- Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
Episode 5Reality Stars: The MusicalAired April 21, 2017
Todrick Hall directs the queens in Broadway's newest mega-sensation, a Reality Stars musical. Singer Meghan Trainor guest judges.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Meghan Trainor Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
Episode 6Snatch GameAired April 28, 2017
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show. With guest judges Candis Cayne and Denis O'Hare (American Horror Story).
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Candis Cayne Self - Guest Judge
- Denis O'Hare Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
Episode 79021-HOAired May 5, 2017
The queens act in a classic 90s high school drama, directed by original Beverly Hills 90210 stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Tori Spelling Self - Guest Judge
- Jennie Garth Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
Episode 8RuPaul RoastAired May 12, 2017
The queens perform a comedy roast of RuPaul in front of a live audience. Singer Tamar Braxton and Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project) guest judge.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Fortune Feimster Self - Guest Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
Episode 9Your Pilot's on FireAired May 19, 2017
The queens create, write and star in their own TV pilots. Noah Galvin (The Real O'Neals) and QVC queen Lisa Robertson guest judge.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
- Peppermint Self - Contestant
- Trinity the Tuck Self - Contestant
Episode 10Makeovers: Crew Better WorkAired May 26, 2017
The queens makeover members of the Drag Race crew. Singer Kesha and RuPaul's gown designer Zaldy guest judge.
Guest stars
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Kesha Self - Guest Judge
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Peppermint Self - Contestant
- Trinity the Tuck Self - Contestant
Episode 11Gayest Ball EverAired June 2, 2017
The queens compete in a queer culture pageant, and design outfits inspired by the Village People. Actress Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day) and supermodel Joan Smalls guest judge.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Peppermint Self - Contestant
- Trinity the Tuck Self - Contestant
- Andie MacDowell Self - Guest Judge
- Joan Smalls Self - Guest Judge
Episode 12Category IsAired June 9, 2017
The queens must write and perform a rap on RuPaul's new hit single, and guest on RuPaul's podcast with Michelle Visage. Style superstar Carson Kressley and the hilarious Ross Mathews guest judge.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Peppermint Self - Contestant
- Trinity the Tuck Self - Contestant
- Todrick Hall Self - Special Guest
- Devin Walker Self - Dancer
Episode 13ReunionAired June 16, 2017
As this drag race comes to an end, the queens get together to take a look back at who slayed the competition and who deserved to sashay away.
Guest stars
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
- Peppermint Self - Contestant
- Kimora Blac Self - Contestant
Episode 14Grand FinaleAired June 23, 2017
In an epic, show-stopping finale, RuPaul crowns America's Next Drag Superstar.
Guest stars
- Carson Kressley Self - Judge
- Ross Mathews Self - Judge
- Farrah Moan Self - Contestant
- Nina Bo'nina Brown Self - Contestant
- Sasha Velour Self - Contestant
- Shea Couleé Self - Contestant
- Alexis Michelle Self - Contestant
- Valentina Self - Contestant
