Season 3
(2011)
Overview
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.
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Judge
Episodes
Casting Extravaganza 4.7
January 24, 2011
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives…
The Queen Who Mopped Xmas 5.8
January 24, 2011
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives…
Queens in Space 5.8
January 31, 2011
Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Ra…
Totally Leotarded 5.8
February 7, 2011
The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra…
QNN News 5.8
February 14, 2011
The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. Ru…
The Snatch Game 5.8
February 21, 2011
The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined…
Face, Face, Face of Cakes 5.0
February 28, 2011
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul …
Ru Ha Ha 4.8
March 7, 2011
The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world …
Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style 5.8
March 14, 2011
The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest…
RuPaul-a-Palooza 6.0
March 21, 2011
The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watle…
RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza 6.0
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 Ame…
Jocks in Frocks 5.8
April 4, 2011
The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra spe…
Make Dat Money 6.0
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 g…
RuPaul Rewind 5.5
April 18, 2011
Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race towa…
Grand Finale 5.2
April 25, 2011
The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music v…
Reunited 5.8
May 2, 2011
The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.