Season 5 poster

Season 5

(2013)

Overview

The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. The winner of season five headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.

Cast

RuPaul as Self - Host
RuPaul

as Self - Host

Michelle Visage as Self - Judge
Michelle Visage

as Self - Judge

Santino Rice as Self - Judge
Santino Rice

as Self - Judge

Episodes

RuPaullywood or Bust poster

RuPaullywood or Bust 5.5

January 28, 2013

Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza poster

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza 5.8

February 4, 2013

The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing …

Draggle Rock poster

Draggle Rock 5.8

February 11, 2013

The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black? poster

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black? 6.2

February 18, 2013

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

Snatch Game poster

Snatch Game 6.2

February 25, 2013

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

Can I Get An Amen poster

Can I Get An Amen 5.8

March 4, 2013

The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.

RuPaul Roast poster

RuPaul Roast 6.4

March 11, 2013

The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audie…

Scent of a Drag Queen poster

Scent of a Drag Queen 6.0

March 18, 2013

Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

Drama Queens poster

Drama Queens 6.2

April 1, 2013

The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

Super Troopers poster

Super Troopers 6.2

April 8, 2013

The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

Sugar Ball poster

Sugar Ball 6.0

April 15, 2013

The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

The Final Three, Hunty poster

The Final Three, Hunty 6.0

April 22, 2013

The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit…

Countdown to the Crown poster

Countdown to the Crown 5.4

April 29, 2013

A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

Reunited poster

Reunited 6.2

May 6, 2013

Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.