Season 8
(2016)
Overview
RuPaul is back to light up the runway with 12 new queens competing for the title of "American's Next Drag Superstar." Season 8 marks a drag milestone: the 100th episode and the 100th queen! Watch as these talented ladies of drag join the ranks of the fabulous 88 queens who fought for the crown before them. The 12 Queens to compete include: Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lop…
Cast
as Self - Host
as Self - Judge
Episodes
Keeping It 100! 6.7
March 7, 2016
Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Sup…
Bitch Perfect 6.2
March 14, 2016
The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pi…
RuCo's Empire 5.8
March 21, 2016
The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwri…
New Wave Queens 5.8
March 28, 2016
The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plu…
Supermodel Snatch Game 7.5
April 4, 2016
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. Wi…
Wizards of Drag 7.3
April 11, 2016
The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc…
Shady Politics 5.8
April 18, 2016
The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of…
RuPaul Book Ball 6.5
April 25, 2016
The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers W…
The Realness 6.2
May 2, 2016
The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Vis…
Grand Finale 5.5
May 16, 2016
Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" a…