Season 5

Jan 28, 2013
14 Episodes
TMDB
51%

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.

Episodes

1

RuPaullywood or Bust

Jan 28, 2013
64 min
46%

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

2

Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

Feb 4, 2013
43 min
50%

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

3

Draggle Rock

Feb 11, 2013
43 min
50%

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

4

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

Feb 18, 2013
43 min
53%

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

5

Snatch Game

Feb 25, 2013
43 min
53%

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

6

Can I Get An Amen

Mar 4, 2013
43 min
50%

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

7

RuPaul Roast

Mar 11, 2013
43 min
55%

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

8

Scent of a Drag Queen

Mar 18, 2013
43 min
52%

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

9

Drama Queens

Apr 1, 2013
43 min
53%

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

10

Super Troopers

Apr 8, 2013
43 min
53%

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

11

Sugar Ball

Apr 15, 2013
43 min
52%

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

12

The Final Three, Hunty

Apr 22, 2013
43 min
52%

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

13

Countdown to the Crown

Apr 29, 2013
43 min
47%

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

14

Reunited

May 6, 2013
64 min
53%

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