RuPaul's Drag Race — Season 3
In shady times, let there be light.
About this season
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.
Episodes (16)
1. Casting Extravaganza
4.1Aired 24 January 2011 • 42 min
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.
2. The Queen Who Mopped Xmas
5.0Aired 24 January 2011 • 63 min
Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz
3. Queens in Space
5.0Aired 31 January 2011 • 42 min
The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani.
4. Totally Leotarded
5.0Aired 7 February 2011 • 42 min
The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson.
5. QNN News
5.0Aired 14 February 2011 • 44 min
The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous.
6. The Snatch Game
5.0Aired 21 February 2011 • 44 min
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose.
7. Face, Face, Face of Cakes
4.3Aired 28 February 2011 • 44 min
The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue.
8. Ru Ha Ha
4.0Aired 7 March 2011 • 44 min
The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.
9. Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style
5.0Aired 14 March 2011 • 43 min
Get ready for a red, white, and blue spectacular! In this patriotic challenge, the queens are tasked with creating heartfelt and hilarious video messages to uplift our troops. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Cheryl Tiegs and Johnny Weir.
10. RuPaul-a-Palooza
5.2Aired 21 March 2011 • 44 min
The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.
11. RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
5.2Aired 28 March 2011 • 44 min
The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.
12. Jocks in Frocks
5.0Aired 4 April 2011 • 44 min
The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.
13. Make Dat Money
5.2Aired 11 April 2011 • 45 min
The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer.
14. RuPaul Rewind
4.6Aired 18 April 2011 • 45 min
Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
15. Grand Finale
4.4Aired 25 April 2011 • 45 min
The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."
16. Reunited
5.0Aired 2 May 2011 • 45 min
The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.