RuPaul's Drag Race — Season 5
In shady times, let there be light.
About this season
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 (14)
1. RuPaullywood or Bust
4.6Aired 28 January 2013 • 64 min
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
2. Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
5.0Aired 4 February 2013 • 43 min
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
5.0Aired 11 February 2013 • 43 min
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?
5.3Aired 18 February 2013 • 43 min
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.
5. Snatch Game
5.3Aired 25 February 2013 • 43 min
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.
6. Can I Get An Amen
5.0Aired 4 March 2013 • 43 min
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.
7. RuPaul Roast
5.5Aired 11 March 2013 • 43 min
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
5.2Aired 18 March 2013 • 43 min
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.
9. Drama Queens
5.3Aired 1 April 2013 • 43 min
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.
10. Super Troopers
5.3Aired 8 April 2013 • 43 min
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.
11. Sugar Ball
5.2Aired 15 April 2013 • 43 min
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.
12. The Final Three, Hunty
5.2Aired 22 April 2013 • 43 min
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
4.7Aired 29 April 2013 • 43 min
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.
14. Reunited
5.3Aired 6 May 2013 • 64 min
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.