RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3

Air Date

January 24, 2011

Episodes

16 episodes

RuPaul's Drag Race

Season 3

Overview

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

Casting Extravaganza

1. Casting Extravaganza

4.7
January 24, 2011
44 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.

The Queen Who Mopped Xmas

2. The Queen Who Mopped Xmas

5.8
January 24, 2011
61 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.

Queens in Space

3. Queens in Space

5.8
January 31, 2011
45 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

Totally Leotarded

4. Totally Leotarded

5.8
February 7, 2011
44 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.

QNN News

5. QNN News

5.8
February 14, 2011
44 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.

The Snatch Game

6. The Snatch Game

5.8
February 21, 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.

Face, Face, Face of Cakes

7. Face, Face, Face of Cakes

5.0
February 28, 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.

Ru Ha Ha

8. Ru Ha Ha

4.8
March 7, 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.

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style

9. Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style

5.8
March 14, 2011
43 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.

RuPaul-a-Palooza

10. RuPaul-a-Palooza

6.0
March 21, 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.

RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza

11. RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza

6.0
March 28, 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.

Jocks in Frocks

12. Jocks in Frocks

5.8
April 4, 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.

Make Dat Money

13. Make Dat Money

6.0
April 11, 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.

RuPaul Rewind

14. RuPaul Rewind

5.5
April 18, 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!

Grand Finale

15. Grand Finale

5.2
April 25, 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."

Reunited

16. Reunited

5.8
May 2, 2011
45 min

The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.