RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 8
Season 8
The eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 7, 2016, with returning judges RuPaul and Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley and Ross Matthews alternating as they did in Season 7. Twelve queens will be competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and a cash prize of $100,000 this season, which was the fewest amount of contestants since Season 2. The cast members were revealed during the NewNowNext Awards on February 1st, 2016.
Episodes
Keeping It 100!
Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode and the 100th queen competing to become America's Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. Guest judge Nicole Richie.
Bitch Perfect
The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
RuCo's Empire
The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.
New Wave Queens
The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.
Supermodel Snatch Game
The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.
Wizards of Drag
The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.
Shady Politics
The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.
RuPaul Book Ball
The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.
The Realness
The queens compete in their final challenge, starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness"; Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.
Grand Finale
Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.
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