RuPaul
Director
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Season 12
The twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on February 28 and concluded on May 29, 2020. The competition was broadcast on VH1 in the United States and saw 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Released Feb. 2, 2009
Episode 53 min
14+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
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Production Companies: World of Wonder, MTV Studios
Network: VH1
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.0
S12E1 - I'm That Bitch
Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj.
Feb. 28, 2020, midnight
4.8
S12E2 - You Don't Know Me
In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn.
March 6, 2020, midnight
4.6
S12E3 - World's Worst
The queens compete on a parody talent show called "World's Worst" and then walk the runway in buttons and bows, and Olivia Munn sits in at the judges' table.
March 13, 2020, midnight
5.4
S12E4 - The Ball Ball
The queens hit the sewing machines to design three different sports-inspired runway lewks for the Ball Ball, and comedian and superfan Leslie Jones sits in with the judges.
March 20, 2020, midnight
5.6
S12E5 - Gay’s Anatomy
The queens put their overacting chops to the test in a "Grey's Anatomy" parody sketch and then walk the runway in cape-forward fashions, and Normani sits in with the judges.
March 27, 2020, midnight
6.0
S12E6 - Snatch Game
The queens compete in the legendary Snatch Game. Mean Girls co-stars Jonathan Bennett and Daniel Franzese guest judge. Drag queen Vanessa Vanjie Mateo (Miss Vanjie) makes a guest appearance.
April 3, 2020, midnight
6.2
S12E7 - Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical
The queens get into the groove in a Queen of Pop inspired musical. U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and supermodel Winnie Harlow guest judge.
April 10, 2020, midnight
5.0
S12E8 - Droop
The queens must create and market ridiculously extravagant products for the new drag queen lifestyle brand, Droop.
April 17, 2020, midnight
4.8
S12E9 - Choices 2020
It’s time for America’s first drag queen president! The queens argue in a fabulous presidential debate. Actors Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park) and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) guest judge.
April 24, 2020, midnight
5.2
S12E10 - Superfan Makeover
The queens must give makeovers to drag race superfans, who have no idea what's about to happen to them; actor Daisy Ridley guest judges.
May 1, 2020, midnight
5.5
S12E11 - One-Queen Show
The queens must create and perform their own solo show; Whoopi Goldberg coaches the queens.
May 8, 2020, midnight
5.4
S12E12 - Viva Drag Vegas
The queens must perform a medley of songs from RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!, a hit show on the Las Vegas strip. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Disney’s Aladdin) guest judges.
May 15, 2020, midnight
5.4
S12E13 - Alone Together
The 12 queens come together in a virtual slumber party to kiki about all things season 12. Ru checks in with all the girls during quarantine and chats about the shadiest moments, most shocking eliminations and takes fan questions.
May 22, 2020, midnight
8.3
S12E14 - Grand Finale
For the first time in herstory, the Top Three queens compete for the crown virtually in a final, epic lip-sync battle from their homes, featuring celebrity guests and past queens.
May 29, 2020, midnight
Network: VH1
Episode Runtime: 53 min.
Season Runtime: 13409 min.
Released: Feb. 2, 2009
Last Air Date: April 18, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 2, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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