RuPaul
Director
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Season 5
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.
Released Feb. 2, 2009
Episode 53 min
14+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: fuboTV, Pluto TV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel + 5 more, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, Paramount+ MTV Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount Plus Essential
Production Companies: World of Wonder, MTV Studios
Network: VH1
Country: United States
Languages:
English
4.6
S5E1 - RuPaullywood or Bust
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
Jan. 28, 2013, midnight
5.0
S5E2 - Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.
Feb. 4, 2013, midnight
5.0
S5E3 - Draggle Rock
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.
Feb. 11, 2013, midnight
5.3
S5E4 - Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.
Feb. 18, 2013, midnight
5.3
S5E5 - Snatch Game
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.
Feb. 25, 2013, midnight
5.0
S5E6 - Can I Get An Amen
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.
March 4, 2013, midnight
5.5
S5E7 - RuPaul Roast
The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.
March 11, 2013, midnight
5.2
S5E8 - Scent of a Drag Queen
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.
March 18, 2013, midnight
5.3
S5E9 - Drama Queens
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.
April 1, 2013, midnight
5.3
S5E10 - Super Troopers
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.
April 8, 2013, midnight
5.2
S5E11 - Sugar Ball
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.
April 15, 2013, midnight
5.2
S5E12 - The Final Three, Hunty
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".
April 22, 2013, midnight
4.7
S5E13 - Countdown to the Crown
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.
April 29, 2013, midnight
5.3
S5E14 - Reunited
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.
May 6, 2013, 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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