RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 18

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 18

Season 18

The eighteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race sees 14 new queens strutting into the werk room to battle for the crown and the grand prize of $200,000.

Casting for the season was opened on September 30, 2024. The season was officially announced on August 20, 2025. The cast of Season 18 was officially announced on December 2, 2025, prior to the seasons premiere on January 2, 2025.

Network
Episodes16
DatesDec 2, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
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Episodes

You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!
Season 18Episode 190 min

You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down!

In shady times, let there be light! A dazzling new cast of queens navigate the first challenge of the season: "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" The queens must repurpose leftover treasures from the Drag Race vaults to create their own signature drag look. Superstar Cardi B guest judges.

Jan 2, 2026
Q-Pop Girl Groups
Season 18Episode 290 min

Q-Pop Girl Groups

The queens sing and dance in rival "Q-Pop" girl groups: the "Q" standing for quintessentially queer, with tracks inspired by Sylvester, Wham! and The Runaways. Actress and singer Dove Cameron guest judges.

Jan 9, 2026
RDR Live Returns
Season 18Episode 390 min

RDR Live Returns

Live from Tuckahoe, RDR Live returns! The queens must once again serve up laughs in the hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show. Actress and comedian Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) guest judges.

Jan 16, 2026
Red Carpet Mash Up
Season 18Episode 490 min

Red Carpet Mash Up

The queens must create show-stopping looks inspired by a mash-up of two different legendary red carpet looks. Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford (Wicked, Legally Blonde), and superstar stylist Law Roach guest judge.

Jan 23, 2026
The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1
Season 18Episode 590 min

The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1

It's judgement day, as half of the queens take the stage to perform a show-stopping talent number, while the other half watch and rate the performances. Swedish singer Zara Larsson guest judges.

Jan 30, 2026
The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2
Season 18Episode 690 min

The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2

Alliances form and schemes are hatched, as the other half of the cast takes to the stage for their talent show, and to be rated by their sisters. Musician Amy Taylor (Amyl and the Sniffers) guest judges.

Feb 6, 2026
Drag Queens For Change
Season 18Episode 790 min

Drag Queens For Change

The queens are tasked with creating twisted parodies of political ads. Choreographer Jamal Sims (Aladdin), and singer-songwriter Leland guest judge.

Feb 13, 2026
Snatch Game Of Love: Island Edition
Season 18Episode 890 min

Snatch Game Of Love: Island Edition

RuPaul throws the queens a curveball by giving the classic celebrity impersonation game show a format twist. Actress and model Brooke Shields guest judges.

Feb 20, 2026
Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical
Season 18Episode 990 min

Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical

This season's Rusical is inspired by a mashup of the classical Broadway musical Annie, and New York City ballroom culture. Record producer Benny Blanco guest judges.

Feb 27, 2026
Drag in a Bag
Season 18Episode 1090 min

Drag in a Bag

RuPaul throws a spectacular curveball at the queens with the third design challenge of the season. Legendary supermodel Iman guest judges.

Mar 6, 2026
A Toast to Alyssa Edwards
Season 18Episode 1190 min

A Toast to Alyssa Edwards

The queens pay a comedy tribute to tongue-popping Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards. Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka guest judges.

Mar 13, 2026
Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens
Season 18Episode 1290 min

Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens

The queens make over queer cowboys. Actress and comedian Danielle Pinnock (Ghosts) guest judges.

Mar 20, 2026
Karens Gone Wild
Season 18Episode 1390 min

Karens Gone Wild

The queens face off with RuPaul in a chaotic improv challenge inspired by viral "Karen" meltdowns. Actress Julianne Nicholson (Paradise; Hacks) guest judges.

Mar 27, 2026
Good Morning Bitches
Season 18Episode 1490 min

Good Morning Bitches

The queens take over the 8th and 9th hour of a morning show, testing their hosting skills with interviews and banter. Actress Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another) guest judges.

Apr 3, 2026
All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown
Season 18Episode 1590 min

All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lalaparuza lip sync smackdown, featuring all RuPaul songs, and a $50,000 cash prize.

Apr 10, 2026
Grand Finale
Season 18Episode 1690 min

Grand Finale

The top queens compete for the title of America's Next Drag Superstar and a grand prize of $200,000.

Apr 17, 2026

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