RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3

January. 24,2011      TV-14
Rating:
8.5
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 16 : Reunited
May. 02,2011
The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.
Episode 15 : Grand Finale
April. 25,2011
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."
Episode 14 : RuPaul Rewind
April. 18,2011
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!
Episode 13 : Make Dat Money
April. 11,2011
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.
Episode 12 : Jocks in Frocks
April. 04,2011
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.
Episode 11 : RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza
March. 28,2011
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.
Episode 10 : RuPaul-a-Palooza
March. 21,2011
The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.
Episode 9 : Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style
March. 14,2011
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.
Episode 8 : Ru Ha Ha
March. 07,2011
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.
Episode 7 : Face, Face, Face of Cakes
February. 28,2011
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.
Episode 6 : The Snatch Game
February. 21,2011
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.
Episode 5 : QNN News
February. 14,2011
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.
Episode 4 : Totally Leotarded
February. 07,2011
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.
Episode 3 : Queens in Space
January. 31,2011
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
Episode 2 : The Queen Who Mopped Xmas
January. 24,2011
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.
Episode 1 : Casting Extravaganza
January. 24,2011
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.

Seasons

Season 16
The sixteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 5, 2024. The reality competition series, broadcast on MTV in the United States, showcases fourteen drag queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Season 16 2024
Season 15
This season features the largest cast in the show's history, with sixteen queens competing and the largest cash prize, with the winner earning $200,000. It is also the first season to feature biological relatives, twins Sugar and Spice. Series judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews returned, and Ts Madison, who had previously appeared as a recurring guest judge, joined the rotating judges panel.
Season 15 2023
Season 14
The fourteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 7, 2022. The reality competition series, broadcast on VH1 in the United States, showcases 14 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Season 14 2022
Season 13
The thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on January 1 and concluded on April 23, 2021. The cast was announced via Twitter on December 9, 2020. The competition is broadcast on VH1 in the United States and showcases 13 new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar".
Season 13 2021
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".
Season 12 2020
Season 11
RuPaul's Drag Race and Untucked return with more sickening styles, fierce challenges and backstage drama. Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and celeb guest judges join RuPaul as she sets out to crown America's Next Drag Superstar.
Season 11 2019
Season 10
The tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on March 22, 2018, on VH1. The premiere was broadcast one week after the finale of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and episodes are to be followed by RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked.
Season 10 2018
Season 9
Season Nine’s drag queens are fiercer than ever, competing to snatch the coveted title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." This year’s cutthroat race to the crown features unpredictable competition, gag-worthy performances, and jaw-dropping moments.
Season 9 2017
Season 8
RuPaul is back to light up the runway with 12 new queens competing for the title of "American's Next Drag Superstar." Season 8 marks a drag milestone: the 100th episode and the 100th queen! Watch as these talented ladies of drag join the ranks of the fabulous 88 queens who fought for the crown before them. The 12 Queens to compete include: Acid Betty, Bob the Drag Queen, Chi Chi DeVayne, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Dax ExclamationPoint, Derrick Barry, Kim Chi, Laila McQueen, Naomi Smalls, Nayasha Lopez, Robbie Turner, and Thorgy Thor.
Season 8 2016
Season 7
​​​RuPaul's Drag Race returns with a court of queens so ingenious, a competition so unpredictable and a judges' panel so packed with talent, you'll be seeing stars It's all the artistry, all the humanity and all the head-turning twists you love but if you think you know this Race, honey, you have no idea.​​
Season 7 2015
Season 6
Just when you thought you knew what to expect from RuPaul’s Drag Race, along comes the ferociously fabulous and funny Season Six, with enough tricks up its silk chiffon sleeve to keep you on your painted toes! This crop of queens is our most diverse yet, from seasoned pros, to an international drag star, to a former American Idol contestant, and even some fresh-faced ingénue queens who were inspired to be drag performers by watching Season One of RuPaul’s Drag Race! That’s one leggy legacy. Have we mentioned that these boys are hot? Because they are. Have we mentioned they make even hotter women? Because they do.
Season 6 2014
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.
Season 5 2013
Season 4
The winner of season four will headline Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, wins a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of NYX Cosmetics, a cash prize of $100,000, and the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar."
Season 4 2012
Season 3
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.
Season 3 2011
Season 2
For season two, the number of contestants was increased from nine to twelve, and the prizes were slightly modified: a lifetime supply of Nyx Cosmetics and be the face of nyxcosmetics.com, an exclusive one year public relations contract with LGBT firm Project Publicity, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $25,000.
Season 2 2010
Season 1
Nine contestants were selected to compete in the running of becoming "America's Next Drag Superstar". The winner of the first season won the following prizes: a lifetime supply of MAC Cosmetics, be featured an LA Eyeworks campaign, join the Logo Drag Race tour, and a cash prize of $20,000.
Season 1 2009

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