List of RuPaul's Drag U episodes

RuPaul's Drag U is an American reality television series that aired from 2010-2012. In each episode of the series, three women are given drag makeovers and taught to access their "inner divas".[1] Each is judged and evaluated on her "Drag Point Average", or "DPA":[2] (also standing for drag transformation, performance and attitude adjustment). The contestant with the highest DPA wins. RuPaul is the "President" of Drag U.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)September 20, 2010 (2010-09-20)
210June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)
38June 18, 2012 (2012-06-18)August 6, 2012 (2012-08-06)

Episodes

Season 1 (2010)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"Tomboy Meets Girl"July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)

  • Contestants: Shaya (Saline Dijon), Reyna (Candy Graham), Linda (Paya La Renta)
  • Professors: Ongina, Jujubee, Raven
  • Lip Sync Song: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
  • Guest Judge: Mia Tyler
  • Winner: Shaya (Saline Dijon)
  • Winner's Professor: Ongina
22"Dateless Divas"July 26, 2010 (2010-07-26)

  • Contestants: Lenae (Honey Boom), Pegah (Electra 21), Debbie (Moxy Mayhem)
  • Professors: Raven, Nina Flowers, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip Sync Song: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan
  • Guest Judge: Taylor Dayne
  • Winner: Lenae (Honey Boom)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven
33"Blue Collar, Pink Pumps"August 2, 2010 (2010-08-02)

  • Contestants: Shannon (Kiki Kardashian), Jules (Kitty Kardashian), Laura (Kornisha Kardashian)
  • Professors: Ongina, Pandora Boxx, Shannel
  • Lip Sync Song: "No One Else on Earth" by Wynonna Judd
  • Guest Judge: Kris Jenner
  • Winner: Laura (Kornisha Kardashian)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel
44"Super Sisters"August 9, 2010 (2010-08-09)

  • Contestants: Renae (Cupcake), Renetta (Starrbooty), Rozy (Bianca Dinkins) — RuPaul's real sisters
  • Professors: Shannel, Jujubee, Raven
  • Lip Sync Song: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
  • Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne
  • Winner: Renae (Cupcake)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel
55"Plump & Circumstance"August 23, 2010 (2010-08-23)

  • Contestants: Christine (Christina Rena), Antoinette (Terri Snatcher), Minlee (Coco Versace)
  • Professors: Shannel, Jujubee, Pandora Boxx
  • Lip Sync Song: "Got To Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn
  • Guest Judge: Jackée Harry
  • Winner: Minlee (Coco Versace)
  • Winner's Professor: Pandora Boxx
66"Moms on the Verge"August 30, 2010 (2010-08-30)

  • Contestants: Janet (Dee Dee Tee), April (Sarah Tonin), Angela (Damita Jo Mama)
  • Professors: Pandora Boxx, Shannel, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip Sync Song: "Baby Mama" by Fantasia Barrino
  • Guest Judge: Debi Mazar
  • Winner: Angela (Damita Jo Mama)
  • Winner's Professor: Morgan McMichaels
77"Mother vs. Daughters"September 13, 2010 (2010-09-13)

  • Contestants: Tasha (Thunderella), Brandy (Jennasequa), Connie (Beverly Hills)
  • Professors: Ongina, Tammie Brown, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip Sync Song: "Survivor" by Destiny's Child
  • Guest Judge: Meredith Baxter
  • Winner: Brandy (Jennasequa)
  • Winner's Professor: Tammie Brown
88"A Star Is Born Again"September 20, 2010 (2010-09-20)

Season 2 (2011)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
91"Bringing Sexy Back"June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)

  • Contestants: Lisa (Rai'Zon De Rossi), Rhonda (Summer Night), Denise (Cha Cha Mizrahi)
  • Professors: Shannel, Raven, Manila Luzon
  • Lady Lesson: How to leave a sexy voicemail message
  • Drag Tip: Uses for old pantyhose (presented by Jujubee)
  • Dean of Dance: Andre Fuentes
  • Lip Sync Song: "Right Back Where We Started From" by Maxine Nightingale
  • Word: Gherkin
  • Guest Judge: Beverly Johnson
  • Winner: Lisa (Rai'Zon De Rossi)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel
102"Suddenly Single"June 27, 2011 (2011-06-27)

  • Contestants: Marcia (Loni Fellini), Annie (Gogo West), Kris (Caprice Classic)
  • Professors: Shannel, Ongina, Manila Luzon
  • Lady Lesson: How to take a sexy picture for an online dating profile
  • Drag Tip: How to use and store nail polish (presented by Carmen Carrera)
  • Dean of Dance: Andre Fuentes
  • Lip Sync Song: "Call Me" by Blondie
  • Word: Escándalo
  • Guest Judges: Ana Ortiz, Alec Mapa
  • Winner: Kris (Caprice Classic)
  • Winner's Professor: Manila Luzon
113"Lesbians Gone Wild"July 11, 2011 (2011-07-11)

  • Contestants: Julie Goldman (Calamity), Skyler Cooper (Scorpio), AJ Stacy (Thunder)
  • Professors: Raven, Ongina, Jujubee
  • Lady Lesson: How to find the perfect bra size
  • Drag Tip: Uses for hairspray (presented by Pandora Boxx)
  • Dean of Dance: Tricia Miranda
  • Lip Sync Song: "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child
  • Word: Mexicatessen
  • Guest Judges: Dot Jones
  • Winner: AJ (Thunder)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven
124"Like a Virgin"July 18, 2011 (2011-07-18)

  • Contestants: Megan (Smokey St. James), Sally (Jezebel Fever), Christina (Candy Wrapper)
  • Professors: Mariah, Jujubee, Raven
  • Lady Lesson: How to lady-scape (groom bikini area)
  • Drag Tip: Uses for petroleum jelly (presented by Morgan McMichaels)
  • Dean of Dance: Andre Fuentes
  • Lip Sync Song: "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John
  • Word: "Entertaintment" (sic)
  • Guest Judge: Molly Ringwald
  • Winner: Megan (Smokey St. James)
  • Winner's Professor: Mariah
135"Naughty Nurses"July 25, 2011 (2011-07-25)

  • Contestants: Lanell (Angel Esprit), Kim (Nikki Vixen), Hope (Tawny Foxx)
  • Professors: Jujubee, Mariah, Shannel
  • Lady Lesson: How to dress sexy in undergarments
  • Drag Tip: Uses for a felt tip marker (presented by Raven)
  • Dean of Dance: Candis Cayne
  • Lip Sync Song: "No Scrubs" by TLC
  • Word: Armpit
  • Guest Judge: Charo
  • Winner: Lanell (Angel Esprit)
  • Winner's Professor: Jujubee
146"Nominated by Loved Ones"August 1, 2011 (2011-08-01)

  • Contestants: Liz (Britney Ciccone), Latonya (Trés Jolie), Randi (Vanessa Du Jour)
  • Professors: Bebe Zahara Benet, Pandora Boxx, Mariah
  • Lady Lesson: How to exercise by performing "drag diva" yoga
  • Dean of Dance: Jamal Sims
  • Drag Tip: Uses for milk of magnesia (presented by Shannel; demonstrated by Manila Luzon)
  • Lip Sync Song: "Never Can Say Goodbye" by Gloria Gaynor
  • Word: Kumquat
  • Guest Judge: Carol Leifer
  • Winner: Latonya (Trés Jolie)
  • Winner's Professor: Mariah
157"Mama Mia, I Need Help!"August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)

  • Contestants: Michele (Saucy Sausalito), Anna (Portia Potrero), Alicia (Bianca Baybridge)
  • Professors: Pandora Boxx, Morgan McMichaels, Bebe Zahara Benet
  • Lady Lesson: How to create a Sexy Apron
  • Dean of Dance: Jamal Sims
  • Drag Tip: How to conceal personal effects in your outfit, thus eliminating carrying a pocketbook (presented by Jujubee)
  • Lip Sync Song: "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar
  • Word: Pooch
  • Guest Judge: Carnie Wilson
  • Winner: Michele (Sassy Sausalito)
  • Winner's Professor: Pandora Boxx
168"A Family That Drags Together"August 15, 2011 (2011-08-15)

  • Contestants: Deshawna [Raven's mother] (Ladyhawke), Susan [Jujubee's sister] (Falconetta), Rachel [Manila Luzon's sister] (Lark St. Laurent)
  • Professors: Raven, Jujubee, Manila Luzon
  • Lady Lesson: How to create an hourglass figure with padding
  • Drag Tip: Uses for cucumbers (presented by Ongina)
  • Dean of Dance: Tricia Miranda
  • Lip Sync Song: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer
  • Word: Fluffernutter
  • Guest Judge: Shirley Jones
  • Winner: Deshawna (Ladyhawke)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven
179"Looking for a New Job"August 22, 2011 (2011-08-22)

  • Contestants: Deena Jacobs (Shalamar), Rachael (Tasty Rain), Betsy Albert (Mahjong)
  • Professors: Tyra Sanchez, Carmen Carrera, Raven
  • Lady Lesson: How to make relaxing face masks out of food products.
  • Drag Tip: Useful items to have in your purse to avoid the walk of shame (presented by Manila Luzon)
  • Dean of Dance: Tricia Miranda
  • Lip Sync Song: "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
  • Word: Dictation
  • Guest Judge: Raven-Symoné
  • Winner: Mahjong (Betsy)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven
1810"80's Ladies"August 29, 2011 (2011-08-29)

  • Contestants: Jane Wiedlin (Chiffon Brulé), Stacey Q (Savannah), Downtown Julie Brown (Donatella Mewhatodo)
  • Professors: Carmen Carrera, Morgan McMichaels, Shannel
  • Lady Lesson: How to let loose with Lady Bunny's favorite things.
  • Drag Tip: How to use false eyelashes (presented by Raven; demonstrated on Jujubee)
  • Dean of Dance: Toni Basil
  • Lip Sync Song: "Superstar" by RuPaul
  • Word: Moist
  • Guest Judge: Lynda Carter
  • Winner: Downtown Julie Brown (Donatella Mewhatodo)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel

Season 3 (2012)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
191"Real Divorcees of LA County"June 18, 2012 (2012-06-18)

  • Contestants: Hilary (Tatiana D'Amore), Faith (Elantra Sizzle), and Shana (Callie Tropicale)
  • Professors: Jujubee, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon
  • Lady Lesson: Smokey Eyes (taught by Anton Khachaturian)
  • Drag Tip: Cheating your Cleavage with Raja
  • Dean of Dance: Phlex
  • Lip Sync Song: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
  • Word: Dragnificent
  • Guest Judge: Donna Mills
  • Winner: Callie Tropicale
  • Winner's Professor: Manila
202"Heroes to Hotties"June 25, 2012 (2012-06-25)

  • Contestants: Christine (Belle Supreme), Virginia (Empress Dupree), Bernadette (Destiny Del Ray)
  • Professors: Raven, Shannel, Raja
  • Lady Lesson: Shoe lies (taught by Rami Kashou)
  • Drag Tip: Mysterious Skin Breakouts with Latrice Royale
  • Dean of Dance: Phlex
  • Lip Sync Song: "She Works Hard for the Money" by Donna Summer
  • Word: Yestergay
  • Guest Judge: Brittany Snow
  • Winner: Destiny Del Ray
  • Winner's Professor: Raja
213"Cupcake Queens"July 2, 2012 (2012-07-02)

  • Contestants: Chef Lovely (Sugar Sensation), Marilyn (Bitsy Sprinkles), Sarah (Candy Glaze)
  • Professors: Mariah, Latrice Royale, Alexis Mateo
  • Lady Lesson: Fake Hair Do's (taught by Jesse Jordan)
  • Drag Tip: Sunless Tanning with Willam
  • Dean of Dance: Candis Cayne
  • Lip Sync Song: "Milkshake" by Kelis
  • Word: Shelarious
  • Guest Judge: Angela Kinsey
  • Winner: Candy Glaze
  • Winner's Professor: Alexis Mateo
224"Ex-Beauty Queens"July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09)

  • Contestants: Julie (Diamante Lamour), Qween (Sashay St.James), Tamara (Denitta De Ville)
  • Professors: Chad Michaels, Willam, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lady Lesson: Instant Face Lift (taught by Jeffrey Paul)
  • Drag Tip: Makeup Brushes with Sharon Needles
  • Dean of Dance: Jamal Sims
  • Lip Sync Song: "Jealous of My Boogie" by RuPaul
  • Word: Procrasturbation
  • Guest Judge: Tamara Taylor
  • Winner: Denitta De Ville
  • Winner's Professor: Morgan McMichaels
235"Revenge of the Nerds"July 16, 2012 (2012-07-16)

  • Contestants: Kristy (Felicity Payne), Dylan (Ember Alert), Shante (Dolores Day)
  • Professors: Pandora Boxx, Delta Work, Jujubee
  • Lady Lesson: Accessorize Yourself (taught by Ashton Michael)
  • Drag Tip: Bigger & Brighter Eyes with Willam
  • Dean of Dance: Candis Cayne
  • Lip Sync Song: "Burning Up" by Madonna
  • Word: Unspookable
  • Guest Judge: Robin Givens
  • Winner: Ember Alert
  • Winner's Professor: Delta Work
246"From Boxers to Knockouts"July 23, 2012 (2012-07-23)

  • Contestants: Cynthia (Kayla De Canter), Krystle (Touchè), Missy (Adina Powers)
  • Professors: Raven, Jujubee, Chad Michaels
  • Lady Lesson: Sexy Moves (taught by Mario Mosley)
  • Drag Tip: Tattoo Do's and Don'ts with Delta Work
  • Dean of Dance: Jamal Sims
  • Lip Sync Song: "Glamazon" by RuPaul
  • Word: Ovahness
  • Guest Judge: Tamala Jones
  • Winner: Adina Powers
  • Winner's Professor: Chad Michaels
257"Dangerous Curves"July 30, 2012 (2012-07-30)

  • Contestants: Amber (Daisy Flowers), Mary (Stella Constellation), Sinead (Rita Rocket)
  • Professors: Sharon Needles, Raja, Pandora Boxx,
  • Lady Lesson: Creating Luscious Lips (taught by Brandon Liberati)
  • Drag Tip: Better Eyebrows with Morgan McMichaels
  • Dean of Dance: Adam Cook
  • Lip Sync Song: "What's Love Got to Do With It?" by Tina Turner
  • Word: Homofessional
  • Guest Judge: Holly Robinson Peete
  • Winner: Sinead McHugh (Rita Rocket)
  • Winner's Professor: Pandora Boxx
268"Time to Grow Up"August 6, 2012 (2012-08-06)

  • Contestants: Cristy (Dita Devastation), M.J. (Veronica Van Thunder), Nicole (Danielle Devine)
  • Professors: Pandora Boxx, Latrice Royale, Raven
  • Lady Lesson: Proper uses for shape wear (taught by Robert Rey)
  • Drag Tip: How to remove fake nails by Sharon Needles
  • Dean of Dance: Jamal Sims
  • Lip Sync Song: "Flashdance (What a Feeling)" by Irene Cara
  • Word: Conflama
  • Guest Judge: Joely Fisher
  • Winner: Veronica Van Thunder
  • Winner's Professor: Latrice Royale

References

  1. ^ "Facebook Rupaul's Drag U". Facebook. 12 Apr 2010. Retrieved 12 Apr 2010.
  2. ^ Fernandez, Maria Elena (26 Feb 2010). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' spinoff: Class is in session". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 Apr 2010.