TV-14Season 1
In shady times, let there be light.
Synopsis
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 (2009) is where it all began — a nine-episode reality competition you can watch online on iFILM. Nine drag queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
The format is rough around the edges, the budget is tiny, and RuPaul judges nearly everything herself — but the spark is already there. The queens build glamour out of thrift-store finds, shoot a MAC Viva Glam screen test, make over female extreme fighters into drag daughters, and throw an Absolut-sponsored ball. The final three film a music video for Ru's single "Cover Girl" before one walks away with the crown.
This first run looks nothing like the polished seasons that followed, which is exactly the appeal — you're watching a franchise get invented. Stream RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 online on iFILM, all nine episodes.
9 episodes
S1·E1Drag on a Dime
Nine contestants must re-invent their glam drag looks using thrift store clothing and tschotchkes from the 99-cent store. Guest judge Bob Mackie stops by to help RuPaul weed out the drag queen with the least style.
S1·E2Girl Group Challenge
Wigs fly when the contestants split up into 2 rival girl groups, something guest judge Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child would know plenty about. Can the girls impress RuPaul with their lip-synching skills?
S1·E3Queens of All Media
The queens are tested on their multi-media prowess as they show off their talents as newscaster, product spokesperson, and talk show host to RuPaul and guest judge Debra Wilson of MADtv.
S1·E4MAC/Viva Glam Challenge
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC Cosmetics' first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the girls' drag queen status.
S1·E5Drag School of Charm
The contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls' combat prowess.
S1·E6Absolut Drag Ball
RuPaul makes the queens hit the floor in a good old fashioned drag ball inspired by Absolut's real fruit flavored vodkas.
S1·E7Extra Special Edition
Look back at the highlights, lowlights, and previously unseen footage from the first six episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!
S1·E8Grand Finale
The last 3 queens face their final challenge while shooting the music video for RuPaul's new single "Cover Girl (Put The Bass In Your Walk)." Out artist Cazwell stops by to help the judges cast their final vote.
S1·E9Reunited!
In this reunion special, all nine contestants return to give their take on what happened during the show. Plus, the girls confront the judges...and each other!
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