Episode 1
RuPaullywood or Bust
2013-01-28 • 64 min
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.


TV season
2013-01-28
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.
Episode 1
2013-01-28 • 64 min
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
Episode 2
2013-02-04 • 43 min
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.
Episode 3
2013-02-11 • 43 min
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.
Episode 4
2013-02-18 • 43 min
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.
Episode 5
2013-02-25 • 43 min
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.
Episode 6
2013-03-04 • 43 min
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.
Episode 7
2013-03-11 • 43 min
The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.
Episode 8
2013-03-18 • 43 min
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.
Episode 9
2013-04-01 • 43 min
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.
Episode 10
2013-04-08 • 43 min
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.
Episode 11
2013-04-15 • 43 min
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.
Episode 12
2013-04-22 • 43 min
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".
Episode 13
2013-04-29 • 43 min
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.
Episode 14
2013-05-06 • 64 min
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.