RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 8

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Keeping It 100!

1 - Keeping It 100!

Air Date: March 7, 2016

Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.

Bitch Perfect

2 - Bitch Perfect

Air Date: March 14, 2016

The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

RuCo's Empire

3 - RuCo's Empire

Air Date: March 21, 2016

The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

New Wave Queens

4 - New Wave Queens

Air Date: March 28, 2016

The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

Supermodel Snatch Game

5 - Supermodel Snatch Game

Air Date: April 4, 2016

The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

Wizards of Drag

6 - Wizards of Drag

Air Date: April 11, 2016

The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

Shady Politics

7 - Shady Politics

Air Date: April 18, 2016

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

RuPaul Book Ball

8 - RuPaul Book Ball

Air Date: April 25, 2016

The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

The Realness

9 - The Realness

Air Date: May 2, 2016

The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

Grand Finale

10 - Grand Finale

Air Date: May 16, 2016

Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.