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

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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

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Season 1 (2010)

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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)

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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)

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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

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  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.