Quick answer · Season 18
RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality series that aired on MTV, running since 2009 with 18 seasons and 254 episodes. RuPaul's Drag Race is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 17, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- January 2, 2026
- Where
- Cable
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 16
- Finale
- April 17, 2026
Where to watch RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 in the U.S.
Season 18 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You Can't Keep A Good Drag Queen Down! | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Q-Pop Girl Groups | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | RDR Live Returns | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Red Carpet Mash Up | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 1 | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | The Rate-A-Queen Talent Show, Part 2 | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Drag Queens For Change | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Snatch Game Of Love: Island Edition | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | Fannie: The Hard Knock Ball Rusical | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 10 | Drag in a Bag | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 11 | A Toast to Alyssa Edwards | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Drag Queens | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 13 | Karens Gone Wild | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 14 | Good Morning Bitches | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 15 | All RuPaul-A-Paruza Smackdown | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 16 | Grand Finale | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality series that aired on MTV, running since 2009 with 18 seasons and 254 episodes. RuPaul's Drag Race is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 17, 2026.
Season 18: Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 2, 2026 to April 17, 2026 on MTV (16 episodes).
- Network / service: MTV (first aired February 2, 2009)
- Official site: mtv.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): RuPaul (Judge), Michelle Visage (Judge), Ross Mathews (Judge), Carson Kressley (Judge), Santino Rice (Judge)
All seasons
Season 18
Season completeSeason 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 2, 2026 to April 17, 2026 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 17
Season completeSeason 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 3, 2025 to April 18, 2025 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 16
Season completeSeason 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 5, 2024 to April 19, 2024 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 15
Season completeSeason 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 6, 2023 to April 14, 2023 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 14
Season completeSeason 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 7, 2022 to April 22, 2022 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 13
Season completeSeason 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 1, 2021 to April 23, 2021 on MTV (16 episodes).
Season 12
Season completeSeason 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from February 28, 2020 to May 29, 2020 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 11
Season completeSeason 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from February 28, 2019 to May 30, 2019 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 10
Season completeSeason 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from March 22, 2018 to June 28, 2018 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 9
Season completeSeason 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from March 24, 2017 to June 23, 2017 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from March 7, 2016 to May 16, 2016 on MTV (10 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from March 2, 2015 to June 1, 2015 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from February 24, 2014 to May 19, 2014 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 28, 2013 to May 6, 2013 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 30, 2012 to April 30, 2012 on MTV (14 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from January 24, 2011 to May 2, 2011 on MTV (15 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from February 1, 2010 to April 26, 2010 on MTV (12 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race aired from February 2, 2009 to March 23, 2009 on MTV (9 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race are there?
RuPaul's Drag Race has 18 seasons and 254 episodes listed, with the first airing on February 2, 2009.
Is RuPaul's Drag Race still on?
RuPaul's Drag Race is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 17, 2026.
Where can I watch RuPaul's Drag Race?
RuPaul's Drag Race originally aired on MTV in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check MTV's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
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Update history
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