List of RuPaul's Drag U episodes

RuPaul's Drag U was 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 are 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.

Season 1

Episode 1: Tomboy Meets Girl

First aired July 19, 2010

  • Contestants: Shaya (Saline Dijon), Reyna (Candy Graham), Linda (Paya La Renta)
  • Professors: Ongina, Jujubee, Raven
  • Lip synch song: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
  • Guest judge: Mia Tyler
  • Winner: Shaya (Saline Dijon)
  • Winner's Professor: Ongina

Episode 2: Dateless Divas

First aired July 26, 2010

  • Contestants: Lenae (Honey Boom), Pegah (Electra 21), Debbie (Moxy Mayhem)
  • Professors: Raven, Nina Flowers, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip synch song: "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan
  • Guest judge: Taylor Dayne
  • Winner: Lenae (Honey Boom)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven

Episode 3: Blue Collar, Pink Pumps

First aired August 2, 2010

  • Contestants: Shannon (Kiki Kardashian), Jules (Kitty Kardashian), Laura (Kornisha Kardashian)
  • Professors: Ongina, Pandora Boxx, Shannel
  • Lip synch song: "No One Else on Earth" by Wynonna Judd
  • Guest judge: Kris Jenner
  • Winner: Laura (Kornisha Kardashian)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel

Episode 4: Super Sisters

First aired August 9, 2010

  • Contestants: Renae (Cupcake), Renetta (Starrbooty), Rozy (Bianca Dinkins) — RuPaul's real sisters
  • Professors: Shannel, Jujubee, Raven
  • Lip synch song: "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
  • Guest judge: Kelly Osbourne
  • Winner: Renae (Cupcake)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel

Episode 5: Plump & Circumstance

First aired August 23, 2010

  • Contestants: Christine (Christina Rena), Antoinette (Terri Snatcher), Minlee (Coco Versace)
  • Professors: Shannel, Jujubee, Pandora Boxx
  • Lip synch song: "Got To Be Real" by Cheryl Lynn
  • Guest judge: Jackée Harry
  • Winner: Minlee (Coco Versace)
  • Winner's Professor: Pandora Boxx

Episode 6: Moms on the Verge

First aired August 30, 2010

  • Contestants: Janet (Dee Dee Tee), April (Sarah Tonin), Angela (Damita Jo Mama)
  • Professors: Pandora Boxx, Shannel, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip synch song: "Baby Mama" by Fantasia Barrino
  • Guest judge: Debi Mazar
  • Winner: Angela (Damita Jo Mama)
  • Winner's Professor: Morgan McMichaels

Episode 7: Mother vs. Daughters

First aired September 13, 2010

  • Contestants: Tasha (Thunderella), Brandy (Jennasequa), Connie (Beverly Hills)
  • Professors: Ongina, Tammie Brown, Morgan McMichaels
  • Lip synch song: "Survivor" by Destiny's Child
  • Guest judge: Meredith Baxter
  • Winner: Brandy (Jennasequa)
  • Winner's Professor: Tammie Brown

Episode 8: A Star Is Born Again

Season finale

First aired September 20, 2010

Season 2

Episode 1: Bringing Sexy Back

First aired June 20, 2011

  • 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 synch 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

Episode 2: Suddenly Single

First aired June 27, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Call Me" by Blondie
  • Word: Escándalo
  • Guest judges: Ana Ortiz, Alec Mapa
  • Winner: Kris (Caprice Classic)
  • Winner's Professor: Manila Luzon

Episode 3: Lesbians Gone Wild

First aired July 11, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child
  • Word: Mexicatessen
  • Guest judges: Dot Jones
  • Winner: AJ (Thunder)
  • Winner's Professor:Raven

Episode 4: Like a Virgin

First aired July 18, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John
  • Word: "Entertaintment" (sic)
  • Guest judge: Molly Ringwald
  • Winner: Megan (Smokey St. James)
  • Winner's Professor: Mariah

Episode 5: Naughty Nurses

First aired July 25, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "No Scrubs" by TLC
  • Word: Armpit
  • Guest judge: Charo
  • Winner: Lanell (Angel Esprit)
  • Winner's Professor: Jujubee

Episode 6: Nominated by Loved Ones

First aired August 1, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Never Can Say Goodbye" by Gloria Gaynor
  • Word: Kumquat
  • Guest judge: Carol Leifer
  • Winner: Latonya (Trés Jolie)
  • Winner's Professor: Mariah

Episode 7: Mama Mia, I Need Help!

First aired August 8, 2011

  • 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 synch 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

Episode 8: A Family That Drags Together

First aired August 15, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer
  • Word: Fluffernutter
  • Guest judge: Shirley Jones
  • Winner: Deshawna (Ladyhawke)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven

Episode 9: Looking for a New Job

First aired August 22, 2011

  • Contestants: Deena Jacobs (Shalamar), Rachael (Tasty Rain), Betsy (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 synch song: "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
  • Word: Dictation
  • Guest judge: Raven-Symoné
  • Winner: Mahjong (Betsy)
  • Winner's Professor: Raven

Episode 10: 80's Ladies

Season finale

First aired August 29, 2011

  • 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 synch song: "Superstar" by RuPaul
  • Word: Moist
  • Guest judge: Lynda Carter
  • Winner: Downtown Julie Brown (Donatella Mewhatodo)
  • Winner's Professor: Shannel

Season 3

Episode 1: Real Divorcees of LA County

First aired June 18, 2012

  • 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 synch song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
  • Word: Dragnificent
  • Guest judge: Donna Mills
  • Winner: Callie Tropicale
  • Winner's Professor: Manila

Episode 2: Heroes to Hotties

First aired June 25, 2012

  • 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 synch song: She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer
  • Word: Yestergay
  • Guest judge: Brittany Snow
  • Winner: Destiny Del Ray
  • Winner's Professor: Raja

Episode 3: Cupcake Queens

First aired July 2, 2012

  • 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 synch song: Milkshake by Kelis
  • Word: Shelarious
  • Guest judge: Angela Kinsey
  • Winner: Candy Glaze
  • Winner's Professor: Alexis Mateo

Episode 4: Ex-Beauty Queens

First aired July 9, 2012

  • 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 synch song: "Jealous of My Boogie" by RuPaul
  • Word: Procrasturbation
  • Guest judge: Tamara Taylor
  • Winner: Denitta De Ville
  • Winner's Professor: Morgan McMichaels

Episode 5: Revenge of the Nerds

First aired July 16, 2012

  • 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 synch song: Burning Up by Madonna
  • Word: Unspookable
  • Guest judge: Robin Givens
  • Winner: Ember Alert
  • Winner's Professor: Delta Work

Episode 6: From Boxers to Knockouts

First aired July 23, 2012

  • 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 synch song: Glamazon by RuPaul
  • Word: Ovahness
  • Guest judge: Tamala Jones
  • Winner: Adina Powers
  • Winner's Professor: Chad Michaels

Episode 7: Dangerous Curves

First aired July 30, 2012

  • 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 synch 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

Episode 8: Time to Grow Up

Season finale

First aired August 6, 2012

  • 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 synch 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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  2. Fernandez, Maria Elena (26 Feb 2010). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' spinoff: Class is in session". Los Angeles Times. Eddy W. Hartenstein. Retrieved 27 Apr 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)
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