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] 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
- Contestants: Charlene Tilton (Lisa Mercedes), Dawn Wells (Chickadee), Erin Murphy (Aurora Borealis)
- Professors: Jujubee, Raven, Pandora Boxx
- Lip synch song: "RuPaul's Drag U Theme" by RuPaul
- Guest judge: Chaka Khan
- Winner: Charlene Tilton (Lisa Mercedes)
- Winner's Professor: Jujubee
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 Amram (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 Luzon
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
Series 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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