Season 5
Overview
The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode. The winner of season five headlined Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka, won a one-of-a-kind trip, a lifetime supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $100,000.
Episodes
1. RuPaullywood or Bust
2013-01-28
Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.
2. Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza
2013-02-04
The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.
3. Draggle Rock
2013-02-11
The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.
4. Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?
2013-02-18
The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.
5. Snatch Game
2013-02-25
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.
6. Can I Get An Amen
2013-03-04
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.
7. RuPaul Roast
2013-03-11
The dolls comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience.
8. Scent of a Drag Queen
2013-03-18
Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.
9. Drama Queens
2013-04-01
The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.
10. Super Troopers
2013-04-08
The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.
11. Sugar Ball
2013-04-15
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.
12. The Final Three, Hunty
2013-04-22
The top 3 queens go to court, as Judge Ru presents their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit, "The Beginning".
13. Countdown to the Crown
2013-04-29
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.
14. Reunited
2013-05-06
Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.