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

• 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 (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

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

1. "Facebook Rupaul's Drag U". 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. Eddy W. Hartenstein. Retrieved 27 Apr 2010. External link in |publisher= (help)