Fourteen new queens entered the werk room in the hopes of being crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar. With just four remaining, who's walking away with a $200,000 prize? It’s camp, fabulous and just a little bitchy, so here's how to watch "RuPaul’s Drag Race" season 17 and from anywhere with a VPN.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" season 17 premiered on Friday, January 3 in the U.S. and Saturday, January 4 internationally. The finale is set for April 18.
• U.S. — Watch on MTV via Philo, Sling TV or Fubo
• U.K. — Watch on Wow Presents Plus
• Canada — Watch on Crave
• Australia — Watch on Stan
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
RuPaul returned once again to host proceedings, while the judging panel comprised Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison. And we've seen a bounty of guest judges, which kicked off with pop megastar Katy Perry in the premiere. Other famous faces throughout the season included rapper Doechii, Queen frontman Adam Lambert, comedian Whitney Cummings, singer Sam Smith and “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson.
And in our fresh crop of queens, the starting line up included Arietty, drag daughter of season 15’s Irene (The Alien), Hormona Lisa, hand picked by RuPaul herself, TikTok star Kori King, full-time drag performer Lexi Love and absurdist Lydia B Kollins, who draws inspiration from the likes of Tim Burton and David Lynch. For spoilers on who's sashaying into the final, read on below.
We also saw a brand new twist this year that allowed eliminated queens a shot at immunity. The Badonka Dunk Tank offered up ten levers, pick the one that sends Michelle swimming and you’re saved from having to sashay away.
Ready to get to werk? Read on to find out how to watch "RuPaul’s Drag Race" season 17 online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 in the U.S.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17 goes out every Friday on MTV in the U.S. with episodes starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The final airs on Friday, April 18.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can get MTV on live TV streaming services like Philo (7-day free trial), Sling TV or Fubo. Philo is by far the cheapest among these if you only want to watch "Drag Race" but it has limited channels and features compared to alternatives. So make sure to check out our guide to the best cable TV alternatives so you can make an informed decision.
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 from anywhere
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17 from anywhere with a VPN
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Drag Race" on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the show live and on demand thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.S. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head your chosen service and get to werk!
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 around the world
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 online in the U.K.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17 is available in the U.K. on Wow Presents Plus with episodes landing every Saturday. The final will drop Saturday, April 19.
Wow Presents Plus costs just £4.33 per month or £43.38 per year and is home to (almost) everything "Drag Race", including "Global All Stars" and international shows from Italy, France, Spain, Belgium and Holland, plus loads more LGBTQ+ content.
It doesn't host "Drag Race U.K." though, but the good news is that that show airs for free on BBC iPlayer.
If you're traveling abroad, use a VPN service such as NordVPN to access your usual subscription from anywhere.
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 online in Canada
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17 will stream on Crave in Canada, with episodes available on Saturdays. Look out for the final on Saturday, April 19.
Traveling overseas? NordVPN will let you watch on your usual service just as you would back home.
How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 in Australia
In Australia, "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 17 streams on Stan on Saturdays, with the final set for Saturday, April 19.
Aussie abroad? You can keep up with "Drag Race" on your usual streamer from anywhere thanks to NordVPN.
All you need to know about 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17
What's the latest from 'Drag Race' season 17?
Wow Presents' recap for episode 15 reads: "All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown, with eight lip syncs, and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line."
Lip-Sync Songs:
"Say Liza (Liza with a Z)" by Liza Minnelli
"Training Season" by Dua Lipa
"Step By Step (Junior Vasquez Tribal X Beats)" by Whitney Houston
"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" by P!nk
"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" by Sylvester
"We Found Love" by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris
"360" by Charli XCX
"Apt." by ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
Challenge Winner: Suzie Toot
'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17 line-up
- Acacia Forgot, 28, from Los Angeles, California Eliminated
- Arrietty, 28, from Seattle, Washington Eliminated
- Crystal Envy, 27, from Asbury Park, New Jersey Eliminated
- Hormona Lisa, 30, from Chattanooga, Tennessee Eliminated
- Jewels Sparkles, 23, from Tampa, Florida Finalist
- Joella, 25, from Los Angeles, California Eliminated
- Kori King, 25, from Boston, Massachusetts Eliminated
- Lana Ja'Rae, 22, from New York City, New York Eliminated
- Lexi Love, 34, from Louisville, Kentucky Finalist
- Lucky Starzzz, 26, from Miami, Florida Eliminated
- Lydia B Kollins, 23, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Eliminated
- Onya Nurve, 31, from Cleveland, Ohio Finalist
- Sam Star, 24, from Leeds, Alabama Finalist
- Suzie Toot, 24, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Eliminated
'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17 episode schedule
- Episode 1: "Squirrel Games" - Friday, January 3
- Episode 2: "Drag Queens Got Talent" - Friday, January 10
- Episode 3: "Monopulence!" - Friday, January 17
- Episode 4: "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!" - Friday, January 24
- Episode 5: "RDR Live!" - Friday, January 31
- Episode 6: "Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball" - Friday, February 7
- Episode 7: "Snatch Game" - Friday, February 14
- Episode 8: "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical" - Friday, February 21
- Episode 9: "Heavens to Betsey!" - Friday, February 28
- Episode 10: "The Villains Roast" - Friday, March 7
- Episode 11: "Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks" - Friday, March 14
- Episode 12: "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues" - Friday, March 21
- Episode 13: "Drag Baby Mamas" - Friday, March 28
- Episode 14: "How's Your Headliner?" - Friday, April 4
- Episode 15: "Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown" Friday, April 11
- Episode 16: Friday, April 18
Who are the judges for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17?
The main judges of course include the RuPaul, alongside Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison. The confirmed guest judges are as follows:
- Katy Perry
- Doechii
- Sandra Bernhard
- Julia Schlaepfer
- Paul W. Downs
- Hunter Schafer
- Quinta Brunson
- Jamal Sims
- Law Roach
- Adam Lambert
- Betsey Johnson
- Whitney Cummings
- Sam Smith
- Jerrod Carmichael
- June Diane Raphael
- Tracee Ellis Ross
