{{Short description|2025 season of RuPaul's Drag Race}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{Use American English|date=December 2024}} {{Infobox television season | season_number = 17 | bgcolour = #3030FF<!-- Colors used must meet the contrast requirements of WP:COLOR. --> | image = RuPauls-Drag-Race-S17.jpg | caption = Promotional poster for season seventeen | module1 = {{Infobox reality competition season | host = RuPaul | judges = {{plainlist| * RuPaul * Michelle Visage * Carson Kressley * Law Roach * Ts Madison * Ross Mathews }} | winner = Onya Nurve | runner_up = Jewels Sparkles | label1 = Miss Congeniality | data1 = Crystal Envy | num_contestants = 14 | companion_show = ''Untucked!'' }} | num_episodes = 16 | network = MTV | first_aired = {{Start date|2025|01|03}} | last_aired = {{End date|2025|04|18}} }}
The seventeenth season of the American reality competition series ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' premiered on January 3, 2025. This marks the third season to air through cable network MTV. The seventeenth installment of the series documents drag queen RuPaul in search of the "Next Drag Superstar" for the United States.
RuPaul remained as host and head judge of the series. Television personalities Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Mathews continued as regular judges. Fashion stylist Law Roach, who previously appeared as a guest judge, joined the judging panel.
Onya Nurve won the season alongside its title, a cash prize of $200,000, and a years-worth of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics. Jewels Sparkles was the runner-up and Crystal Envy was voted Miss Congeniality.
== Production == === Development === Throughout social media, the host and head judge RuPaul announced a casting call for drag performers to apply for the seventeenth season on October 30, 2023. The final deadline coincided with the premiere episode of season sixteen on January 5, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' now casting season 17 and our heads are spinning |url=https://www.pride.com/gay-tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-casting-announcement |date=October 30, 2023 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pride |publisher=Here Media |archive-date=February 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228035636/https://www.pride.com/gay-tv/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-casting-announcement |url-status=live }}</ref>
Two months later, RuPaul published his memoir titled ''The House of Hidden Meanings'' and embarked on a book tour where he was given a flash drive containing an audition tape from drag queen Hormona Lisa.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Morey |first=Alice |title=Did RuPaul just cast the first queen for season 17 of ''Drag Race''? |url=https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/did-rupaul-just-cast-the-first-queen-for-season-17-of-drag-race/ |date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |magazine=Gay Times |archive-date=June 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240616134154/https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/did-rupaul-just-cast-the-first-queen-for-season-17-of-drag-race/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Just months after its sixteenth season concluding, American cable network MTV announced the series renewal, including the companion series, on August 16.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' renewed for season 17 at MTV; Paramount+ picks up ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' for season 10 |url=https://deadline.com/2024/08/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-mtv-all-stars-season-10-paramount-plus-1236041806/ |date=August 16, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |archive-date=September 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240905235711/https://deadline.com/2024/08/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-mtv-all-stars-season-10-paramount-plus-1236041806/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Workroom === As season sixteen received several nominations at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, many journalists had the opportunity to visit the main stage and the workroom set.<ref>{{cite web |last=Duncan |first=Charlie |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' fans are convinced they've just had a sneak peek at season 17 |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/08/21/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-sneak-peek/ |date=August 21, 2024 |access-date=November 18, 2024 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US }}</ref> Fans quickly realized the newly constructed set for the upcoming season with journalists for ''People'' witnessing previous contestants Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige and Morphine Love Dion using the main stage for a lip-sync contest.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Yee |first=Lawrence |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'': 5 surprising things we learned from our set visit |url=https://people.com/rupauls-drag-race-behind-the-scenes-set-visit-8698999 |date=August 22, 2024 |access-date=November 18, 2024 |magazine=People |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en-US |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911071637/https://people.com/rupauls-drag-race-behind-the-scenes-set-visit-8698999 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Architectural Digest'' released a video on August 22, where previous winner Nymphia Wind tours around the set with production designer Jen Chu explaining the scenery and inspiration for the series.<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Meg Sutton |title=Touring the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' set with Nymphia Wind |type= |language= |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQAlL4MNGdI |date=August 22, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926112051/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQAlL4MNGdI |format=video |magazine=Architectural Digest |publisher=Condé Nast |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Tribute === The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported British drag performer The Vivienne, inaugurated winner of ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' (2019) and contestant of ''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' (2022), had died on January 5, 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Noor |first1=Nanji |last2=Parry |first2=Josh |title=The Vivienne: ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' and musical theatre star dies aged 32 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gw1v51yezo |website=BBC News |access-date=5 January 2025 |date=5 January 2025 |archive-date=5 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250105202334/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gw1v51yezo |url-status=live }}</ref> Subsequently, the second episode of the season featured an in memoriam segment dedicated to The Vivienne, following the regular credits on January 10.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=O'Keeffe |first=Kevin |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17, episode 2 recap: Whatcha gonna do with all that dunk |url=https://xtramagazine.com/culture/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-2-recap-270468 |date=January 13, 2025 |access-date=January 19, 2025 |magazine=Xtra Magazine |publisher=Pink Triangle Press }}</ref>
== Marketing == A ten-second teaser was released on November 22, 2024, throughout social media, with RuPaul announcing the season premiering in January 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wratten |first=Marcus |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 gets first teaser and release window |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/11/22/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-gets-first-teaser-and-release-window/ |date=November 22, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024 |website=PinkNews |language=en-US |archive-date=November 23, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241123014808/https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/11/22/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-gets-first-teaser-and-release-window/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Nymphia Wind presented the contestants through the series official YouTube channel on December 4, showcasing their water-themed outfits and background.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |title=Sink or swim! Meet the queens of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 |url=https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-meet-queens-watch |date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=December 4, 2024 |magazine=Out |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207025551/https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-meet-queens-watch |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Variety'' first reported on December 11 that ''All Stars'' winner Monét X Change would host ''The Pit Stop'', a weekly webseries serving as an aftershow. The first episode premiered through YouTube with alumni contestant Raven as the first guest on January 4, 2025.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'' winner Monét X Change set to host ''The Pit Stop'' |last=Tangcay |first=Jazz |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars-winner-monet-x-change-host-pit-stop-1236244578/ |date=December 11, 2024 |access-date=December 11, 2024 |magazine=Variety |publisher=Penske Media Corporation }}</ref>
== Format == {{further|RuPaul's Drag Race#Format}} The season's double premiere retained the same format as the previous season, where contestants rank each other based on their performances for the main challenge; this format parodies television series ''The Circle''.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Montgomery |first=Braedon |title=Season 17 of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' brings back an iconic twist |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/braedonmontgomery/2024/12/28/season-17-of-rupauls-drag-race-brings-back-an-iconic-twist/ |date=December 29, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |magazine=Forbes |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101231509/https://www.forbes.com/sites/braedonmontgomery/2024/12/28/season-17-of-rupauls-drag-race-brings-back-an-iconic-twist/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Similar to the Chocolate Bar twist from season 14, this season featured a twist where the lip-sync loser is given an opportunity to stay in the contest called the "Badonka Dunk Tank" - the contestant is presented with Michelle Visage sitting on a dunk tank and must chose one of ten random levers, which if successfully struck, would drop Visage into the water and save the contestant from elimination. If they selected the incorrect lever, the contestant will be eliminated.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 twist revealed as hilarious Michelle Visage dunk tank with immunity powers. The small pool was named the Badonkadunk Tank, and the queen-saving numbers ended up "1" and "7"--spelling out season 17. |url=https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-twist-revealed-dunk-tank-8758500 |date=December 12, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |archive-date=December 13, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213014527/https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-twist-revealed-dunk-tank-8758500 |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Contestants == {{main|List of RuPaul's Drag Race contestants}} {|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |+ {{nowrap|''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 contestants and their backgrounds{{efn|All ages, names, with hometowns, and outcome are stated at time of filming.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new' |url=https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-revealed-new-queens-8754566 |date=December 4, 2024 |access-date=December 4, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |archive-date=December 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241205184224/https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-revealed-new-queens-8754566 |url-status=live}}</ref>}}}} ! scope="col"| Contestant ! scope="col"| Age ! scope="col"| Hometown ! scope="col"| Outcome |- ! scope="row"| Onya Nurve | 31 | Cleveland, Ohio | {{sort|01|'''Winner'''}} |- ! scope="row"| Jewels Sparkles | 23 | Tampa, Florida | nowrap| {{sort|02|Runner-up}} |- ! scope="row"| Lexi Love | 33 | Louisville, Kentucky | rowspan="2"| 3rd place |- ! scope="row"| Sam Star | 24 | Leeds, Alabama |- ! scope="row"| Suzie Toot | 24 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 5th place{{efn|Suzie was crowned ''Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses'' after winning the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown.}} |- ! scope="row"| Lana Ja'Rae | 22 | New York City, New York | 6th place |- ! scope="row" nowrap| Lydia B Kollins{{efn|Lydia Butthole Kollins is referred to as Lydia B Kollins on the series.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Vary|first1=Adam|last2=Tangcay|first2=Jazz|title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' announces season 17 cast, updated 'Rate-a-Queen' twist|url=https://variety.com/lists/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast/lydia-b-kollins/|date=December 4, 2024|access-date=December 6, 2024|magazine=Variety|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|archive-date=December 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241204202623/https://variety.com/lists/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast/lydia-b-kollins/|url-status=live }}</ref>}} | 23 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 7th place |- ! scope="row"| Arrietty | 28 | Seattle, Washington | 8th place |- ! scope="row"| Kori King | 24 | Boston, Massachusetts | 9th place |- ! scope="row"| Acacia Forgot | 28 | Los Angeles, California | 10th place |- ! scope="row"| Crystal Envy | 27 | nowrap| Asbury Park, New Jersey | nowrap| 11th place{{efn|Crystal Envy was voted Miss Congeniality by fellow contestants.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Sim |first=Bernardo |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 crowns Miss Congeniality |url=https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-miss-congeniality |date=April 18, 2025 |access-date=July 15, 2025 |magazine=Out |archive-date=May 24, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250524114639/https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-miss-congeniality |url-status=live }}</ref>}} |- ! scope="row"| Hormona Lisa | 30 | Chattanooga, Tennessee | 12th place |- ! scope="row"| Joella | 25 | Los Angeles, California | 13th place |- ! scope="row"| Lucky Starzzz | 26 | Miami, Florida | 14th place |- |}
'''Notes''': {{notelist}}
==Contestant progress== {{DragRaceProgressTable/17}}
==Lip syncs== '''Legend''': {{legend|gold|The contestant won the lip sync to win the challenge.}} {{legend|lightblue|The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom.}} {{legend|lightgreen|The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom.}} {{legend|lightpink|The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom.}} {{legend|tomato|The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the bottom.}} {{legend|plum|The contestant won the first round of the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown and advanced to the next round.}} {{legend|violet|The contestant won the second round of the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown and advanced to the next round.}} {{legend|darkblue|The contestant won the final round of the Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown and was declared ''Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses''.}} {{legend|#D4AF37|The contestant won the Lip Sync for the Crown and was declared the winner of the season.}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col"| Episode ! colspan="3" scope="col"| Top contestants ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Winner |- ! scope="row"| 1<ref name="episode1"/> | nowrap| Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Woman's World"<br>(Katy Perry) | bgcolor="gold"| '''Suzie Toot''' |- ! rowspan="3" scope="row"| 2<ref name="episode2"/> | Crystal Envy | vs. | Lexi Love | "Alter Ego"<br>(Doechii, JT) | bgcolor="gold"| '''Lexi Love''' |- ! scope="row" colspan="3"| Bottom contestants ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Eliminated |- | Acacia Forgot | vs. | Hormona Lisa | "Yes, And?"<br>(Ariana Grande) | '''None'''{{efn|Hormona Lisa lost the lip-sync, but was nonetheless saved from elimination by the Badonka Dunk Tank.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nolfi |first=Joey |title=RuPaul in shock after ''Drag Race'' season 17 twist leads to series-first surprise for a queen |url=https://ew.com/rupaul-shock-drag-race-season-17-twist-dunk-tank-result-8772907 |date=January 10, 2025 |access-date=January 13, 2025 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith}}</ref> }} |- ! scope="row"| 3<ref name="episode3"/> | Joella | vs. | Lucky Starzzz | "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me"<br>(Paula Abdul) | bgcolor="lightblue"| '''Lucky Starzzz''' |- ! scope="row"| 4<ref name="episode4"/> | Joella | vs. | Kori King | "Buttons"<br>(The Pussycat Dolls ft. Snoop Dogg) | bgcolor="lightgreen"| '''Joella''' |- ! scope="row"| 5<ref name="episode5"/> | Arrietty | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Boogie Wonderland"<br>(Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions) | '''None'''{{efn|Arrietty lost the lip sync, but was nonetheless saved from elimination by the Badonka Dunk Tank.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Huff |first=Matthew |title=A massive twist shakes up ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 yet again |url=https://parade.com/tv/who-was-eliminated-rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-5-2025 |date=January 31, 2025 |access-date=July 15, 2025 |website=Parade |publisher=Parade Media }}</ref>}} |- ! scope="row"| 6<ref name="episode6"/> | Hormona Lisa | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "Get Him Back!"<br>(Olivia Rodrigo) | bgcolor="lightgreen"| '''Hormona Lisa''' |- ! scope="row"| 7<ref name="episode7"/> | Crystal Envy | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "Hands to Myself"<br>(Selena Gomez) | bgcolor="lightblue"| '''Crystal Envy''' |- ! scope="row"| 8<ref name="episode8"/> | Acacia Forgot | vs. | Kori King | "Wet Dream"<br>(Adam Lambert) | bgcolor="lightgreen"| '''Acacia Forgot''' |- ! scope="row"| 9<ref name="episode9"/> | Kori King | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Kiss Me Deadly"<br>(Lita Ford) | bgcolor="lightpink"| '''Kori King''' |- ! scope="row"| 10<ref name="episode10"/> | Arrietty | vs. | nowrap| Jewels Sparkles | "Ya Ya"<br>(Beyoncé) | bgcolor="lightgreen"| '''Arrietty''' |- ! scope="row"| 11<ref name="episode11"/> | Lana Ja'Rae | vs. | nowrap| Lydia B Kollins | "Unholy"<br>(Sam Smith, Kim Petras) | bgcolor="lightpink" nowrap | '''Lydia B Kollins''' |- ! scope="row"| 12<ref name="episode12"/> | Lana Ja'Rae | vs. | Sam Star | "Illusion"<br>(Dua Lipa) | bgcolor="tomato"| '''Lana Ja'Rae''' |- ! scope="row"| 13<ref name="episode13"/> | Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Onya Nurve | "1 Thing"<br>(Amerie) | '''None''' |- ! scope="row"| 14<ref name="episode14"/> | Sam Star | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Love Child"<br>(Diana Ross & The Supremes) | bgcolor="lightblue"| '''Suzie Toot''' |- ! scope="col"| Episode ! scope="col" colspan="3"| Eliminated contestants ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Winner |- ! scope="row" rowspan="8"| 15<ref name="episode15"/> | Hormona Lisa | vs. | Lydia B Kollins | "Say Liza (Liza with a Z)"<br>(Liza Minnelli) | bgcolor="plum"| '''Lydia B Kollins''' |- | Joella | vs. | Suzie Toot | "Training Season"<br>(Dua Lipa) | bgcolor="plum"| '''Suzie Toot''' |- | Acacia Forgot | vs. | Lucky Starzzz | nowrap| "Step By Step (Junior Vasquez Tribal X Beats)"<br>(Whitney Houston) | bgcolor="plum"| '''Lucky Starzzz''' |- | Arrietty | vs. | Kori King | "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)"<br>(P!nk) | bgcolor="plum"| '''Kori King''' |- | Crystal Envy | vs. | Lana Ja'Rae | "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)"<br>(Sylvester) | bgcolor="plum"| '''Lana Ja'Rae''' |- | Lucky Starzzz | vs. | Suzie Toot | "We Found Love"<br>(Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris) | bgcolor="violet"| '''Suzie Toot''' |- | colspan="3"| Kori King vs. Lana Ja'Rae vs. Lydia B Kollins | "360"<br>(Charli XCX) | bgcolor="violet"| '''Kori King''' |- | Suzie Toot | vs. | Kori King | "APT."<br>(Rosé, Bruno Mars) | bgcolor="darkblue"| '''{{white|Suzie Toot}}''' |- ! scope="col"| Episode ! scope="col" colspan="3"| Final contestants ! scope="col"| Song ! scope="col"| Winner |- ! scope="row"| 16<ref name="episode16"/> | Jewels Sparkles | vs. | Onya Nurve | "Abracadabra"<br>(Lady Gaga) | bgcolor="#D4AF37"| '''Onya Nurve''' |}
== Guest judges == RuPaul and Michelle Visage remained as the regular judges, with Carson Kressley, Ts Madison, and Ross Mathews reappearing as alternating judges. Various celebrity guest judges set to appear were revealed on December 12, 2024. Law Roach was initially advertised as a celebrity guest judge but was later confirmed to be an alternating judge.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Huff |first=Matthew |title=Law Roach joins rotating judges panel on ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' |url=https://parade.com/tv/law-roach-rotating-judge-rupauls-drag-race |date=February 4, 2025 |access-date=February 6, 2025 |website=Parade |publisher=Parade Media |archive-date=February 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250204235855/https://parade.com/tv/law-roach-rotating-judge-rupauls-drag-race |url-status=live }}</ref> Starring celebrity guest judges are listed below in order of episode appearance.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Henderson |first=Taylor |title=Meet the celebrity guest judges of ''Drag Race'' season 17 |url=https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-judges |date=December 12, 2024 |access-date=December 13, 2024 |magazine=Out |archive-date=December 12, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241212223814/https://www.out.com/gay-tv-shows/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-judges |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{div col}} * Katy Perry, singer and television personality<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |title=Watch Katy Perry surprise the ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' queens in season 17 premiere |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-rupauls-drag-race-queens-premiere-1235225232/ |date=January 3, 2025 |access-date=January 9, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |archive-date=January 4, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104035059/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-rupauls-drag-race-queens-premiere-1235225232/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Doechii, rapper and singer<ref>{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Monique |title=''Drag Race''{{'s}} Doechii and JT lip-sync by Lexi Love and Crystal Envy is season 17's first iconic battle |url=https://blavity.com/entertainment/drag-race-doechii-alter-ego-lip-sync-lexi-love-crystal-envy |date=January 11, 2025 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |website=Blavity }}</ref> * Sandra Bernhard, actress, comedian and singer<ref>{{cite web |last=Flook |first=Ray |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' S17E03 preview: overflowing with "Monopulence!" |url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-s17e03-preview-overflowing-with-monopulence/ |date=January 17, 2025 |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=Bleeding Cool |publisher=Avatar Press |archive-date=January 18, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118043005/https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-s17e03-preview-overflowing-with-monopulence/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Julia Schlaepfer, actress<ref>{{cite web |last=Singh |first=Supriya |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17, episode 4 recap: The queens honor historic moments with guest judge Julia Schlaepfer |url=https://www.soapcentral.com/shows/rupaul-s-drag-race-season-17-episode-4-recap-the-queens-honor-historic-moments-guest-judge-julia-schlaepfer |date=January 25, 2025 |access-date=January 30, 2025 |website=SoapCentral |publisher=Nazara Technologies }}</ref> * Paul W. Downs, actor and writer<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Keeffe |first=Kevin |title=''RuPaul’s Drag Race'' season 17, episode 5 recap: Live from the Werk Room... |url=https://xtramagazine.com/culture/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-5-recap-270912 |date=February 3, 2025 |access-date=February 6, 2025 |website=Xtra Magazine |publisher=Pink Triangle Press }}</ref> * Hunter Schafer, actress and model<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Velasco |first=Matthew |title=Hunter Schafer's ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' guest judge fashion? Archival Gaultier, naturally |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/hunter-schafer-gold-vintage-corset-rupauls-drag-race-judge-season-17 |date=December 12, 2024 |access-date=March 3, 2025 |magazine=W |archive-date=March 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250303203904/https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/hunter-schafer-gold-vintage-corset-rupauls-drag-race-judge-season-17 |url-status=live }}</ref> * Quinta Brunson, actress and comedian<ref>{{cite web |last=Guzzo |first=Bianca |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 episode 7 recap: Snatch Game |url=https://inmagazine.ca/2025/02/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-7-recap-snatch-game/ |date=February 15, 2025 |access-date=July 15, 2025 |website=In Magazine |archive-date=February 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215202351/https://inmagazine.ca/2025/02/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-7-recap-snatch-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref> * Adam Lambert, singer and actor<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Verbalaitis |first=Vic |title=Eliminated ''Drag Race'' queen talks betrayals, critiques and 'the crack heard around the world' |url=https://www.newsweek.com/eliminated-drag-race-queen-talks-betrayals-critiques-crack-heard-around-world-2034631 |date=February 22, 2025 |access-date=July 15, 2025 |magazine=Newsweek }}</ref> * Betsey Johnson, fashion designer<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Vulpo |first=Mike |title=Betsey Johnson shares behind-the-scenes secrets of judging ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/betsey-johnson-talks-behind-the-scenes-secrets-from-rupauls-drag-race/ |date=February 28, 2025 |access-date=March 3, 2025 |website=Us Weekly |publisher=A360media }}</ref> * Whitney Cummings, actress and stand-up comedian<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |title=''Drag Race'': Here's why Jewels Sparkles didn't expose Arrietty |url=https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/drag-race-heres-why-jewels-sparkles-didnt-expose-arrietty/ |date=March 10, 2025 |access-date=July 15, 2025 |magazine=Gay Times }}</ref> * Sam Smith, singer * Jerrod Carmichael, actor, comedian and writer * June Diane Raphael, actress and comedian * Tracee Ellis Ross, actress {{div col end}}
=== Special guests === Special guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
{{div col}} ;Episode 1 * Angeria Paris VanMicheals, contestant on season 14, and winner of ''All Stars'' season 9 * Aura Mayari, contestant on season 15 * Honey Davenport, contestant on season 11 * Jaymes Mansfield, contestant on season 9 and ''All Stars'' season 8 * Kerri Colby, contestant on season 14 * Kimora Blac, contestant on season 9 * Kylie Sonique Love, contestant on season 2 and winner of ''All Stars'' season 6 * Mayhem Miller, contestant on season 10, ''All Stars'' season 5 and ''RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. The World'' series 2 * Morgan McMichaels, contestant on season 2 and ''All Stars'' season 3 * Trinity the Tuck, contestant on season 9, ''All Stars'' season 7, and winner of ''All Stars'' season 4 * Victoria "Porkchop" Parker, contestant on season 1<ref>{{cite web |last=Wratten |first=Marcus |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race season'' 17 gags fans with wild ''Squid Game'' challenge |url=https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/03/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-squid-game-challenge-squirrel-games/ |date=January 3, 2025 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=PinkNews |archive-date=January 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250103143206/https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/01/03/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-squid-game-challenge-squirrel-games/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
;Episode 2 * Lawrence Chaney, winner of ''RuPaul's Drag Race UK'' series 2<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Justin |title=Lawrence Chaney channels ''Traitors'' host Alan Cumming for ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' cameo |url=https://www.realitytea.com/2025/01/08/lawrence-chaney-channels-traitors-alan-cumming-rupauls-drag-race-cameo/ |date=January 8, 2025 |access-date=January 16, 2025 |website=Reality Tea |archive-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109035405/https://www.realitytea.com/2025/01/08/lawrence-chaney-channels-traitors-alan-cumming-rupauls-drag-race-cameo/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
;Episode 6 * Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills
;Episode 7 * Alyssa Edwards, contestant on season 5, ''All Stars'' season 2, winner of ''Global All Stars''
;Episode 8 * Gabe Lopez, music producer
;Episode 10 * Joey Nolfi, journalist at ''Entertainment Weekly'' * Kandy Muse, runner-up on season 13 and ''All Stars'' season 8 * Mistress Isabelle Brooks, contestant on season 15 * Plane Jane, contestant on season 16
;Episode 11 * Cheyenne Jackson, actor and singer
;Episode 14 * Albert Sanchez, photographer * Latrice Royale, contestant on season 4, ''All Stars'' season 1 and ''All Stars'' season 4
;Episode 16 * Liza Minnelli, actress and singer * Xunami Muse, contestant and Miss Congeniality on season 16 * Sapphira Cristál, runner-up and Miss Congeniality on season 16 * Nymphia Wind, winner of season 16 {{div col end}}
== Episodes == {{see also|List of RuPaul's Drag Race episodes}} <onlyinclude> {{Episode table |background=#3030FF |overall=5 |season=5 |title=23 |airdate=16 |episodes= {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 224 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|1}}1 | Title = Squirrel Games | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|01|03}} | ShortSummary = All 14 new queens along with other queens from previous seasons perform. Kori King entered the Werk Room on the premiere episode wearing an outfit inspired by Dunkin' Donuts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Boston contestant on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' hits runway in Dunkin'-inspired dress |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/07/arts/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-kori-king-dunkin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250108150811/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/07/arts/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-kori-king-dunkin/ |archive-date=2025-01-08 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=The Boston Globe |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Melina |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' season 17 contestant Kori King represents Boston with Dunkin' dress |url=https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2025/01/08/rupauls-drag-race-kori-king-dunkin/77539505007/ |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=The Patriot Ledger |language=en-US |archive-date=2025-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109121304/https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2025/01/08/rupauls-drag-race-kori-king-dunkin/77539505007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She was named the "trade" of the season by her castmates.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=New 'Drag Race' cast reveals superlatives of the season, from trade to villain: 'I am the man' |url=https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-superlatives-villain-of-season-8768596 |access-date=2025-02-24 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en |archive-date=2025-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210205147/https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-season-17-cast-superlatives-villain-of-season-8768596 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a ''Squid Game''–inspired challenge, called "Ru Light, Green Light", they serve and move forward, but when the music stops and Lil' Poundcake turns around, they have to strike a pose. All queens from previous seasons are eliminated, leaving only the new queens. They all then enter the werkroom, and find out that "Ru Light, Green Light" was a photoshoot mini challenge. Lana Ja'Rae wins the mini challenge. For the main challenge, the queens split into two groups, with seven of them performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
* Acacia Forgot – Playing guitar / Live singing * Arrietty – Lip-sync / Baile Folklorico * Jewels Sparkles – Original song lip-sync * Joella – Original song lip-sync * Lucky Starzzz – Original song lip-sync * Lydia B Kollins – Original song lip-sync / Comedy burlesque * Suzie Toot – Original song lip-sync / Tap dancing
On the runway, category is Masc For Masked Singer. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. It is also announced that Acacia Forgot was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life in the next episode. Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot lip-sync to "Woman's World" by Katy Perry. After the lip-sync, Suzie Toot is announced as the winner of the challenge.
* '''Guest Judge''': Katy Perry * '''Alternating Judge''': Carson Kressley * '''Mini-Challenge''': Ru Light, Green Light * '''Mini-Challenge Winner''': Lana Ja'Rae * '''Mini-Challenge Prize''': $2,500 cash tip * '''Main Challenge''': Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent * '''Runway Theme''': Masc For Masked Singer * '''Top Two''': Jewels Sparkles and Suzie Toot * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Woman's World" by Katy Perry * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Suzie Toot</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': None</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 225 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|2}}2 | Title = Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2 | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|01|10}} | ShortSummary = For the main challenge, the remaining seven queens perform a talent performing a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent.
* Crystal Envy – Original song lip-sync * Hormona Lisa – Stand-up live comedy * Kori King – Original song lip-sync * Lana Ja'Rae – Original song lip-sync * Lexi Love – Original song lip-sync / Roller skating * Onya Nurve – Original song lip-sync * Sam Star – Original song lip-sync
On the runway, category is Is It Cake?. The queens who didn't perform in this episode rank the queens performances using Rate-A-Queen, where it is announced that Crystal Envy and Lexi Love are the top two queens of the week, and will lip-sync for the win. They then lip-sync to "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT. After the lip-sync, Lexi Love is announced as the winner of the challenge. It was later announced that Hormona Lisa was rated lowest and will be lip-syncing for her life against Acacia Forgot, who was ranked the lowest in the previous episode. They then lip-sync to "Yes, And" by Ariana Grande. Acacia Forgot wins the lip-sync, but RuPaul reveals a new twist called "Badonka Dunk", where the eliminated queen gets to pull a lever, with two of them dunking Michelle Visage into a tank of water; if Michelle is dunked, the queen is saved from elimination. Hormona Lisa pulls the 7th lever, which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Hormona from elimination.
* '''Guest Judge''': Doechii * '''Alternating Judge''': Ts Madison * '''Main Challenge''': Perform a talent in Drag Queens Got Talent * '''Runway Theme''': Is It Cake? * '''Top Two''': Crystal Envy and Lexi Love * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Alter Ego" by Doechii and JT * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Lexi Love</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Acacia Forgot and Hormona Lisa * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': None</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 226 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|3}}3 | Title = Monopulence! | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|01|17}} | ShortSummary = For this week’s main challenge, the queens create a monochromatic outfit inspired by properties from board game Monopoly, in honor of its 90th anniversary.
On the runway, category is Monopulence!. Arrietty, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Joella, Kori King, and Lucky Starzzz receive negative critiques, with Kori King being safe. Joella and Lucky Starzzz lip-sync to "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul. Joella wins the lip-sync. Lucky Starzzz pulls the 3rd lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Sandra Bernhard * '''Alternating Judge''': Ts Madison * '''Main Challenge''': Create a monochromatic outfit made inspired by Monopoly's properties * '''Runway Theme''': Monopulence! * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Sam Star</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Joella and Lucky Starzzz * '''Lip-sync Song''': "(It's Just) The Way That You Love Me" by Paula Abdul * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Lucky Starzzz</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Lucky Starzzzzzzzzz was here! And don't you forget it! Keep on shining my 13 lucky stars ♡" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 227 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|4}}4 | Title = Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen! | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|01|24}} | ShortSummary = For this week’s main challenge, the queens record and perform songs for commercials of the Bitch, I’m A Drag Queen! musical tracks featuring past Drag Race contestants. Kori King placed in the bottom two and defeated Joella in a lip-sync contest to "Buttons" by The Pussycat Dolls in order to remain in the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Jason P. |date=2025-01-25 |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Character Work |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-17-episode-4-btch-im-a-drag-queen.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Vulture |language=en |archive-date=2025-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125174434/https://www.vulture.com/article/rupauls-drag-race-recap-season-17-episode-4-btch-im-a-drag-queen.html |url-status=live }}</ref> *Volume 1 - Arrietty, Crystal Envy, Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, Joella, Lana Ja’Rae, and Lydia B Kollins *Volume 2 - Acacia Forgot, Kori King, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Quilted For Your Pleasure. Crystal Envy, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Joella, and Kori King receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Joella and Kori King lip-sync to "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg. Kori King wins the lip-sync. Joella pulls the 6th lever of the "Badonka Dunk", failing to dunk Michelle into the water and sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Julia Schlaepfer * '''Alternating Judge''': Carson Kressley * '''Main Challenge''': Film commercials based on past ''Drag Race'' contestants * '''Runway Theme''': Quilted For Your Pleasure * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Onya Nurve</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Joella and Kori King * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Joella</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Visit me when you come back to LA ♡♡♡ - J.O.E Dont forget the ella!" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 228 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|5}}5 | Title = RDR Live! | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|01|31}} | ShortSummary = For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in a sketch comedy of RDR Live. *Host - Onya Nurve *Queen News Network - Crystal Envy, Lexi Love, and Suzie Toot *Neanderthal Town Hall - Arrietty, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve *Beaverologist Podcast - Hormona Lisa, Jewels Sparkles, and Sam Star *Emergency Room - Acacia Forgot and Lydia B Kollins
On the runway, category is Tickled Pink. Hormona Lisa, Onya Nurve, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Suzie Toot winning the challenge. Arrietty, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive negative critiques, with Sam Star being safe. Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins lip-sync to "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip-sync. Arrietty pulls the 1st lever of the "Badonka Dunk", which dunks Michelle into the water and therefore saves Arrietty from elimination.
* '''Guest Judge''': Paul W. Downs * '''Alternating Judge''': Ross Mathews * '''Main Challenge''': Perform in a sketch comedy of ''RDR Live'' * '''Runway Theme''': Tickled Pink * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Suzie Toot</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Arrietty and Lydia B Kollins * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire and The Emotions * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': None</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 229 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|6}}6 | Title = Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|02|07}} | ShortSummary = For this week's mini-challenge, the queens team up to transport Anastasia Beverly Hills lipsticks to a display case using only their mouths. Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot win the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens create three looks for the Let’s Get Sea Sickening Ball: Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza. *Acacia Forgot - Feather Star *Arrietty - Lionfish *Crystal Envy - Pufferfish *Hormona Lisa - Leafy Seadragon *Jewels Sparkles - Spanish Dancer *Kori King - Mandarin Fish *Lana Ja’Rae - Purple Sea Urchin *Lexi Love - Purple Stinger Jellyfish *Lydia B Kollins - Anglerfish *Onya Nurve - African Sea Star *Sam Star - Viperfish *Suzie Toot - Coconut Shell Octopus
On the runway, Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Arrietty winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot, Hormona Lisa, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Acacia Forgot being safe. Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Hormona Lisa sashays away.
* '''Guest Judges''': Hunter Schafer * '''Alternating Judge''': Law Roach * '''Mini-Challenge''': In teams, transport ''Anastasia Beverly Hills'' lipsticks to a display case using mouths only * '''Mini-Challenge Winners''': Acacia Forgot, Lexi Love, Lydia B Kollins, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot * '''Mini-Challenge Prize''': $500 cash tip * '''Main Challenge''': Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball * '''Runway Theme''': Bathing Beauties, Sea Creature Couture, and Sea Sickening Eleganza * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Arrietty</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Hormona Lisa and Lana Ja'Rae * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Get Him Back!" by Olivia Rodrigo * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Hormona Lisa</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Pumpkins, Never stop dreaming Never stop shining I will miss each one of you! <3 - Hormona Lisa" | | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 229 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|7}}7 | Title = Snatch Game | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|02|14}} | ShortSummary = For this week's main challenge, the queens play the Snatch Game. Alyssa Edwards and GAY-I star as the celebrity contestants. The cast consisted of: *Acacia Forgot as Trisha Paytas *Arrietty as “Baby Cupid” *Crystal Envy as Nicole Richie *Jewels Sparkles as “Miss Big Feet” *Kori King as Big Ang<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLellis |first=Trae |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 7: Is It Time to Retire Snatch Game? |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/rupauls-drag-race-episode-7-is-it-time-to-retire-snatch-game-22472032 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Miami New Times |language=en |archive-date=2025-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215024429/https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/rupauls-drag-race-episode-7-is-it-time-to-retire-snatch-game-22472032 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Every 'Drag Race' season 17 'Snatch Game' character: See all the stars the queens played |url=https://ew.com/rupaul-drag-race-season-17-snatch-game-celebrities-11679947 |access-date=2025-02-24 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en |archive-date=2025-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218113200/https://ew.com/rupaul-drag-race-season-17-snatch-game-celebrities-11679947 |url-status=live }}</ref> *Lana Ja’Rae as Rosa Parks *Lexi Love as Gilbert Gottfried *Lydia B Kollins as David Lynch *Onya Nurve as Eddie Murphy *Sam Star as Kim Gravel *Suzie Toot as Ellen Greene
On the runway, category is Nailed It!. Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Onya Nurve, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Onya Nurve winning the challenge. Arrietty, Crystal Envy, and Lana Ja’Rae receive negative critiques, with Arrietty being safe. Crystal Envy and Lana Ja’Rae lip sync to "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip sync and Crystal Envy sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Quinta Brunson * '''Alternating Judge''': Ross Mathews * '''Main Challenge''': Snatch Game * '''Runway Theme''': Nailed It! * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Onya Nurve</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Crystal Envy and Lana Ja'Rae * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Crystal Envy</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Yeah, I'd still envy ME 💎. Love you girls ♡" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 230 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|8}}8 | Title = The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|02|21}} | ShortSummary = For this week's main challenge, the queens perform in The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!. *Acacia Forgot as Kansas Dorothy *Arrietty as the Scarecrow *Jewels Sparkles as the Good Witch *Kori King as a Flying Monkey *Lana Ja’Rae as the Tin Woman *Lexi Love as the Lioness *Lydia B Kollins as a Flying Monkey *Onya Nurve as Harlem Dorothy *Sam Star as a Cher-inspired Wicked Witch *Suzie Toot as the Green Witch
On the runway, category is Parasols, Shady Ladies. Jewels Sparkles, Onya Nurve, Sam Star, and Suzie Toot receive positive critiques, with Sam Star winning the challenge. Acacia Forgot and Kori King receive negative critiques, and are announced as the bottom two. They lip-sync to "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert. Kori King wins the lip sync and Acacia Forgot sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Adam Lambert * '''Alternating Judge''': Jamal Sims * '''Main Challenge''': Perform in the Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! * '''Runway Theme''': Parasols, Shady Ladies * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Sam Star</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Acacia Forgot and Kori King<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLellis |first=Trae |title=RuPaul's Drag Race Episode 8: Two Flat Feet Spells Defeat |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/rupauls-drag-race-episode-8-two-flat-feet-spells-defeat-22514748 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Miami New Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Daw |first=Stephen |date=2025-02-25 |title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Power Ranking: Episode 8 — Follow the Yellow Brick Road |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/drag-race-season-17-power-ranking-episode-8-rusical/kori-king-7/ |access-date=2025-02-27 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Wet Dream" by Adam Lambert * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Acacia Forgot</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "All you can do is FORGOT. Love, The Piggie of the Week. -Acacia ♡" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 231 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|9}}9 | Title = Heavens to Betsey! | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|02|28}} | ShortSummary = For this week's mini-challenge, the queens read each other to filth. Suzie Toot wins the mini-challenge. For the main challenge, the queens design and create outfits inspired by a Betsey Johnson collection. *Betsey’s Prom - Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae, and Onya Nurve *Prenup - Arrietty, Lexi Love, and Sam Star *Punk Grunge Flapper - Jewels Sparkles, Lydia B Kollins, and Suzie Toot
On the runway, category is Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive positive critiques, with Jewels Sparkles winning the challenge. Kori King, Lydia B Kollins, and Onya Nurve receive negative critiques, with Onya Nurve being safe. Kori King and Lydia B Kollins lip sync to "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford. Lydia B Kollins wins the lip sync and Kori King sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Betsey Johnson * '''Alternating Judge''': Carson Kressley * '''Mini-Challenge''': Reading is Fundamental * '''Mini-Challenge Winner''': Suzie Toot * '''Mini-Challenge Prize''': $2,500 cash tip * '''Main Challenge''': Create a high-fashion outfit inspired by one of Betsey Johnson’s collections * '''Runway Theme''': Betsey Johnson Fashion Collection * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Jewels Sparkles</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Lydia B Kollins and Kori King * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Kori King</span><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huff |first=Matthew |date=2025-02-28 |title=A Showmance Faces Off! Who Went Home on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Tonight? |url=https://parade.com/tv/who-was-eliminated-rupauls-drag-race-season-17-episode-9-spoilers-2025 |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Parade |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title='Drag Race' star Kori King spills on 'real relationship,' shocking kiss with Lydia B Kollins: 'Gut instinct' |url=https://ew.com/rupauls-drag-race-kori-king-elimination-interview-lydia-b-kollins-kiss-11687855 |access-date=2025-03-04 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |language=en}}</ref> * '''Farewell Message''': "Goodnight Kingdom☆" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 232 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|10}}10 | Title = The Villains Roast | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|03|07}} | ShortSummary = For this week's mini-challenge, the queens return to the Badonka Dunk tank where Michelle Visage and ''Entertainment Weekly'' writer Joey Nolfi ask questions before dunking each of the contestants. For the main challenge, the queens will perform The Villains Roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane.
On the runway, category is Who Wears Short Shorts?. Lana Ja'Rae, Lydia B Kollins, and Sam Star receive positive critiques, with Lydia B Kollins winning the challenge. Arrietty, Jewels Sparkles, and Lexi Love receive negative critiques, with Lexi Love being safe. Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles lip sync to "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé. Jewels Sparkles wins the lip sync and Arrietty sashays away.
* '''Guest Judge''': Whitney Cummings * '''Alternating Judge''': Ts Madison * '''Mini-Challenge''': Questions with Michelle Visage and the Badonka Dunk Tank * '''Main Challenge''': Perform a roast of Kandy Muse, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, and Plane Jane * '''Runway Theme''': Who Wears Short Shorts? * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Lydia B Kollins</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Arrietty and Jewels Sparkles * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Ya Ya" by Beyoncé * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Arrietty</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "As one smelly b**** to another, Onya please brush your teeth." | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 233 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|11}}11 | Title = Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|03|14}} | ShortSummary = * '''Guest Judge''': Sam Smith * '''Alternating Judge''': Ross Matthews * '''Main Challenge''': Act in skit with Ross Matthews * '''Runway Theme''': Black & White Ball * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Onya Nurve</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Lana Ja'Rae and Lydia B Kollins * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Unholy" by Sam Smith and Kim Petras * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Lydia B Kollins</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "My Top 6 Sisters... It has been the honor of my life. You're all so incredible, make them EAT IT Piggies! ♡ (P.S. Lana, I LOVE YOU)" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 234 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|12}}12 | Title = Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|03|21}} | ShortSummary = * '''Guest Judge''': Jerrod Carmichael * '''Alternating Judge''': TS Madison * '''Mini-Challenge''': In duos, fill in the blanks and write each other a Drag Race biography. * '''Mini-Challenge Winner''': Jewels Sparkles * '''Mini-Challenge Prize''': $1000 cash tip * '''Main Challenge''': In duos, write and perform an interpretative dance in the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent monologues * '''Runway Theme''': The Ugliest Dress Ever * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winners''': Onya Nurve & Lexi Love</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $2,500 cash prize each * '''Bottom Two''': Lana Ja'Rae and Sam Star * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Illusion" by Dua Lipa * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Lana Ja'Rae</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Keep on JA'REAMING. Live, Laugh, Lana." | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 235 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|13}}13 | Title = Drag Baby Mamas | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|03|28}} | ShortSummary = * '''Guest Judge''': June Diane Raphael * '''Alternating Judge''': Law Roach * '''Mini-Challenge Winner''': Onya Nurve * '''Runway Theme''': Drag Family Resemblance * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Sam Star</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize and a supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills (plus $2,500 cash prize for her drag member) * '''Bottom Two''': Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve * '''Lip-sync Song''': "1 Thing" by Amerie * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': None</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 236 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|14}}14 | Title = How's Your Headliner? | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|4|4}} | ShortSummary = * '''Guest Judge''': Tracee Ellis Ross * '''Alternating Judge''': Ross Mathews * '''Runway Theme''': Opulent Outerwear * <span style="color:#4169E1">'''Challenge Winner''': Jewels Sparkles</span> * '''Challenge Prize''': $5,000 cash prize * '''Bottom Two''': Sam Star and Suzie Toot * '''Lip-sync Song''': "Love Child" by Diana Ross & the Supremes * <span style="color:#DC143C">'''Eliminated''': Suzie Toot</span> * '''Farewell Message''': "Getting the crown Just Got a LOT easier for y'all Love you girls ♡ -Suzie Toot" | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 237 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|15}}15 | Title = Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|4|11}} | ShortSummary = This week, the eliminated queens participate in a Lip-Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown.
In the first round, Hormona Lisa gets picked first and chooses to pick the song, selecting "Say Liza (Liza with a Z)" by Liza Minnelli. Lydia B. Kollins is chosen as her opponent. Lydia B. Kollins wins the lip-sync and Hormona Lisa loses. Suzie Toot is next to be picked and chooses Joella to lip-sync against. Joella then selects "Training Season" by Dua Lipa. Suzie Toot wins the lip-sync and Joella loses. Lucky Starzzz is next to be picked and chooses to pick the song, selecting "Step By Step (Junior Vasquez Tribal X Beats)" by Whitney Houston. Lucky Starzzz wins the lip-sync and Acacia Forgot loses. Arrietty gets picked next and chooses to pick the song, selecting “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” by P!nk. Kori King is chosen as her opponent. Kori King wins the lip-sync and Arrietty loses. The final two queens, Lana Ja’Rae and Crystal Envy, lip-sync to "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" by Sylvester. Lana Ja’Rae wins the lip-sync and Crystal Envy loses.
In the second round, Lucky Starzzz is picked first and chooses to pick the song, selecting "We Found Love" by Rihanna. Suzie Toot is chosen as her opponent. Suzie Toot wins the lip-sync and Lucky Starzzz loses. The final three queens, Lana Ja’Rae, Lydia B. Kollins and Kori King, lip-sync to "360" by Charli XCX. Kori King wins the lip-sync and Lana Ja’Rae and Lydia B. Kollins lose.
In the final round, Suzie Toot and Kori King lip-sync to "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars. Suzie Toot wins the lip-sync and earns the title of "Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses".
* '''Alternating Judge''': Ts Madison * '''Main Challenge''': Participate in a Lip Sync LaLaPaRuZa Smackdown * '''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, "360" by Charli XCX, "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars * '''Round 1 Lip-Sync Winners''': Lydia B. Kollins, Suzie Toot, Lucky Starzzz, Kori King, Lana Ja’Rae * '''Round 2 Lip-Sync Winners''': Suzie Toot and Kori King * <span style="color:darkblue">'''Queen of She Done Already Done Had Herses''': Suzie Toot</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} {{Episode list/sublist|RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 | EpisodeNumber = 238 | EpisodeNumber2 = {{anchor|16}}16 | Title = Grand Finale | OriginalAirDate = {{start date|2025|4|18}} | ShortSummary = * '''Alternating Judges''': Carson Kressley and Jamal Sims *'''Miss Congeniality:''' Crystal Envy *'''Final Two:''' Jewels Sparkles and Onya Nurve *'''Lip-Sync Song:''' "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga *'''Runner-up:''' Jewels Sparkles *<span style="color:#876E1D">'''Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Seventeen: Onya Nurve'''</span> | LineColor = 3030FF }} }}</onlyinclude>
== Broadcast == The seventeenth season, and its companion series, premiered through MTV with its first episode on January 3, 2025.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Hall |first=Gerrad |title=What to watch this week: A new season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'', Nikki Glaser hosts (and roasts) the Golden Globes |url=https://ew.com/what-to-watch-schedule-rupauls-drag-race-season-premiere-nikki-glaser-golden-globes-8764613 |date=December 30, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |archive-date=January 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250101064848/https://ew.com/what-to-watch-schedule-rupauls-drag-race-season-premiere-nikki-glaser-golden-globes-8764613 |url-status=live }}</ref> The season consisted of sixteen episodes and aired weekly at 8:00 p.m. (EST).<ref>{{cite magazine |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17: Premiere date, time, streaming and cast members |last=Cross |first=Greta |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/01/02/rupauls-drag-race-season-17/77411159007/ |date=January 2, 2025 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |magazine=USA Today |publisher=Gannett }}</ref> Episodes were later released throughout various streaming services such as Crave for Canada, Stan for Australia, and on WOW Presents Plus internationally with next-day availability starting on January 4.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wardley |first=Tom |title=How to watch ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' season 17 online and from anywhere |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/paramount-plus/watch-rupauls-drag-race-season-17-online-anywhere |date=January 3, 2025 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=Tom's Guide |publisher=Future plc }}</ref>
== Ratings == {{Television episode ratings | hide_dvr = y | hide_dvrv = y | hide_total = y | hide_totalv = y | noshare = y | refs_col = y
| title1 = Squirrel Games | date1 = January 3, 2025 | rs1 = 0.24 | viewers1 = 0.671 | ref1 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' on MTV premieres its 17th season |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-rupauls-drag-race-on-mtv-premieres-its-17th-season/ |date=6 January 2025 |access-date=January 7, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title2 = Drag Queens Got Talent – Part 2 | date2 = January 10, 2025 | rs2 = 0.17 | viewers2 = 0.494 | ref2 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: Cotton Bowl with Ohio state-Texas posts nearly 21 million viewers across ESPN networks |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cotton-bowl-with-ohio-state-texas-posts-nearly-21-million-viewers-across-espn-networks/ |date=January 13, 2025 |access-date=January 14, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title3 = Monopulence! | date3 = January 17, 2025 | rs3 = 0.24 | viewers3 = 0.564 | ref3 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ''Happy's Place'' on NBC leads prime time broadcast network |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-happys-place-on-nbc-leads-prime-time-broadcast-network-programs-in-total-viewers/#cable-shows|date=January 21, 2025 |access-date=January 22, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title4 = Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen! | date4 = January 24, 2025 | rs4 = 0.20 | viewers4 = 0.556 | ref4 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ABC tops the broadcast networks at night |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-abc-tops-the-broadcast-networks-at-night/ |date=January 27, 2025 |access-date=January 29, 2025 |work=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title5 = RDR Live! | date5 = January 31, 2025 | rs5 = 0.22 | viewers5 = 0.456 | ref5 = <ref>{{cite web |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: Cable networks lead prime time even with broadcast networks in original programming |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cable-networks-lead-prime-time-even-with-broadcast-networks-in-original-programming/ |date=February 3, 2025 |access-date=February 4, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title6 = Let's Get Sea Sickening Ball | date6 = February 7, 2025 | rs6 = 0.20 | viewers6 = 0.530 | ref6 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ''NCIS: Sydney'' returns on CBS and wins its hour in total viewers |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-ncis-sydney-returns-on-cbs-and-wins-its-hour-in-total-viewers/ |date=February 10, 2025 |access-date=February 11, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title7 = Snatch Game | date7 = February 14, 2025 | rs7 = 0.12 | viewers7 = 0.429 | ref7 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN tops all prime time telecasts among 18-49 and 18-34 |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-nba-all-star-celebrity-game-on-espn-tops-all-prime-time-telecasts-among-18-49-and-18-34/ |date=February 18, 2025 |access-date=February 19, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=February 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219012449/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-nba-all-star-celebrity-game-on-espn-tops-all-prime-time-telecasts-among-18-49-and-18-34/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title8 = The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical | date8 = February 21, 2025 | rs8 = 0.18 | viewers8 = 0.984 | ref8 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: CBS and USA network share prime time victory |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-share-prime-time-victory/ |date=February 24, 2025 |access-date=February 25, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=February 25, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250225014705/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-share-prime-time-victory/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title9 = Heavens to Betsey! | date9 = February 28, 2025 | rs9 = 0.17 | viewers9 = 0.513 | ref9 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ESPN and USA network among prime time demo leaders |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-and-usa-network-among-prime-time-demo-leaders/ |date=March 3, 2025 |access-date=March 4, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=March 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250303222041/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-and-usa-network-among-prime-time-demo-leaders/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title10 = The Villains Roast | date10 = March 7, 2025 | rs10 = 0.22 | viewers10 = 0.870 | ref10 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: CBS and USA network lead prime time |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-lead-prime-time/ |date=March 10, 2025 |access-date=March 11, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title11 = Ross Mathews vs. The Ducks | date11 = March 14, 2025 | rs11 = 0.24 | viewers11 = 0.591 | ref11 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: Duke-North Carolina ACC semifinal on ESPN tops all prime time Telecasts in key male demos |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-duke-north-carolina-acc-semifinal-on-espn-tops-all-prime-time-telecasts-in-key-male-demos/ |date=March 17, 2025 |access-date=March 18, 2025 |website=Programming Insider }}</ref>
| title12 = Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent Monologues | date12 = March 21, 2025 | rs12 = 0.22 | viewers12 = 0.564 | ref12 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ''Happy's Place'' on NBC Concludes its freshman season |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-happys-place-on-nbc-concludes-its-freshman-season/ |date=March 24, 2025 |access-date=March 25, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=March 24, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250324223458/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-happys-place-on-nbc-concludes-its-freshman-season/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title13 = Drag Baby Mamas | date13 = March 28, 2025 | rs13 = 0.17 | viewers13 = 0.526 | ref13 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: NCAA March Madness continues to thrive for CBS, TBS and truTV |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-ncaa-march-madness-continues-to-thrive-for-cbs-tbs-and-trutv/ |access-date=April 1, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |date=March 31, 2025}}</ref>
| title14 = How's Your Headliner? | date14 = April 4, 2025 | rs14 = 0.14 | viewers14 = 0.424 | ref14 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ESPN Wins the Night Overall with NCAA Women’s Final Four |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-wins-the-night-overall-with-ncaa-womens-final-four/ |date=April 7, 2025 |access-date=April 8, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=April 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250408002953/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-espn-wins-the-night-overall-with-ncaa-womens-final-four/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title15 = Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown | date15 = April 11, 2025 | rs15 = 0.17 | viewers15 = 0.794 | ref15 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: CBS and USA Network Split Prime Time Victory |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-split-prime-time-victory/ |date=April 14, 2025 |access-date=April 15, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=April 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250415025240/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-cbs-and-usa-network-split-prime-time-victory/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
| title16 = Grand Finale | date16 = April 18, 2025 | rs16 = 0.22 | viewers16 = 0.867 | ref16 = <ref>{{cite news |last=Pucci |first=Douglas |title=Friday Ratings: ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' on MTV reaches multi-week high with 17th season finale |url=https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-rupauls-drag-race-on-mtv-reaches-multi-week-high-with-17th-season-finale/ |date=April 21, 2025 |access-date=April 22, 2025 |website=Programming Insider |archive-date=April 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250422001640/https://programminginsider.com/friday-ratings-rupauls-drag-race-on-mtv-reaches-multi-week-high-with-17th-season-finale/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
== Accolades == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Name of the award ceremony, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) ! scope="col" style="width: 5%;" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="9" | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Competition Program | ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' | rowspan="9" {{nom}} | rowspan="9" style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite web |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race'' |url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race#nominations-2025 |access-date=August 26, 2025 |publisher=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!'' |url=https://www.televisionacademy.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race-untucked#nominations-2025 |access-date=August 26, 2025 |publisher=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences }}</ref> |- | Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program | Nick Murray {{small|(for "Squirrel Games")}} |- | Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program | RuPaul |- | Outstanding Lighting Design / Lighting Direction for a Variety Series | Darren Barrows, Gus Dominguez, Thomas Schneider, and Steve Moreno {{small|(for "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical!")}} |- | Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program | Nicole Faulkner, Jen Fregozo, Natasha Marcelina, and David Petruschin {{small|(for "Bitch, I'm a Drag Queen!")}} |- | Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured or Competition Reality Program | Paul Cross, Ryan Mallick, Jamie Martin, and Michael Roha {{small|(for "Squirrel Games")}} |- | Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program | Jimmy Bazan, Johanna Gavard, and Miguel Siqueiros {{small|(for "Drag Baby Mamas")}} |- | Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series | Jen Chu and Gavin Smith {{small|(for "RDR Live!")}} |- | Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program | ''RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!'' |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | Gold Derby Awards | Best Competition Program | ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' | rowspan="2" {{won}} | rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite web |title=2025 Gold Derby TV Awards: ''Squid Game'', ''Agatha All Along'', ''Adolescence'' dominate winners' list |url=https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2025/2025-gold-derby-tv-awards-complete-list-winners/ |date=August 18, 2025 |access-date=August 26, 2025 |website=Gold Derby |publisher=Penske Media Corporation }}</ref> |- | Best Reality Host | RuPaul |}
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== References == {{reflist}} ==External links== * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16800657/ Kori King] at IMDb * [https://outsfl.com/television/kori-king-on-drag-race-experience-plane-jane-falling-in-love Kori King on ‘Drag Race’ Experience, Plane Jane & Falling In Love], ''Out South Florida'' * [https://werrrk.com/2025/03/04/kori-king-chats-the-drag-race-experience-plane-jane-falling-in-love-during-season-17/ Kori King Chats The “Drag Race” Experience, Plane Jane, & Falling In Love During Season 17], ''Werrrk''
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