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RuPaul's Drag Race · S5 · E4

Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

  • TV-14
  • Feb 18, 2013
  • 43 min
  • 5.9

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

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About this episode

The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

Season 5

14 episodes
  1. 1RuPaullywood or Bust

    64 minJan 28, 20135.2

    Fourteen new queens compete to become America's Next Drag Superstar.

  2. 2Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza

    43 minFeb 4, 20135.4

    The dolls must lip synch to the spoken word, as they recreate classic moments from Drag Race history in scene-stealing viral videos.

  3. 3Draggle Rock

    43 minFeb 11, 20135.3

    The queens connect with their inner child as they star in a fun-filled kids TV show.

  4. 4Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?

    43 minFeb 18, 20135.9Now viewing

    The dolls enter the world of classical ballet, coached by Shaping Sound choreographer Travis Wall.

  5. 5Snatch Game

    43 minFeb 25, 20135.9

    The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations.

  6. 6Can I Get an Amen

    43 minMar 4, 20135.6

    The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s We Are The World inspired charity single.

  7. 7RuPaul Roast

    43 minMar 11, 20135.9

    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. 8Scent of a Drag Queen

    43 minMar 18, 20135.4

    Something smells fishy, as the queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance.

  9. 9Drama Queens

    43 minApr 1, 20135.7

    The competition gets spicy as the queens star in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge, Casa de Locos.

  10. 10Super Troopers

    43 minApr 8, 20135.6

    The dolls get patriotic, as they are paired up with gay veterans for a drag runway makeover.

  11. 11Sugar Ball

    43 minApr 15, 20135.6

    The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture.

  12. 12The Final Three, Hunty

    43 minApr 22, 20135.6

    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. 13Countdown to the Crown

    43 minApr 29, 20134.7

    A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season.

  14. 14Reunited

    64 minMay 6, 20136.0

    Wigs fly as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season.

Guest stars

Jinkx MonsoonSelf - Contestant
Shawn MoralesSelf - Pit Crew
Jason J. CarterSelf - Pit Crew
DetoxSelf - Contestant
Roxxxy AndrewsSelf - Contestant
Jade JolieSelf - Contestant
Alyssa EdwardsSelf - Contestant
Vivienne PinaySelf - Contestant
Alaska ThunderfuckSelf - Contestant
Honey MahoganySelf - Contestant
Ivy WintersSelf - Contestant
Lineysha SparxSelf - Contestant
Coco MontreseSelf - Contestant
Chaz BonoSelf - Guest Judge
Nick LazzariniSelf - Choreographer
Travis WallSelf - Guest Judge / Choreographer