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RuPaul's Drag Race · S8 · E7

Shady Politics

  • TV-14
  • Apr 18, 2016
  • 42 min
  • 5.0

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

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About this episode

The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

Season 8

10 episodes
  1. 1Keeping It 100!

    62 minMar 7, 20166.0

    Season 8 premieres with the 100th episode of Drag Race, and the 100th queen competing to become America's Next Drag Superstar. The first test is to create an outfit from a legendary design challenge from a past season. With guest judge Nicole Richie.

  2. 2Bitch Perfect

    62 minMar 14, 20165.4

    The queens are challenged to perform in a collegiate, all-queen drag-appella sing-off. With guest judges Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2), choreographer Jamal Sims and RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

  3. 3RuCo's Empire

    42 minMar 21, 20165.1

    The queens get their Cookie on in two Empire-inspired scenes. With guest judges Tasha Smith (Empire) and singer-songwriter Faith Evans.

  4. 4New Wave Queens

    42 minMar 28, 20165.0

    The queens have to sing live in ‘80s style New Wave girl bands. Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein guest judge, plus RuPaul's music producer Lucian Piane.

  5. 5Supermodel Snatch Game

    42 minApr 4, 20167.9

    The queens impersonate celebrities in a quick-witted TV game show, and dress in iconic Madonna looks for the runway. With supermodel guest judges Gigi Hadid and Chanel Iman.

  6. 6Wizards of Drag

    42 minApr 11, 20167.3

    The queens give cast members of Little Women: LA drag makeovers in the style of The Wizard of Oz. Fashion designer Marc Jacobs and singer-songwriter Todrick Hall guest judge.

  7. 7Shady Politics

    42 minApr 18, 20165.0Now viewing

    The queens shoot shady presidential campaign ads, throwing their wigs in the ring to become the first drag president of the USA. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day: Resurgence) and MSNBC Live news anchor Thomas Roberts guest judge.

  8. 8RuPaul Book Ball

    62 minApr 25, 20165.7

    The queens compete in a pageant of book inspired couture, and perform a musical tribute to Jerri Blank from Strangers With Candy. Siblings Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris guest judge.

  9. 9The Realness

    42 minMay 2, 20165.4

    The queens compete in their final challenge - starring in the music video for RuPaul's hit "The Realness." Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews judge.

  10. 10Grand Finale

    62 minMay 16, 20164.9

    Tensions run high as the queens return to discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned.

Guest stars

Carson KressleySelf - Judge
Vivica A. FoxSelf - Guest Judge
Thomas RobertsSelf - Guest Judge
Andrew ChristianSelf - Special Guest
Bryce EilenbergSelf - Pit Crew
Jason J. CarterSelf - Pit Crew
Miles Davis MoodySelf - Pit Crew
Naomi SmallsSelf - Contestant
Kim ChiSelf - Contestant
Thorgy ThorSelf - Contestant
Bob the Drag QueenSelf - Contestant
Chi Chi DeVayneSelf - Contestant
Derrick BarrySelf - Contestant