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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3

January. 24,2011

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The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 24, 2011. Thirteen drag queens competed for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar", a headlining spot on the Absolut Tour, a lifetime supply of Kryolan makeup, and a cash prize of $75,000. This season saw Michelle Visage replacing Merle Ginsberg at the judge's table and Billy B., Mike Ruiz, and Jeffrey Moran filling in for Santino Rice's absence during several episodes.

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 3 Full Episode Guide

Episode 16 - Reunited

First Aired: May. 02,2011

The queens get together to spill the tea one more time.

Episode 15 - Grand Finale

First Aired: April. 25,2011

The remaining three queens face their final challenge when they're asked to transform into video vixens for the music video to Ru's latest single, "Champion."

Episode 14 - RuPaul Rewind

First Aired: April. 18,2011

Take a look back at the highlights, low-lights and previously unseen footage from the first 12 episodes as we race toward the climactic grand finale!

Episode 13 - Make Dat Money

First Aired: April. 11,2011

The dolls break the bank as they perform in a pageant of dresses made out of money. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges LaToya Jackson & author-TV host Gigi Levangie Grazer.

Episode 12 - Jocks in Frocks

First Aired: April. 04,2011

The queens must transform a group of All-American straight jocks into their drag sisters. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Sharon Osbourne & Margaret Cho.

Episode 11 - RuPaul's Hair Extravaganza

First Aired: March. 28,2011

The queens wig out when they have to compete in a fantasy hair show. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges American Idol Fantasia Barrino & comedian-TV host Wayne Brady.

Episode 10 - RuPaul-a-Palooza

First Aired: March. 21,2011

The dolls record a single and perform before a live audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Jody Watley & Carmen Electra.

Episode 9 - Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Style

First Aired: March. 14,2011

The queens perform stand-up comedy routines in front of a live studio audience. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges comedienne Rita Rudner and MADTV's Arden Myrin.

Episode 8 - Ru Ha Ha

First Aired: March. 07,2011

The queens look good enough to eat in this episode where they're challenged to find fashion inspiration from the world of cakes. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress Eliza Dushku & Sara Rue.

Episode 7 - Face, Face, Face of Cakes

First Aired: February. 28,2011

The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show where they must pull out their best celebrity impersonations. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges actress-comedienne Aisha Tyler & Amber Rose.

Episode 6 - The Snatch Game

First Aired: February. 21,2011

The queens get a wake up call in the competition when they're asked to produce two morning news shows. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges Big Love's Chloë Sevigny and Debbie Matenoupolous.

Episode 5 - QNN News

First Aired: February. 14,2011

The girls get physical as they produce their own inspirational workout videos directed by fitness guru Susan Powter. RuPaul & Susan Powter are joined by extra special guest judge La Toya Jackson.

Episode 4 - Totally Leotarded

First Aired: February. 07,2011

The queens face the final frontier as they shoot two out-of-this-world sci-fi movie trailers. RuPaul is joined by extra special guest judges the legendary Lily Tomlin and Caprica's Alessandra Torresani.

Episode 3 - Queens in Space

First Aired: January. 31,2011

Aren't the holidays such a drag? Brighten up your night with a fierce Christmas challenge on tonight's RuPaul's Drag Race. The claws come out in the first challenge of the season when the girls are asked to create a holiday look with nothing but some tinsel, ornaments and a little well placed mistletoe. Guest Judges: Vanessa Williams / Mike Ruiz

Episode 2 - The Queen Who Mopped Xmas

First Aired: January. 24,2011

What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.

Episode 1 - Casting Extravaganza

First Aired: January. 24,2011

What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.