Season 1 Plot
RuPaul is seeking out the very best in Australasian drag as the brightest in Aussie and Kiwi talent compete for the title of the Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar. Each week the queens are given outrageous challenges that test their fashion, acting, dancing, singing, and comedy skills.
RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 1 aired on April 30th, 2021.
Season 1 Episodes
1. G'day G'day G'day
We meet the Australian and New Zealand Drag Queens who will be competing to become Down Under’s first Drag Race Superstar. It’s a hometown homage this week, as the Queens showcase their personalities in the ‘get to know you’ Ball.
2. Snatch Game
The queens don their best celebrity get-up to compete in the infamous celebrity impression Olympics. It’s Snatch Game, baby!
3. Queens Down Under
RuPaul announced the queens will be working together to debut a brand new drag anthem, "Queens Down Under". Drama flared up between Elektra and her teammates, Karen, Kita and Maxi, just to psyche the others. The queens received a video message from Troye Sivan and Leland for songwriting tips.
4. Rucycled
The queens are put through their paces with a sewing challenge that has them showcasing their best thrift flip.
5. Yeast Spread
The queens put their marketing hats on, as they are challenged to create and market a product, green screen infomercial and all.
6. Family Resemblance
Can you see the family resemblance? The queens are challenged to makeover and raise their very own Drag family members, out of drag first timers.
7. Talent Show Extravaganza
The queens compete in a talent show, attempting to cement their place in the finale.
8. Grand Finale
The grand finale crowns the first ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. The remaining queens must write their own verses to RuPaul’s I'm a Winner, Baby.