Ranking the Best Seasons of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars'

All the seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars have been fabulous, but which seasons really stand out above the crowd as true all stars? Past RuPaul's Drag Race contestants compete in challenges and lip-sync battles in order to win amazing prizes. Some of the most memorable episodes and queens of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars come from different seasons, so picking the top season isn't easy. To determine once and for all what the best seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars are, let's rank every RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season from best to worst.

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars is a reality competition spin-off of RuPaul's Drag Race. RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on Logo on October 22, 2012 before moving to VH1. Just like its sister show, contestants on All Stars go head-to-head, showing off their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. Familiar faces fans loved from previous seasons return to our screens and hearts, competing once more to be named “America's next drag superstar.”

Vote up your favorite seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and vote down any seasons that you really didn't enjoy, despite how much you loved any individual episodes or contestants. Is your favorite season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars not as high as it should be? Be sure to vote it up so it rises to the top. It can feel shady to put one RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season over another, which is why you can vote on however many seasons you like.


  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 2
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    75 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 2

    The second season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on August 25, 2016 and contains nine episodes. This season features the new "Lip-sync for their Legacy" twist which allows the winner of the lip-sync to choose which one of the bottom queens gets eliminated.

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 2 are inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame and receive a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 2: Adore Delano, Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox, Ginger Minj, Katya, Phi Phi O'Hara, Roxxxy Andrews, and Tatianna.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "All Star Talent Show Extravaganza," "Drag Movie Shequels," and "All Stars Supergroup."

    Memorable moments from Season 2 include:

    • Ross Mathews returns as a guest judge.
    • Alaska wins a $2,000 shopping spree to L.A. Eyeworks.
    • The Queens write rap lyrics for "Read U Wrote U."

    Lip-sync Songs from season 2:

    • "Shake It Off" (Taylor Swift)
    • "Le Freak (Freak Out)" (Chic)
    • "Tell It To My Heart" (Taylor Dayne)
    • "Got to Be Real" (Cheryl Lynn)
    • "Shut Up and Drive" (Rihanna)
    • "Cherry Bomb" (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
    • "Step It Up" (RuPaul ft. Dave Audé)
    • "If I Were Your Woman" (Gladys Knight & the Pips)
    75 votes
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 7
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    44 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 7

    The seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on May 20, 2022. This season features the most 8 contestants from previous seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race.

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7 receive a cash prize of $200,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 7: Jaida Essence Hall, Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change, Raja, Shea Couleé, The Vivienne, Trinity the Tuck, Yvie Oddly.

    44 votes
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 6
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    40 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 6

    The sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on June 24, 2021 and contains twelve episodes. This season featured the Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown, giving eliminated queens a chance to return to the competition.

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars receive a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 6: Pandora Boxx, A’Keria C. Davenport, Scarlet Envy, Kylie Sonique Love, Trinity K. Bonet, Ra’Jah O’Hara, Serena ChaCha, Yara Sofia, Ginger Minj, Jan, Jiggly Caliente, Eureka!, and Silky Nutmeg Ganache.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Side Hustles," "Halftime Headliners," and "Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown."

    Memorable moments from Season 6 include:

    • Laganja Estranja's return as a Lipsync Assassin.
    • The Queens pay homage to Super Bowl halftime performers.
    • Angela Bassett appears as a special guest.

    Lip-sync Songs from season 6:

    • “Uptown Funk” (Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars)
    • “Miss You Much” (Janet Jackson)
    • “Physical” (Dua Lipa)
    • “Womanizer” (Britney Spears)
    • “Phone” (Lizzo)
    • “Dirrty” (Christina Aguilera ft. Redman)
    • “Dance Again” (Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull)
    • “Sugar Walls” (Sheena Easton)
    • “Boom Clap” (Charli XCX)
    • “Good Golly, Miss Molly” (Little Richard)
    • “Stupid Love” (Lady Gaga)

    Ru-demption smackdown lip syncs:

    • “Free Your Mind” (En Vogue)
    • “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (Cyndi Lauper)
    • “Point of No Return” (Exposé)
    • “Song for the Lonely” (Cher)
    • "Barbie Girl" (Aqua)
    • "Heartbreaker" (Pat Benatar)
    • "Focus" (Ariana Grande)
    • "Since U Been Gone" (Kelly Clarkson)

       
    40 votes
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 3
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    55 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 3

    The third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on January 25, 2018 and contains eight episodes. This season features a new twist in which the previously eliminated queens determined the top two finalists.

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 3 are inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame and receive a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 3: Aja, BeBe Zahara Benet, BenDeLaCreme, Chi Chi DeVayne, Kennedy Davenport, Milk, Morgan McMichaels, Shangela, Thorgy Thor, and Trixie Mattel.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Divas Lip Sync Live," "Handmaids to Kitty Girls," and "A Jury of Their Queers."

    Memorable moments from Season 3 include:

    • The contestants perform a live medley of RuPaul songs.
    • Nancy Pelosi appears as a special guest.
    • RuPaul reveals the final twist.

    Lip-sync Songs from season 3:

    • "Anaconda" (Nicki Minaj)
    • "Jump (For My Love)" (The Pointer Sisters)
    • "Green Light" (Lorde)
    • "I Kissed a Girl" (Katy Perry)
    • "The Boss" (Diana Ross)
    • "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here (Hex Hector Dance Mix)" (Deborah Cox)
    • "Freaky Money" (RuPaul ft. Big Freedia)
    • "Wrecking Ball" (Miley Cyrus)
    55 votes
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 4
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    57 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 4

    The fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on December 14, 2018 and contains ten episodes. This season features the first contestants to have previously competed on a season of All Stars.

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 4 are inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame and receive a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 4: Farrah Moan, Gia Gunn, Jasmine Masters, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Naomi Smalls, Trinity The Tuck, and Valentina.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "Snatch Game of Love," "LaLaPaRUza," and "Super Queen Grand Finale."

    Memorable moments from Season 4 include:

    • Latrice Royale and Manila Luzon return to All Stars.
    • Elton John delivers a special message.
    • Latrice re-joins the competition following the lip-sync tournament.

    Lip-sync Songs from season 4:

    • "Emotions" (Mariah Carey)
    • "Into You" (Ariana Grande)
    • "How Will I Know" (Whitney Houston)
    • "The Bitch Is Back" (Tina Turner)
    • "Jump to It" (Aretha Franklin)
    • "Peanut Butter" (RuPaul ft. Big Freedia)
    • "Kitty Girl" (RuPaul)
    • "Adrenaline" (RuPaul ft. Myah Marie)
    • Sissy That Walk" (RuPaul)
    • "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (Dead or Alive)
    • "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Judy Garland)
    • "When I Think of You" (Janet Jackson)
    • "Fighter" (Christina Aguilera)
    57 votes
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 5
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    34 VOTES

    RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 5

    The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars premiered on June 5, 2020 and contains eight episodes. This season introduced a new rule where challenge winners battle guest Lip Sync Assassins from previous seasons to gain the power to pick which queen at the bottom is eliminated. 

    Winners of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 5 receive a one-year supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

    Contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race season 5: Blair St. Clair, Jujubee, Shea Couleé, Derrick Barry, Miz Cracker, Alexis Mateo, Ongina, Mariah Paris Balenciaga, Mayhem Miller, and India Ferrah.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including "All Star Variety Extravaganza," "Clap Back!," and "Snatch Game of Love."

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    • Contestants learn about the Lipsync Assassin.
    • Jujubee's Eartha Kitt impression.
    • Ricky Martin serves as a guest judge.

    Lip-sync Songs from season 5:

    • “Livin' la Vida Loca” (Ricky Martin)
    • “Neutron Dance” (The Pointer Sisters)
    • “Juice” (Lizzo)
    • “Where Have You Been” (Rihanna)
    • “One Last Time” (Ariana Grande)
    • “Fancy” (Reba McEntire)
    • “Make Me Feel” (Janelle Monáe)
    34 votes