RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 5 brings the highly anticipated Rate-A-Queen Talent Show to the middle of the competition, and the drama hits just as hard as the performances. With alliances forming, votes being strategized, and six queens showcasing their talents, the episode delivers gag-worthy twists, a double shantay, and a shocking bottom placement that sets the stage for an intense Part 2.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 4 kicks off with immediate werkroom drama before shifting into one of the season’s strongest design challenges yet. The queens face off in red carpet mashups inspired by iconic celebrity looks, only to learn they’ll be competing against their own besties. With Law Roach judging, shocking twists, a dramatic fainting moment, and another queen sashaying away, the competition continues to heat up.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 3 delivers the fan-favorite RDR Live challenge, but this time it lands a little flat. With comedy missing the mark, runway looks stealing the spotlight, and a surprising challenge win for Juicy Love Dion, the episode ends with another underwhelming lip sync and a second loss for Mandy Mango. As the competition tightens, the Top 4 begins to shift.

Things heat up in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 as the queens face their first girl group challenge and the competition turns serious with the season’s first elimination. From team-picking drama and genre battles to standout runway concepts and a fierce lip sync to Dove Cameron’s “Too Much,” this episode proves that not every group was created equal.

Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race is officially here, and the queens did not come to play. From standout entrance looks and a horror-inspired mini-challenge to a long-awaited design challenge premiere, Episode 1 served fashion, drama, and Cardi B realness. With Nini Coco snatching the first win and the competition already heating up, this season is shaping up to be one for the herstory books.