Episode
RuPaul's Drag Race: Phenomenon
Overview
The previously chopped queens return to walk in a fashion runway show, then perform a choreographed number to RuPaul's song "Phenomenon," and comedian Nicole Byer guest judges.
Details
- Series
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2021-01-15
- Runtime
- 63 min
Episode context
Phenomenon is Episode 3 in Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It aired on 2021-01-15. The runtime is 63 min.
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Episode 2: Condragulations
After the first contestant of the season is voted out, the queens stomp the runway in a fashion show, then perform a special version of RuPaul's song "Condragulations."
Episode 4: RuPaulmark Channel
After the queens come together for the first time, RuPaul hosts a holiday movie marathon featuring Hallmark Channel-inspired parodies.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: The Pork Chop
After making their werk room entrances, the queens face off in a series of Lip Sync for Your Life battles.
Episode 5: The Bag Ball
Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of bag-inspired couture, and showcase three bag-themed looks.
Episode 6: Disco-Mentary
The queens funk it up in a disco-dancing documentary, complete with 70s fashions.
Episode 7: Bossy Rossy Ruboot
The queens flex their improv skills in a reboot of the salacious talk show "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Mathews; LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.
Episode 8: Social Media: The Unverified Rusical
It’s time for the Rusical! Queens must record lyrics and learn choreography as they perform in a tale on social media. Choreographer Jamal Sims guest judges; Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.
Episode 9: Snatch Game
The queens impersonate celebrities in the legendary Snatch Game. LGBT activist TS Madison guest judges.
Episode 10: Freaky Friday Queens
It’s Freaky Friday! The queens are challenged to make over each other into their own drag doppelgangers. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges; psychic Char Margolis makes an appearance.
Episode 11: Pop! Goes the Queens
The queens must create and brand their own versions of extravagant soft drinks. Current reigning America’s Next Drag Superstar Jaida Essence Hall makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.
Episode 12: Nice Queens Roast
The queens take part in a comedy roast of former Drag Race "Miss Congeniality" winners - Heidi N Closet, Nina West and Valentina. Comedian and host Loni Love (Soul Plane) guest judges; Norvina (Instant Influencer) makes a guest appearance.
Episode 13: Henny, I Shrunk the Drag Queens!
The queens flex their acting skills in a new sci-fi adventure, playing tiny shrunken drag queens. Cynthia Erivo (Genius: Aretha) guest judges; Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) makes a virtual appearance in the workroom.