Episode
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Bag Ball
Overview
Tensions rise as queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of bag-inspired couture, and showcase three bag-themed looks.
Details
- Series
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2021-01-29
- Runtime
- 64 min
Episode context
The Bag Ball is Episode 5 in Season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It aired on 2021-01-29. The runtime is 64 min.
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