Episode
RuPaul's Drag Race: Casting Extravaganza
Overview
What does it really take to become America's next drag superstar? From fabulous divas to outrageous flops, RuPaul gives a behind-the-scenes look at casting for Drag Race.
Details
- Series
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2011-01-24
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Casting Extravaganza is Episode 1 in Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It aired on 2011-01-24. The runtime is 42 min.
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