Ep 1. All Star Super Queen Variety Show

In the premiere episode of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race season 5, the best queens from previous seasons return for a chance to win the ultimate crown. The episode is titled "All Star Super Queen Variety Show" and features the queens showcasing their talents in a variety show competition.

The episode opens with RuPaul introducing the 10 returning queens who are competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." The queens are: Alexis Mateo (Season 3, All Stars 1), Blair St. Clair (Season 10), Derrick Barry (Season 8), India Ferrah (Season 3), Jujubee (Season 2, All Stars 1), Mariah Paris Balenciaga (Season 3), Mayhem Miller (Season 10), Miz Cracker (Season 10), Ongina (Season 1), and Shea Couleé (Season 9).

RuPaul informs the queens that in the first challenge, they will be competing in a variety show where they must showcase their unique talents. The queens are given a limited amount of time to prepare, and they quickly begin crafting their performances with the help of the show's crew.

As the queens prepare for the variety show, tensions begin to rise among some of the competitors. Blair St. Clair and Mayhem Miller express their concerns about not being able to perform their talents to the best of their abilities due to time constraints. Meanwhile, Ongina opens up about her struggle with alopecia and the strength it takes to perform in drag.

The variety show finally begins, and the queens take turns showcasing their skills. Alexis Mateo wowed the judges with her comedy routine, while Jujubee's lip-syncing abilities stole the show. Shea Couleé impresses with her performance art, and Derrick Barry shocks with an unexpected talent.

However, not all of the performances are well-received by the judges. India Ferrah's somber performance left the judges wanting more, and Blair St. Clair ultimately decided to abandon her original performance and switch to a lip-syncing routine.

After the variety show, the queens sit down with the judges for critiques. The judges praise Alexis, Juju, Ongina, Shea, and Miz Cracker for their performances, while India, Blair, and Mayhem are warned to step it up in the next challenge.

RuPaul informs the queens that they will be performing in a lip-syncing battle the following week. The bottom two queens will compete for their spot in the competition, while the top queen will have the power to eliminate one of the bottom queens. However, the twist is that the top queen will not know who the bottom queens are until they lip sync.

The episode ends with tensions rising as the queens prepare for the next challenge, unsure of who will be in the bottom two. The stage is set for an intense battle in the next episode of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race season 5.

Overall, the "All Star Super Queen Variety Show" episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 5 is a showcase of the talent and creativity that the queens possess. It highlights each queen's individuality and unique skills while also setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable competition.