Ep 8. RuPaul's Best Judy's Race

In the eighth episode of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race season 5, titled "RuPaul's Best Judy's Race," the remaining queens compete in a unique challenge where they perform as a duo with their best friend, or "best judy," from outside the competition.

As usual, the episode begins with RuPaul greeting the queens and introducing the guest judges, which include actress Tisha Campbell and RuPaul's longtime friend and collaborator, Michelle Visage. The mini-challenge is a "reading" challenge, where the queens take turns poking fun at each other in a fierce battle of wits.

For the main challenge, the queens are tasked with creating a performance with their best friend that showcases their bond and chemistry on stage. The twist is that they must also demonstrate their individual talents, as they will be judged separately from their partners.

The queens get right to work, rehearsing their performances and brainstorming ideas for their outfits. Some struggle with the challenge, as they find it difficult to incorporate their own style and talents while staying true to their bond with their best friend. Others excel, using their friendships to convey genuine emotion and connection on stage.

On the runway, the judges critique each queen individually, as well as their performance as a duo. Tensions rise as some queens feel they were unfairly judged, while others bask in the glory of their success. In the end, one queen is declared the winner, while two are up for elimination.

As always, the lip-sync for your life is intense, as the queens fight for their chance to stay in the competition. In a surprising turn of events, the eliminated queen is given the opportunity to "Lip-Sync for Your Legacy" against a previous winner, with the chance to come back into the competition as a full-fledged All Star.

"RuPaul's Best Judy's Race" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the close bonds between the queens and their best friends, while also highlighting their individual talents and strengths as performers. It's a reminder that drag is not just about putting on a show, but also about creating meaningful connections and relationships both on and off stage.