Ep 1. 10s Across The Board

In the first episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 10, appropriately titled "10s Across the Board," fourteen queens from around the country were introduced and challenged to bring their best drag looks to the runway. As the show's tenth season, RuPaul urged the contestants to bring their A-game and prove that they were the best of the best.

The episode opened with a stunning performance from RuPaul, who was joined on stage by a group of backup dancers. After introducing the contestants, RuPaul quickly got to the challenge for the week. In a nod to the show's milestone season, the challenge was to create a look inspired by their favorite decade.

The queens had to not only create a head-turning outfit but also present a backstory for their chosen era. Some queens chose the 60s and came out in mod-inspired looks, while others went for the disco glam of the 70s or the neon colors of the 80s. The challenge allowed for a broad range of creativity and really showcased each queen's unique style.

Along with the main challenge, the contestants also had to participate in a mini-challenge where they played a game of "Whatcha Packin'." This game gave the queens a chance to show off their packing skills and their ability to fit as many items as possible into a single suitcase.

With so many queens competing, there was bound to be some drama on the first episode. Yuhua Hamasaki quickly emerged as the season's villain, shading other contestants and trying to start rumors about their performances. Meanwhile, the confident and sassy Miz Cracker emerged as an early fan favorite with her witty commentary and sharp looks.

As the main challenge came to an end, the judges deliberated and ultimately chose one queen as the winner of the week. They also chose two queens who were in danger of being eliminated and would have to face off in a lip-sync battle for their chance to stay in the competition. The episode ended on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see who would come out on top and who would be the first to sashay away.

Overall, "10s Across the Board" was a strong start to RuPaul's Drag Race season 10. It introduced viewers to a talented group of queens and created a fun and engaging challenge that allowed them to showcase their creativity and style. With so much drama and talent already on display in the first episode, it's clear that this season is going to be one to watch.