Ep 9. Frock the Vote!

Frock the Vote! is the ninth episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 4. This episode centers around the queens putting their political knowledge and creativity to the test as they participate in their very own presidential debate, an overarching theme of the season.

The episode kicks off with the queens returning to the workroom following Kenya Michael's elimination. In the workroom, they discuss how the competition is winding down and how every challenge from here on out is crucial. RuPaul then enters the workroom and announces a mini-challenge, where the queens must read each other in a hilarious 'Reading is Fundamental' session. The queens don't hold back in their insults, and some hilarious banter ensues.

For the main challenge, RuPaul tasks the queens with creating their very own presidential candidate persona, complete with a slogan, campaign signs, and a TV commercial showcasing their political prowess. They must then engage in a presidential debate before walking the runway in a patriotic look that reflects their candidate persona.

As the queens prepare for the main challenge, tensions rise between Sharon Needles and Phi Phi O'Hara, who are still at odds following their previous argument. Phi Phi also clashes with Chad Michaels over their campaign ideas, while Latrice Royale works hard to bring her A-game to the debate.

Next up, the queens take to the main stage to showcase their presidential candidate personas, in a hilarious and often chaotic debate moderated by RuPaul herself. Some of the highlights of this segment include Sharon’s campaign as a Goth advocate, Phi Phi’s “Pop It and Lock It” routine as a way to get the economy moving, and Jiggly Caliente’s unique approach to gun control.

The queens then take to the runway in patriotic looks that reflect their candidate personas. These range from Michelle Bachmann-inspired suits to Lady Gaga-esque presidential couture, and they all serve up some serious glitz and glam.

As the episode comes to a close, the queens await the results of the challenge. It's clear that some of the queens have excelled while others have fallen short, but only one can be named the winner of the Frock the Vote! challenge.

Overall, Frock the Vote! is a standout episode in an already impressive season, combining humor, creativity, and political satire to create a truly entertaining and hilarious challenge. The runway looks are also some of the most memorable of the season, and the intense drama between the queens only adds to the excitement of the episode.