‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17 episode 15, where to watch free April 11 (2025)

All of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown in a new episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” airing on Friday, April 11.

The new episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

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The queens are competing for a $200,000 cash prize and the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” according to Paramount.

The 14 queens competing in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 17 are:

• Acacia Forgot— Community: Seattle, Washington
• Crystal Envy— Community: Asbury Park, New Jersey
• Hormona Lisa— Community: Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Jewels Sparkles— Community: Tampa, Florida
• Joella— Community: Los Angeles, California
• Kori King— Community: Boston, Massachusetts
• Lana Ja’Rae— Community: New York, New York
• Lexi Love— Community: Louisville, Kentucky
• Lucky Starzzz— Community: Miami, Florida
• Lydia B Kollins— Community: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Onya Nurve— Community: Cleveland, Ohio
• Sam Star— Community: Leeds, Alabama
• Suzie Toot— Community: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Guest judges for this season include Doechii, Paul W. Downs, Hunter Schafer, Quinta Brunson, Jamal Sims, Law Roach, Adam Lambert, Sam Smith, Jerrod Carmichael, and Tracee Ellis Ross, among others.

This year there is also a new twist called “The Badonka Dunk Tank,” in which after each week’s lip sync, the eliminated queen will have the chance to receive immunity and save herself from elimination, according to Paramount.

“Queens will choose from 10 levers and if they pick one of the two levers that dunks Michelle [Visage], they get to remain in the competition,” Paramount added. “If not, they will be eliminated.”

In episode 15, “all of the eliminated queens return to battle it out in a Lip Sync Lalaparuza Smackdown with eight lip syncs and a cash prize of $50,000 on the line.”

Here is a look at the new episode from RuPaul’s Drag Race’s YouTube Channel:

How can I watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race” without cable?

Those without cable can watch the show for free through Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

What is Philo?

Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 70+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $28/month.

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. Fubo offers $30 off your first month.

What is DirecTV Stream?

The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

What is Sling?

Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.