[s1e1] Drag On A Dime -
The series premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race , " Drag on a Dime " (Feb 2, 2009), launched a global phenomenon with nine contestants: Akashia, BeBe Zahara Benet , Jade , Nina Flowers , Ongina , Rebecca Glasscock , Shannel , Tammie Brown , and Victoria "Porkchop" Parker . Judged by RuPaul, Merle Ginsberg, Santino Rice, and guest Bob Mackie, the episode established the iconic format.
Akashia and Victoria "Porkchop" Parker faced off, with Parker becoming the first contestant eliminated. [S1E1] Drag on a Dime
Despite the "lost season" reputation and lower $20,000 prize, "Drag on a Dime" set the standard, with its premise frequently revisited in later seasons. Drag Race, S10 Ep1: Come for the Face, Stay for the Crazy The series premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race ,
