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King of Drag - Season 1 Completed

Show King of Drag

Winner King Molasses

Miss Congeniality King Perka $exxx

Premier June 22, 2025

Finale July 27, 2025

The first season of King of Drag was officially announced on December 16, 2024. Casting opened the same day with a deadline of January 5, 2025. The cast of Season 1 was officially announced on May 29, 2025. King Molasses was crowned as the Winner and King Perka $exxx as Miss Congeniality on July 27, 2025.

Contestants

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Alexander
Alexander the Great
Big
Big D
Buck
Buck Wylde
Charles
Charles Galin King
Dick
Dick Von Dyke
Henlo
Henlo Bullfrog
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King
King Molasses
 heart
King
King Perka $exxx
Pressure
Pressure K
Tuna
Tuna Melt

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Episodes

6
Showbiz
Showbiz
The crown is within reach! In the grand finale, the remaining kings pull out all the stops in a final showdown to determine who will be named the FIRST EVER “King of Drag”. Featuring guest judges on the Kings’ Court: Tony-winning playwright and actor Cole Escola (Oh, Mary!), legendary actress and “Real Housewife” Lisa Rinna (Prime Video’s Traitors), Damian Pelliccione (Revry CEO), and Kylie Sonique Love (MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race).
5
A Song for the King
A Song for the King
Let's rock! The kings unleash their inner rock stars in a high-energy Weenie Challenge before battling it out in an epic Lip Sync Battle. Get ready for fierce competition and killer performances with special guest judges Kathleen Hanna (Le Tigre), comedian Cameron Esposito, and Aubrey Shea (Revry’s Unconventional).
4
Prom Night
Prom Night
Relive the awkward glory of prom! First, for the Weenie Challenge, the kings test their knowledge in a Drag King History Quiz. Then, it's time for an “Under the Seaquins”-themed Beefy Challenge as they create dazzling aquatic-themed looks and campaign for the role of Prom King. Special guest judges Carmen Carrera, Brian Michael Smith, and Jackie Beat will crown the royalty of the night.
3
Death of Your Fears
Death of Your Fears
The kings face their phobias head-on, starting with a scarifying “Make-Up in the Dark” Weenie Challenge. Then, in a deeply personal Beefy Challenge, they'll confront their greatest fears through the transformative power of drag. With special guest judges Liv Hewson (Showtime’s Yellowjackets), Vico Ortiz (HBO Max’s Our Flag Means Death), and Landon Cider (winner of Dragula).
2
The Dong Show
The Dong Show
The kings show off their improv skills in a group Weenie Challenge before transforming into legendary celebrities for “The Dong Show”: King of Drag’s celebrity impersonation talent show! Comedy pros Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett join Murray Hill for a Somebody, Somewhere reunion and are guest judges on the Kings’ Court for this unforgettable episode.
1
Battle of the Boy Bands
Battle of the Boy Bands
Get ready for the kings to pop, lock, and drop it as they tackle the iconic world of boy bands! First, they'll strike a pose in the sports trading card-themed Weenie Challenge before hitting the main stage for the Beefy Challenge with their best boy band performances. Special guest judges Revry CEO, Damian Pelliccione and the Director of Bridesmaids, Paul Feig, will be here to decide who has the right stuff!