This week, MTV welcomes 14 new drag queens competing for the crown on a new season of “ RuPaul’s Drag Race .” Season 17 premieres Friday, Jan. 3, at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Stream the dunk tank, Rate-a-Queen and other drama this season for free with a trial from Philo.

The Emmy Award-winning drag competition returns for a new season as 14 new queens compete for $200,000 and the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. Racers, start your engines! 2025 brings the 17th season of the Emmy-winning drag competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returns to MTV.

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