How to Watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 Live for Free

After last week’s season premiere set an MTV viewership record, delivering the highest season premiere rating and share in the show’s history, RuPaul’s Drag Race is back tonight with Season 18, Episode 2.

In Episode 1, 14 new queens showed off their design skills by taking iconic materials from Drag Race past and creating new outfits with them. No one was eliminated, but Nini Coco and Vita VonTesse Starr competed in a lip sync for the win, which ultimately went to Nini.

This week, it’s time for the annual girl group challenge! The first queen of the season will be eliminated and singer Dove Cameron will be the guest judge for the main stage challenge.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 Date and Time

Episode 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 is on tonight, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m. ET

The 90-minute episodes will be followed by new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked at 9:30 p.m. ET.

What Channel is RuPaul’s Drag Race On?

RuPaul’s Drag Race and Untucked air exclusively on MTV.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Streaming Info and How to Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race for Free

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which comes with a five-day free trial before payment begins.

DIRECTV offers a number of flexible subscription options, including Genre Packs, so you can best choose which streaming plans fit your needs and budget. Plans that include MTV start at $29.99/month.

Is RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 on Prime Video?

Yes, new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race, including tonight’s, will be available to purchase on-demand for $1.99 per episode from Prime Video on the Saturday morning after they air.

Check Out the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 2 First Look: