This marks the third consecutive year that RuPaul’s Drag Race has ushered in record ratings with its season premiere. As Season 17 marks the third for the long-running competition series at MTV after moving from VH1 last season, it appears the show has officially settled into its new home — and has found a larger audience because of it.

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RuPaul's Drag Race is back, and that means that in a few short month we'll know America's Next Drag Superstar v.17. After six weeks, we've only eliminated three queens. But we've seen our girls walk in eight runways,

Episode 6 introduced a new rotating judge, forced the queens to make outfits out of trash and sent a third queen packing.

Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture in a new episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race.'

The RuPaul’s Drag Race episode began with a mini challenge featuring RuPaul and Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills. The queens were divided into teams and tasked with

Cleveland’s Onya Nurve is still standing tall in season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and the competition continues as episode 6 airs today, Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern on MTV.

During this week’s episode premiere, tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” season 17, episode six, airs at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, on MTV. The storyline for Feb. 7 is, “Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks; actress and model Hunter Schafer and stylist Law Roach guest judge.”

The new episode will air at 9:30 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.