Who will win the RPDR Season 17 Rusical challenge and get one step closer to becoming America’s next drag superstar?
The next episode of RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR) Season 17 is almost here. This week's episode is called "The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical," and based on the sneak peek and the episode's name, fans can expect the show's own spin on the classic musical. Some of the roles in this week's main challenge include three witches, the scarecrow, the tin woman, the lioness, and so on. Read on for the RPDR Season 17 episode 8 release date, time, preview, and more.
RPDR Season 17 episode 8 countdown
Cannot wait for the new episode? Here's our live countdown to it. Since episode 8 airs at the same time for everyone, this countdown works no matter where you're located in the world.
RPDR Season 17 Episode 8 Countdown
RPDR Season 17 episode 8 preview
Here's the RPDR Season 17 episode 8 preview as well, which follows the elimination of Crystal Envy. The remaining contestants must decide on their roles, and some must fight for the most coveted parts. For example, in the clip, Suzie Toot, Acacia Forgot, and Sam Star vie for the Kansas Dorothy role. However, after Lexi Love encourages Sam Star to loosen up and step out of her comfort zone, Sam chooses the Wicked Witch role instead.
RPDR Season 17 episode 8 release date
In terms of when this RPDR Season 17 episode 8 airs, it goes live on Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. PT. This is the same as 8 p.m. ET.

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RPDR Season 17 episode 8 release times
Below are more specific release dates and times as well, including the aforementioned ones.
Time Zone | Date and Time |
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Pacific Time (PT) | Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. |
Mountain Time (MT) | Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. |
Central Time (CT) | Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. |
Eastern Time (ET) | Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. |
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | Feb. 22 at 1 a.m. |
Central European Time (CET) | Feb. 22 at 2 a.m. |
Australian Eastern Time (AET) | Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. |
Where to watch RPDR Season 17 episode 8
As for where to watch this episode, you can catch it live on MTV at 5 p.m. PT today. The show is also available on streaming services such as Crave and WOW Presents Plus.

RPDR Season 17 contestants and eliminations
Below is the list of every RPDR Season 17 competitor plus the elimination order at the start of episode 8.
- Acacia Forgot
- Arrietty
- Jewels Sparkles
- Kori King
- Lana Ja’Rae
- Lexi Love
- Lydia B Kollins
- Onya Nurve
- Sam Star
- Suzie Toot
- Episode 7: Crystal Envy (Eliminated)
- Episode 6: Hormona Lisa (Eliminated)
- Episode 4: Joella (Eliminated)
- Episode 3: Lucky Starzzz (Eliminated)
Will someone go home this week? Or will there be another twist like the dunk tank from the earlier episodes? Only time will tell.
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