Phenomenon (RuPaul's Drag Race)

"Phenomenon" is the third episode of the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.^[1] Nicole Byer is a guest judge.

"Phenomenon"
RuPaul's Drag Race episode
Episode no.	Season 13 Episode 3
Episode chronology
List of episodes

Episode

Nicole Byer is a guest judge.

The contestants who lost their lip-sync in the first episode enter the Werk Room. For the mini-challenge, the contestants are tasked with presenting two looks on the runway: Lady and Vamp. For the main challenge, the contestants write, record, and perform verses to the song "Phenomenon".

On the runway, the category is "We're Here, We're Sheer, Get Used to It". In addition to RuPaul and Michelle Visage, the judging panel includes Ross Mathews and guest judge Nicole Byer.^[2]

Denali, Rosé, Tamisha Iman, and Utica Queen receive positive critiques. Joey Jay and Kahmora Hall receive negative critiques. Denali and Rosé are the top two contestants of the week and face off in a lip-sync to "If U Seek Amy" by Britney Spears for the win. Denali is declared the winner.^[3]

Production

Byer was also a guest judge on the season's fifth episode, "The Bag Ball".

Reception

The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'B'.^[4]