Bring Back My Girls is a reality television series hosted by American television personality Ts Madison. The first season premiered October 18, 2022 on WOW Presents Plus.

Bring Back My Girls
GenreReality television
Presented byTs Madison
Opening theme"Bring Back My Girls"
by RuPaul
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes22
Production
Production locationVarious[a]
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25–35 minutes
Production companyWorld of Wonder
Original release
NetworkWOW Presents Plus
ReleaseOctober 18, 2022 (2022-10-18) –
present (present)

The series is formatted as a reunion special, where in every episode the contestants of selected seasons from the Drag Race franchise reunite. The series is filmed in front of a live audience during various RuPaul's DragCon expos. During the episodes, host Ts Madison and guests from the audience pose questions to the cast.[1]

Production

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Ts Madison (far right) with cast members of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, as well as members of the Pit Crew, at RuPaul's DragCon LA in 2022

In May 2022, Alexandra del Rosario of Deadline Hollywood reported that the series' production company filmed a television reunion at their annual drag convention RuPaul's DragCon LA in Los Angeles.[2] The series was included in late 2022 programming for their streaming service, WOW Presents Plus. In August 2022, a trailer was released and showcased new series such as Sketchy Queens, Tongue Thai'd, and Bring Back My Girls.[3]

A second season was filmed at DragCon LA in 2023.[4] A third season was filmed at DragCon UK in London in 2024.[5] A fourth season was filmed at DragCon LA in 2024.[6]

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
17October 18, 2022 (2022-10-18)November 29, 2022 (2022-11-29)
27December 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17)
37June 17, 2024 (2024-06-17)July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29)
47December 4, 2024 (2024-12-04)January 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)

Season 1 (2022)

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No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
11"RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World Season 1"October 18, 2022 (2022-10-18)
22"RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12"October 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)
33"Canada's Drag Race Season 2"November 1, 2022 (2022-11-01)
44"RuPaul's Drag Race UK Seasons 1 & 2"November 8, 2022 (2022-11-08)

Season 1: Vinegar Strokes, Cheryl Hole, Blu Hydrangea, Baga Chipz, The Vivienne, and Sum Ting Wong

Season 2: Lawrence Chaney, A'Whora, Tayce, and Tia Kofi
55"Canada's Drag Race Season 1"November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15)
66"RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 1"November 22, 2022 (2022-11-22)
77"Drag Race Holland Seasons 1 & 2"November 29, 2022 (2022-11-29)

Season 1: Envy Peru, Janey Jacké, and Sederginne

Season 2: Love Masisi and Vanessa Van Cartier

Season 2 (2023–24)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
81"RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14"December 6, 2023 (2023-12-06)
92"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6"December 13, 2023 (2023-12-13)
103"Drag Race Philippines Season 1"December 20, 2023 (2023-12-20)
114"Canada's Drag Race Season 3"December 27, 2023 (2023-12-27)
125"RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under Season 2"January 3, 2024 (2024-01-03)
136"RuPaul's Drag Race UK Seasons 3 & 4"January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10)
147"Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World Season 1"January 17, 2024 (2024-01-17)
Anita Wigl'it, Kendall Gender, Icesis Couture, Ra'Jah O'Hara, Stephanie Prince, Vanity Milan, and Victoria Scone

Season 3 (2024)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
151"RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5"June 17, 2024 (2024-06-17)
162"Drag Race France Season 2"June 24, 2024 (2024-06-24)

Co-hosted with Nicky Doll

Cookie Kunty, Ginger Bitch, Kitty Space, Moon, Piche, Rose, Sara Forever, and Vespi
173"Drag Race España Season 3"July 1, 2024 (2024-07-01)
184"RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4"July 8, 2024 (2024-07-08)
195"Drag Race Germany"July 15, 2024 (2024-07-15)

Guest-hosted by Barbie Breakout

Kelly Heelton, LéLé Cocoon, Loreley Rivers, Pandora Nox, The Only Naomy, Victoria Shakespears, and Yvonne Nightstand
206"Drag Race Belgique Season 1"July 22, 2024 (2024-07-22)

Co-hosted with Vanessa Van Cartier

Amanda Tears, Brittany Von Bottoks, Drag Couenne, Edna Sorgelsen, Mademoiselle Boop, Mocca Bone, Peach, Susan, and Valenciaga
217"Drag Race Italia Season 2"July 29, 2024 (2024-07-29)

Guest-hosted by Priscilla

Aura Eternal, Gioffré, La Diamond, La Petite Noire, Narciso, and Nehellenia

Season 4 (2024-25)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
221"RuPaul's Drag Race Season 16"December 4, 2024 (2024-12-04)
232December 11, 2024 (2024-12-11)
243"RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World Series 2"December 18, 2024 (2024-12-18)
254TBADecember 25, 2024 (2024-12-25)
265TBAJanuary 1, 2025 (2025-01-01)
276TBAJanuary 8, 2025 (2025-01-08)
287TBAJanuary 15, 2025 (2025-01-15)

Notes

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  1. ^ The production location varies from the Los Angeles Convention Center and the Exhibition Centre London.

References

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  1. ^ Kiley, Rachel (October 5, 2022). "Drag Race Reunion Show 'Bring Back My Girls' Promises to Spill the Tea". Here Media. Archived from the original on May 15, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ^ del Rosario, Alexandra (May 5, 2022). "'Bring Back My Girls': WOW Presents Plus Sets Original Series, Will Film Live at DragCon LA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Major, Michael (December 1, 2022). "Pangina Heals' Tongue Thai'd to Premiere on WOW Presents Plus Next Week". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on August 30, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Yee, Lawrence (March 2, 2023). "'Drag Race' Series 'Bring Back My Girls' to Return for Season 2 With Host Ts Madison (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Major, Michael (January 14, 2024). "RuPaul's DragCon UK celebrates biggest weekend in herstory". Pink News. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Major, Michael (November 23, 2023). "DragCon LA Is Coming Back In 2024, Here's Everything You Need To Know". Pride.com. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.