The best of these options for Drag Race is Philo, which offers a seven-day free trial before $28/month payments begin. It’s the most affordable live TV streaming service and it includes MTV in the base plan, making it the most cost effective service in the long run, considering RuPaul’s Drag Race will air through April.

• Watch: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 streaming for free with Philo (free trial) starting at 5 p.m. PT if you live on the west coast. You can also watch with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Find out how you can watch season 17, episode 5 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" for free if you don't have cable. Cleveland's Onya Nurve is still in the running to become the next Drag Superstar.

A new episode of “Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race” will air on Friday, Jan. 24. 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.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” season 17, episode five, airs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, on MTV. The storyline is, “Live from Tuckahoe, it’s RDR Live! The queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show.” Guest judge is Paul W. Downs, actor, writer and director.

Drag delusion settles into the Untucked Lounge in a new episode of "Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race" airing on Friday, Jan. 31.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” will continue with Season 17, Episode 5 on Friday, January 31 (1/31/2025) at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Cord cutters can sign up for Philo (free trial), FuboTV (free trial), and other streaming platforms listed below to stream the episode live.