You Don't Know Me (RuPaul's Drag Race)
| "You Don't Know Me" | |
|---|---|
| RuPaul's Drag Race episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 12 Episode 2 |
"You Don't Know Me" is the second episode of the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1][2][3] It originally aired on March 6, 2020. Thandie Newton and Robyn are guest judges. Jaida Essence Hall wins the main challenge, and no one is eliminated from the competition.
Episode[edit]
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The remaining six contestants enter the Werk Room in the following order: Rock M. Sakura, Dahlia Sin, Sherry Pie, Jan, Jaida Essence Hall, and Aiden Zhane. RuPaul welcomes the contestants to the competition and reveals the mini-challenge: to show two looks (spring and fall) for a fashion show. Watching the show are Ross Matthews, RuPaul, Raven, and Zaldy, as well as impersonators of Anna Sui, Karl Lagerfeld, and André Leon Talley.
After the fashion show, the contestants re-enter the Werk Room and get out of drag. RuPaul reveals the main challenge, which has contestants write, record, and perform verses to the song "You Don't Know Me", along with Bob Fosse-inspired choreography. The contestants rehearse choreography together on the main stage.
Back in the Werk Room, the contestants prepare for the final runway. Rock M. Sakura discusses her struggle with being in leadership roles. On the main stage, RuPaul welcomes fellow panelists Visage and Matthews, as well as guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn. The contestants perform "You Don't Know Me". The runway category is Tulle. After the show, the judges critique the contestants. The contestants leave the main stage so the judges can deliberate.
Aiden Zhane, Jaida Essence Hall, Jan, and Sherry Pie receive positive critiques. Dahlia Sin and Rock M. Sakura receive negative critiques. Jaida Essence Hall and Sherry Pie are declared the top two contestants of the week and face off in a lip-sync for the win to "Call Your Girlfriend" (2011) by Robyn. Jaida Essence Hall wins and no one is eliminated from the competition.
Production[edit]
The episode originally aired on March 6, 2020.
Fashion[edit]
For her entrance look, Jan wears a basketball-inspired outfit.
For the spring part of the fashion show, Aiden Zhane wears a headpiece with a flower. Rock M. Sakura's fall look is a blue dress with fish imagery. Jan has an alligator-inspired look and Jaida Essence Hall wears a beret.
For the final way, Aiden Zhane wears a lime-colored outfit. Dahlia Sin wears red, and Jaida Essence Hall has a yellow dress. Jan's look has a safety vest and she carries a wrench. Sherry Pie's outfit resembles a rain cloud.
Reception[edit]
Kate Kulzick of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'A-'.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ McCallion, Paul (2020-03-06). "RuPaul's Drag Race Recap: Fosse/Burden". Vulture. Archived from the original on 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 2: Comprehensive recap | Xtra Magazine". Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Guzzo, Bianca (2020-03-07). "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Episode 2 Recap: You Don't Know Me". IN Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race loses a little luster the second time around". The A.V. Club. 2020-03-07. Archived from the original on 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
External links[edit]
- You Don't Know Me at IMDb
- IMDB entry for the corresponding Untucked episode
