The first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula premiered on the Hey Qween streaming service on October 31, 2016, and concluded on February 20, 2017. The series featured nine contestants, from all over California, competing for the title of World's First Drag Supermonster and a cash prize of $10,000.[1] Guest judges included director Darren Stein, and drag performers Peaches Christ and Heklina.[2] It ran for seven episodes, including a special episode incorporating unutilized footage.[2] The season was subsequently remastered, and was distributed by OutTv, Amazon Prime,[3] and SBS Viceland.[4]
The winner of first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula was Vander Von Odd, with Frankie Doom and Melissa Befierce as the runner-up.[5] Frankie Doom and Loris returned later to compete in The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection, a competition between contestants from previous seasons of Dragula, with the winner returning for the fourth season of Dragula.[6]
Contestants
The Boulet Brothers and the cast of the first season of Dragula.
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Contestants of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula season 1 and their backgrounds
Frankie Doom vs. Meatball vs. Melissa Befierce vs. Vander Von Odd
Create a seamonster look and endure a drag photoshoot in the San Francisco Bay
Meatball
^Melissa Befierce was declared safe after participating in the extermination challenge, but before the final judgment.
^In this episode, all contestants participated in the extermination, but Meatball and Melissa Befierce were declared safe after the extermination challenge.
^In this episode, all contestants had to compete in the extermination.
The contestant was exterminated after their first time in the bottom.
The contestant was exterminated after their second time in the bottom.
The contestant was exterminated after their third time in the bottom.
The contestant was exterminated after the final challenge of the season.
Guest judges
Episode
Guest Judges
1
Darren Stein, film director, screenwriter and producer
2
Magnus Hastings, photographer
4
BibleGirl, drag entertainer and internet personality
Floor Show Challenge: Design a wicked witch outfit and reenact the death of the Wicked Witch of the West Floor Show Winner: Vander von Odd
Extermination Challenge: Being buried alive while in a coffin as bugs, water and dirt are thrown in your face Participants: Loris, Meatball, and Pinche Queen Exterminated: Pinche Queen
2
80's Female Wrestler
November 14, 2016
Floor Show Challenge: Design an 80's inspired wrestler look and perform a wrestling show Floor Show Winner: Loris
Extermination Challenge: Wrestle in a pool of mud aggressively while remaining in character Participants: Frankie Doom, Melissa Befierce, Ursula Major, and Xochi Mochi Exterminated: Ursula Major
3
Zombies in Death Valley
November 28, 2016
Floor Show Challenge: Design a zombie look in Death Valley for their rotten runway and showcase their zombie acting Floor Show Winners: Melissa Befierce and Vander von Odd
Extermination Challenge: Eat as much pig brains as possible without using hands Participants: Foxie Adjuia, Loris, and Vander von Odd Exterminated: Foxie Adjuia
4
Pretty, Pink, Fishy Drag
December 12, 2016
Floor Show Challenge: Showcase a “pretty in pink” drag Floor Show Winner: Meatball
Extermination Challenge: Perform a lip sync to Alaska Thunderfuck's song "Nails" while the other queens attempt to distract the performer by throwing food and other objects Participants: All remaining contestants but only Frankie Doom, Loris, Vander von Odd, and Xochi Mochi were eligible for extermination Exterminated: Loris and Xochi Mochi
5
Trannyshack Club
January 2, 2017
Floor Show Challenge: Perform at the club Trannyshack in San Francisco
Extermination Challenge: Create a seamonster look, and endure a drag photoshoot in the cold San Francisco Bay Participants: All remaining contestants Exterminated: Meatball
6
Finale
January 16, 2017
Floor Show Challenge: Interpret and design three outfits with the principles of Dragula: glamour, filth, and horror Floor Show Prize: $10,000 and the title of First Drag Supermonster Winner: Vander von Odd
7
Secrets of Dragula: Lost Footage
February 20, 2017
Clip show featuring behind-the-scenes footage and casting videos
