‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17 episode 5: How to watch, where to stream free

An all new episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 is scheduled to premiere on MTV Friday, Jan. 24 at 8/7c.

During last week’s episode, after literally dressing as a quilt during her runway look and then losing the lip-sync battle to Kori King, Joella was sent home packing.

During this week’s episode premiere, the queens are challenged to serve up laughs in a hilarious send-up of the iconic sketch comedy show “RDR Live” show. Actor, writer and director Paul W. Downs will serve as the extra-special guest judge.

Where can I watch RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17?

Where to live stream:

Although premiering on MTV, those without basic cable can still live stream new episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race on Fridays with Philo, Fubo or DirecTV Stream.

While all three live streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers, Philo is the cheaper option at $28 a month after its 7-day free trial. It also allows users to watch previous episodes on-demand and record future episodes.

Where to stream on-demand:

Season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race did not hit Paramount+ until after the season finale episode aired. Unfortunately, the same will happen for season 17, so fans will have to watch new episodes with a live streaming service, or wait until the season is over to stream it with Paramount+.

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What is Philo?

Philois considered one of the cheaper live streaming services available as it allows users to stream over 70 live TV channels for just $28 a month after itsfree trial.

Popular channels offered with Philo include the Hallmark Channel, MTV, AMC, HGTV, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more.

The streaming service also offers unlimited DVR along with various movies and TV shows users can watch on-demand.

What is Fubo?

Fubois set up like any other streaming service, but rather than offering exclusively on-demand content, it offers a plethora of exclusive live TV channels that Philo does not offer ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more. So like regular cable, but without the hassle.

Fuboconsiders itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $79.99 a month after its free trial.

Fuboalso comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo as it offers many of the same channels and features. At $101.98 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 90 live TV channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.