The Boulet Brothers' Dragula season 1


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. Guest judges included director Darren Stein, and drag performers Peaches Christ and Heklina. It ran for seven episodes, including a special episode incorporating unutilized footage. The season was subsequently remastered, and was distributed by OutTv, Amazon Prime, and SBS Viceland.
The winner of first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula was Vander Von Odd, with Frankie Doom and Melissa Befierce as the runner-up. 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.

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Vander Von Odd22Los Angeles, California
Frankie Doom31Los Angeles, California
Melissa Befierce31Los Angeles, California
Meatball27Los Angeles, California4th place
Loris21Los Angeles, California5th place
Xochi Mochi29Los Angeles, California5th place
Foxie Adjuia23Los Angeles, California7th place
Ursula Major27Los Angeles, California8th place
Pinche Queen22Los Angeles, California9th place

Notes:

Contestant progress

Legend:

Guest judges

EpisodeGuest Judges
1Darren Stein, film director, screenwriter and producer
2Magnus Hastings, photographer
4BibleGirl, drag entertainer and internet personality
5Heklina, drag entertainer
Peaches Christ, drag entertainer

Episode summary

EpisodeTitleOriginal airdateEpisode summary
1Wickedest WitchOctober 31, 2016
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
280's Female WrestlerNovember 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
3Zombies in Death ValleyNovember 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
4Pretty, Pink, Fishy DragDecember 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
5Trannyshack ClubJanuary 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
6FinaleJanuary 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
7Secrets of Dragula: Lost FootageFebruary 20, 2017Clip show featuring behind-the-scenes footage and casting videos
ReunionMarch 20, 2017The entire cast reunite on an episode of Hey Qween! on YouTube with hosts Jonny McGovern and Lady Red Couture