Oh. My. Gaga!

"Oh. My. Gaga!" is the first episode of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Lady Gaga is a guest judge. The episode was recognized by the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Episode
The premiere introduces thirteen contestants: Alexis Michelle, Aja, Charlie Hides, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Eureka, Farrah Moan, Jaymes Mansfield, Kimora Black, Nina Bo'nina Brown, Peppermint, Sasha Velour, Shea Couleé, and Trinity Taylor.

Lady Gaga was a special guest for her first time, though her songs had been performed on the show previously. Her participation included a recorded segment as her alter ego Ronnie. Lady Gaga also appeared in the corresponding episode of Untucked, setting a new precedent for making a backstage appearance with the contestants.

For the runway, contestants are tasked with presenting a look representing their hometown. In addition to RuPaul and guest judge Lady Gaga, the panel includes Michelle Visage, Carson Kresley, and Ross Mathews. Nina Bo'nina Brown is declared the winner. The episode does not include a lip-sync, and no contestant is eliminated.

Reception
Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club gave the episode a rating of 'B+'. Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine wrote, "Even lesser episodes of Drag Race go down like cotton candy, but this premiere lip-synced not for its life, nor the show's legacy."