EXCLUSIVE: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 is already taking a victory lap, after the premiere episode scored the series’ best ratings in years. According to live + three-day Nielsen data, the episode scored a 0.

The best of these options for Drag Race is Philo, which offers a seven-day free trial before $28/month payments begin. It’s the most affordable live TV streaming service and it includes MTV in the base plan, making it the most cost-effective service in the long run, considering RuPaul’s Drag Race will air through April.

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• Watch: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 streaming for free with Philo (free trial) starting at 5 p.m. PT if you live on the west coast. You can also watch with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial).

During this week’s episode premiere, tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture and showcase three fishy looks.