Tensions rise as the queens put their design skills to the test in a pageant of ocean-inspired couture in a new episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race.'

This marks the third consecutive year that RuPaul’s Drag Race has ushered in record ratings with its season premiere. As Season 17 marks the third for the long-running competition series at MTV after moving from VH1 last season, it appears the show has officially settled into its new home — and has found a larger audience because of it.

RuPaul's Drag Race is back, and that means that in a few short month we'll know America's Next Drag Superstar v.17. After six weeks, we've only eliminated three queens. But we've seen our girls walk in eight runways,