The worst episodes of Face Off

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  1. 01

    S06E02 · January 21, 2014 · 1h

    Cosmic Conspiracy4.3

    The challenge is to create out-of-this-world alien creatures that are afflicted with interplanetary ailments.

  2. 02

    S06E03 · January 28, 2014 · 1h

    Dragon's Breath4.7

    Dragon makeups are created by the 13 remaining artists for the season's first individual Spotlight Challenge.

  3. 03

    S06E04 · February 4, 2014 · 1h

    Guitar Gods4.7

    The artists work in teams to create rockers who are literally at one with their electric guitars.

  4. 04

    S03E07 · October 2, 2012 · 1h

    Monster Twist5.0

    The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children. And a new twist changes everything

  5. 05

    S05E10 · October 15, 2013 · 1h

    The Laughing Dead5.0

    Arriving at the famous Laugh Factory comedy club, the artists are tasked with creating an original ghost character that is funny and scary.

  6. 06

    S06E09 · March 11, 2014 · 1h

    Mad Science5.0

    When the contestants walk into the lab, it's completely transformed into a different kind of lab, one that a mad scientist might use to transform a human guinea pig into a grotesque monster. McKenzie allows them to choose an antique medical (torture) device to best create their "experiment", from a trephine to an embalming pump.

  7. 07

    S03E05 · September 18, 2012 · 1h

    Supermobile5.3

    The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

  8. 08

    S03E11 · October 30, 2012 · 1h

    Immortal Enemies5.3

    The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

  9. 09

    S04E11 · March 26, 2013 · 1h

    Living the Dream5.3

    The three finalists must create a waterproof makeup for the show "Le Reve: The Dream" at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.

  10. 10

    S02E03 · January 25, 2012 · 1h

    Rock Your Body5.5

    A nude body painting challenge unfolds as the contestants try to make an album cover for hip-hop star (and guest judge) Asher Roth.

  11. 11

    S03E03 · September 4, 2012 · 1h

    Year of the Dragon5.5

    The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

  12. 12

    S03E06 · September 25, 2012 · 1h

    Dishonorable Proportions5.5

    The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

  13. 13

    S06E05 · February 11, 2014 · 1h

    In the Shadows5.5

    The contestants create monsters based on silhouettes given to them by the producers.

  14. 14

    S06E07 · February 25, 2014 · 1h

    Open Sesame5.5

    The remaining contestants have to create a wizard inspired look with wands on hand to provide further inspiration.

  15. 15

    S06E15 · April 22, 2014 · 1h

    Heavenly Bodies5.5

    The remaining contestants have to create two dancing aliens who are able to perform without breaking.

  16. 16

    S07E01 · July 22, 2014 · 1h

    Life and Death5.5

    It's a whole new world with this season of Face Off! With the theme of Life and Death, contestants won't just be eliminated - they'll be killed! Just kidding.

  17. 17

    S07E02 · July 29, 2014 · 1h

    American Gangster5.5

    After their first night in the gorgeous house as real contestants (so exciting, squeeel!) the artists meet McKenzie in New York. Just teasing, not New York, New York (is there an echo in here?), but New York Street at Universal Studios.

  18. 18

    S07E03 · August 5, 2014 · 1h

    Ancient Aliens5.5

    Have you ever heard the phrase, "Happier than a makeup artist during alien week"? Neither have we, but once we see the contestants' faces after Glenn and McKenzie tell them they'll be working solo to build an alien, we just might coin the phrase.

  19. 19

    S07E08 · September 9, 2014 · 1h

    Killer Instinct5.5

    McKenzie summons the contestants to the lab where they encounter a heavy mist and a gothic mirror. She directs them to speak the name of Bloody Mary three times while looking into it.

  20. 20

    S07E09 · September 16, 2014 · 1h

    Serpent Soldiers5.5

    Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.

  21. 21

    S07E12 · October 7, 2014 · 1h

    Off with Their Heads5.5

    The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.

  22. 22

    S07E15 · October 28, 2014 · 1h

    One Knight Only5.5

    The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.

  23. 23

    S08E01 · January 13, 2015 · 1h

    Return of the Champions5.5

    Fifteen new artists – coached by three returning champions - join forces to spawn a legion of alien creatures.

  24. 24

    S08E02 · January 20, 2015 · 1h

    Monkey Business5.5

    The alien creations from the season premiere have crash-landed on the Planet of the Apes, and the artists must crown its King Primate.

  25. 25

    S08E03 · January 27, 2015 · 1h

    Let the Games Begin5.5

    The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson guest judges a creature-filled challenge.

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