The best episodes of Project Runway
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- 01
Designers get their first taste at a team challenge when they are split into two teams and tasked with creating a cohesive line to match the hair trends for 2010. Georgina Chapman and Heather Kerzner serve as guest judges.
- 02
You Can Totally Wear That Again
Designers will select real former bridesmaids--in some good, bad and tacky--bridesmaid dresses and prove that they can be worn again after they redesign the looks. But will they be able to handle the pressure when they have to showcase their work for the public? Designer Cynthia Rowley guest judges.
- 03
Project Runway sets sail when the designers get a resort-wear challenge from Michael Kors but when they discover who is actually creating their visions, some designers may want to walk the plank! Actress Kristen Bell serves as the celebrity guest judge.
- 04
Designers look to four New York neighborhoods for their next team challenge. One designers partner choice leads to a contentions team paring.
- 05
The final three designers finally show off their months of hard work on the runway, even after dealing with missing models and last minute fittings. Grammy-winner Faith Hill guest judges to help determine who the winner is for season 7.
- 06
The thread of Season 8 episodes ends in the conclusion of the finale, which irons out the style trials and reveals the winning clothier.
- 07
20 designers must go in front of Heidi, Michael, Nina and Tim to make a case why they deserve one of the 16 coveted spots this season. Once they are chosen, the 16 designers barely have a chance to celebrate before being awoken at the crack of dawn with one of the toughest first challenges in the series' history. Tim arrives at their apartment to wake the designers up and tells them to grab their bedsheets and come as they are. Their PJ's and bedsheets are their fabric for the first challenge! Actress Christina Ricci serves as guest judge.
- 08
This year's unconventional challenge lives up to its name when the designers arrive at a pet store. When Tim informs them that they will find all the materials they need inside, they quickly realize this is their opportunity to show the judges how they can think outside the box. Stacey Bendet (Alice + Olivia) serves as the guest judge.
- 09
The designers quickly realize they are in for a tough challenge when it is revealed the Nina Garcia is their client! The stakes are raised as Nina tells them she will wear the winning look to an important industry event. Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles and actress Kerry Washington serve as guest judges.
- 10
The designers become students for a day when they are partnered with art students from the Harlem School of the Arts to create a piece of art that will serve as the inspiration for their next garment. Kenneth Cole serves as guest judge.
- 11
To the delight of the designers, the HP Create Your Own Fabric Challenge is back -- with a twist! With the use of an HP Touchsmart, designers will work in two teams of five to create a cohesive collection. Armed with HP video cameras, they head out into the city to tell the story of what truly inspires them.
- 12
When Heidi introduces nine men on the runway, the designers are stunned. But they quickly breathe a sigh of relief when Tim reveals that the men are not their models--they will be designing for their significant others! Actress Malin Akerman serves as guest judge.
- 13
The designers are treated to a special performance from their new client, an up-and-coming band. Broken into two teams of four, the designers are charged with creating a look that will establish their as image-makers.
- 14
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary season, the designers get a chance of a lifetime to have their designs part of the 10 piece Project Runway Capsule Collection at Lord & Taylor that will be sold in stores and online. Bonnie Brooks from Lord & Taylor guest judges.
- 15
The designers meet Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles for their BIGGEST challenge yet when they are told they are to create designs that epitomize the Marie Claire woman. The winning look will be displayed on a 50-foot billboard in New York. Joanna serves as the guest judge.
- 16
It's anything but party time when the designers get their unconventional challenge--to make chic looks out of party supplies. But when the designers' models walk through the doors, the designers learn there is a catch that may push them to their limits. The queen of unconventional fashion--Betsey Johnson--guest judges.
- 17
The designers are left scratching their heads when faced with Project Runway's first hat inspiried challenge when they must design garments influenced by the outrageous hats designed by famed British milliner, Philip Treacy, who also serves as the guest judge.
- 18
The designers get a lesson on fashionable politics when they learn about the creation and longevity of American sportswear. Actress January Jones serves as the celebrity guest judge.
- 19
The stakes are raised in all directions when the designers are challenged to create a high fashion look, and the winner receives one of the biggest rewards in Project Runway history.
- 20
The designers take a trip down memory lane when old photos of themselves pop up in the workroom but quickly are brought back to the present when they are tasked with designing their own fabric and garment to correspond to a memorably time in their lives. One designer reveals an emotional secret that leaves everyone shocked and in tears. Designer Rachel Roy serves as the guest judge.
- 21
The designers get an opportunity to create a look for the launch of Heidi Klum's own read-to-wear line. The remaining designers discover they need to enlist some help when Heidi throws a curveball at them. Designer Norma Camalli serves as the guest judge.
- 22
We're in a New York State of Mind
The final five designers get treated to a night of luxury in a Penthouse Suite for all their hard work and making it this far. A prominent New York figure presents the designers with the final challenge to determine who moves on to fashion week.
- 23
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 8 finale, mentor Tim Gunn visits the four remaining designers in their hometowns to review the progress of their collections.
- 24
In the premiere of Project Runway, the competition begins with some twists right out of the airport gate. With luggage still in tow, the designers are greeted at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK airport ready to take flight with their first challenge: to create an innovative look inspired by humanity's continued push into space exploration. In a Runway first, these unfamiliar designers have to pair up and collaborate to make cohesive pieces that blow away the judges or they are out. Fans will also get a chance to own a piece of the designer creations when they vote on the outfits they like best.
- 25
It's designers gone wild! In this week's challenge they must create a fresh take on a timeless classic: animal prints. Taking inspiration from the upcoming film, Cats, the designers need to tame their prints into cool street style looks that can compete on the runway and in the Flash Sale challenge.
