America's Next Top Model

10 Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model - Season 21

Aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

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America's Next Top Model - S21E16

#15 - Finale Part Two: America's Next Top Model Is... (Season 21 - Episode 16)

Cycle 21 concludes with the remaining three models participating in a final runway fashion show in Seoul for designer Lie Sang Bong. Later, Tyra reveals the winner. Kpop band 2NE1 perform.

The episode was rated 6.89 from 90 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E9

#14 - The Guy Who Wows Betsey Johnson (Season 21 - Episode 9)

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After a private runway session with Miss J, the models must book fashion shows with designers including Betsey Johnson; models are paired up during a photo shoot for a hair product.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 91 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E2

#13 - The Guy Who Gets a Second Chance (Season 21 - Episode 2)

Semifinalists model various seasons in a limited amount of time during a rigorous subway challenge; a nighttime photo shoot at the beach gets steamy.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 92 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E8

#12 - The Girl Who Says It's Over (Season 21 - Episode 8)

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A photo shoot challenge leads two models to realize they need to put their personal relationship aside; the models discover common ancestry links during a futuristic sci-fi photo shoot.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 90 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E12

#11 - The Guy Who Parties Too Hard (Season 21 - Episode 12)

The models travel to Seoul, Korea, where they take part in a group dance shoot judged by BtoB; a bad habit limits one model's potential for success.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 89 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E10

#10 - The Girl with the Bloodcurdling Scream (Season 21 - Episode 10)

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An eliminated model returns to the competition; the models must keep their composure during a challenge at a former slaughterhouse with a dark history; a fashion shoot with a focus on HIV and AIDS awareness.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 85 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E1

#9 - The Boyz R Back (Season 21 - Episode 1)

Potential contestants hit the runway and compete to see who can take the best selfie; Miss J returns to the judging panel.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 110 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E14

#8 - The Guy with Moves Like Elvis (Season 21 - Episode 14)

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The five remaining models perform a bilingual scene with Korean soap opera actors before tackling a night-time photo shoot that has them dressing up to recreate iconic images of the King and Queen of American pop culture: Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. But history comes back to haunt the models when each is asked to confront demons from their past.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 86 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E15

#7 - Finale Part One: The Last Girl Standing (Season 21 - Episode 15)

The final four models are shown by Tyra her new cosmetics line and they are challenged to make a commercial shoot with the help of some of the previously eliminated girls.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 92 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E3

#6 - The Girl Who's a Player (Season 21 - Episode 3)

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Tempers flare and relationships ignite as the 14 contestants move into their new home; the models compete in a runway challenge wearing only silly string; behind-the-scenes look on the rain-themed intro.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 97 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E6

#5 - The Girl Who Got Five Frames (Season 21 - Episode 6)

The models are tasked with mastering the ultimate hair whip for a wind-blown photo shoot. One girl is given a penalty and is allowed only five frames to capture the perfect image. Later, Nick Cannon gives the models a chance to be the face of his new ad campaign.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 93 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E7

#4 - The Guy Who Wears Heels (Season 21 - Episode 7)

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The contestants audition for a walk-on role on a TV show; hurtful comments lead to an icy photo shoot.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 93 votes.

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#3 - The Guy Who Gets a Beard Weave (Season 21 - Episode 4)

With a love triangle brewing in the house, not all models bring their A-game to an optical illusion photo shoot. The eagerly awaited make-over day arrives, and one model to unveils a never-before-seen look while another suffers a breakdown.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 99 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E13

#2 - The Girl Who Gets Caught in a Lie (Season 21 - Episode 13)

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During a timed challenge, the models race to locations in Seoul; a models winds up isolated after getting caught in a lie; a confrontation occurs between a model and Yu Tsai.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 91 votes.

America's Next Top Model - S21E5

#1 - The Guy Who Starts a Fight (Season 21 - Episode 5)

Tyra helps the models prepare for a sexy photo shoot; unexpected chemistry sparks between two models before a challenge involving stilts; a model breaks a house rule after a night of partying.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 99 votes.

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