Best Episodes
Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate effects make-up, it will include a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors' finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career. Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian and Dwight Smith serving as executive producers.
Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 08, 2022.
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The artists compete for immunity in a Foundation Challenge based on a classic Rorschach inkblot test. Later, they pair off and use a unique gateway as inspiration for two makeups.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 128 votes.
With inspiration from the show The Expanse, the artists must create a human that has evolved to adapt to an environment that has been affected by a catastrophic event.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 125 votes.
A "barbaric" Foundation Challenge is judged by Oscar-winning makeup artist Robin Matthews. That's followed by a trip to the circus as the seven remaining artists compete to dazzle the judges with their freak show-inspired makeups.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 136 votes.
The artists arrive at the Port of Long Beach and board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter U.S.S. George Cobb, which is where they learn they'll be making beautiful but deadly sirens based on unique sea creatures. Included: Working in teams of two, one group feels compelled to start from scratch on Day 2; at the same time, another duo struggles with streamlining different visions into one makeup.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 151 votes.
Two teams of artists construct original alien animals that incorporate two models into one large creation.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 169 votes.
The artists face the challenge of taking a male model and turning him into a female character from a classic Shakespearean play.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 136 votes.
Retro-style alien characters created for a Foundation Challenge come into play when the artists receive their Spotlight Challenge.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 134 votes.
The artists turn engaged couples into whimsically undead duos; McKenzie Westmore performs wedding ceremonies.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 152 votes.
The nine remaining artists have their skills put to the ultimate test when faced with a grueling set of three increasingly difficult challenges called "The Gauntlet."
The episode was rated 7.58 from 130 votes.
The remaining artists add their own twist to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 145 votes.
In a double elimination before the finale, the final five artists must create a macabre family member inspired by shows like The Munsters and The Addams Family.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 133 votes.
The artists have two days to create and apply a clean, detailed face makeup based upon literary mash-ups.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 132 votes.
Part 1 of 2. The finalists learn their last challenge is to work with a real-life Hollywood director and full production crew to create three stunning short films on location.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 114 votes.
A winner is crowned in the conclusion of the two-part Season 9 finale. But first, the finalists finish work on their characters for the short films they're making with director and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 127 votes.
