Project Runway

10 Best Episodes of Project Runway

Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.

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

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Project Runway - S17E14

#15 - The Final Runway (Season 17 - Episode 14)

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They have $300 and four days to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders and the judges in order to be crowned the winner.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 87 votes.

Project Runway - S11E14

#14 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 11 - Episode 14)

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In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $500 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 68 votes.

Project Runway - S13E8

#13 - The Rainway (Season 13 - Episode 8)

The designers are challenged to create an avant-garde look that must be able to withstand the water elements of Project Runway's first "rain"-way. They have $300 and two days to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 108 votes.

Project Runway - S4E8

#12 - En Garde! (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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After designers are randomly paired the teams are asked to create an avant-garde outfit based on inspiration from their models' hairstyles. They have $300 and two days to create this look. Later, each team is asked to create a ready-to-wear outfit which embodies the essence of their avant-garde look. For the second piece, the designers have an additional $50.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 47 votes.

Project Runway - S2E1

#11 - Road to the Runway (Season 2 - Episode 1)

After auditions in New York, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles, the 16 contestants being considered for this season's cast were given six yards of plain white muslin, $20, and one week to create an outfit that best represents who they are as a fashion designer. After arriving, the 16 contestants find that only 14 positions were available in the Parsons workroom and thus two will be eliminated at the runway judging.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 48 votes.

Project Runway - S11E4

#10 - The Ultimate Hard And Soft (Season 11 - Episode 4)

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The teams must create a mini-collection of looks out of hard and soft materials from a flower shop and a hardware store. They have $2500 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 54 votes.

Project Runway - S19E14

#9 - Finale (Season 19 - Episode 14)

Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back in New York, they present their work at Fashion Week and a winner is crowned.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 55 votes.

Project Runway - S3E6

#8 - Waste Not, Want Not (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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At the Waste Management Recycle America Center, each designer is given 30 minutes to fill as many bins as they desire with recyclable materials. They must create an outfit from these materials, in one day, with an additional $25 for art supplies.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 40 votes.

Project Runway - S1E11

#7 - Fashion Week (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Tim Gunn visits the final three designers at their homes to show the progress of their collections. Each designer must create a twelve piece collection for a showing at New York Olympus Fashion Week. After months at home to prepare, the final moment has come to show the world their collections.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 44 votes.

Project Runway - S10E14

#6 - Finale, Part 2 (Season 10 - Episode 14)

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In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $300 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 58 votes.

Project Runway - S16E14

#5 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 16 - Episode 14)

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 203 votes.

Project Runway - S4E14

#4 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 4 - Episode 14)

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In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 48 votes.

Project Runway - S4E11

#3 - The Art of Fashion (Season 4 - Episode 11)

Given 45 minutes in three galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the designers must select a piece to use as inspiration for an outfit. They have $300 and two days to complete their designs.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 46 votes.

Project Runway - S7E14

#2 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 7 - Episode 14)

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In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 45 votes.

Project Runway - S12E14

#1 - Finale, Part 2 (Season 12 - Episode 14)

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants must create one new, easily-washable look for their collections. They are given an additional $250 to spend at Mood for this task. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 87 votes.

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