Project Runway

10 Worst 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.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Project Runway - S11E8

#10 - Take It All Off! (Season 11 - Episode 8)

After being divided into two teams, the contestants are tasked to design three tear-away outfits for Australia's all-male revue Thunder From Down Under. Each team has $750 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 62 votes.

Project Runway - S8E5

#9 - There IS an "I" In Team (Season 8 - Episode 5)

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The designers are divided in teams of six and must design a trendy six-piece collection for Fall. They have $1,000 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 51 votes.

Project Runway - S6E12

#8 - The Art Of Fashion (Season 6 - Episode 12)

For the final challenge before Fashion Week, the designers go to Los Angeles's famed Getty Center, where they are to draw inspiration from any location in and around the center and the museum to create their looks. They have $300 and two days to complete their outfits.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 35 votes.

Project Runway - S8E8

#7 - A Rough Day on the Runway (Season 8 - Episode 8)

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The designers must create fashionable American sportswear inspired by the style of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Later, they are asked to create an outerwear companion item. They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.02 from 58 votes.

Project Runway - S10E11

#6 - It's Fashion Baby (Season 10 - Episode 11)

The designers must create toddlers' outfits for Heidi Klum's Truly Scrumptious kid's line at Babies 'R' Us. Later, they are asked to also create a companion outfit for the toddlers' mothers. They have $150 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 64 votes.

Project Runway - S1E10

#5 - Reunion Show (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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A special reunion episode, the 12 designers all reunite to talk about what happened behind the scenes on Project Runway. When people are confronted and questions are answered, the fabric starts flying.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 28 votes.

Project Runway - S8E1

#4 - And Sew It Begins (Season 8 - Episode 1)

17 designers start a new season with a goal to reach New York Fashion Week and become the winner of Project Runway. For their first challenge, the designers are asked to incorporate an article of clothing taken from another designer's suitcase into a new garment of their own. They have access to additional fabric, but just five hours to finish their looks.

The episode was rated 6.98 from 54 votes.

Project Runway - S6E11

#3 - The Best Of the Best (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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The designers are asked to create a companion piece for one of their looks from a previous challenge. They have $100 and one day to complete their outfits.

The episode was rated 6.95 from 41 votes.

Project Runway - S17E2

#2 - The Future Is Here (Season 17 - Episode 2)

Divided into teams of three, the designers are tasked to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the future of fashion using models transformed with special effects body modifications. They have $750 per team and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 6.90 from 98 votes.

Project Runway - S2E2

#1 - Clothes Off Your Back (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Heidi throws a roof-top party for the designers. At the party, she announces their next challenge: each must create an outfit using nothing besides the clothes he or she has worn to the party. They have one day to complete their designs.

The episode was rated 6.89 from 18 votes.

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