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Project Runway Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Innovation

First aired: Dec/01/2004
Writer: Eli Holzman

The first ever challenge seems simple enough.. to design a glamorous outfit for a night out, made only from materials popular Manhattan store… a supermarket. With only a 50$ budget the designers only have an hour to figure out what they can possibly buy at the grocery store that can help them win on the runway. Not only is Mario the out of the market, he's also the first out of the workroom. After half an hour, he is satisfied with his simple shower curtain gown, though the competition is not terribly impressed.

Austin, busy shucking corn is also frantic trying to figure out what he is going to do with it when he is done. Mario meanwhile takes about half the time as the rest of the crew does to finish his outfit. While Kara’s outfit seems to be going ok, her model hasn’t showing up causing Kara to use up her valuable time trying to recruit someone walking by on the streets of New York.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Daniel is Out!



2 :01x02 - Vision

First aired: Dec/08/2004

At the beginning of the episode model Mary is out!

As a treat of simplicity the challenge seems simple enough - make an outfit out of cotton and no food has to be used! However the task dose have a small twist to it. The design must elude the designers impression of Envy. It turns out that envy doesn’t conjure up the same ideas in everyone. Vanessa evokes baby-envy, while Nora goes abstract, placing strategic cutouts revealing areas of body envy. Thinking of her father's career in the Air Force, Kara creates a personal military-inspired gown connecting the dots from envy and war. For Starr, envy is like an unhealthy growth, and Jay goes for social commentary, emblazoned with envious phrases.

Surprised that they are not headed for the runway instead ending at a down town store. Fashion is more then sewing clothes and loving what you do, it can’t be a careen until someone is buying it. Which makes this business aspect of the competition just what they need. The designers will have to "sell their vision" to the most fashionable people in New York. During a silent auction, the designer whose garment earns the highest bid will win the challenge; the rest will be judged on the runway, and one will be eliminated.

You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Mario is Out!



3 :01x03 - Commercial Appeal

First aired: Dec/15/2004

At the beginning of the episode model ALLISON is out!

The designers meet with Heidi at Banana Republic studios where they find out what the new challenge is: design a holiday dress that fits in with Banana Republic's current collection in one of the two themes. 1)"my grandmother's attic" in soft pinks and yellows, and 2)"Art Deco," in black, white and silver.

Tim arrives to “up the ante” when he announces that the winning design will be sold online and in select stores nationwide, as part of Banana Republic's winter line. Jay takes inspiration from a photo of the Chrysler building, while Austin goes with the flowery soft dress. The morning before the runway, Kara tries to help Wendy reverse her fortunes with a home makeover.

You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Starr is Out.



4 :01x04 - Collaboration

First aired: Jan/05/2005
Guest star: Sarah Hudson (Herself)

At the beginning of the episode model JOSIANE is out!


For the next challenge, our designers meet Sarah Hudson, a rising rock star looking for a new look. The designers will be judged on the entire look, hair and makeup. In pure Project Runway style there is a twist. Only three designers will get to see their designs on the runway. Sarah will chose three concepts she likes best out of the nine presented to her, the designers whose concept she designs will them choose a team from the other designers to help them pull of their idea. The teams end up being 1) Kevin, Nora and Alexandra 2) Jay Kara and Rob and finally 3) Austin Wendy and Vanessa with the leaders being Jay, Austin and Kevin. Armed with a day to work and $150 to spend, the three teams get to work.

You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Vanessa is Out!



5 :01x05 - "Model" Clients

First aired: Jan/12/2005

At the beginning of the episode model AUDREY is out!

When the designers selected their models this week, they didn’t realize that they were also choosing their next client. The challenge: to design a wedding dress for the model they have selected. Having seen Morgan drive other designers to distraction, Jay wonders if he hasn't made a fatal choice when he realized how pivotal Morgan, his choice in model this week will be in his performance in this challenge. With only two days to work, and $300, the designers are off to work.
A few of the models decide to check in, some with boyfriends, putting all the more pressure on our designers. With picky clients the designers are fighting the clock and in some cases their own better judgment as the runway approaches, everyone steels themselves for a tough runway. Which designer will be left at Project Runway's altar?

You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Nora is Out!



6 :01x06 - Making a Splash

First aired: Jan/19/2005

At the beginning of the episode model JOY is out!

This next assignment goes a direction not yet seen in this competition. The designers will be designing swimsuits that are functional enough to swim in the pool, yet sophisticated enough to wear to a fashion-industry party.

When time is up only 5 hours later, work stops and Tim informs the designers of the surprise for this week's challenge: they're on their way to an Elle magazine party where they will have time to schmooze with Richard Johnson -- the New York Post’s "Page Six" columnist. The designers who impresses him most with personality and design will get mentioned in his column and win the challenge. Before the parying can begin though, the models must be convinced to wear some of the designs that they think are too revealing.
You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Alexandra is Out!



7 :01x07 - Design a Collection

First aired: Jan/26/2005

At the beginning of the episode model Morgan is out!

Heidi announces the next challenge: as one group, the designers will create a collection, one carrying the theme "the year 2055”. One designer is to lead, taking responsibility for the overall vision, while each will designer will sketch and create an outfit of his or her own for the line. The designers are to build their collection only using items from at a vintage store. By lottery, Kevin will lead the team. The team decides that deconstruction will be the technique used to make their vintage elements seem more contemporary. A palette of tan, khaki, peach and brown will provide chromatic consistency.
You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Kevin is Out!



8 :01x08 - Postal Uniform Challenge

First aired: Feb/02/2005

At the beginning of the episode model Erin is out!

Instead of another assignment, Heidi gives the five finalists each brown paper packages containing the key to their next challenge, which they are not allowed to open until the next morning. Before the sun is up, the designers discover that their packages contain U.S. Postal Service uniforms for them to wear for the day.

At the Hoboken, N.J. Post Office branch, Tim unveils the challenge: redesign the letter carrier's uniform, after spending the morning on a route to understand exactly what is needed to make the uniforms more hip, while being functional. On their appointed rounds, they experience the woes of polyester pants and broken-down carts. Armed with their first-hand experience and $100, the designers hit the fabric store, finding everything blue and breathable in sight. When Jay learns his model will not be arriving, he finds the only other person that could possibly fit into the design he has created for a model… Austin of course!
You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Robert is Out!



9 :01x09 - Design for the Red Carpet

First aired: Feb/09/2005
Guest star: Nancy O'Dell (Herself)

At the beginning of the episode model Olga is out!


The designers have learned to expect a twist, this week is no different. This week's challenge is to design a dress for the host of Access Hollywood, Nancy O’Dell. Nancy will help judge the runway and wear the winning design on the red carpet at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The designers get a chance to meet Nancy as she answers questions about what her preference and needs are. Another surprise is the help they get from eliminated designer Rob.

With $300 to spend, the designers get busy at the fabric shop. Austin grabs a mix of soft blues and purples. Jay attempts combine his own preference with Nancy's needs and wishes. Austin commits to a loose, glamorous-but-sexy evening gown, while Wendy goes with short and sexy. Kara plays to Nancy's fondness for two-piece outfits, with a draping shirt over leather pant.
You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Austin is Out!



10 :01x10 - Reunion Show

First aired: Feb/16/2005

All the contestants come back together for one last hurrah. It is a chance to see old friends, air old grudges and burry old axes. There are montages put together for each Austin and Tim, reflecting on some good times, funny times and stressful times. Nora and Jay show their talent for impersonations.



11 :01x11 - Fashion Week

First aired: Feb/23/2005
Guest star: Ann Markley (Model)

After months at home to prepare the final moment has come. The final three have their shot to show the world their collections. While the audience watches the models strut their stuff on the runway. Mean while backstage the air is tense and the commotion is frantic as people get ready, change and get ready again. Each of the three finalists show 12 pieces in the show, ending with a walk of the designers themselves. Later back at the Project Runway runway the judging takes place and the winner is announced....


Wendy Pepper. Is Out!


Kara Saun Is Out!


Jay McCarroll Is the Winner of Project Runway



12 :02x01 - Road to the Runway

First aired: Dec/07/2005
Guest star: Robert Plotkin (Himself), Kara Saun (Herself), Wendy Pepper (Herself), Austin Scarlett (Himself), Jay McCarroll (Himself)

In the second-season opener, 16 aspiring fashion designers converge on New York City to kick off the competition. Their first challenge: to create an outfit that expresses who they are as designers, using six yards of fabric and $20 worth of supplies sent to them 1 week before they travel to New York. The first runway will decide the 14 designers that get to stay and move in to the Atlas. The first season's Jay McCarroll, Austin Scarlett and several other first season designers show up to help select this seasons batch of designers, and we see a short recap of season 1.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Santino is the winner and Heidi and Chris are Out.



13 :02x02 - Clothes Off Your Back

First aired: Dec/07/2005
Guest star: Diane Von Furstenberg (Herself)

The 14 aspiring designers move into their new digs at a luxury New York City apartment and Heidi throws them a party. At the peak of the eating, drinking, and revelry, they are given their next design challenge -- use the clothes off their back. They will literally design outfits designed solely on the clothes they are wearing. The design could be anything, providing it is made only out of their existing clothing. Kirsten finds herself in a personal dilemma. She is wearing simply a t-shirt and a pair of jeans, along with a large and beautiful scarf. The scarf is the perfect for this challenge as it is a large and uncut piece of fabric, however it belonged to her grandmother and she is unwilling to cut it and it leaves her with very little to work with. In the end the judges decided on who wins and who is out by looking at a photo of each designer in the outfit they started with and the model on the runway with what they ended with.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Chloe is the winner and Kirsten is Out.



14 :02x03 - All Dolled Up

First aired: Dec/14/2005
Guest star: Lily Martinez (Herself)

The designers are excited when they learn that they will be designing an outfit for a fashion icon. Their curiosity is peaked when to find out what the challenge is they go on a field trip. Ending up in front of the Toys R'Us flag ship store in New York, they soon learned that the fashion icon they would be designing for was non other then the ageless Barbie, specifically for the My Scene Barbie. Each designer received a doll to take as a muse while they worked. While Kara was flinging her doll around on the way out of the store, she lost the hat for her doll in-between the escalator and the wall. Deciding that it was important to her to have it she lost important sketching time to go back to the store and find it.

Half way through the challenge the designers are treated to another surprise. Lily Martinez, from Matel comes to Parsons to let them know that the winner of this challenge will have dolls made and sold with their winning design, as well as their name and picture on the side of the box!


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
NIck is the winner and Heidi and Raymundo is Out.



15 :02x04 - Team Lingerie

First aired: Dec/21/2005

This challenge is about vision and execution, leadership and teamwork.

The designers learn that they each have to develop a presentation for a lingerie collection, that they will have to present to Heidi in 30. Based on those interviews Heidi sees each outfit and is able to ask any question she might have. In the end she picks the the 4 she feels best represents her. Those team leaders each take turns composing their team by choosing among the remaining designers. Each team is then responsible for executing the team leader's vision. After the selections, each team receives $200 for materials and one day (twelve hours) to complete the collection. This was the first challenge that required collaboration and really showed how the individuals could work together.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
"Team Daniel V." (including Andrae and Zulema) is the winner and Daniel F. is Out.




16 :02x05 - Social Scene

First aired: Jan/04/2006
Guest star: Nicky Hilton (Herself)

This challenge was designed for one of America's hottest socialites: Nicky Hilton. In the world of fashion, socialites make important clients because they wear high fashion, and wear it in the public eye for all to see. Socialites are a different client then red carpet goers in entertainment because they tend to more conservative.
As a leader in the younger socialite world, Nicky Hilton is being groomed for greatness, so her every step must be thoughtful and strategic. Nicky is the perfect person for a challenge for designing a social outfit. The designers will to make a dress that will walk down the runway for Nicky herself to judge which one is her favorite. Luckily for the designers they get to pass some of their extra time at a party thrown for the desiners and Nicky Hilton. They can use this time to make an imporession on her, and get to know her and her taste, style and preferences.
The designers have 30 minutes to sketch, 30 minutes to shop, and until sometime tomorrow to finish this design before the runway.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Santino is the winner and Guadalupe is Out.



17 :02x06 - Window Shopping

First aired: Jan/11/2006

This challenge was to design an outfit that would turn from a day into evening outfit for the Banana Republic customer. There is a lot of pieces in the retail sphere that promises to be transitive, but really it doesn't work well. Hence, the idea for the challenge. At their meeting with Deborah Lloyd from Banana Republic, the designers were given the full run of the spring 2006 fabrics to choose from for their designs.

Once in the workroom after finishing their sketches for the challenge the designers are surprised to learn that they will have to work in teams of two. The teams will have to share leadership, and had 60 seconds to pair themselves up. Sense they are to make only one outfit they either had to make a new sketch, combine the two together or chose one or the other, as well they had to chose which model to use. After the teams are done with there designs they were each assigned a storefront window to showcase their day/evening outfits. The teams are in charge of customizing a theme for the windows to go with their designs. The models acted as living mannequins to show their outfits. In still another surprise people on the streets passing by will rate the window displays as to whose they like the best. Tim added a little more anxiety to the room when he revealed that both people in the winning team would win, but in the like, both people on the losing team would be OUT!


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Andrae and Daniel are the winners and Diana and Marla are Out.



18 :02x07 - On Thin Ice

First aired: Jan/18/2006
Guest star: Anne Slowey (Herself), Sasha Cohen (Herself)

The remaining designers are given a hint as to the challenge when first season designer Robert Plotkin surprised them by delivering packages containing a figure skating outfit to each contestant. After getting into their colorful outfits they headed to a staking rink where they met the muse for this weeks challenge, Sasha Cohen. Sasha Cohen, the figure skating gold medalist, took them all for an adventurous spin around the rink after revealing the challenge would be to "design a figure skating costume for me".

The designers had 30 minutes and 150 dollars to complete their design and another two days to finish up the actual garmet. The winning design was decided by the judges and guest judges Anne Slowey and Sasha Cohen. The winning outfit will be worn by Cohen during an upcoming skating event. The losing designer was told they were "OUT"


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Zulema is the winner and Emmett is Out.



19 :02x08 - Inspiration

First aired: Jan/25/2006

Zulema stirred things up by deciding to take Nick's model, after asking models perform a walk off. After the models were selected the remaining designers were treated to some time with Michael Kors to get some lessons on inspiration. This week the task was designed around those lessons.

The designers were each given a digital camera and one hour to walk anywhere in New York city, taking their favorite picture to use as their inspiration. They designers were then judged on how their inspiration showed through their pieces of work, as well as how well they pulled off a fashionable outfit.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Daniel is the winner and Zulema is Out.



20 :02x09 - Flower Power

First aired: Feb/01/2006
Guest star: Mark Badgley (Himself), James Mischka (Himself)

The remaining contestants have designs on creating something exotic. However just how exotic is a surprise. Tim shows up at the Atlas where the remaining 6 designers are living to take them on a field trip. And in good Project Runway fashion they head to a part of town that was not in the fashion district, in fact they ended up in The Flower District. The challenge is to design an outfit made for a garden party, and out of a garden, specifically out of only plants and flowers. All of the designers struggle to purchase their materials at the 100 dollar allowance, as well as finding plants that will weather the time and lights they will need to stand up to before the runway the next day. Back at the runway they find it even more challenging to figure out how to cover a person, no matter how small the model, solely in flowers.


Your either in, or your out, who was out this week?
Daniel is the winner and Andre is Out.



21 :02x10 - Makeover

First aired: Feb/08/2006

Makeover is what this challenge is all about. The twist, is that they will be making over each other. They will reinvent each other's look (including a hair cut if necessary and makeup) in two days and with $200. The names were randomly chosen by pulling names out of a bag to decide who would reinvent whom. Daniel Designs for Chloe, Kara For Santino, and Santino for Kara, and Nick designs for Daniel. Daniel has immunity from the last challenge, so he moves forward no matter what his design looks like, but he would still like to win.

Not only do they have the time constraint that they usually do, they have the added stress of giving some of the time they have to the person that will be designing for them, for measurements, fittings and hair and make up.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Chloe is the winner and Nick is Out.



22 :02x11 - What's Your Line

First aired: Feb/15/2006
Guest star: Fern Mallis (Herself), Iman (Herself), Austin Scarlett (Himself), Kara Saun (Herself), Jay McCarroll (Himself)

Four designers start this episode but the runway will determine which three will go to the final at Olympus Week. The challenge: to design an evening gown that represents the collection they hope to show at Olympus Fashion Week.The designers were treated with a trip to visit the offices Fern Mallis, the Executive Director of Olympus Fashion Week and Fashion Weeks world-wide. In the fashion industry Fern knows everybody and everything.

Back at Parsons, the designers are told that they have a budget of $300 and two days to complete their work. Supermodel, Iman is not only the guest judge, she will also wear the winning dress to a red carpet affair, the Elle-hosted Project Runway premiere party in New York.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?
Kara is Out!



23 :02x12 - Reunion

First aired: Feb/22/2006

All 16 contestants reunite take a look back at the show now that they have been able to step back and look at it from a different perspective. They take the opportunity to size up their personal highs and woes during the various challenges, laugh at themselves be critical of themselves and other, as well as to reflect on how the show has impacted their lives.



24 :02x13 - Finale (1)

First aired: Mar/01/2006

Tim visits the final three contestants at their homes in each their home towns, to see how their collections are coming for the upcoming Olympus Fashion Week. He gives out advice and warning on the pieces he sees and the ideas he hears.

The three show up in New York to move into The Westin Hotel for the week while they wait for the big day under the tents. They get their work place to finish up the last minute details on their designs. A huge part of fashion week is models models models. The designers get a chance to get together with their models from the show and pick out the rest of the models they will need to pull off their shows. They also get a chance to go to the Tres Semme salon to figure out what kind of look they want for the models during the runway.



25 :02x14 - Finale (2)

First aired: Mar/08/2006

The competition heats up as the final runway nears. The three final contestants get their models ready, finish sewing the clothes to get everything just right and hit the runway. The show seems to a be a great success with the final three designers turning up on their own runway they have stood on so many times for elimination, only this time it is to announce the winner.


You're either in, or you're out, who was out this week?

Santino is Out!

Daniel is Out!

The winner of Project Runway season two is... Choe





Road to Runway Season 3

First aired: Jul/12/2006
Guest star: Chloe Dao (Herself), Nick Verreos (Himself), Jay McCarroll (Himself), Austin Scarlett (Himself), Wendy Pepper (Herself), Santino Rice (Himself)

Fashion maven Tim Gunn hosts this behind-the-scenes peek at the casting process for the reality series' third season. The show features "bio videos" of Season 3 designers, plus a look at the career progress of former contestants, including Santino Rice, Wendy Pepper, Austin Scarlett, Jay McCarroll, Nick Verreos and Chloe Dao.



26 :03x01 - Home Sewn

First aired: Jul/12/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Kate Spade (Guest Judge)

Fifteen new designers arrive to kick off Season 3! *Bradley Baumkirchner, *Robert Best, *Laura Bennett, *Malan Breton, *Bonnie Dominguez, *Stacey Estrella, *Katherine Gerdes, *Kayne Gillaspie, *Uli Herzner, *Alison Kelly, *Angela Keslar, *Michael Knight, *Vincent Libretti, *Keith Michael, *Jeffrey Sebelia. After a champagne toast, the challenges begin. In the first challenge, the source for design is the contents of each designer's Atlas apartment. Designers are given 15 minutes to raid their apartments, and they really raid. They may only use the contents of their own apartment—but they may use any of it (and none of things they brought with them). This really comes back to bite them later --when they are tired and drained after their first real full day of grueling work on the first challenge -- when they come back ready to crash and are reminded of what they did to their apartments earlier in the day.



27 :03x02 - Fit For A Queen

First aired: Jul/19/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Tara Conner (Herself), Vera Wang (Herself)

The designers second challenge takes place this week and it is to create a dress for an “American Beauty.” The designers will be competing to be able to design a dress that Miss USA, Tara Conner, will wear in the next Miss Universe pageant. After letting the designers know what she wants and more importantly needs, they each get the change to pitch their ideas and sketches to Conner. Seven designs are chosen and the finalists that prepared them get to chose a team make from the remaining seven designers to create the garments. Although two people worked on every dress there will be only one winner and one person who is out.



28 :03x03 - Designers Best Friend

First aired: Jul/26/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Ivanka Trump (Guest Judge), Vera Wang (Herself)

The thirteen remaining designers were presented with their next challenge--Designing an outfit based on one of fashions hottest accessories. The find out the next morning that it's a dog. Not only did they have to design a women's wear outfit inspired by the dog, they had to design a complementary outfit for their dog.



29 :03x04 - Reap What you Sew

First aired: Aug/02/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Vera Wang (Herself), Mehmet Tangore (Himself)

This weeks challenge will require the designers to create a three piece look for INC, a large brand sold at Macy’s.

Designers are given 30 minutes to sketch and to prepare a presentation that will give the INC the information they need to pick 4 of the designers to serve as team leaders. Once the leaders have been chosen they have 15 minutes to meet with their earns, 100$ in their budget to buy materials and 2 days to complete the task.

The winning design will be put into production and sold in Macy’s largest stores nationwide, the outfit is shown in a Macy's window display for the designers to view and find out who won.

The episode was also filled with a lot of drama when it turned out that one of the designers had broken several rules.



30 :03x05 - Iconic Statement

First aired: Aug/09/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Diane Von Furstenberg (Guest Judge)

This challenge starts with a major switch -- the models will choose the designers. This weeks challenge will find the designers taking fashion icons that have helped shape the world of fashion over the last century and giving her a more modern look. Pictures of 10 fashion setters -- from Twiggy to Cher to Jackie O. -- are sitting in the work room where the models will select an icon for their designer. The key word is modernize, not replicate or make their design retro.

The winner of this challenge will win a Tresemme photo shoot for his/her model, wearing the designer's outfit, to be published in an upcoming issue of ELLE magazine.



31 :03x06 - Waste Not, Want Not

First aired: Aug/16/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Rachel Zoe (Herself)

Heidi warns the designers that the upcoming challenges are going to be much tougher than the previous ones. Her prevision proves to be true the following day when they are taken to a warehouse of recyclables. Here, Tim explains, the designers will collect all the materials needed to make their outfits. They will also be allowed to go to an art store for paint and other supplies necessary for embellishments. This challenge is all about innovation and creativity.



32 :03x07 - Everyday Woman

First aired: Aug/23/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

The challenge this week is to create a look for an everyday woman. However, the designers learn that this challenge will be more personal than they had expected, as each of their mothers or sisters join Heidi on the stage instead of the normal models. Each designer then chooses a "model" to design for, quite apprehensive about the non-prototypical appearance of said "models." Each designer will have to try to keep a balance between what his "model" wants and what his own style preferences are.



33 :03x08 - High Flying Fashion

First aired: Aug/30/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

Heidi vaguely informs the designers that they will be designing for a hip international jet-setter. Their grand speculations are squashed when Tim tells them they will be designing, as well as modeling, outfits for themselves. Each outfit should be a reflection of the designer's true look while also being able to withstand traveling. In order to test the durability, the designers are flown to a surprise location.



34 :03x09 - Couture Du Jour

First aired: Sep/06/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

While in Paris, Catherine explains that the remaining six designers must create couture gowns. Many difficulties surface as the challenge progresses. Material is quite expensive, so the designers must be careful with their budget. Also, because couture outfits include a lot of difficult hand-sewn touches, the task will be very time-consuming. The designers will also have to refit their outfits for their New York models. It will be up to the designers to overcome these hindrances and wow the judges.



35 :03x10 - Black and White

First aired: Sep/13/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

In a surprise twist, the five remaining designers are joined by two previously-outcast designers. If one of the two wins, he is allowed to remain in the game. They all must create a cocktail dress using only black and white fabrics, and they must use both colors. However, every bit of purchased fabric must be incorporated into the outfit so that there is none left over. The judges will be looking at the design and silhouette of each dress.



36 :03x11 - What the Elle?

First aired: Sep/27/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

Nina explains to the final four the importance of fashion editorials and then gives them their next challenge. The designers are to create, quite freely, an outfit of their choice. The outfits must convey their personal points of view. They are each given a sheet on which they must write three words that describe what they're about as designers and that will be represented by their completed outfits. The difficulty in this challenge is managing to impress the judges with something unexpected while still remaining true to oneself as a designer.



37 :03x12 - Reunion

First aired: Oct/04/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman

The 16 contestants are gathered together once more to discuss their season on Project Runway. They reflect back on the challenges each faced and how their appearance has changed their lives. One contestant will also win the first Fan Favorite Award and $10,000.



38 :03x13 - Finale (1) "The final three contestants"

First aired: Oct/11/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Debra Messing (Herself (Guest Judge))

Contrary to the title of the show this episode follows the final 4 contestants as they prepare their garments for the Bryant Park fashion show. Tim travels around the country to visit the homes of the contestants as they are working on their collections and gives out advise and supportive criticism. As the designers come back together in New York to prepare for the fashion show, doubts are raised when a few of the designers wonder how much personal work was put into some of the other garments, worried they had outside help, which is against the rules.



39 :03x14 - Finale

First aired: Oct/18/2006
Writer: Eli Holzman
Guest star: Debra Messing (Herself)

Season two ends as the three remaining contestants gather at Bryant Park, for Olympus Fashion Week in a final face off, presenting their lines to the judges.



40 :04x01 - Sew Me What You Got

First aired: Nov/14/2007
Guest star: Nina Garcia (Herself (Guest Judge)), Michael Kors (Himself (Guest Judge)), Heidi Klum (Herself (Guest Judge)), Monique Lhuillier (Herself (Guest Judge))

The forth season opens with the introduction of the new crop of designers as they arrive in New York City. Their first challenge is to simply design whatever they want.



41 :04x02 - I Started Crying

First aired: Nov/21/2007

A fashion icon plays a role in the contestants second challenge.



42 :04x03 - Fashion Giant

First aired: Nov/28/2007

A very different styled client is a challenge in its self for the remaining contestants.



43 :04x04 - Trendsetter

First aired: Dec/05/2007

The contestants form teams in a battle involving fashion mistakes.



44 :04x05 - What's the Skinny?

First aired: Dec/12/2007

The designers are challenged to create seamless fashion transformations.



45 :04x06 - Eye Candy

First aired: Jan/02/2008

The designers choose items from a chocolate shop to make their outfits.



46 :04x07 - What a Girl Wants

First aired: Jan/09/2008

This weeks task for the contestants is to design prom dresses for a group of teenage girls.



47 :04x08 - On Garde!

First aired: Jan/16/2008

Hairstyles will be the model for the clothiers next project as they base their clothing project on the different styles of "do's." Guest judge is Italian designer Alberta Feretti.



48 :04x09 - Even Designers Get The Blues

First aired: Jan/23/2008

The designers work their magic on denim as they make an original outfit from jeans.



49 :04x10 - Raw Talent

First aired: Feb/06/2008
Guest star: Torrie Wilson (Herself), Candice Michelle (Herself), Michelle McCool (Herself), Kristal Marshall (Herself), Maria Kanellis (Herself), Layla El (Herself)

The divas of professional wrestling are the inspiration for the clothing challenge by the designers.



50 :04x11 - The Art of Fashion

First aired: Feb/13/2008

One final challenge before the Fashion Week competition concentrates on the outfitter's personal artistic expression. After the final elimination is announced, the contestants will all return to their hometowns to work on their signature lines.



51 :04x12 - Reunion

First aired: Feb/20/2008

The designers from season 4 gather for a candid recap of their experiences on the series.



40 :04x13 - Finale, Part 1

First aired: Feb/27/2008

Fashion Week at Bryant Park in New York City is the site of the finale as the finalists gear up to showcase their lines.



52 :04x14 - Finale, Part 2

First aired: Mar/05/2008

The season concludes as the winning designer is named. Victoria Beckham serves as a guest judge.



53 :05x01 - Let's Start From the Beginning

First aired: Jul/16/2008

In the first episode of season 5 the Emmy-nominated show about a creative competition continues. 16 designers must think outside the box and design and make an outfit from unconventional materials.

Jerry is out!
The winner is: Kelli



54 :05x02 - Grass is Always Greener

First aired: Jul/23/2008
Guest star: Natalie Portman (Herself)

With the help of their trusted models -- the designers must think green.
After choosing the models they wish to work with for this challenge they are let in on this shows twist... the models are going to be the clients for this episode. Making the designers are set on edge when they learn that the models are being sent to Mood to pick out the fabrics for the challenge, with no input from the designers beforehand.

Wesley is out!
The winner is: Suede



55 :05x03 - Bright Lights/Big City

First aired: Jul/30/2008
Guest star: Sandra Bernhard (Herself)

The designers find a must in the city when the sun sets over the Big Apple, and the real fashion of New York comes to life.

Emily is out!
The winner is: Kenley



56 :05x04 - Rings of Glory

First aired: Aug/06/2008
Guest star: Apolo Anton Ohno (Himself)

It's time to take to the rink and see who deserves gold. The designers are taken to the a large indoor track where they find Apollo Ono racing around the track. White on a break he takes some time to describe the designers newest challenge. To design outfits they see the athletes wearing during the Olympics opening ceremony, for the Americans parade of athletes.

Some of the outfits really got an olympic gold and some just missed the mark.

Jennifer is out!
The winner is: Korto



57 :05x05 - Welcome to the Jungle

First aired: Aug/13/2008
Guest star: Brooke Shields (Herself (Guest judge))

The workplace can be a jungle. This challenge is Inspired by a hit TV show, Lipstick Jungle so Brooke Shields comes by to tell the crew about their new challenge -- designing an outfit for the power business woman.

With this winning design, Tim announces, there is no elimination! However, there will be a chance for national recognition when Brooke Shields wears the winning design on her show Lipstick Jungle. Not a bad prize.


Kelli is out!
The winner is: Keith



58 :05x06 - Good Queen Fun

First aired: Aug/20/2008

In this sixth episode of Bravo's Project Runway, the designers let loose when a Queen drops by for the day.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



59 :05x07 - Fashion that drives you

First aired: Aug/27/2008

Conventional doesn't always describe fashion. The remaining designers get revved up for their materials in this challenge.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



60 :05x08 - Double O Fashion

First aired: Sep/03/2008

Inspired by the fall collection of a fashion icon of this decade, the contestants must create a new look.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



61 :05x09 - What's Your Sign

First aired: Sep/10/2008

Working in pairs, the teams work to create a garment around the astrological sign of their partner. The designers try and get inspiration from on off sit view of the stars.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



62 :05x10 - Transformation

First aired: Sep/17/2008

Trying to help college-age women re-invent themselves the designers get their own lessons in growing up and becoming sophisticated. The challenge is to help college women ready themselves for entry into the working world.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



63 :05x11 - Rock N' Runway

First aired: Sep/24/2008

The designers tune in to their musical side for a challenge of musical proportions.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



64 :05x12 - Nature Calls

First aired: Oct/01/2008

Drawing inspiration from nature, the remaining designers head to the great outdoors to design an outfit of their choosing.

to be determined is out!
The winner is: to be determined



65 :05x13 - Finale Part I

First aired: Oct/08/2008

The first of this two part finale gets us one step closer to knowing who the project runway season 5 winner will be!





66 :05x14 - Finale Part II

First aired: Oct/15/2008

In part two of the two part season finale the season 5 winner is finally reveled.

THE WINNER IS : To be determined



All-Star Challenge

First aired: Aug/20/2009

Eight of the popular designers from earlier seasons of Project Runway return for a chance at winning $100,000.



67 :06x01 - Welcome to Los Angeles!

First aired: Aug/20/2009



68 :06x02 - We Expect Fashion

First aired: Aug/27/2009

The remaining 15 fashion designers create an outfit for a celebrity.



69 :06x03 - Rumble on the Runway

First aired: Sep/03/2009



70 :06x04 - What a Woman Wants

First aired: Sep/10/2009

The group is challenged to create clothes for 13 lucky women.



71 :06x05 - Fashion Headliners

First aired: Sep/17/2009

The designers are challenged to create clothes from newspapers in an unconventional contest.



72 :06x06 - Lights, Camera, Sew!

First aired: Sep/24/2009



73 :06x07 - The Sky is the Limit

First aired: Oct/01/2009



74 :06x08 - A Fashionable New Beginning

First aired: Oct/08/2009



75 :06x09 - Sequins, Feathers and Fur, Oh My!

First aired: Oct/15/2009



76 :06x10 - Around the World in Two Days

First aired: Oct/22/2009



77 :06x11 - The Best of the Best

First aired: Oct/29/2009



78 :06x12 - The Art of Design

First aired: Nov/05/2009



79 :06x13 - Finale (1)

First aired: Nov/12/2009



80 :06x14 - Finale (2)

First aired: Nov/19/2009



81 :07x01 - Back to New York

First aired: Jan/14/2010



82 :07x02 - The Fashion Farm

First aired: Jan/21/2010



83 :07x03 - The Hi's and Lows of Fashion

First aired: Jan/28/2010



84 :07x04 - Design Your Heart Out

First aired: Feb/04/2010



85 :07x05 - Run for Cover

First aired: Feb/11/2010



86 :07x06 - A Little Bit of Fashion

First aired: Feb/18/2010



87 :07x07 - Hard Wear

First aired: Mar/04/2010



88 :07x08 - The Elements of Fashion

First aired: Mar/11/2010



89 :07x09 - Takin' It to the Street

First aired: Mar/18/2010



90 :07x10 - Hey, That's My Fabric

First aired: Mar/25/2010



91 :07x11 - Sew Much Pressure

First aired: Apr/01/2010



92 :07x12 - The Big, Top Designers

First aired: Apr/08/2010



93 :07x13 - Finale, Part 1

First aired: Apr/15/2010



94 :07x14 - Finale, Part 2

First aired: Apr/22/2010



Reunion Special

First aired: Apr/22/2010



95 :08x01 - And Sew It Begins

First aired: Jul/29/2010



96 :08x02 - Larger Than Life

First aired: Aug/05/2010



97 :08x03 - It's a Party

First aired: Aug/12/2010



98 :08x04 - Hats Off to You

First aired: Aug/19/2010



99 :08x05 - There IS an I in Team

First aired: Aug/26/2010



100 :08x06 - You Can Totally Wear That Again

First aired: Sep/02/2010



101 :08x07 - What's Mine is Yours

First aired: Sep/09/2010



102 :08x08 - A Rough Day on the Runway

First aired: Sep/16/2010



103 :08x09 - Race to the Finish

First aired: Sep/23/2010



104 :08x10 - There's a Pattern Here

First aired: Sep/30/2010



105 :08x11 - A Look in the Line

First aired: Oct/07/2010



106 :08x12 - We're in a New York State of Mind

First aired: Oct/14/2010



106 :08x13 - Finale (1)

First aired: Oct/21/2010



106 :08x14 - Finale (2)

First aired: Oct/28/2010



107 :09x01 - Come As You Are

First aired: Jul/28/2011



108 :09x02 - My Pet Project

First aired: Aug/04/2011

The designers will work in teams of two to create looks larger than life from materials bought in a pet shop. Their creations will be worn by professional stilt walkers in an first ever outdoor runway walk.



109 :09x03 - Go Big or Go Home

First aired: Aug/11/2011

It's a tall order when the clothiers are charged with creating garments for stilt-walking models. Later, the designers showcase their fashions in an outdoor runway show. Kim Kardashian is the guest judge.



110 :09x04 - All About Nina

First aired: Aug/18/2011

The designers have to create an outfit for a very special customer, namely for Nina Garcia.



111 :09x05 - Off the Track

First aired: Aug/25/2011

The designers hit the ground running in a challenge with a track-and-field theme. They must not only create garments as inspired by sneakers and sportswear but they must also participate in a race. Model Erin Wasson is the guest judge.



112 :09x06 - The Art of the Matter

First aired: Sep/01/2011

The seamsters union try to make the grade as pupils when they join forces with art students to create artwork that will lend inspiration to garments. Designer Kenneth Cole serves as guest judge.



113 :09x07 - Can't We Just All Get Along?

First aired: Sep/08/2011

The clothiers plug into computer technology to help them create signature fabric designs in a challenge that comes with a twist. Wielding video cameras, they also venture out into the city to capture the stories behind their inspirations.



114 :09x08 - What Women Want

First aired: Sep/15/2011

The contestants are introduced to nine men on the runway and, in a seamless twist, discover they must design for the men's significant others. Actress Malin Akerman is the guest judge.



115 :09x09 - Image is Everything

First aired: Sep/22/2011

The outfitters pick up the beat when they create image-making threads for the rock band the Sheepdogs.



116 :09x10 - Sew 70's

First aired: Sep/29/2011

The remaining designers do the time warp when fashions from the 1970s inspire their creations.



117 :09x11 - This is for the Birds

First aired: Oct/06/2011

The designers ruffle feathers when exotic birds inspire a challenge. Fashion figure Francisco Costa is the guest judge.



118 :09x12 - The Finale Challenge

First aired: Oct/13/2011

The clothiers try to make the cut by creating a minicollection that emphasizes their overall fashion vision. Actress Zoe Saldana is the guest judge.



119 :09x13 - Finale Part One of Two

First aired: Oct/20/2011

The series begins to sew up its fifth season with Part 1 of the two-part finale, in which the remaining contestants prepare to showcase their designs at New York's Fashion Week.



120 :09x14 - Finale Part Two of Two

First aired: Oct/27/2011

In the conclusion of the Season 9 finale, the final designers frantically ready their collections in a bid to be best-in-sew at Fashion Week. The episode culminates with the naming of the winner. Designer L'Wren Scott is the guest judge.



121 :09x15 - Tim Gunn: Behind the Seams of Season 9

First aired: Nov/03/2011

Tim reveals secrets from the show and his unedited thoughts.