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The Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model

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The Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model

Aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.
  1. Background image for The Girl Who Becomes 'America's Next Top Model'
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Girl Who Becomes 'America's Next Top Model'

    S8:E13

    The three finalists are ultimately put to the test in their final photo shoot and commercial for CoverGirl. Things do not go so well when one model struggles to look youthful in her pictures and another struggles to say her lines naturally for the commercial. After the CoverGirl shooting is done, one model is eliminated and the final two face off in the final runway challenge, after which the winner of cycle 8 is crowned.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Lori Goldstein
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Lori Goldstein

    S16:E3

    The models spend a drama-filled day getting makeovers with top hair stylist Laurent D and fashion photographer Troy Jensen. At the next photo shoot, fashion stylist Lori Goldstein dresses the girls in couture dresses and photographer Pamela Hanson shoots them in small groups, leading to more than one meltdown. One of the models continues to push everyone's buttons. Lori Goldstein joins the judges panel to decide which girl will be eliminated.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Girl Who Overslept

    S2:E1

    Supermodel Tyra Banks welcomes 12 aspiring models to New York City by immediately challenging them to strut their stuff for marines on a runway built on one of the world's largest naval ships, the USS Intrepid, on the premiere of the second. New York's hot deejay Funkmaster Flex spins the beats for the surprise fashion show. Later, one participant gets off to a rough start when she oversleeps the morning of the first photo shoot and is abandoned by the other girls, meanwhile, another wannabe top model is forced off of the set of a nude shoot. The first participant is ...

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Kelly Osbourne

    S18:E1

    Cycle 18 returns with its first-ever "British Invasion," featuring former contestants from "Britain's Next Top Model" and an all-new crop of American model hopefuls competing for the grand prize. The first photo shoot has the women squaring off while posing as famous British and American public figures. New judge Kelly Cutrone and Nigel Barker join guest judge Kelly Osbourne and Tyra Banks on the judges' panel for the first elimination of the cycle.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.8/10(84 votes)

    #5 - Meet the Guys and Girls of Cycle 20 - Part 1

    S20:E1

    The competition heats up as “America’s Next Top Model” returns, featuring male and female aspiring models competing for a career-launching prize package.

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    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #6 - America’s Next Top Model Is...

    S11:E13

    The final three received Tyra Mail informing them that their CoverGirl commercials would be the next day. When they arrived, the girls found out that the commercials would be held on a boat traveling through Amsterdam, and that they would each have to deliver a "scene-stealing kiss" at the end of the commercial. Afterwards, all the girls shot their CoverGirl print ads with Jim De Yonker. The final two were then announced, who then shot their Seventeen Magazine cover tries, in an attempt to impress Ann Shoket. They then joined Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson and Holland's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 winner Ananda Marchildon at a whimsical, fairytale-themed fashion show. * Featured photographers: Jim De Yonker, Nigel Barker * Featured commercial directors: Jay Manuel, Elyssa Traub * Top Model in Action: Anya Kop (Cycle 10)

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    7.6/10(42 votes)

    #7 - What Happens in Vegas

    S12:E1

    America's Next Top Model returns for cycle 12 with 13 new contestants eager to be crowned the next top model. To find the 13 selected, the 34 models are first put through a photo shoot at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Tyra then chooses the best 13 and sends them to the loft in New York City. Next, the ladies work a fashion show and then bring back some childhood games as they participate in another photo shoot.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #8 - Be My Friend, Tyra!

    S14:E1

    The 14th season begins with 33 models vying for 13 spots. After the cut is made, the 13 ladies move into a New York City loft and undergo makeovers. Perez Hilton appears; André Leon Talley, Vogue editor-at-large, joins the panel of judges.

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    7.6/10(42 votes)

    #9 - LaToya Jackson

    S17:E5

    The women model fashions from the Kardashian Collection for a runway challenge at the Santa Monica Pier with Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian in attendance. During a photo shoot, the models get guidance from LaToya Jackson.

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    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #10 - How Short Can You Go

    S13:E1

    Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model finally gives short girls their chance to shine...all contestants this time around are five-foot seven and shorter! Fourteen petite beauties are chosen to live in the model house, but not all chosen will show up... Tyra wastes no time giving the girls their makeovers, and it seems that past episodes have not taught some girls that cranky reactions to their new looks do not go over well with the judges.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #11 - Make Me Tall

    S13:E4

    The ladies meet with Miss J for tips on how to perfect their strut in order to prepare for their first runway show for designer Kevan Hall. One contestant opens up about a former abusive relationship. Petite supermodel Jaime Rishar is this week's guest judge.

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    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Game

    S17:E8

    The All-Stars are given the most difficult challenge yet, as they are asked to write and sing a song about their lives, with a suprising twist. Once the song is complete, rapper Game steps in to direct the women in music videos based on their songs.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Beauty Is Raw

    S24:E7

    The models bare it all in a nude photoshoot unlike ever before. Later, the contestants create an anti-bullying PSA for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) which triggers deep, dark secrets from each of the models’ pasts.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(118 votes)

    #14 - The Girl Who Wants It Bad

    S1:E1

    The girls are left high and dry for their first ever photo shoot, only to discover some painful facts about modelling. One girl goes home with less than she started with.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Fierce Eyes
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #15 - Fierce Eyes

    S11:E5

    The girls get a runway lesson at a bowling alley from J. Alexander. The next day, they participate in a runway show for Jeremy Scott. There are two twists. Firstly, they will be wearing see-through blindfolds, and secondly, one girl will be instantly eliminated following the challenge. Despite being instructed not to do so, Samantha pulled up her dress while posing on the runway. However, Hannah was deemed the worst walker and was thus eliminated. Hannah is the second ANTM contestant to be eliminated outside of judging panel. The first is Magdalena Rivas of Cycle 3. Joslyn's performance was deemed the best, winning her a photo shoot for Seventeen which she shared with Isis and Sheena. This week's photo shoot would be taking place in their own pool. Nigel Barker photographs the girls as they pose with their faces partially underwater, with an emphasis on their eyes. While many receive positive feedback, Elina, Isis and Joslyn struggle with the shoot.

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    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #16 - Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles

    S11:E10

    When the girls arrive in the Netherlands they are split into pairs to find their house through a series of tasks. The girls then go to the Red Light district for yet another challenge, this time posing as store-front models selling various designers' dresses. For the photo shoot, the girls pose in 17th century couture gowns on a boat.

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    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #17 - The Early Bird Gets A Makeover

    S13:E2

    Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model finally gives short girls their chance to shine...all contestants this time around are five-foot seven and shorter! Fourteen petite beauties are chosen to live in the model house, but not all chosen will show up... Tyra wastes no time giving the girls their makeovers, and it seems that past episodes have not taught some girls that cranky reactions to their new looks do not go over well with the judges.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #18 - Take My Photo, Tyra!

    S13:E5

    The girls are taught how to do their own make-up by Sam Fine and each girl is given individual tips. Later they meet Nigel and Crissy Barker for a CoverGirl challenge, where they have to race and do their own styling and make-up through various sessions, with the last girls eliminated at each session.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Nikos Papadopoulos

    S17:E9

    The women find out they are headed abroad to Greece and given the opportunity to collaborate with designer Michael Cinco on what could potentionally be their final runway gown.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #20 - The Guy Who Cries

    S20:E8

    A challenge requires the models to explore the streets of Los Angeles in their underwear. The pressure becomes too great for one male contestant and he breaks down. At the photo shoot, paint is thrown on the models and many of them feel they are out of their element and fear it will show in their pictures.

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    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #21 - The Guy or Girl Who Came Back

    S22:E9

    The models are paired up with eliminated contestants and sent to agencies; an eliminated contestant gets back in the game.

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    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #22 - The Girls Go Cruisin'

    S9:E1

    In the ninth season premiere, the new 33 semifinalists are sent out on a cruise to the Caribbean, where they take part in a life-jacket runway challenge and participate in a beach-themed photo shoot. The ladies are graced by the presence of cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez, and the final 13 are ultimately chosen.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #23 - The Final Five

    S11:E11

    The girls go on 'go-sees': this is defined as simply an appointment arranged by the model or actor/actress (or by the agency). It is an opportunity for the model or actor/actress to interview with clients such as magazine editors, art directors, casting directors, catalogue houses, and the people who make TV commercials and movies. Later, Tyra is the photographer and takes two pictures of the girls - one with a simple, clean face and one as a diva.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Ashlee Simpson

    S17:E2

    As the tension mounts and catfights begin, alliances are made in the house between the women. The All-Stars receive make-overs and many of the melt down during the process.

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    Director:Unknown
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    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #25 - Meet the Guys and Girls of Cycle 20 - Part 2

    S20:E2

    During a photo shoot on the streets of Hollywood, the semi-finalists have to pose while the public votes on them.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Girl Who Becomes 'America's Next Top Model'" is the best rated episode of "America's Next Top Model". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lori Goldstein".