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The Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model

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Every episode of America's Next Top Model ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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.
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  • Lori Goldstein
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    #1 - Lori Goldstein

    Season 16 Episode 3

    Aired 3/9/2011

    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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  • The Guy Who Gets to Kiss the Girl
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    #2 - The Guy Who Gets to Kiss the Girl

    Season 20 Episode 6

    Aired 8/30/2013

    Tensions run high when some of the models accuse another of abusing her power in the house.

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  • The Boss Is Back
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    #3 - The Boss Is Back

    Season 24 Episode 1

    Aired 1/9/2018

    Supermodel legend Tyra Banks returns as host alongside returning judges Ashley Graham, Law Roach and Drew Elliott where they welcome 26 aspiring models to compete for the title of America’s Next Top Model.

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  • America’s Next Top Model Is...
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    #4 - America’s Next Top Model Is...

    Season 11 Episode 13

    Aired 11/19/2008

    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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  • What Happens in Vegas
    7.6/10(42)
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    #5 - What Happens in Vegas

    Season 12 Episode 1

    Aired 3/4/2009

    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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  • How Short Can You Go
    7.5/10(41)
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    #6 - How Short Can You Go

    Season 13 Episode 1

    Aired 9/9/2009

    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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  • Make Me Tall
    7.5/10(35)
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    #7 - Make Me Tall

    Season 13 Episode 4

    Aired 9/23/2009

    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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  • The Girl Who Wants It Bad
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    #8 - The Girl Who Wants It Bad

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 5/20/2003

    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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  • Fierce Eyes
    7.4/10(39)
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    #9 - Fierce Eyes

    Season 11 Episode 5

    Aired 9/24/2008

    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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  • The Early Bird Gets A Makeover
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    #10 - The Early Bird Gets A Makeover

    Season 13 Episode 2

    Aired 9/9/2009

    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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  • Take My Photo, Tyra!
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    #11 - Take My Photo, Tyra!

    Season 13 Episode 5

    Aired 9/30/2009

    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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  • The Guy or Girl Who Came Back
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    #12 - The Guy or Girl Who Came Back

    Season 22 Episode 9

    Aired 10/2/2015

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

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  • The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking (1)
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    #13 - The Girl Who Won't Stop Talking (1)

    Season 8 Episode 1

    Aired 2/28/2007

    In part one of the eighth season premiere, 32 aspiring models are flown to Los Angeles, where they are immediately thrust into model boot-camp with J. Alexander and Jay Manuel. Later, the girls get a chance to meet Tyra, who gives them a military-style talk, and the catfights erupt as different personalities clash. Finally, the final 13 are selected.

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  • Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles
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    #14 - Planes, Trains and Slow Automobiles

    Season 11 Episode 10

    Aired 10/29/2008

    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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  • The Final Five
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    #15 - The Final Five

    Season 11 Episode 11

    Aired 11/5/2008

    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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  • The Girl Who Got All Dolled Up
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    #16 - The Girl Who Got All Dolled Up

    Season 22 Episode 8

    Aired 9/23/2015

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  • The Guy Who Was a Momma's Boy
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    #17 - The Guy Who Was a Momma's Boy

    Season 22 Episode 14

    Aired 11/13/2015

    Tyra's mother photographs the final four models with their moms; model Chrissy Teigen shares tips on how to succeed in the modeling industry.

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  • The Girl Who Walked Through The Ancient City
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    #18 - The Girl Who Walked Through The Ancient City

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 5/17/2006

    It's down to Joanie, Jade and Danielle. In the end, a runway challenge through an ancient city will reveal this year's America's Next Top Model.

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  • The Girls Go Cruisin'
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    #19 - The Girls Go Cruisin'

    Season 9 Episode 1

    Aired 9/19/2007

    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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  • Top Model Inauguration
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    #20 - Top Model Inauguration

    Season 11 Episode 2

    Aired 9/3/2008

    The fourteen finalists are driven to their homebase loft in Los Angeles, California. The contestants ask Isis King questions regarding her gender transition, drawing both empathy and disdain. The next day, they visit Magic Castle, a private club for magicians, where judges Nigel Barker, Paulina Porizkova and the Jays conduct one-to-one interviews with the contestants. The photo shoot theme was voting with each model portraying a political issue. During judging, a new twist is revealed - whoever gets called first would have her picture up in the house for the whole week, and the first honor goes to Marjorie.

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  • America's Next Top Model is...
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    #21 - America's Next Top Model is...

    Season 13 Episode 12

    Aired 11/18/2009

    It all boils down to the moment when Tyra reveals who will become America's Next Top Model. The final two girls must pull out all the stops to impress the judges and nail their final CoverGirl commercial in Hawaii.

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  • The Girl With Two Bad Takes
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    #22 - The Girl With Two Bad Takes

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 4/5/2006

    In this episode, the girls learned about improv by attending a workshop at The Groundlings. Later, the girls put their skills to use in a challenge led by Nick Cannon. In lieu of a photoshoot that week, the girls once again had to utilize their improv skills in a commercial shoot for CoverGirl.

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  • Welcome to Top Model Prep
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    #23 - Welcome to Top Model Prep

    Season 10 Episode 1

    Aired 2/20/2008

    35 girls arrive at "Top Model Prep" where they meet Mr. Jay Manuel and Miss J. Alexander. They shoot a class photo before commencing runway lessons with Miss J., where Lauren is seen as the weakest walker. Next, the girls attend a bonfire where the "Homecoming Queen" is going to be announced. The cheerleaders by the stage are revealed to be a few contestants from past cycles. Mr. Jay then announces that the finalists will be taken to New York City. Homecoming Queen turns out to be Tyra, who surprises the girls, coming from behind the curtains. Casting interviews then commence. In between interviews, a fight breaks out between Shaya and Fatima, but they later forgive each other when she reveals that she is a survivor of female circumcision. Memorable auditions include Stacy Ann's lap dance, Fatima telling the judges about her genital mutilation, and Claire's confession about drinking her own breast milk so her baby can breastfeed when she returns home. After the interviews, the girls are pared down to the final 20, where they participate in a senior class photo shoot and have to do their own hair and make up.

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  • If You Can't Make It Here, You Can't Make It Anywhere
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    #24 - If You Can't Make It Here, You Can't Make It Anywhere

    Season 10 Episode 7

    Aired 4/2/2008

    Tension brews when Lauren accidentally dumps away Fatima's unfinished coffee. While Fatima remains calm, Lauren starts swearing at Fatima. The girls arrive at the Elite building for their go-sees challenge, and are split into two groups of four. The models walk for three designers, where they all receive rather positive reviews but the designers criticize Lauren's walk. There is concern that Whitney and Dominique's dislike of each other would impede their team's progress, but their team nevertheless wins the challenge, with Stacy Ann receiving the most bookings in the winning team. The entire team wins a shoot for the June issue of Seventeen magazine. At the photo shoot, the girls have to pose over a mylar sheet in water from the off-Broadway show Fuerzabruta. Claire hurts her neck after falling straight down on the sheet, causing her to struggle with her shoot. Despite the advantage of her awkward look in her past photos, Lauren receives negative critique from Jay during the photo shoot. Katarzyna also receives her new haircut, which she takes great delight in despite tearing up a bit at first.

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  • Now You See Me, Now You Don't
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    #25 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

    Season 11 Episode 9

    Aired 10/22/2008

    The girls get a lesson from the Aswirl Twins on how to properly showcase a garment. This is immediately followed by a challenge in which they must wear a green bodysuit to mask their bodies via greenscreen while modeling clothing for Petro Zillia, judged by Ann Shoket. The following day, the girls meet Cycle 10 winner Whitney Thompson for a CoverGirl commercial shoot. They are allotted five takes and get to read their lines from a teleprompter. At judging, Tyra challenges the girls to walk in wooden clogs, leading her to announce that they will be going to Amsterdam, though one contestant will be eliminated first.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lori Goldstein" is the best rated episode of "America's Next Top Model". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Guy Who Gets to Kiss the Girl".