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The Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model Season 21

Every episode of America's Next Top Model Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 7 - The Guy Who Wears Heels
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    S21:E7

    The contestants audition for a walk-on role on a TV show; hurtful comments lead to an icy photo shoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 12 - The Guy Who Parties Too Hard
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    S21:E12

    The models travel to Seoul, Korea, where they take part in a group dance shoot judged by BtoB; a bad habit limits one model's potential for success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 5 - The Guy Who Starts a Fight
    6.7/10(55 votes)

    S21:E5

    Tyra helps the models prepare for a sexy photo shoot; unexpected chemistry sparks between two models before a challenge involving stilts; a model breaks a house rule after a night of partying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 1 - The Boyz R Back
    6.6/10(60 votes)

    S21:E1

    Potential contestants hit the runway and compete to see who can take the best selfie; Miss J returns to the judging panel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 13 - The Girl Who Gets Caught in a Lie
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    S21:E13

    During a timed challenge, the models race to locations in Seoul; a models winds up isolated after getting caught in a lie; a confrontation occurs between a model and Yu Tsai.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 3 - The Girl Who's a Player
    6.5/10(51 votes)

    S21:E3

    Tempers flare and relationships ignite as the 14 contestants move into their new home; the models compete in a runway challenge wearing only silly string; behind-the-scenes look on the rain-themed intro.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 4 - The Guy Who Gets a Beard Weave
    6.5/10(48 votes)

    S21:E4

    With a love triangle brewing in the house, not all models bring their A-game to an optical illusion photo shoot. The eagerly awaited make-over day arrives, and one model to unveils a never-before-seen look while another suffers a breakdown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 6 - The Girl Who Got Five Frames
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    S21:E6

    The models are tasked with mastering the ultimate hair whip for a wind-blown photo shoot. One girl is given a penalty and is allowed only five frames to capture the perfect image. Later, Nick Cannon gives the models a chance to be the face of his new ad campaign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 14 - The Guy with Moves Like Elvis
    6.5/10(45 votes)

    S21:E14

    The five remaining models perform a bilingual scene with Korean soap opera actors before tackling a night-time photo shoot that has them dressing up to recreate iconic images of the King and Queen of American pop culture: Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. But history comes back to haunt the models when each is asked to confront demons from their past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 2 - The Guy Who Gets a Second Chance
    6.4/10(53 votes)

    S21:E2

    Semifinalists model various seasons in a limited amount of time during a rigorous subway challenge; a nighttime photo shoot at the beach gets steamy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 15 - Finale Part One: The Last Girl Standing
    6.4/10(42 votes)

    S21:E15

    The final four models are shown by Tyra her new cosmetics line and they are challenged to make a commercial shoot with the help of some of the previously eliminated girls.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 8 - The Girl Who Says It's Over
    6.3/10(48 votes)

    S21:E8

    A photo shoot challenge leads two models to realize they need to put their personal relationship aside; the models discover common ancestry links during a futuristic sci-fi photo shoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 9 - The Guy Who Wows Betsey Johnson
    6.3/10(46 votes)

    S21:E9

    After a private runway session with Miss J, the models must book fashion shows with designers including Betsey Johnson; models are paired up during a photo shoot for a hair product.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 10 - The Girl with the Bloodcurdling Scream
    6.1/10(46 votes)

    S21:E10

    An eliminated model returns to the competition; the models must keep their composure during a challenge at a former slaughterhouse with a dark history; a fashion shoot with a focus on HIV and AIDS awareness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 16 - Finale Part Two: America's Next Top Model Is...
    5.4/10(50 votes)

    S21:E16

    Cycle 21 concludes with the remaining three models participating in a final runway fashion show in Seoul for designer Lie Sang Bong. Later, Tyra reveals the winner. Kpop band 2NE1 perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. America's Next Top Model Season 21 Episode 11 - What Happens on ANTM Stays on ANTM
    5.1/10(44 votes)

    S21:E11

    A recap of the competition so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"The Guy Who Wears Heels" is the best rated episode of "America's Next Top Model" season 21. It scored 7/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Guy Who Parties Too Hard".