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The Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model Season 23

Every episode of America's Next Top Model Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Next Top Model Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 1 - Business, Brand, Boss
    5.2/10(51 votes)

    #1 - Business, Brand, Boss

    S23:E1

    America’s Next Top Model returns to New York City, where 28 aspiring models will be winnowed down to 14. New host Rita Ora, along with her team of fashion tastemakers, welcomes the girls and sends them to their first challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 2 - Lights, Camera, Catwalk
    5.2/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Lights, Camera, Catwalk

    S23:E2

    The Top 14 are summoned to runway boot camp with supermodel and runway coach Stacy McKenzie. Back at the house, the models get into a heated discussion about the state of race relations in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 3 - Make Your Mark
    5.0/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Make Your Mark

    S23:E3

    The judges choose signature looks for each model, but some ladies aren't happy with their makeovers; Ashley encourages the contestants to feel comfortable in their own skins as they get ready for a nude-photo shoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 4 - Major Key Alert
    5.0/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Major Key Alert

    S23:E4

    DJ Khaled breaks down social media branding for the models; Jasmine Sanders helps the contestants enhance their profiles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 5 - Avant Garde
    5.1/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Avant Garde

    S23:E5

    Law Roach discusses the importance of personal style; Nicola Formichetti takes the models out of their comfort zones.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 6 - Out for the Count
    4.9/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Out for the Count

    S23:E6

    Two models become romantically involved, but it could cost one of them the competition. Later, the ladies take on a body-in-motion challenge with Chanel Iman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 7 - X Marks the Spot
    5.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - X Marks the Spot

    S23:E7

    Stacy Mckenzie joins forces with Beyoncé’s choreographer, Chris Grant, to challenge the models to create their own signature dance routine for a block party video shoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 8 - The Glamorous Life
    5.5/10(27 votes)

    #8 - The Glamorous Life

    S23:E8

    The models get a taste of the high life this go around as they are invited to an exclusive party at luxury designer Philipp Plein’s estate in exchange for live modeling his latest couture collection amongst the fashion elite. Later, the ladies compete for the best couple shot as they’re are photographed living a luxurious lifestyle jet setting alongside singer Jason Derulo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 9 - The Comeback
    6.0/10(30 votes)

    #9 - The Comeback

    S23:E9

    The previously-eliminated contestants return to compete against the top seven models in a fashion-music-video shoot featuring rapper French Montana.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 10 - Platform Power
    5.8/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Platform Power

    S23:E10

    The models are challenged to create a PSA supporting the initiative behind model and activist Amber Rose’s “Slutwalk”. Later, the models embody iconic women in pop culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 11 - Celebrity Life
    5.8/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Celebrity Life

    S23:E11

    The models experience a day in the life of their celebrity host Rita Ora as they are bombarded by the paparazzi throughout New York City and later tasked to personify her iconic Paper Magazine Cover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 12 - And Action!
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #12 - And Action!

    S23:E12

    The final five contestants tap into their inner actress as they compete to nail a theatrical scene. Later, the models are challenged to transform into a beautiful disaster during the filming of a makeup commercial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 13 - Beyond the Scenes, Beyond the Flash
    5.3/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Beyond the Scenes, Beyond the Flash

    S23:E13

    This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 14 - Brand Like A Boss
    5.7/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Brand Like A Boss

    S23:E14

    The final four learn what it takes to be a brand ambassador as they are challenged to replicate and properly execute the Rimmel look. The models are tasked with shooting a commercial featuring Rimmel’s waterproof makeup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. America's Next Top Model Season 23 Episode 15 - The Final Countdown
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #15 - The Final Countdown

    S23:E15

    In the Season 23 finale, the finalists give it their all to pull off a Paper Magazine photo-shoot spread. Later, the eliminated contestants return to hit the runway alongside singer Tinashe, before one of the final three is crowned winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Business, Brand, Boss" is the best rated episode of "America's Next Top Model" season 23. It scored 5.2/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/12/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Lights, Camera, Catwalk".