8.6/1053 votesLoading...#1 - The Rainway
Season 13 Episode 8 - Aired 9/11/2014
The designers are challenged to create an avant-garde look that must be able to withstand the water elements of Project Runway's first "rain"-way. They have $300 and two days to complete their garments.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/1040 votesLoading...#2 - The Final Runway
Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 6/13/2019
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They have $300 and four days to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders and the judges in order to be crowned the winner.
Director: N/A
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- 8.1/1023 votesLoading...
#3 - Uncut Hems
Season 20 Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2023
It’s the halfway point and the designers are hitting the road to a denim explosion; in a throwback challenge, they’ll create all denim looks while competing in head-to-head battles where only one designer can be safe from elimination.
Director: N/A
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7.9/1037 votesLoading...#5 - The Last Straw
Season 19 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2021
For this unconventional challenge, the designers are asked to create an elegant cocktail dress using materials from an actual cocktail bar. They have two days to complete their looks.
Director: N/A
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7.8/1040 votesLoading...#6 - There's a Pattern Here
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 9/30/2010
The contestants must create their own fabric designs for a look to be inspired by a moment from their past. They have $100 for supplemental fabric and two days to complete their garments.
Director: N/A
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7.8/1045 votesLoading...#8 - The Ultimate Faceoff
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2017
Working in pairs, the designers must use men's fabrics and styles to create a fashion-forward Fall outfit for their female models. They have $100 per team for supplemental fabric and one day to complete the challenge.
Director: Rich Kim
Writer: N/A
7.8/1038 votesLoading...#9 - Finale: Part 2
Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 11/16/2017
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.
Director: Ryan Bunnell
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/1031 votesLoading...
#10 - Toying With Fashion
Season 20 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2023
The all-stars are tasked with creating a runway look using toys for FAO Schwarz.
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- 7.7/1037 votesLoading...
#11 - A Suitable Twist
Season 13 Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2014
The designers are each assigned a man's vintage suit which will serve as the materials and inspiration for a high fashion look. They have $100 for supplemental fabric and one day to complete the challenge.
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7.7/1042 votesLoading...- 7.7/1022 votesLoading...
#14 - Fashion, Inside Out
Season 20 Episode 7 - Aired 7/20/2023
The jockstrap is back; the all-stars must create high-fashion looks featuring couture undergarments in this one-day challenge; fashion icons Sergio Hudson and Paulina Porizkova help separate the hot from the not.
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- 7.6/1034 votesLoading...
#15 - The History of the American Girl
Season 13 Episode 9 - Aired 9/18/2014
The designers are tasked with creating modern, age-appropriate looks for a young girl based on the BeForever line of American Girl dolls. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.
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- 7.6/1032 votesLoading...
#16 - Bold Innovation
Season 15 Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2016
The designers are tasked to create an avant-garde look using conventional fabric and unconventional metal materials. They have $150 and two days to complete the challenge.
Director: N/A
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7.6/1052 votesLoading...#17 - One Size Does Not Fit All
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 8/17/2017
16 new designers arrive in New York City to compete to be the 16th winner of Project Runway. For their first challenge, the designers must create a red carpet look that showcases their fashion point-of- view. But the real surprise comes when the designers learn they will be working with models of all sizes this season. They have $300 and one day to complete their garments.
Director: Rich Kim
Writer: N/A
7.6/1028 votesLoading...#18 - The Model As Muse
Season 19 Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2022
The must create editorial looks specifically inspired by internationally renowned model Coco Rocha. They are tasked to show their artistic range by delivering not only the perfect garment, but the perfect photograph to show it off. They have $800 and two days to complete the challenge.
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- 7.6/1032 votesLoading...
#19 - Project Redemption
Season 20 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2023
For their first challenge of the competition, the designers have to rewrite history by reinventing the look that either got them eliminated or gave them the lowest score in their past, and turn it into a high-fashion moment for the runways of today.
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- 7.6/1023 votesLoading...
#20 - Below Decked Out
Season 20 Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2023
Fan favorites from the cast of "Below Deck" walk the runway in the infamous Real Client Challenge; Real Housewife Luann de Lesseps and former Below Decker Kate Chastain guest judge to help the panel decide who will sink or swim.
Director: N/A
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- 7.6/1022 votesLoading...
#21 - Freedom
Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2023
For the first time, the final seven designers are given the freedom to design whatever they want; on the grand outdoor runway of Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, their daring "freedom looks" will be unveiled, rain or shine.
Director: N/A
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7.5/1043 votesLoading...#22 - Finale: Part 2
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 4/22/2010
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.
Director: N/A
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- 7.5/1041 votesLoading...
#23 - Haute Tech Couture
Season 14 Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2015
For this challenge, the designers are asked to create a modern, fashionable look using outdated technology. They have one day to complete their garments.
Director: N/A
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- 7.5/1035 votesLoading...
#24 - The Runway's 3D!
Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 10/15/2015
Using New York City bridges (Queensboro, Manhattan, and Brooklyn) as inspiration, the designers must use 3D printing technology to create avant-garde looks. They have $200 and two days to complete the challenge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1039 votesLoading...#25 - An Unconventional Launch Party
Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2016
16 new designers arrive in New York with an eye to being named champion of Project Runway's 15th season. At the launch party, they are given their first challenge: use the party's spirit, aura, and vibe as inspiration (and the decorations as materials) for an outfit of their choosing. They have one day to complete their looks.
Director: N/A
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The Best Episodes of Project Runway
Every episode of Project Runway ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Project Runway!
Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work...
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Best Episodes Summary
"The Rainway" is the best rated episode of "Project Runway". It scored 8.6/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/11/2014. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Final Runway".
