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The Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 16

Every episode of Project Runway Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 16!

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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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"One Size Does Not Fit All" is the best rated episode of "Project Runway" season 16. It scored 7.6/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Rich Kim and written by N/A, it aired on 8/17/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "An Unconventional Recycling".

  • One Size Does Not Fit All
    7.6/1052 votes

    #1 - 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

  • An Unconventional Recycling
    7.7/1049 votes

    #2 - An Unconventional Recycling

    Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 8/24/2017

    In three teams, the designers are asked to create a high fashion, five-look collection out of recycled materials. They have one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • A Leap of Innovation!
    7.4/1050 votes

    #3 - A Leap of Innovation!

    Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 8/31/2017

    After attending a screening of the film Leap! and a performance by Hiplet, the designers must create a fashionable look inspired by dance, movement and innovation. They have $200 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • We're Sleeping Wear?
    7.3/1047 votes

    #4 - We're Sleeping Wear?

    Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2017

    A slumber party on the roof of the Empire State Building provides inspiration as the designers are tasked to make their own textiles to create sleepwear for Heidi Klum's Intimates collection. They have one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • Descending Into Good and Evil
    7.3/1047 votes

    #5 - Descending Into Good and Evil

    Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2017

    Drawing inspiration from the film Descendants 2, the designers are tasked with creating a look that represents either "Good" or "Evil." They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • Models Off Duty
    7.8/1047 votes

    #6 - Models Off Duty

    Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2017

    With the models as their clients, the designers are asked to create a street style look for them. They have $200 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ultimate Faceoff
    7.8/1045 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Client On the Go
    7.5/1049 votes

    #8 - Client On the Go

    Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 10/5/2017

    The designers are tasked with creating their own fabric to make an on-the-go look for friends and family of the Project Runway crew. They have $150 for supplemental fabric and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • A "Little" Avant Garde
    8.0/1046 votes

    #9 - A "Little" Avant Garde

    Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2017

    The designers are asked to create an avant-garde look inspired by Shopkins Shoppies characters. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • Driving Miss Unconventional
    7.4/1042 votes

    #10 - Driving Miss Unconventional

    Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2017

    The designers must use safety materials to create runway-ready looks that "do not conform to the rules." They have one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • Warrior Fashion
    7.5/1044 votes

    #11 - Warrior Fashion

    Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 10/26/2017

    The designers must create looks inspired by "Warrior Women" — women who have battled breast cancer. They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • There's Snow Business Like Sew Business
    7.7/1042 votes

    #12 - There's Snow Business Like Sew Business

    Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 11/2/2017

    The runway is converted into a Winter Wonderland as the designers are tasked with creating a winter-themed look. They have $400 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: Rich Kim

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 1
    7.5/1037 votes

    #13 - Finale: Part 1

    Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 11/9/2017

    Each of the remaining designers is given $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection in less than three months for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Tim Gunn. Back in New York, they must choose two of their looks to show the judges in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.

    Director: Ryan Bunnell

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 2
    7.8/1038 votes

    #14 - 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