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The Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 18

Every episode of Project Runway Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 18!

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 18 Ratings Summary

"Blast Off" is the best rated episode of "Project Runway" season 18. It scored 6.7/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/5/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cats Of the Urban Jungle".

  • Blast Off
    6.7/1023 votes

    #1 - Blast Off

    Season 18 Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2019

    With luggage still in tow, 16 new designers are greeted at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK airport. Paired off, they receive their first assignment: to create innovative jumpsuit and cocktail looks inspired by humanity's continued push into space exploration. They have $400 per team and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cats Of the Urban Jungle
    6.9/1021 votes

    #2 - Cats Of the Urban Jungle

    Season 18 Episode 2 - Aired 12/12/2019

    The designers must create a chic street style look using animal prints while taking inspiration from the upcoming film "Cats." They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sleigh the Runway
    6.9/1022 votes

    #3 - Sleigh the Runway

    Season 18 Episode 3 - Aired 12/19/2019

    The designers are tasked to create a party cocktail dress using winter holiday decorations. They have two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ultimate Upcycle
    7.0/1022 votes

    #4 - The Ultimate Upcycle

    Season 18 Episode 4 - Aired 1/2/2020

    The designers must create a look for Karlie Kloss to wear to a Parisian event made of fabrics upcycled from garments found at Goodwill. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • She's Sew Unusual
    6.7/1023 votes

    #5 - She's Sew Unusual

    Season 18 Episode 5 - Aired 1/9/2020

    Split into two teams, the designers must create cohesive mini-collections that pay homage to Cyndi Lauper and her iconic fashion style, including their own accessories. They have $300 per team member for fabric, $200 per team for accessory materials, and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There Is Only One You
    6.8/1021 votes

    #6 - There Is Only One You

    Season 18 Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2020

    The designers are asked to create any look of their choosing using their own personal heritage as inspiration. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Project Runway X Ashley Longshore
    6.8/1023 votes

    #7 - Project Runway X Ashley Longshore

    Season 18 Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2020

    The designers must create a look in collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore, using her custom pop art prints as both inspiration and fabric. They have $175 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sheer Genius
    6.9/1023 votes

    #8 - Sheer Genius

    Season 18 Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2020

    The designers are tasked to create an editorial look using sheer fabrics. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Suit Yourself
    6.8/1021 votes

    #9 - Suit Yourself

    Season 18 Episode 9 - Aired 2/6/2020

    The designers must create a look that reinvents the classic tuxedo in a modern way. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Live and Let Tie Dye
    6.9/1021 votes

    #10 - Live and Let Tie Dye

    Season 18 Episode 10 - Aired 2/13/2020

    The designers are asked to elevate tie-dye into a runway-chic look using fabric they create. They have $175 and one full day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Olympic Game Plan
    6.9/1020 votes

    #11 - Olympic Game Plan

    Season 18 Episode 11 - Aired 2/20/2020

    For this challenge, the designers are paired up with an athlete competing in the Summer 2020 Olympic or Paralympic Games and they must make them their dream outfit for a victory night celebration. They have $400 and one day to complete their garments.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion
    7.1/1022 votes

    #12 - The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion

    Season 18 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2020

    The designers must create an avant-garde look that is anything but ordinary for a showing at one of New York City's newest landmarks, The Vessel. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 1
    7.3/1021 votes

    #13 - Finale: Part 1

    Season 18 Episode 13 - Aired 3/5/2020

    Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back in New York, they must choose three of their looks to show as part of a mini-collection in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 2
    6.8/1024 votes

    #14 - Finale: Part 2

    Season 18 Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2020

    In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $400 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A