7.3/1053 votes#1 - And Sew It Begins
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 7/29/2010
17 designers start a new season with a goal to reach New York Fashion Week and become the winner of Project Runway. For their first challenge, the designers are asked to incorporate an article of clothing taken from another designer's suitcase into a new garment of their own. They have access to additional fabric, but just five hours to finish their looks.
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6.9/1036 votes#2 - Larger Than Life
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2010
The designers have to create a fashion forward outfit representing the strong and practical Marie Claire woman. They have $150 and one day to complete their looks.
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7.0/1036 votes#3 - It's a Party
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 8/12/2010
The designers have to create an outfit from materials obtained at a party supplies store. They have $100 and one day to complete the challenge.
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7.1/1034 votes#4 - Hats Off to You
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 8/19/2010
The designers must each create an outfit to pair with a unique, avant-garde Philip Treacy hat. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.
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6.6/1037 votes#5 - There IS an "I" In Team
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 8/26/2010
The designers are divided in teams of six and must design a trendy six-piece collection for Fall. They have $1,000 and one day to complete the challenge.
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6.9/1035 votes#6 - You Can Totally Wear That Again
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 9/2/2010
The designers must create a fashionable look from a bridesmaid dress. They have $50 and one day to complete their transformations.
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6.8/1033 votes#7 - What's Mine is Yours
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 9/9/2010
In teams of two, the designers are tasked to create a fashionable resort-wear look. However, they must make the outfit using their partner's design and fabric. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.
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6.9/1034 votes#8 - A Rough Day on the Runway
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 9/16/2010
The designers must create fashionable American sportswear inspired by the style of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Later, they are asked to create an outerwear companion item. They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.
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6.9/1036 votes#9 - Race to the Finish
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 9/23/2010
The designers must create a high-fashion look, and a ready-to-wear companion piece, that will feature in a L'Oreal Paris advertisement. They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.
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7.8/1040 votes#10 - 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.
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6.6/1036 votes#11 - A Look in the Line
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 10/7/2010
The designers must create an outfit appropriate for Heidi Klum's New Balance activewear line. The winner of the challenge will have their design sold on Amazon. Later, Heidi increases the their workload to three outfits and provides additional help in the form of previously eliminated contestants. They have $300 and two days to complete their looks.
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6.9/1035 votes#12 - We're in a New York State of Mind
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 10/14/2010
The designers must create a look inspired by New York City landmark locations. They have $500 and two days to complete their garments.
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6.5/1030 votes#13 - Finale: Part 1
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 10/21/2010
Each of the remaining designers is given six weeks and $9000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Tim Gunn. Back in New York, they are given two days to create one additional look to show as part of a mini-collection with two of their existing pieces in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.
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5.7/1038 votes#14 - Finale: Part 2
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 10/28/2010
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. Also includes a contestant reunion.
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The Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 8
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"And Sew It Begins" is the best rated episode of "Project Runway" season 8. It scored 7.3/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/29/2010. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Larger Than Life".