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The Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 8

Every episode of Project Runway Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Project Runway Season 8!

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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 in front of a judges' panel.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Project Runway Season 8 Episode 1 - And Sew It Begins
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    #1 - And Sew It Begins

    S8:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 2 - Larger Than Life
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Larger Than Life

    S8:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 3 - It's a Party
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #3 - It's a Party

    S8:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 4 - Hats Off to You
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #4 - Hats Off to You

    S8:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 5 - There IS an "I" In Team
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #5 - There IS an "I" In Team

    S8:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 6 - You Can Totally Wear That Again
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #6 - You Can Totally Wear That Again

    S8:E6

    The designers must create a fashionable look from a bridesmaid dress. They have $50 and one day to complete their transformations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 7 - What's Mine is Yours
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    #7 - What's Mine is Yours

    S8:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 8 - A Rough Day on the Runway
    7.1/10(41 votes)

    #8 - A Rough Day on the Runway

    S8:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 9 - Race to the Finish
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #9 - Race to the Finish

    S8:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 10 - There's a Pattern Here
    8.0/10(49 votes)

    #10 - There's a Pattern Here

    S8:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 11 - A Look in the Line
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #11 - A Look in the Line

    S8:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 12 - We're in a New York State of Mind
    7.1/10(42 votes)

    #12 - We're in a New York State of Mind

    S8:E12

    The designers must create a look inspired by New York City landmark locations. They have $500 and two days to complete their garments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 13 - Finale: Part 1
    6.9/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Finale: Part 1

    S8:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 14 - Finale: Part 2
    5.8/10(47 votes)

    #14 - Finale: Part 2

    S8:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"And Sew It Begins" is the best rated episode of "Project Runway" season 8. It scored 7.2/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/29/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Larger Than Life".