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The Worst Episodes of Project Runway

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The Worst 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...
  1. Background image for #STREETWEAR
    3.8/10(99 votes)

    #1 - #STREETWEAR

    S19:E2

    In their first individual challenge, the designers take on streetwear. They must use their unique personal experiences and cultures to create impactful looks containing at least three separate pieces. They have $300 and two days to complete their garments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for See You on the Runway
    4.0/10(103 votes)

    #2 - See You on the Runway

    S21:E10

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Sew Elementary
    4.2/10(129 votes)

    #3 - Sew Elementary

    S21:E4

    The designers head back to school where they must create fashionable looks using unconventional materials before facing a shocking twist at the elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Hit the Streets
    4.3/10(82 votes)

    #4 - Hit the Streets

    S21:E6

    The designers must step up their game as they are asked to create a streetwear look that speaks to their individual brand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Threads of Confidence
    4.3/10(68 votes)

    #5 - Threads of Confidence

    S21:E8

    Working with real people as their clients, the designers must create looks for a night on the town that include a jaw-dropping reveal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Runway Rodeo
    4.5/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Runway Rodeo

    S21:E7

    The designers saddle up for a wild ride as their next challenge requires them to create a modern take on western chic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Complementary Couture
    4.6/10(95 votes)

    #7 - Complementary Couture

    S21:E5

    After a difficult elimination, the designers must regroup as they are tasked with creating a companion piece to their unconventional materials look from the previous challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Boring to Brilliant
    5.0/10(118 votes)

    #8 - Boring to Brilliant

    S21:E3

    As the competition between the two houses heats up, the designers must use their creative skills to transform boring fabric into fabulous fashion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Something Wicked
    5.0/10(82 votes)

    #9 - Something Wicked

    S21:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for New House; New Rules
    5.2/10(171 votes)

    #10 - New House; New Rules

    S21:E1

    Heidi Klum returns to host the competition series; twelve hopeful new designers are divided into two competing fashion houses and must create a look inspired by Disney princesses and villains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for First Impressions
    5.3/10(84 votes)

    #11 - First Impressions

    S17:E1

    Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their first challenge is to create a look inspired by one of the four judges' "Fashion First" photographs. They have $250 and two days to complete their garments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Feel the Burn
    5.3/10(136 votes)

    #12 - Feel the Burn

    S21:E2

    After a shake-up in the houses, the designers are challenged to create a multipurpose athleisure look that mixes fashion and function.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Finale: Part 2
    5.7/10(43 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for The Sky's the Limit
    5.9/10(25 votes)

    #14 - The Sky's the Limit

    S20:E13

    The final four designers push themselves higher than ever for the Avant-Garde Challenge, inspired by the breathtaking views of Manhattan from the 91st floor of Summit One Vanderbilt; famed stylist Law Roach and Steven Kolb from the CFDA guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Transformation
    6.0/10(43 votes)

    #15 - Transformation

    S5:E10

    The designers are assigned recent college graduates and are tasked to give them a fashion makeover to help them enter the workforce. Each designer was to gear their look to their client's specific profession, while keeping their individual style. They have $100 and two days to complete their look.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Crew's All In
    6.0/10(41 votes)

    #16 - Crew's All In

    S14:E10

    For their next challenge, the designers must makeover real women from the Project Runway crew. They have $200 and two days to complete the looks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Finale: Part 2
    6.1/10(61 votes)

    #17 - Finale: Part 2

    S3: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 Olympus Fashion Week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for What's Your Sign?
    6.1/10(47 votes)

    #18 - What's Your Sign?

    S5:E9

    The designers are paired up with eliminated contestants and asked to create an avant-garde garment inspired by one of their two astrological signs. They have $250 and one day to complete the look.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Art Of Fashion
    6.1/10(34 votes)

    #19 - The Art Of Fashion

    S6:E12

    For the final challenge before Fashion Week, the designers go to Los Angeles's famed Getty Center, where they are to draw inspiration from any location in and around the center and the museum to create their looks. They have $300 and two days to complete their outfits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for The Future Is Here
    6.1/10(64 votes)

    #20 - The Future Is Here

    S17:E2

    Divided into teams of three, the designers are tasked to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the future of fashion using models transformed with special effects body modifications. They have $750 per team and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Design a Collection
    6.2/10(57 votes)

    #21 - Design a Collection

    S1:E7

    As one group, the designers will create a collection, one carrying the theme "the year 2055." One designer is to lead, taking responsibility for the overall vision, while each designer will sketch and create an outfit of his or her own for the line. Each designer has a budget of $50 and one day to complete their look for the collection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Design for the Red Carpet
    6.2/10(58 votes)

    #22 - Design for the Red Carpet

    S1:E9

    This week's challenge is to design a dress for the host of Access Hollywood, Nancy O'Dell. Nancy will help judge the runway and wear the winning design on the red carpet at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The designers have $300 and two days to complete the design.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Reunion Show
    6.2/10(54 votes)

    #23 - Reunion Show

    S1:E10

    A special reunion episode, the 12 designers all reunite to talk about what happened behind the scenes on Project Runway. When people are confronted and questions are answered, the fabric starts flying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Reunion
    6.2/10(51 votes)

    #24 - Reunion

    S3:E12

    The cast of Season 3 reunites to recap all the gripes, drama and other shenanigans which were only seen by those behind the scenes. One of the designers wins the first ever "Fan Favorite" award, along with a check for $10,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Rock N' Runway
    6.2/10(44 votes)

    #25 - Rock N' Runway

    S5:E11

    The contestants are given the task of designing for each other, inspired by different genres of music. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"#STREETWEAR" is the worst rated episode of "Project Runway". It scored 3.8/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "See You on the Runway".