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The Worst Episodes of Project Runway

Every episode of Project Runway ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
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Worst Episodes Summary

"#STREETWEAR" is the worst rated episode of "Project Runway". It scored 4/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/21/2021. This episode scored 1.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "First Impressions".

  • #STREETWEAR
    4.0/1081 votes
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    #1 - #STREETWEAR

    Season 19 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Impressions
    5.3/1082 votes
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    #2 - First Impressions

    Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 2
    5.8/1040 votes
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    #3 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Transformation
    6.0/1040 votes
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    #4 - Transformation

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Crew's All In
    6.0/1040 votes
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    #5 - Crew's All In

    Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 10/8/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sky's the Limit
    6.0/1021 votes
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    #6 - The Sky's the Limit

    Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2023

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What's Your Sign?
    6.1/1045 votes
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    #7 - What's Your Sign?

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/10/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Design a Collection
    6.2/1055 votes
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    #8 - Design a Collection

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/26/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Design for the Red Carpet
    6.2/1056 votes
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    #9 - Design for the Red Carpet

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/9/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion
    6.2/1050 votes
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    #10 - Reunion

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 10/4/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fashion Giant
    6.2/1049 votes
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    #11 - Fashion Giant

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/2007

    The designers are asked to create a menswear outfit for Tiki Barber to wear on The Today Show. They have $150 and two days to complete their looks.

    Director: Tony Sacco

    Writer: N/A

  • Rock N' Runway
    6.2/1041 votes
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    #12 - Rock N' Runway

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 9/24/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Art Of Fashion
    6.2/1031 votes
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    #13 - The Art Of Fashion

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 11/5/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Take It All Off!
    6.2/1033 votes
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    #14 - Take It All Off!

    Season 11 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2013

    After being divided into two teams, the contestants are tasked to design three tear-away outfits for Australia's all-male revue Thunder From Down Under. Each team has $750 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Future Is Here
    6.2/1062 votes
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    #15 - The Future Is Here

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 3/21/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Housewives
    6.2/1035 votes
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    #16 - The Housewives

    Season 19 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/2022

    For this challenge, each designer is paired with a star from Bravo's "Real Housewives" shows in order to create the ultimate reunion show look for them. They have $700 and two days to complete their garments.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Haute Hair
    6.2/1035 votes
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    #17 - Haute Hair

    Season 19 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2022

    For this assignment, the designers are each teamed with an up-and-coming hairstylist for a head-to-toe fashion collaboration. They must create a runway look inspired by their stylist's hair design. They have $500 and one day to complete the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vision
    6.3/1067 votes
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    #18 - Vision

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2004

    Another day begins, and the designers are to design a dress that represents 'Envy'. They have a budget of $50 and one day to complete the design. As they finish, the designers are surprised to be told that their dresses will be put for sale in a private auction, with whomever gets the most bids winning the challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Commercial Appeal
    6.3/1058 votes
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    #19 - Commercial Appeal

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2004

    The designers can finally design something actually wearable. For this challenge, the designers must create a party dress that could appeal to Banana Republic's customers. The winner, instead of being granted immunity, will have their dress marketed and sold at select Banana Republic stores. They have to pick their fabrics at the studios and have two days to complete their designs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Making a Splash
    6.3/1062 votes
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    #20 - Making a Splash

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2005

    The designers create swimsuits that are functional enough to swim in the pool, yet sophisticated enough to wear to an event. They then attend a fashion-industry party with their swimsuit-clad models. The winner will be the designer who receives a mention in the New York Post gossip column "Page Six." The designers have a budget of $75 and 5 hours to complete the design.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion Show
    6.3/1052 votes
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    #21 - Reunion Show

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/16/2005

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fashion Week
    6.3/1064 votes
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    #22 - Fashion Week

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/23/2005

    Tim Gunn visits the final three designers at their homes to show the progress of their collections. Each designer must create a twelve piece collection for a showing at New York Olympus Fashion Week. After months at home to prepare, the final moment has come to show the world their collections.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Makeover
    6.3/1051 votes
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    #23 - Makeover

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/2006

    The designers must design a makeover look for another designer, who will then model the new look on the runway. The designers have a budget of $200 and two days to complete the outfit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finale: Part 2
    6.3/1058 votes
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    #24 - Finale: Part 2

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 10/18/2006

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trendsetter
    6.3/1046 votes
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    #25 - Trendsetter

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2007

    Each designer must pick one of 12 outdated fashion trends. Then, working in teams of three, they must incorporate all three trends into a cohesive mini-collection of three looks. They have $225 and two days to complete their outfits.

    Director: Tony Sacco

    Writer: N/A