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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Project Runway Season 1 Episode 3 - Commercial Appeal
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    #1 - Commercial Appeal

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
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  2. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 4 - Collaboration
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    #2 - Collaboration

    S1:E4

    The designers show their prospective designs to rock singer Sarah Hudson, who picks the three whose designs she liked best: Jay, Kevin, and Austin. Those three are the team leaders and they have to pick two others to be on their team and, as a group, they will work on the group leader's design. Each team had $150 and one day to complete their design.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 5 - "Model" Clients
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    #3 - "Model" Clients

    S1:E5

    The designers learn that their selected model will be their client, and they must design a wedding dress of their model's dreams. They have a budget of $300 and two days to complete the design.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 6 - Making a Splash
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    #4 - Making a Splash

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
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  5. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 7 - Design a Collection
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    #5 - 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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  6. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 9 - Design for the Red Carpet
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    #6 - 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
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  7. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 10 - Reunion Show
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    #7 - 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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  8. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 11 - Fashion Week
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    #8 - Fashion Week

    S1:E11

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 1 - Road to the Runway
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    #9 - Road to the Runway

    S2:E1

    After auditions in New York, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles, the 16 contestants being considered for this season's cast were given six yards of plain white muslin, $20, and one week to create an outfit that best represents who they are as a fashion designer. After arriving, the 16 contestants find that only 14 positions were available in the Parsons workroom and thus two will be eliminated at the runway judging.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 2 - Clothes Off Your Back
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    #10 - Clothes Off Your Back

    S2:E2

    Heidi throws a roof-top party for the designers. At the party, she announces their next challenge: each must create an outfit using nothing besides the clothes he or she has worn to the party. They have one day to complete their designs.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 3 - All Dolled Up
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    #11 - All Dolled Up

    S2:E3

    The contestants are asked to design for a global star… Barbie. The winning designer's outfit will be duplicated for the My Scene Barbie collection. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete their designs.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 5 - Social Scene
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    #12 - Social Scene

    S2:E5

    The remaining designers must each create a dress for prominent socialite Nicky Hilton. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete the designs.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 6 - Window Shopping
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    #13 - Window Shopping

    S2:E6

    The designers, in five teams of two, must create a day-to-evening ensemble for Banana Republic, as well as a compelling and successful window display advertising the clothing. Each team has to finish their garment in one day.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 7 - On Thin Ice
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    #14 - On Thin Ice

    S2:E7

    The designers have to get sporty to create a garment for 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete the design.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 8 - Inspiration
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    #15 - Inspiration

    S2:E8

    The contestants have to draw inspiration from their surroundings while outside in New York. The designers have a budget of $100 and one day to complete the outfit.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 9 - Flower Power
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    #16 - Flower Power

    S2:E9

    Designers must create a look using only natural materials purchased in the flower district. The designers have a budget of $100 and one day to create the garment.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 10 - Makeover
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    #17 - Makeover

    S2:E10

    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:Unknown
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  18. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 11 - What's Your Line
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    #18 - What's Your Line

    S2:E11

    The contestants face off in the final competition before the Olympus Fashion Week finale. They must design an evening gown that will be worn by supermodel Iman. The designers have a budget of $300 and two days to complete the outfit.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 12 - Reunion
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    #19 - Reunion

    S2:E12

    The 16 contestants reunite to discuss their personal highs and woes during the various challenges and reflect on just how the show has changed their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 13 - Finale: Part 1
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    #20 - Finale: Part 1

    S2:E13

    In Part 1 of the season finale, the finalists return to their homes to create the line that will be shown at Olympus Fashion Week. The episode includes a look at the contestants' personal lives as Tim Gunn makes a visit to each of their homes. Back in New York, they have to complete one final challenge: each will make an additional garment that they'll design with the aid of one eliminated contestant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Project Runway Season 2 Episode 14 - Finale: Part 2
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    #21 - Finale: Part 2

    S2:E14

    In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants complete their 13th look and polish the rest of their collection. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Olympus Fashion Week.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Project Runway Season 3 Episode 1 - Wall to Wall Fashion
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    #22 - Wall to Wall Fashion

    S3:E1

    Fifteen designers arrive in New York and are asked to create an outfit in just two days using only materials found in their apartments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Project Runway Season 3 Episode 2 - Fit For A Queen
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    #23 - Fit For A Queen

    S3:E2

    The designers are paired into groups to design and create a gown for Miss USA, Tara Conner, to wear for the Miss Universe pageant. The designers have $300 and two days to complete their designs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Project Runway Season 3 Episode 3 - Designer's Best Friend
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    #24 - Designer's Best Friend

    S3:E3

    The designers are informed that they'll be creating an evening outfit based on a story inspired by a tiny dog. The designers must also design outfits for the dogs to wear. They have $150 and two days to complete their looks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Project Runway Season 3 Episode 4 - Reap What You Sew
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    #25 - Reap What You Sew

    S3:E4

    The designers, in teams of three, are asked to design a three-piece look that embraces the INC (International Concepts) brand. The winning design will be manufactured, produced, and sold at Macy's stores. The teams have $100 and two days to complete the challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Commercial Appeal" is the worst rated episode of "Project Runway". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/15/2004. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Collaboration".