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The Worst Episodes of Project Runway

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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 Worst Episode
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    Project Runway Season 19 Episode 2 - #STREETWEAR
    3.9/10(102 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. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 4 - Sew Elementary
    4.2/10(144 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 8 - Threads of Confidence
    4.2/10(81 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 6 - Hit the Streets
    4.3/10(94 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. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 10 - See You on the Runway
    4.4/10(122 votes)

    #5 - See You on the Runway

    S21:E10

    In an epic finale, the final three designers must create a capsule collection to prove who deserves to win fashion's fiercest competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 7 - Runway Rodeo
    4.5/10(85 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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  7. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 3 - Boring to Brilliant
    4.9/10(131 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 9 - Something Wicked
    4.9/10(95 votes)

    #8 - Something Wicked

    S21:E9

    The designers are challenged with creating a design worthy of Oz! Meanwhile, friendships are tested when drama unfolds on the runway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 1 - New House; New Rules
    5.2/10(192 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 2 - Feel the Burn
    5.2/10(150 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Project Runway Season 21 Episode 5 - Complementary Couture
    5.2/10(109 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Project Runway Season 17 Episode 1 - First Impressions
    5.4/10(87 votes)

    #12 - 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. Project Runway Season 8 Episode 14 - Finale: Part 2
    5.8/10(47 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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  14. Project Runway Season 5 Episode 10 - Transformation
    6.1/10(44 votes)

    #14 - 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
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  15. Project Runway Season 14 Episode 10 - Crew's All In
    6.1/10(43 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Project Runway Season 5 Episode 9 - What's Your Sign?
    6.2/10(48 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Project Runway Season 17 Episode 2 - The Future Is Here
    6.2/10(67 votes)

    #17 - 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
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  18. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 9 - Design for the Red Carpet
    6.3/10(60 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 10 - Reunion Show
    6.3/10(56 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Project Runway Season 3 Episode 14 - Finale: Part 2
    6.3/10(64 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Project Runway Season 5 Episode 11 - Rock N' Runway
    6.3/10(45 votes)

    #21 - 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
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  22. Project Runway Season 14 Episode 14 - Finale: Part 2
    6.3/10(44 votes)

    #22 - Finale: Part 2

    S14:E14

    In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants have two days to ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Project Runway Season 20 Episode 13 - The Sky's the Limit
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #23 - 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
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  24. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 2 - Vision
    6.4/10(73 votes)

    #24 - Vision

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown
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  25. Project Runway Season 1 Episode 6 - Making a Splash
    6.4/10(68 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"#STREETWEAR" is the worst rated episode of "Project Runway". It scored 3.9/10 based on 102 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/21/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Sew Elementary".