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COLLECTION · Series · 2011

Face Off

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

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* 7.1 (83)RealityFrance · United States
Countries
France · United States
Studios
Syfy · Mission Control Media
Runtime
40 min/ep
Age rating
TV-14
Release
26/01/2011
Score
7.1 / 10 (83)

Awards and nominations

  • 2 wins & 6 nominations.
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
Specials
2 episodes · 2013
Episode 1. Redemption
2013-04-02

Face Off Redemption is a web miniseries hosted by judge Glenn Hetrick in conjunction with season 4. It puts the eliminated artists against each other with the winner getting a spot in Face Off's upcoming fifth season. This show reveals…

The Vets Strike Back
Episode 2. The Vets Strike Back
2013-08-06 · 40 min

A preview of Season 5 focuses on the eight veteran contestants who are returning for a second chance at victory.

Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes · 2011

The first season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing in a series of challenges to create makeup effects. The winner received US$100,000 and a year's supply of makeup. The season premiered on January 26, 2011. Conor McCullagh of Mississauga, Ontario was the winner of Face Off season one.

Welcome to the Jungle
Episode 1. Welcome to the Jungle
2011-01-26 · 40 min

The challenge is to create a new human/animal hybrid based from 3 exotic animals that are brought into lab.

Naked Ambition
Episode 2. Naked Ambition
2011-02-02 · 40 min

A full-body makeup challenge for the contestants.

Out of this World
Episode 3. Out of this World
2011-02-09 · 40 min

Makeup artist Michael Westmore meets the contestants at Vasquez Rocks in Southern California, where episodes of "Star Trek" were shot, and the competitors learn that they must create an alien for a newly discovered world

Bad to the Bone
Episode 4. Bad to the Bone
2011-02-16 · 40 min

"Friday the 13th" director Sean Cunningham serves as a guest judge for a challenge that has the contestants creating an original horror-movie villain along with an accompanying movie poster, title and tagline.

Switched and Hitched
Episode 5. Switched and Hitched
2011-02-23 · 40 min

In teams of two, the contestants turn brides into grooms and grooms into brides.

Dancing Dead
Episode 6. Dancing Dead
2011-03-02 · 40 min

Zombies take over as the seven remaining special effects artists must create an original zombie to avoid the dreaded double elimination on “Dancing Dead”.

Family Plot
Episode 7. Family Plot
2011-03-09 · 40 min

The five remaining contestants must disguise themselves to fool their own family members at a Los Angeles wig shop.

Twisted Tales
Episode 8. Twisted Tales
2011-03-16 · 40 min

The last challenge has the three remaining contestants creating fairy-tale characters derived from "The Three Little Pigs," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Hansel and Gretel" for a cocktail-party setting in the first-season finale.

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2012

The second season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 11, 2012 and ended on March 14, 2012. The season featured 14 prosthetic makeup artists competing in a series of challenges to create makeup effects. The winner of this season, Rayce Bird of Shelley, Idaho, received US$100,000 cash, US$25,000 worth of makeup from Alcone,…

Return to Oz
Episode 1. Return to Oz
2012-01-11 · 40 min

Fourteen aspiring makeup artists face off in the Season 2 premiere, which has them re-imagining characters from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".

Water World
Episode 2. Water World
2012-01-18 · 40 min

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is visited ahead of a challenge in which the contestants must make waterproof creature makeup.

Rock Your Body
Episode 3. Rock Your Body
2012-01-25 · 40 min

A nude body painting challenge unfolds as the contestants try to make an album cover for hip-hop star (and guest judge) Asher Roth.

Night Terrors
Episode 4. Night Terrors
2012-02-01 · 40 min

A late-night call summons the contestants to an abandoned hospital in Los Angeles. When they arrive they each get to choose an obscure phobia to use as the basis for creating a monster.

Dangerous Beauty
Episode 5. Dangerous Beauty
2012-02-08 · 40 min

The team competes in a trauma wound foundation contest then return to the lab, which has been transformed into a jungle, and discover they'll be studying live animals to create something beautiful but deadly.

Triple Threat
Episode 6. Triple Threat
2012-02-15 · 40 min

For the foundation challenge, the contestants must debeautify attractive models,.make triplets appear to be at different stages of their elderly lives.

Alien Interpreters
Episode 7. Alien Interpreters
2012-02-22 · 40 min

This week, aliens are the artists' focus and guest judge Star Trek Next Generation's LeVar Burton helps out.

Burtonesque
Episode 8. Burtonesque
2012-02-29 · 40 min

Creating a new character from an ordinary occupation for a Tim Burton film.

Dinoplasty
Episode 9. Dinoplasty
2012-03-07 · 40 min

The five remaining contestants participate in a double-elimination event to create a human-dinosaur hybrid to determine which of them will go to the finale.

The Ultimate Spotlight Challenge
Episode 10. The Ultimate Spotlight Challenge
2012-03-14 · 40 min

The finalists must each create three original characters from a specific movie genre who will perform a choreographed-dance routine at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA.

Season 3
Season 3
12 episodes · 2012

The third season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 21, 2012 and ended October 31, 2012. The season featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In the finale, they were voted on by the public in a live broadcast on Halloween. Nicole Chilelli of Sacramento, California, was…

A Force to Be Reckoned With
Episode 1. A Force to Be Reckoned With
2012-08-21 · 40 min

Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.

Pirate Treasure
Episode 2. Pirate Treasure
2012-08-28 · 40 min

The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".

Year Of The Dragon
Episode 3. Year Of The Dragon
2012-09-04 · 40 min

The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

Alice In Zombieland
Episode 4. Alice In Zombieland
2012-09-11 · 40 min

The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.

Supermobile
Episode 5. Supermobile
2012-09-18 · 40 min

The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

Dishonorable Proportions
Episode 6. Dishonorable Proportions
2012-09-25 · 40 min

The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

Monster Twist
Episode 7. Monster Twist
2012-10-02 · 40 min

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.

Who's the New Who?
Episode 8. Who's the New Who?
2012-10-09 · 40 min

The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Junkyard Cyborg
Episode 9. Junkyard Cyborg
2012-10-16 · 40 min

Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.

Scene of the Crime
Episode 10. Scene of the Crime
2012-10-23 · 40 min

The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.

Immortal Enemies
Episode 11. Immortal Enemies
2012-10-30 · 40 min

The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

Finale
Episode 12. Finale
2012-10-31 · 40 min

Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.

Season 4
Season 4
11 episodes · 2013

The fourth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 15, 2013 and ended March 26, 2013. The season featured 14 prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. Anthony Kosar of Lisle, Illinois, was the winner of the season. The grand prize for the fourth season was a position as a guest…

Make It Reign
Episode 1. Make It Reign
2013-01-15 · 40 min

The artists create goblin kings and are judged by actor John Rhys-Davies.

Heroic Proportions
Episode 2. Heroic Proportions
2013-01-22 · 40 min

The artists compete for the chance to have their design featured in a DC Comic book; the contestants must create an original superhero.

When Hell Freezes Over
Episode 3. When Hell Freezes Over
2013-01-29 · 40 min

Contestants must create a sinister demon.

Eye Candy
Episode 4. Eye Candy
2013-02-05 · 40 min

The contestants must create a creature using candy that is found throughout the lab.

Two Heads Are Better Than One
Episode 5. Two Heads Are Better Than One
2013-02-12 · 40 min

The artists try to create a larger-than-life giant character based on an ancient fable.

Bugging Out
Episode 6. Bugging Out
2013-02-19 · 40 min

The contestants will choose images to be used for a creepy-crawly bug-themed challenge.

Howl at the Moon
Episode 7. Howl at the Moon
2013-02-26 · 40 min

The contestants must create planet-inspired alien werewolves.

It's Better in the Dark
Episode 8. It's Better in the Dark
2013-03-05 · 40 min

The artists must create a never-before-seen creature that glows in the dark.

Mummy Mayhem
Episode 9. Mummy Mayhem
2013-03-12 · 40 min

The artists must create an Egyptian god mummy inspired by the Evil Dead franchise.

Alien Apocalypse
Episode 10. Alien Apocalypse
2013-03-19 · 40 min

The artists visit the set of the new Syfy series "Defiance" to inspire original alien creations.

Living the Dream
Episode 11. Living the Dream
2013-03-26 · 40 min

The three finalists must create a waterproof makeup for the show "Le Reve: The Dream" at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.

Season 5
Season 5
15 episodes · 2013

The fifth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 13, 2013. The season features 16 prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. This is the first season to feature the return of eight prior contestants competing against eight new contestants. The grand prize for the fifth season is a VIP…

Going for Gold
Episode 1. Going for Gold
2013-08-13 · 40 min

Eight newcomers take on eight former contestants as each team creates a series of hyper-stylized fantasy characters.

Future Frankenstein
Episode 2. Future Frankenstein
2013-08-20 · 40 min

The contestants must make a far-future monster.

Gettin' Goosed
Episode 3. Gettin' Goosed
2013-08-27 · 40 min

After a demon-based foundation challenge with guest judges James Wan and Lin Shaye, the remaining contestants take on classic Mother Goose characters for a double-elimination with instructions to put a modern spin on them.

Subterranean Terror
Episode 4. Subterranean Terror
2013-09-03 · 40 min

Artists explore tunnels in search of clues.

Mother Earth Goddess
Episode 5. Mother Earth Goddess
2013-09-10 · 40 min

Artists use elements from an arboretum and their own mothers to create Mother Nature goddesses.

Trick or Treat
Episode 6. Trick or Treat
2013-09-17 · 40 min

The artists are asked to incorporate a gag element to their designs.

Living Art
Episode 7. Living Art
2013-09-24 · 40 min

The artists must create characters that could live within iconic art movements.

Cosmic Circus
Episode 8. Cosmic Circus
2013-10-01 · 40 min

Artists are faced with creating dark and sexy alien circus characters for an out-of-this-world performance.

Mortal Sins
Episode 9. Mortal Sins
2013-10-08 · 40 min

The artists learn they must each create a character that embodies one of the seven deadly sins.

The Laughing Dead
Episode 10. The Laughing Dead
2013-10-15 · 40 min

Arriving at the famous Laugh Factory comedy club, the artists are tasked with creating an original ghost character that is funny and scary.

Dark Magic
Episode 11. Dark Magic
2013-10-22 · 40 min

At Kenneth Hahn Park, the artists are asked to choose magical Norse runes to inspire a dark elf warrior character.

Flights of Fantasy
Episode 12. Flights of Fantasy
2013-10-29 · 40 min

The contestants create original human-bird hybrids for the penultimate Spotlight Challenge.

Swan Song
Episode 13. Swan Song
2013-11-05 · 40 min

The artists must create a sorcerer and swan for a special performance.

Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites
Episode 14. Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites
2013-11-12 · 40 min

Judges Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page recall the best creations from five seasons of "Face Off" as they count down the Top 20 make ups from the show, as well as reveal their picks for the funniest, most surprising and ambitious…

Naked And Painted
Episode 15. Naked And Painted
2013-11-19 · 40 min

The art of body painting is demonstrated and explored during an hour hosted by McKenzie Westmore and featuring commentary by the cast of "Naked Vegas" and former "Face Off" contestants.

Season 6
Season 6
15 episodes · 2014

The sixth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 14, 2014. The season features 15 prosthetic-makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In this season, the judges have the power to save one contestant who would normally be eliminated.

Sexy Beasts
Episode 1. Sexy Beasts
2014-01-14 · 40 min

An extreme new season of Face Off starts with a bang as 15 new artists work in teams of two to reinvent one of the most classic fairy tale characters of all time - Beast from Beauty and the Beast.

Cosmic Conspiracy
Episode 2. Cosmic Conspiracy
2014-01-21 · 40 min

The 14 remaining artists create out-of-this-world alien creatures suffering from an array of interplanetary ailments.

Dragon's Breath
Episode 3. Dragon's Breath
2014-01-28 · 40 min

For their first individual Spotlight Challenge, the 13 remaining artists face the monumental task of creating original dragon makeups.

Guitar Gods
Episode 4. Guitar Gods
2014-02-04 · 40 min

The artists get ready to roll 'n rock as they team together to build an original rock star character who has truly become one with an electric guitar.

In the Shadows
Episode 5. In the Shadows
2014-02-11 · 40 min

The remaining artists take a walk on the dark side as they're tasked with creating supernatural entities based on mysterious silhouettes.

Cryptic Creatures
Episode 6. Cryptic Creatures
2014-02-18 · 40 min

The artists arrive at a beautiful yet mysterious swamp and learn that they'll be making some famously fabled creatures unknown to science - Cryptids.

Open Sesame
Episode 7. Open Sesame
2014-02-25 · 40 min

The artists arrive at the mysterious Magic Castle in Hollywood where they learn they'll create unique wizards characters.

Ego Trip Abroad
Episode 8. Ego Trip Abroad
2014-03-04 · 40 min

The artists embark on a trip of a lifetime to Tokyo where they'll gather inspiration for two extreme challenges inspired by the ancient culture of Japan.

Episode 9. Mad Science
2014-03-11 · 40 min

Things take a dark turn as the artists play the part of mad scientist and create human guinea pig makeups inspired by bizarre medical devices.

What a Dahl
Episode 10. What a Dahl
2014-03-18 · 40 min

The artists delve into the whimsical world of children's author Roald Dahl and must create never before seen characters. Screenwriter, author, and Roald Dahl's daughter Lucy Dahl guest judges.

Freaks of Nature
Episode 11. Freaks of Nature
2014-03-25 · 40 min

The six remaining artists head to the prestigious Gnomon School of Visual Effects and learn that they will be working with visual effects artists to create original mutants.

Industrial Revolution
Episode 12. Industrial Revolution
2014-04-01 · 40 min

The artists head to Union Station and discover that they'll be heading into the future to create original robots tailored to a specific profession.

Bloodsuckers
Episode 13. Bloodsuckers
2014-04-08 · 40 min

Pressure mounts as the four remaining artists create legendary vampires from around the world in order to earn a spot in the finale.

Cry Wolf
Episode 14. Cry Wolf
2014-04-15 · 40 min

In the dramatic conclusion to Face Off's first ever two-part challenge, the four remaining artists compete for their spot in the finale by creating werewolf rivals for the legendary vampires they created in the prior episode.

Heavenly Bodies
Episode 15. Heavenly Bodies
2014-04-22 · 40 min

After a season-long battle, the final three artists must create two rival aliens that can survive a rigorous dance performance.

Season 7
Season 7
15 episodes · 2014

This season will have a specific theme, 'Life and Death'. In this season, the contestants faced a Sudden Death challenge, when, during the first episode, it was revealed that the contestants' first challenge is actually their final audition to be on the show.

Life and Death
Episode 1. Life and Death
2014-07-22 · 40 min

Sixteen new contestants learn they aren't officially on the show until they survive one final audition.

American Gangster
Episode 2. American Gangster
2014-07-29 · 40 min

The artists must create over-the-top makeup for crime bosses in the world of Dick Tracy.

Ancient Aliens
Episode 3. Ancient Aliens
2014-08-05 · 40 min

The artists explore the world's wonders and ancient aliens who may have contributed to their creation.

Twisted Trees
Episode 4. Twisted Trees
2014-08-12 · 40 min

A superhero foundation challenge; the artists must create twisted tree characters after becoming one with nature.

Animal Attraction
Episode 5. Animal Attraction
2014-08-19 · 40 min

The artists have to successfully mash-up two animals to create a new species in an individual challenge.

Wizard of Wonderland
Episode 6. Wizard of Wonderland
2014-08-26 · 40 min

Teams must re-imagine characters from "The Wonderful World of Oz," as if they were in "Alice's Wonderland."

Judge Match
Episode 7. Judge Match
2014-09-02 · 40 min

The judges pair up with two team members, a former all-star contestant and former champion, to create a pair of living chess pieces in a special competition for charity.

Killer Instinct
Episode 8. Killer Instinct
2014-09-09 · 40 min

In partnership with Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, the artists' mission is to create a horror villain inspired by original movie posters and their tag lines.

Serpent Soldiers
Episode 9. Serpent Soldiers
2014-09-16 · 40 min

Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.

Scared Silly
Episode 10. Scared Silly
2014-09-23 · 40 min

The artists turn their worst childhood fears into terrifying evil clowns who will perform a nightmarish circus routine.

Teacher's Pets
Episode 11. Teacher's Pets
2014-09-30 · 40 min

It's back to high school for the remaining artists as they are tasked with creating fun mythical fantasy characters based on classic high school stereotypes.

Off With Their Heads
Episode 12. Off With Their Heads
2014-10-07 · 40 min

The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.

Beautiful Disaster
Episode 13. Beautiful Disaster
2014-10-14 · 40 min

With the semifinals around the corner, the artists must take inspiration from disaster scenarios and craft elemental fairies born from each one.

Creature Carnage
Episode 14. Creature Carnage
2014-10-21 · 40 min

The four semifinalists conquer giant city-crushing monstrosities in order to crush their way straight into the finale.

One Knight Only
Episode 15. One Knight Only
2014-10-28 · 40 min

The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.

Season 8
Season 8
14 episodes · 2015

The theme this season is "Return of the Champions". Three former winners Season 2 - Rayce Bird, Season 4 - Anthony Kosar, and Season 5 - Laura Tyler will guide teams of five to victory.

Return of the Champions
Episode 1. Return of the Champions
2015-01-13 · 40 min

Season 8 begins with three returning champions joining the competition as coaches.

Monkey Business
Episode 2. Monkey Business
2015-01-20 · 40 min

Oscar winner Rick Baker is the guest judge for the first Spotlight Challenge, which finds the artists working in teams to create two original alien characters, plus a primate leader.

Let the Games Begin
Episode 3. Let the Games Begin
2015-01-27 · 40 min

The remaining 14 artists take part in a deadly predator challenge featuring guest judge Josh Hutcherson ("The Hunger Games").

Royal Flush
Episode 4. Royal Flush
2015-02-03 · 40 min

The thirteen remaining artists must make playing cards come to life in the whimsical style of Tim Burton for their first individual Spotlight Challenge of the competition

Sounding Off
Episode 5. Sounding Off
2015-02-10 · 40 min

The artists have to design creatures based on unique sound effects created by sound designer Erik Aadahl.

Troll Bridge
Episode 6. Troll Bridge
2015-02-17 · 40 min

The remaining artists and their coaches feel the stress of a challenge where they must create trolls inspired by iconic bridges.

Queen Bees
Episode 7. Queen Bees
2015-02-24 · 40 min

The artists learn that for their challenge, they will be body-painting nude models in the middle of the woods.

Dressed To Kill
Episode 8. Dressed To Kill
2015-03-03 · 40 min

The artists create their own stylish horror villain inspired by the work of Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed).

Miss Intergalactic
Episode 9. Miss Intergalactic
2015-03-10 · 40 min

The contestants must take inspiration from the planets in the solar system to create alien queens who compete in a intergalactic beauty pageant.

Super Selfies
Episode 10. Super Selfies
2015-03-17 · 40 min

No synopsis

Imaginary Friends
Episode 11. Imaginary Friends
2015-03-24 · 40 min

The Artists must make their Imaginary Friends from their childhood as a film character or creature.

Deadly Dolls
Episode 12. Deadly Dolls
2015-03-31 · 40 min

The artists must create serial killer doll characters

Full Steam Ahead
Episode 13. Full Steam Ahead
2015-04-07 · 40 min

The artists must create western steampunk cyborgs, in order to make it into the finals at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

The Dream Team
Episode 14. The Dream Team
2015-04-14 · 40 min

The final three artists must each create four original characters worthy of starring in their own film franchise, at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Season 9
Season 9
14 episodes · 2015
Intergalactic Zoo
Episode 1. Intergalactic Zoo
2015-07-28 · 40 min

Season 9 begins with the 16 artists working in pairs to construct original alien animals that incorporate two models into one massive creation. Later, a surprise announcement from the judges keeps everyone on edge.

Siren Song
Episode 2. Siren Song
2015-08-04 · 40 min

The artists arrive at the Port of Long Beach and board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter U.S.S. George Cobb, which is where they learn they'll be making beautiful but deadly sirens based on unique sea creatures. Working in teams of two, one…

Surprise of the Century
Episode 3. Surprise of the Century
2015-08-11 · 40 min

The reality competition celebrates its 100th episode in style when the artists turn real-life couples into whimsically undead duos. Following the challenge, host McKenzie Westmore, who recently became an ordained minster, will perform a…

Frightful Fiction
Episode 4. Frightful Fiction
2015-08-18 · 40 min

The artists must create a mashup character from famous works of genre literature.

The Gatekeepers
Episode 5. The Gatekeepers
2015-08-25 · 40 min

The artists paired up to create the gatekeeper to an alternate dimension ... and the creature he or she guards.

Extraterrestrial Enterprise
Episode 6. Extraterrestrial Enterprise
2015-09-01 · 40 min

Retro-style alien characters created for a Foundation Challenge come into play when the artists receive their Spotlight Challenge.

All That Glitters
Episode 7. All That Glitters
2015-09-08 · 40 min

The artists face the challenge of taking a male model and turning him into a female character from a classic Shakespearean play.

The Gauntlet
Episode 8. The Gauntlet
2015-09-15 · 40 min

No synopsis

Judgment Day
Episode 9. Judgment Day
2015-09-22 · 40 min

The remaining artists add their own twist to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Freak Show
Episode 10. Freak Show
2015-09-29 · 40 min

A "barbaric" Foundation Challenge is judged by Oscar-winning makeup artist Robin Matthews. That's followed by a trip to the circus as the seven remaining artists compete to dazzle the judges with their freak show-inspired makeups.

Beyond The Expanse
Episode 11. Beyond The Expanse
2015-10-06 · 40 min

Inspired by Syfy's The Expanse, the artists must create a character that represents the next stage in human evolution.

Death Becomes Them
Episode 12. Death Becomes Them
2015-10-13 · 40 min

No synopsis

Movie Magic, Part 1
Episode 13. Movie Magic, Part 1
2015-10-20 · 40 min

Part 1 of 2. The finalists learn their last challenge is to work with a real-life Hollywood director and full production crew to create three stunning short films on location.

Movie Magic, Part 2
Episode 14. Movie Magic, Part 2
2015-10-27 · 40 min

A winner is crowned in the conclusion of the two-part Season 9 finale. But first, the finalists finish work on their characters for the short films they're making with director and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos.

Season 10
Season 10
14 episodes · 2016
Wanted Dead or Alive
Episode 1. Wanted Dead or Alive
2016-01-13 · 40 min

Season 10 begins with the 14 competing artists working in teams of two to create alien bounty hunters.

Child's Play
Episode 2. Child's Play
2016-01-20 · 40 min

Paul Reubens appears when the artists work in teams to create a whimsical makeup based on an oversized toy.

Lost Languages
Episode 3. Lost Languages
2016-01-27 · 40 min

The remaining 12 artists team up to create a member of a long-lost race inspired by unique languages created by "Game of Thrones" linguist David Peterson.

Covert Characters
Episode 4. Covert Characters
2016-02-03 · 40 min

For their first individual challenge, the artists must create realistic disguise makeups for "secret agents".

Foreign Bodies
Episode 5. Foreign Bodies
2016-02-10 · 40 min

Working in teams of two, the artists must create slime as inspiration for the spotlight challenge. The winning team receives immunity.

Death's Doorstep
Episode 6. Death's Doorstep
2016-02-17 · 40 min

The artists must create whimsical ghost characters based on unique obituaries.

The Gauntlet II
Episode 7. The Gauntlet II
2016-02-24 · 40 min

It's back. Three rounds of foundation challenges. Who will survive?

Smoke and Mirrors
Episode 8. Smoke and Mirrors
2016-03-02 · 40 min

The artists must transform beautiful, yet evil sorceresses into their hideous true self.

Bottled Up
Episode 9. Bottled Up
2016-03-09 · 40 min

Unique vessels provide the inspiration when the artists face the challenge of creating mischievous genie characters.

Keep One Eye Open
Episode 10. Keep One Eye Open
2016-03-16 · 40 min

The artists create unique Cyclops characters in the Focus Challenge; guest judge Douglas Smith.

The Art of Warcraft
Episode 11. The Art of Warcraft
2016-03-23 · 40 min

Characters from the World of Warcraft game come to life by the remaining artists who create realistic characters for the 2016 film adaptation, which stars guest judge Robert Kazinsky.

Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Episode 12. Skull Island: Reign of Kong
2016-03-30 · 40 min

Artists create an indigenous species that would live on King Kong's Skull Island.

Sinister Showdown: Part 1
Episode 13. Sinister Showdown: Part 1
2016-04-06 · 40 min

The artists must create two characters that would be part of a horror film: one demonic character and one possessed character. Three different directors with different scripts of the film named "Hell Hole" will work with each artist.…

Sinister Showdown: Part 2
Episode 14. Sinister Showdown: Part 2
2016-04-13 · 40 min

After revising their makeups with their directors, the artists improve their characters in order to get them ready for filming.

Season 11 - All Stars
Season 11 - All Stars
14 episodes · 2017

The eleventh season features the All-Stars, a group of artists who have competed in previous seasons of Face Off. Special guests this season include director John Landis, writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Suzanne Todd, director Marcus Nispel and stunt coordinator Jeff Wolfe.

Abstract Aliens
Episode 1. Abstract Aliens
2017-01-24 · 40 min

A group of returning all-stars compete in Season 11, which begins with the artists having to incorporate green screen technology when creating unique alien creatures.

The Devil Is in the Details
Episode 2. The Devil Is in the Details
2017-01-31 · 40 min

The teams work to create angel and devil characters in the first elimination challenge of the season.

Monster High
Episode 3. Monster High
2017-02-07 · 40 min

The artists arrive at Mattel headquarters in El Segundo, Cal., where they learn they will be creating film-ready versions of "Monster High" characters in this immunity challenge.

Snow Queens
Episode 4. Snow Queens
2017-02-14 · 40 min

In the second elimination challenge of the season, the All-Star teams work to create beautiful snow queens inspired by a series of unique snowflakes.

Episode 5. Troubling Transformations
2017-02-21 · 40 min

The competition takes a monstrous turn as the All-Star teams create two makeups themed after Jekyll and Hyde in the elimination challenge for guest judge John Landis.

Episode 6. Wasteland Warriors
2017-02-28 · 40 min

The All-Stars create dystopian characters inspired by post-apocalyptic vehicles for the elimination challenge.

Episode 7. Puppet Masters
2017-03-07 · 40 min

The conclusion from last week's elimination challenge; the immunity challenge has the teams create magical marionette characters.

Episode 8. Odd Couples
2017-03-14 · 40 min

The five remaining All-Star teams create comedic fantasy duos in the elimination challenge.

Episode 9. Frightening Families
2017-03-21 · 40 min

The competition is turned on its head as the eight remaining all-stars are combined into a pair of super teams that must each create a frightening family of three mutated characters.

Episode 10. Cursed Covens
2017-03-28 · 40 min

The two teams must create a coven of warlocks or witches at war with each other.

Episode 11. Intergalactic Congress
2017-04-04 · 40 min

The remaining artists, competing individually, must create an alien delegate for an intergalactic congress

Episode 12. Tiki Twist
2017-04-11 · 40 min

The final five must create a representation of a Hawaiian god or goddess.

Episode 13. Gargoyle Guardians
2017-04-18 · 40 min

The last four must create a gargoyle inspired by a different style of architecture

Episode 14. Battle of the Beasts
2017-04-25 · 40 min

The final three must create animalistic kung-fu masters for an actual fight scene in hopes of being declared the winner in the Season 11 finale...

Season 12
Season 12
10 episodes · 2017

In the twelfth season of Face Off the artists are split in two teams recognized as shops. Each week, the shops will choose a foreperson to take charge of the shop. The winning artist will receive a trip to Kryolan, a Fiat 500, and $100,000.

Pack Leaders
Episode 1. Pack Leaders
2017-06-13 · 40 min

In a first, the artists are divided into two make-up effects shops, and the first assignment is to design a werewolf pack.

Hive Mind
Episode 2. Hive Mind
2017-06-20 · 40 min

Inspired by hive-minded insects, the artists must create queen, worker and drone aliens.

Dream House
Episode 3. Dream House
2017-06-27 · 40 min

A twist with the teams, and an assignment to create fairy tale characters. Elizabeth Mitchell guest judges.

Dante's Demons
Episode 4. Dante's Demons
2017-07-11 · 40 min

The artists must create a demon that would oversee a specific circle of Dante's version of Hell.

String Theory
Episode 5. String Theory
2017-07-18 · 40 min

The artists bring the four seasons to life for a dance choreographed by Travis Wall.

Possessed Possessions
Episode 6. Possessed Possessions
2017-07-25 · 40 min

The artists create looks for the owners of possessed objects; Cheyenne Jackson guest judges.

Feral Fungi
Episode 7. Feral Fungi
2017-08-01 · 40 min

The six remaining artists create victims of a fungal virus that turns people into zombies.

Amusing Aliens
Episode 8. Amusing Aliens
2017-08-08 · 40 min

The legendary Rick Baker guest judges the artists' alien creations, inspired by real recordings from space.

Journey Into Fear Part 1
Episode 9. Journey Into Fear Part 1
2017-08-15 · 40 min

The final three must create creatures for a haunted house conceptualized by series judge Glenn Hetrick.

Journey Into Fear, Part 2
Episode 10. Journey Into Fear, Part 2
2017-08-22 · 40 min

Twists abound for the final three's haunted house challenge before crowning a winner.

Season 13
Season 13
10 episodes · 2018

The thirteenth, and final season of Face Off: Battle Royale, features the return of twelve former competitors, who will compete head-to-head against each other throughout the competition.

Face Your Fears
Episode 1. Face Your Fears
2018-06-05 · 40 min

In the season premiere of Face Off, twelve of your favorite artists return to the competition with a twist: this time they’re battling.

Moonlight Monsters
Episode 2. Moonlight Monsters
2018-06-12 · 40 min

In the first elimination challenge of the season, the artists battle it out as they create fun and lighthearted monsters inspired by real life day jobs.

Aztec Aliens
Episode 3. Aztec Aliens
2018-06-19 · 40 min

The artists create ancient aliens that could have been the inspiration for Aztec gods.

Haunted Hotel
Episode 4. Haunted Hotel
2018-06-26 · 40 min

In this week's elimination challenge, the artists battle head-to-head as they create the quirky and ghostly staff of a haunted hotel.

Death Dealers
Episode 5. Death Dealers
2018-07-03 · 40 min

Fortune favors the bold this week, as the artists and their battle partners create makeups based on actual tarot card readings.

Divine Dryads
Episode 6. Divine Dryads
2018-07-10 · 40 min

The artists battle it out as they create dryad protectors of real life forests in this week’s elimination challenge, with two more artists heading home.

Maritime Monsters
Episode 7. Maritime Monsters
2018-07-17 · 40 min

The competition intensifies as the six remaining artists create original sea monsters in this week's battles, with the help of an industry expert in next week's elimination challenge on the line.

Immortals Interrupted
Episode 8. Immortals Interrupted
2018-07-24 · 40 min

It's the semifinals and the artists engage in an all out battle royale as they create vampires based on real life bats with just three finale spots on the line.

Through the Looking Glass Part I
Episode 9. Through the Looking Glass Part I
2018-07-31 · 40 min

It's part one of the finale, as the finalists learn that they will be creating characters for an original short film based on the book, "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There."

Through the Looking Glass, Part 2
Episode 10. Through the Looking Glass, Part 2
2018-08-07 · 40 min

The artists and their teams create their short film, and one is crowned champion, in part two of the finale.

Cast by season
Glenn Hetrick
Glenn Hetrick
Self - Judge
Michael Westmore
Michael Westmore
Self - Mentor
McKenzie Westmore
McKenzie Westmore
Self - Host
Neville Page
Neville Page
Self - Judge
Ve Neill
Ve Neill
Self - Judge
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