Seasons & episodes
S3 · E5Supermobile 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.
S3 · E6Dishonorable Proportions 2012-09-25 · 40 min
The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
S3 · E7Monster Twist 2012-10-02 · 40 min
The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
S3 · E8Who'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.
S3 · E9Junkyard Cyborg 2012-10-16 · 40 min
Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
S3 · E10Scene of the Crime 2012-10-23 · 40 min
The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
S3 · E11Immortal 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.
S3 · E12Finale 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.
S4 · E1Make It Reign 2013-01-15 · 40 min
The artists create goblin kings and are judged by actor John Rhys-Davies.
S4 · E2Heroic 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.
S4 · E3When Hell Freezes Over 2013-01-29 · 40 min
Contestants must create a sinister demon.
S4 · E4Eye Candy 2013-02-05 · 40 min
The contestants must create a creature using candy that is found throughout the lab.
S4 · E5Two 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.
S4 · E6Bugging Out 2013-02-19 · 40 min
The contestants will choose images to be used for a creepy-crawly bug-themed challenge.
S4 · E7Howl at the Moon 2013-02-26 · 40 min
The contestants must create planet-inspired alien werewolves.
S4 · E8It's Better in the Dark 2013-03-05 · 40 min
The artists must create a never-before-seen creature that glows in the dark.
S4 · E9Mummy Mayhem 2013-03-12 · 40 min
The artists must create an Egyptian god mummy inspired by the Evil Dead franchise.
S4 · E10Alien Apocalypse 2013-03-19 · 40 min
The artists visit the set of the new Syfy series "Defiance" to inspire original alien creations.
S4 · E11Living 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.
S5 · E1Going 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.
S5 · E2Future Frankenstein 2013-08-20 · 40 min
The contestants must make a far-future monster.
S5 · E3Gettin' 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.
S5 · E4Subterranean Terror 2013-09-03 · 40 min
Artists explore tunnels in search of clues.
S5 · E5Mother Earth Goddess 2013-09-10 · 40 min
Artists use elements from an arboretum and their own mothers to create Mother Nature goddesses.