Project Runway
Ep. |
Title |
Air/Pub'l |
Grade |
Author |
| 5-14 Recap |
Judging Can Be Hazardous To Your FootFinale, Part 2 - Winner? What do I care about a winner? I need to know what happened to J. Lo's foot! |
2008.10.15
2008.10.21 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 5-13 Recap |
Always Another Challenge, Never a BrideFinale, Part 1 - Everybody hears wedding bells, and nobody's happy about it. |
2008.10.08
2008.10.14 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 5-12 Recap |
Saw 5Nature Calls - The designers are supposed to create a design inspired by nature. They go a step further and turn into animals themselves. Wolves. |
2008.10.01
2008.10.07 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 5-11 Recap |
Fashion Rocks!
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2008.09.24
2008.10.01 |
D+ | Jeff |
| 5-10 Recap |
Pomp and MakeoversTransformation - The designers create looks for recent college graduates -- the group least likely to ever have the resources to utilize the skills of fancy designers. This is like the Halley's Comet of design. |
2008.09.17
2008.09.23 |
C+ | Jeff |
| 5-9 Recap |
Ease On Down The Road…Forever
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2008.09.10
2008.09.16 |
D+ | Jeff |
| 5-8 Recap |
Leathah Is ForeverDouble 0 Fashion - Some would say mixing Diane Von Furstenberg and Stella would be like mixing oil and water. Sometimes, some are right. |
2008.09.03
2008.09.09 |
C- | Jeff |
| Mondo Extra | Fabulousness
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2008.09.03 |
N/A | Mindy Monez |
| 5-7 Recap |
Baby, You Can Drive My Dress
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2008.08.27
2008.09.02 |
B | Jeff |
| 5-6 Recap |
I Want CandyGood Queen Fun - Drag queens are the clients this week. And maybe, just maybe, Tim Gunn has finally found love. |
2008.08.20
2008.08.27 |
A- | Jeff |
| 5-5 Recap |
There's A Bus ComingWelcome To The Jungle - The designers create looks for Brooke Shields to wear on Lipstick Jungle. Yay, Synergy! |
2008.08.13
2008.08.20 |
B- | Jeff |
| 5-4 Recap |
Give Me One Moment In TanRings of Glory - In the "fish needs bicycle" category, the gaggle of fashion designers are challenged to be inspired to create outfits for athletes. |
2008.08.06
2008.08.12 |
B | Jeff |
| 5-3 Recap |
No CommentBright Lights, Big City - The designers seek inspiration for their designs from the hard streets of New York City. And not even one design was inspired by mondo baby strollers blocking the sidewalk. |
2008.07.30
2008.08.05 |
B | Jeff |
| 5-2 Recap |
Let's Put The Models In ChargeGrass Is Always Greener - Why do they do that? Things never go well when you let the models think. |
2008.07.23
2008.07.29 |
B | Jeff |
| 5-1 Recap |
I Thought Tablecloths Were For MagiciansLet's Start From The Beginning - This doesn't look good. These people look exactly half as talented as the group from last year. |
2008.07.16
2008.07.22 |
B | Jeff |
| 4-14 Recap |
Season 4 Finale, Part IISeason 4 Finale, Part II - Rami, Christian, and Jillian show their collections at Fashion Week. Though all are strong, Christian pulls out the victory. |
2008.03.05
2008.03.11 |
A+ | Jeff |
| 4-13 Recap |
Season 4 Finale, Part ISeason 4 Finale, Part I - Tim visits all of the designers at home. Rami gets sent through to Fashion Week. Chris is sent home. |
2008.02.27
2008.03.04 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-12 Recap |
Reunion Season 4Reunion Season 4 - The designers get together and talk about the season. Christian wins fan favorite! Victorya is mysteriously angry about Jack's departure. |
2008.02.20
2008.02.26 |
B | Jeff |
| 4-11 Recap |
The Art Of FashionThe Art Of Fashion - The designers find works of art from the Met to inspire a look. Christian wins the challenge and moves along to Fashion Week, along with Jillian. Rami and Chris have to create collections and the winner will show at Bryan Park. Sweet P goes home! |
2008.02.13
2008.02.19 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-10 Recap |
Raw TalentRaw Talent - The challenge is to create a costume for the Divas of WWE. Ricky makes a swimsuit instead and goes home. Chris wins his first challenge! |
2008.02.06
2008.02.12 |
A | Jeff |
| 4-9 Recap |
Even Designers Get The BluesEven Designers Get The Blues - The designers have to repurpose jeans for their challenge. Victorya is sent home for an uninspired trench, while Ricky wins! |
2008.01.23
2008.01.29 |
B | Jeff |
| 4-8 Recap |
On Garde!On Garde! - Christian wins his second challenge by designing a really amazing organza avant-garde creation. Kit is sent home for her sad Scarlett-O'Hara-in-the-projects look. |
2008.01.16
2008.01.22 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-7 Recap |
What A Girl WantsWhat A Girl Wants - The designers have to design prom dresses for some New Jersey high school girls. Victorya wins with her young and modern design. Kevin is sent home for his matronly hooker garb. |
2008.01.09
2008.01.15 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-6 Recap |
Eye CandyEye Candy - The designers use materials from the Hershey's store in Times Square to create a look. Rami barely beats Jillian for his second win. And, though we heard about her near fatal car accident, Elisa goes home. |
2008.01.02
2008.01.08 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 4-5 Recap |
What's The Skinny?What's The Skinny? - The designers are challenged to create new outfits for women who have recently lost a lot of weight…and those outfits must come from their old clothes. Christian wins with a hip jeans-and-shirt combo, while Steven is out for his funereal wedding-dress adaptation. And Jack leaves with health issues, which means that Chris returns to the competition! |
2007.12.12
2007.12.18 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-4 Recap |
TrendsetterTrendsetter - The designers work in teams of three to create collections based on dead fashion trends. Jillian wins for her inspired amalgam of overalls, seventies flares, and poodle skirts. Chris is sent home for his costume-y creation. |
2007.12.05
2007.12.11 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-3 Recap |
Fashion GiantFashion Giant - The designers are required to create a look for Tiki Barber. Nobody's good with menswear, so we see some bad stuff. Jack wins the challenge, and Carmen gets the boot. |
2007.11.28
2007.12.03 |
A- | Jeff |
| 4-2 Recap |
Money Changes EverythingI Started Crying - Sarah Jessica Parker is the guest judge, and the winner of the challenge will have his/her work included in SJP's Bitten line! Victorya reigns supreme, and Marion is sent packing. |
2007.11.21
2007.11.26 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 4-1 Recap |
Sew Me What You GotSew Me What You Got - Season 4 begins with the new designers creating garments that exemplify who they are as designers. Rami wins! Simone clearly shows the judges that she's a boring, bad sewer, but they send her home anyway. |
2007.11.14
2007.11.20 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-14 Recap |
Season 3 Finale, Part IISeason 3 Finale, Part II - Jeffrey is found innocent of cheating. All four of the designers show their collections, with varying degrees of success. In the end, Jeffrey is deemed America's next great fashion designer. |
2006.10.18
2006.10.23 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-13 Recap |
Season 3 Finale, Part ISeason 3 Finale, Part I - The four finalists return to their homes to work on their Fashion Week Collections. While at home, they each receive a visit from Tim Gunn. Once they're back in New York, Jeffrey's perfectly constructed garments raise suspicion with Laura that he had rule-breaking help with his collection. |
2006.10.11
2006.10.16 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-12 Recap |
Season 3 ReunionSeason 3 Reunion - All of the designers gather to rehash this season, as moderated by Heidi and Tim. No one dies. |
2006.10.04
2006.10.09 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-11 Recap |
What The Elle?What The Elle? - The final four designers have to create an editorially appealing garment that conveys their point of view as designers. But it doesn't really matter that Michael's and Jeffrey's designs both sucked -- they're all in for Fashion Week! |
2006.09.27
2006.10.02 |
A- | Jeff |
| 3-10 Recap |
Black And WhiteBlack And White - The challenge is to create a cocktail dress made of only black and white fabrics. The catch is that Angela and Vincent get to come back for the challenge. The winner is Laura, and the loser is Kayne of Many Colors, who is eliminated along with the re-rejected Angela and Vincent. |
2006.09.13
2006.09.18 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-9 Recap |
Couture Du JourCouture Du Jour - Still in Paris, the designers are required to design an haute couture gown in two days. They return to New York for the judging, where Vincent is FINALLY sent home. And Jeffrey wins again. |
2006.09.06
2006.09.11 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-8 Recap |
High Flying FashionHigh Flying Fashion - The challenge is for the designers to create a design for a jet-setter, with themselves as the models. They fly to Paris for the final judging, where Angela is deemed the loser and sent right back home. |
2006.08.30
2006.09.04 |
B | Jeff |
| 3-7 Recap |
Everyday WomanEveryday Woman - The designers have to create casual wear with the other designers' moms and sisters as models. Robert is sent home, while Vincent wins the challenge. Yes, you read that correctly. |
2006.08.23
2006.08.27 |
C+ | Jeff |
| 3-6 Recap |
Waste Not, Want NotWaste Not, Want Not - The designers are challenged to create a women's-wear design from recyclables. Michael wins his second straight challenge, while Alison is sent home. Vincent somehow remains. |
2006.08.16
2006.08.21 |
B | Jeff |
| 3-5 Recap |
Iconic StatementIconic Statement - The designer's are asked to modernize the look of different style icons. Michael wins with an updated Pam Grier, while Bradley is sent home for his not-really-Cher. |
2006.08.09
2006.08.14 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 3-4 Recap |
Reap What You SewReap What You Sew - Keith Michael is sent home for being a cheater cheater pumpkin eater. Angela, with help from Laura and Michael, makes the winning design to be recreated by Macy's. Bonnie's design, while not as offensive as a Serena Williams original, is pretty crappy and is her ticket home. |
2006.08.02
2006.08.06 |
A | Jeff |
| 3-3 Recap |
Designer's Best FriendDesigner's Best Friend - The designers are asked to create a look based on the pooch that each of them is given for inspiration. Uli manages to beat Alison to win, while Katie snowboards out of our lives. |
2006.07.26
2006.07.31 |
A- | Jeff |
| 3-2 Recap |
Fit For A QueenFit For A Queen - The designers have to design an evening gown for Miss USA to wear in the Miss Universe pageant. Jeffrey and Keith are pricks. Malan, after revealing himself to be human, is sent home. |
2006.07.19
2006.07.24 |
A- | Jeff |
| 3-1 Recap |
Wall To WallWall To Wall - For the first challenge of the season, the designers are required to make a design from materials found in their apartment. Keith establishes himself as an early favorite, while Stacey Estrella is sent packing. |
2006.07.12
2006.07.17 |
A- | Jeff |
| 3-1 Extra |
Road To Runway: Season 3 Casting SpecialRoad To Runway: Season 3 Casting Special - Tim Gunn leads us through the audition process for the third season of the show. At the end of the episode, this year's contestants are revealed. |
2006.07.11
2006.07.15 |
A | Jeff |
| 2-15 Extra |
The Jay McCarroll InterviewThe Jay McCarroll Interview - Coincidence brought Jeff and Jay McCarroll together for a short, odd phone interview. Jeff's offer to replace Star Jones Reynolds on The View has been rescinded. |
2006.07.08
2006.07.07 |
N/A | Jeff |
| 2-14 Recap |
Season 2 Finale, Part IISeason 2 Finale, Part II - The road to Fashion Week does not have motels. These guys get no sleep. The show finally arrives, though, and Chloe, Daniel, and Santino all have pretty successful shows. There can be only one winner, though, and it's� |
2006.03.08
2006.03.13 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 2-13 Recap |
Season 2 Finale, Part ISeason 2 Finale, Part I - In the first half of the finale, we see background stories about the three finalists. Chloe spent years in a refugee camp, Santino was practically homeless, and Daniel didn't always have a perfect haircut. |
2006.02.29
2006.03.06 |
A | Jeff |
| 2-12 Recap |
Season 2 ReunionSeason 2 Reunion - They're all back, and some of them are pissed. With all of the memories compacted, this group of designers reveals themselves to be a most entertaining group of freaks. |
2006.02.22
2006.02.27 |
A+ | Jeff |
| 2-11 Recap |
What's Your Line?What's Your Line? - The final challenge is to create an evening gown that will exemplify the designers' entire Fashion Week collections. In addition, Iman will be a guest judge and wear the winning designer's dress. Kara is sent home, and Daniel wins yet again. |
2006.02.15
2006.02.20 |
B | Jeff |
| 2-10 Recap |
MakeoverMakeover - The designers are challenged to make over a fellow designer. Chloe wins with her design for Nick. Nick, though nicely dressed, is eliminated with the suit that he made for Daniel. |
2006.02.08
2006.02.13 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 2-9 Recap |
Flower PowerFlower Power - The challenge for the designers is to create a garment made from plants. Daniel pulls out yet another win, while Andrae is sent home. |
2006.1.001
2006.02.06 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 2-8 Recap |
InspirationInspiration - The challenge is to take photos around New York City and find inspiration for a design. Daniel Vosovic wins his third challenge with a design inspired by a potted orchid. Zulema's creation, inspired by a woman in traditional African garb, is found to be loser-y. |
2006.01.25
2006.01.30 |
A- | Jeff |
| 2-7 Recap |
On Thin IceOn Thin Ice - The designers are required to create an ice-skating costume for Sasha Cohen. Zulema pulls out her first victory, while Emmett is banished for his tootie-revealing design. |
2006.01.18
2006.01.23 |
A | Jeff |
| 2-6 Recap |
Window ShoppingWindow Shopping - In teams of two, the designers must design a day-to-evening garment for Banana Republic. In addition, they are required to market their designs in Banana Republic window displays. Daniel and Andrae pull out the win, while Marla and Diana are sent home. |
2006.01.11
2006.01.15 |
A- | Jeff |
| 2-5 Recap |
Social SceneSocial Scene - The designers are enlisted to create a party rag for socialite Nicky Hilton. Santino's design and personality win over Nicky's, while Lupe's busily constructed garment is given the boot. |
2006.01.04
2006.01.05 |
A- | Jeff |
| 2-4 Recap |
Team LingerieTeam Lingerie - Heidi chooses four team leaders, who each lead teams of three in creating lines of lingerie. Santino shows not only his model's asses, but his own as well, when he gets into a heated runway discussion with Heidi and Nina. Daniel V. wins the challenge, and Daniel Franco is sadly sent home. |
2005.12.21
2005.12.26 |
A | Jeff |
| 2-3 Recap |
All Dolled UpAll Dolled Up - The designers are asked to design a look for that most resilient of style icons, Barbie. Nick wins the challenge, and Raymundo must take his young, steel balls home. |
2005.12.14
2005.12.19 |
A- | Jeff |
| 2-2 Recap |
Clothes Off Your BackClothes Off Your Back - The designers are told at their welcome shindig that, as their next challenge, they must design a garment made from the clothes they are wearing right then. Chloe knocks this one out of the park. Kirsten designs a French redneck outfit, and is eliminated. |
2005.12.07
2005.12.13 |
A- | Jeff |
| 2-1 Recap |
Road To The RunwayRoad To The Runway - The semifinalists create at home before bringing it to the runway. Andre the Giant's gay cousin Santino wins the challenge, while Alabamian Heidi Standridge is sent away with a banjo on her knee. |
2005.12.07
2005.12.12 |
A | Jeff |
| 1-11 Recap |
Fashion WeekFashion Week - After five months of working on their collections in their hometowns, Kara Saun, Jay, and Wendy return to New York for fashion shows. Each show is a success, but Jay reigns victorious! |
2005.02.23
2005.12.06 |
A+ | Jeff |
| 1-10 Recap |
Season 1 ReunionSeason 1 Reunion - All of the designers reconvene before Fashion Week. Wendy evades too much scrutiny by sitting next to Vanessa, who makes a complete and total ass of herself. |
2005.02.16
2005.12.05 |
A | Jeff |
| 1-9 Recap |
Design For The Red CarpetDesign For The Red Carpet - The designers are required to create a Grammy dress for infotainment TV hack, Nancy O'Dell. She chooses Wendy Pepper's design, which (a) puts Wendy in the final three; (b) eliminates the gamine Austin Scarlett; and (c) ruins Jeff's day. |
2005.02.09
2005.12.04 |
A- | Jeff |
| 1-8 Recap |
Not Without My Daughter (And A Sharpie)Postal Uniform Challenge - Wendy's daughter falls victim to graffiti, Jay falls victim to a lost model, Robert falls victim to his own slack-ass ways, and Tim really doesn't want you to defend the shoe. |
2005.02.05
2005.12.03 |
A | Miss Alli |
| 1-7 Recap |
Design A CollectionDesign A Collection - The challenge is to create a cohesive collection for the year 2055. Kevin is randomly chosen as the leader, which -- if memory serves -- might not work out well. Memory does indeed serve. Kara Saun wins the challenge, and Kevin is sent home. |
2005.01.26
2005.12.02 |
B | Jeff |
| 1-6 Recap |
Making A SplashMaking A Splash - The designers create swimsuits for their models and escort them to a party, where they are forced to schmooze with Richard Johnson of Page Six. The winner of the challenge is Austin, who gets a mention in Page Six. Sadly, Alexandra is sent back to Miami. |
2005.01.19
2005.11.22 |
A | Jeff |
| 1-5 Recap |
Model ClientsModel Clients - The designers are required to work with their models to create the models' dream wedding dresses. Kara Saun wins with a typically sleek design, while Nora is ousted for her meringue monstrosity. |
2005.01.12
2005.11.21 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 1-4 Recap |
CollaborationCollaboration - The L'Oreal Paris Challenge requires three teams of three designers to design a look for a pop star. Kevin's team is chosen, so he is the winner of the challenge. Non-sewing Vanessa is sent home. |
2005.01.05
2005.11.17 |
A- | Jeff |
| 1-3 Recap |
Commercial AppealCommercial Appeal - The designers create a design for Banana Republic that could fit into the store's collection. Wendy's design wins. Starr is sent home. |
2004.12.15
2005.11.09 |
B+ | Jeff |
| 1-2 Recap |
VisionVision - The contestants have to use cotton jersey to build a garment that conveys "envy." The designs are put on the block at a silent auction, and the designers have to answer questions about the garments. Kara Saun wins with the high bid. Mario's dress is deemed boring, and he is sent home. |
2004.12.08
2005.11.06 |
A | Jeff |
| 1-1 Recap |
InnovationInnovation - Twelve designers are brought to New York to compete for the chance to start his or her own line. The first challenge it "innovation." Daniel Franco, who owns a wedding chapel, is not so innovative. |
2004.11.31
2005.11.03 |
A | Jeff |
Rock N Runway - And punks, twangs, hops, and, oops, does it again.
What's Your Sign? - Really? Certain people are still there while other people are eliminated? Are you kidding me? You're not. OK. Well, I hate you.
The Christian Siriano Interview - How does Christian feel about Blayne's "-licious" catchphrase? He doesn't care for it!
Fashion That Drives You - The designers learn how to strip cars of their parts in order to create designs. Next week, they'll learn how to make designs from copper stripped from the plumbing in suburban homes.


