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.
Showing Season 7 of 14
Season 7
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.
01. Life and Death
2014-07-22
Sixteen new contestants learn they aren't officially on the show until they survive one final audition.
02. American Gangster
2014-07-29
The artists must create over-the-top makeup for crime bosses in the world of Dick Tracy.
03. Ancient Aliens
2014-08-05
The artists explore the world's wonders and ancient aliens who may have contributed to their creation.
04. Twisted Trees
2014-08-12
A superhero foundation challenge; the artists must create twisted tree characters after becoming one with nature.
05. Animal Attraction
2014-08-19
The artists have to successfully mash-up two animals to create a new species in an individual challenge.
06. Wizard of Wonderland
2014-08-26
Teams must re-imagine characters from "The Wonderful World of Oz," as if they were in "Alice's Wonderland."
07. Judge Match
2014-09-02
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.
08. Killer Instinct
2014-09-09
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.
09. Serpent Soldiers
2014-09-16
Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.
10. Scared Silly
2014-09-23
The artists turn their worst childhood fears into terrifying evil clowns who will perform a nightmarish circus routine.
11. Teacher's Pets
2014-09-30
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.
12. Off With Their Heads
2014-10-07
The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.
13. Beautiful Disaster
2014-10-14
With the semifinals around the corner, the artists must take inspiration from disaster scenarios and craft elemental fairies born from each one.
14. Creature Carnage
2014-10-21
The four semifinalists conquer giant city-crushing monstrosities in order to crush their way straight into the finale.
15. One Knight Only
2014-10-28
The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.
