Project Runway

2013 • Lifetime

4.5

736 reviews

TV-PG

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Season 9 episodes (14)

1 Come As You Are

7/28/11

Season-only

20 designers must go in front of Heidi, Michael, Nina and Tim to make a case why they deserve one of the 16 coveted spots this season. Once they are chosen, the 16 designers barely have a chance to celebrate before being awoken at the crack of dawn with one of the toughest first challenges in the series' history. Tim arrives at their apartment to wake the designers up and tells them to grab their bedsheets and come as they are. Their PJ's and bedsheets are their fabric for the first challenge! Actress Christina Ricci serves as guest judge.

2 My Pet Project

8/4/11

Season-only

This year's unconventional challenge lives up to its name when the designers arrive at a pet store. When Tim informs them that they will find all the materials they need inside, they quickly realize this is their opportunity to show the judges how they can think outside the box. Stacey Bendet (Alice + Olivia) serves as the guest judge.

3 Go Big Or Go Home

8/11/11

Season-only

The designers are broken into teams of two to create a design that's larger than life--their models are stilt walkers! In the first ever outdoor challenge, the runway show is held outside in New York for all to see. Kim Kardashian serves as guest judge.

4 All About Nina

8/18/11

Season-only

The designers quickly realize they are in for a tough challenge when it is revealed the Nina Garcia is their client! The stakes are raised as Nina tells them she will wear the winning look to an important industry event. Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles and actress Kerry Washington serve as guest judges.

5 Off The Track

8/25/11

Season-only

The designers wake up to find New Balance clothing set out to for them and are instructed to put in on and meet Heidi and Tim at a track and field center to hear about the latest challenge. There they learn they will be competing in teams to design a piece inspired by Heidi Klum for New Balance sneakers but in order to be crowned team captain, they must win a different kind of race--on foot! Model Erin Wasson serves as guest judge.

6 The Art of the Matter

9/1/11

Season-only

The designers become students for a day when they are partnered with art students from the Harlem School of the Arts to create a piece of art that will serve as the inspiration for their next garment. Kenneth Cole serves as guest judge.

7 Can't We All Just Get Along

9/8/11

Season-only

To the delight of the designers, the HP Create Your Own Fabric Challenge is back -- with a twist! With the use of an HP Touchsmart, designers will work in two teams of five to create a cohesive collection. Armed with HP video cameras, they head out into the city to tell the story of what truly inspires them.

8 What Women Want

9/15/11

Season-only

When Heidi introduces nine men on the runway, the designers are stunned. But they quickly breathe a sigh of relief when Tim reveals that the men are not their models--they will be designing for their significant others! Actress Malin Akerman serves as guest judge.

9 Image Is Everything

9/22/11

Season-only

The designers are treated to a special performance from their new client, an up-and-coming band. Broken into two teams of four, the designers are charged with creating a look that will establish their as image-makers.

10 Sew 70's

9/29/11

Season-only

For the Piperlime.com challenge, the designer's are going back in time. The 70's will serve as inspiration for this week's challenge.

11 This is for the Birds

10/6/11

Season-only

Exotic Birds serve as the inspiration for this week's L'Oreal Challenge. The designer's must really step up their game when Tim reveals that during judging they will go head-to-head with one other designer putting one in the top and one in the bottom during judging. Francisco Costa serves as guest judge for the challenge.

12 The Finale Challenge

10/13/11

Season-only

The judges want to see their visions as designers so they challenge the contestants to create a mini-collection. Actress Zoe Saldana serves as guest judge.

13 Finale Part One

10/20/11

Season-only

Tim Gunn travels to the homes of the finalists to check in on their progress before they head back to NY.

14 Finale Part Two

10/27/11

Season-only

Things get off to a bumpy start for the final designers as they frantically get ready to show at fashion week. With fair warning to step up their game, the designers make every minute of preparation count. Guest judge, fashion designer L'Wren Scott, weighs in on who should be the winner during the intense debate at the final judging.

About this show

Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, the hit series provides talented designers with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn.

Ratings and reviews

4.5

736 reviews

Frederick Combs

August 12, 2016

I love Project Runway! In this season 14 there is a nice mix of contestants and challenges. However, I am very surprised and frankly, disappointed at the lack of actual sewing ability, knowledge of fabrics (and what they do) and general lack of taste level (within each contestant's aesthetic) that can carry a design through to the finish and win. This is NOT one of the best seasons, but as with all Project Runways, you learn to love all of the contestants as people who aspire to design and please. Sadly one contestant burns out early and it appears that substances play a role. When I think of the many, many talented young people, I think the selection process was poor and the vetting even worse. Step it up! I wanted to get excited, but found it tedious and lack luster. I watched the final episode of season 14 and I could not believe who won. This was a pandering choice and I felt that the real winner was denied for the sake of demographics. I liked all of the contestants, but I never expect to watch a reality game show that slants and panders the end results. The person that won is an interesting designer with an important voice, but not the top talent, in my opinion.

52 people found this review helpful

Wil Smifph

August 15, 2014

Never as good as the first 3 seasons but still interesting to watch especially since they changed the rules a bit. A show worth the watch if you are at all into fashion.

14 people found this review helpful

Stormshadow Singer

January 30, 2016

I absolutely adore this program. Watching the designers make their ideas come to life never ceases to amaze me. I don't always agree with tje judges (usually about who should be cut that week) but hearing their logic is extremely educational. And TIM GUN RULES!! Love him!

8 people found this review helpful