Face Off

2010 • Syfy
4.6
109 reviews
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Season 3 episodes (12)

1 A Force to be Reckoned With
21/8/12
Season-only
Hollywood star Sean Astin welcomes the cast to season three, and the artists create original aliens for the classic Star Wars cantina scene.
2 Pirate Treasure
28/8/12
Season-only
The artists create original pirate makeups, and in a Face Off first, compete to win their very own pirate's booty - $5,000 cash.
3 Year of the Dragon
4/9/12
Season-only
The artists team up to create their own version of a traditional Chinese New Year dragon that will have to withstand the twists and turns of a spectacular acrobatic dance routine.
4 Alice in Zombieland
11/9/12
Season-only
The artists are asked to create original zombie makeups based on classic characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
5 Supermobile
18/9/12
Season-only
The artists team up in pairs and use amazing vehicles to inspire original superheroes and sidekicks. Writer and Director Kevin Smith guest judges.
6 Dishonorable Proportions
25/9/12
Season-only
The artists are asked to create wildly distorted and exaggerated characters based on the new video game, Dishonored.
7 Monster Twist
2/10/12
Season-only
The artists are surprised to find out that they'll be creating original movie monsters based on children's sketches, and a surprise twist changes the course of the entire season.
8 Who's the New Who?
9/10/12
Season-only
The artists create original makeups inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Seuss classic, Sleep Book. Iconic producer Brian Grazer guest judges.
9 Junkyard Cyborg
16/10/12
Season-only
The artists must source parts from a junkyard to create original cyborg makeups. Award-winning producer Gale Anne Hurd guest judges.
10 Scene of the Crime
23/10/12
Season-only
The artists create original makeups based on the world of the hit NBC fantasy crime drama, Grimm. Grimm star Silas Weir Mitchell makes a special guest appearance.
11 Immortal Enemies
30/10/12
Season-only
In their final Spotlight Challenge of the season, the three remaining artists are asked to create two Halloween-themed characters that must then perform in a spectacular choreographed stunt.
12 Live Finale
31/10/12
Season-only
The crowning finale event of the season three finale of the hit reality competition series Face Off, broadcast live from Los Angeles, CA on Halloween night 2012 at 10 p.m. ET. For the first time, America's voice will be heard as viewers will make the final choice for the season three champion via a live voting feature that will be available immediately following the October 30 episode. McKenzie Westmore will host the special event and reunite the contestants, including the three finalists who will find out live if they garnered enough viewer votes to win the season.

About this show

This competition/elimination series explores the world of special effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination which allows them to create amazing works of living art. The show incorporates effects make-up, including prosthetics, 3-D design, animatronics, sculpting, eye enhancers, puppeteering, casting, and molding. Each episode concludes with a contestant being sent home by a panel of expert and celebrity judges.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
109 reviews
Wayne Milley
9 February 2020
Love this series, it was the only show I kept up with. Very sad it ended.
Amy Drew
23 December 2015
Love seeing what the contestants come up with wish I had their creativity
3 people found this review helpful
Dawn McTavish
8 September 2014
Reality show I find it most interesting and not the least bit predictable
2 people found this review helpful