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8 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Wed, Jan 26, 201143 mins
The series premiere introduces twelve of the brightest up-and-coming special-effects make-up artists, who meet in Los Angeles for their first elimination challenge. Their task is to imagine an entirely new species - a human/animal hybrid - based on one of three exotic animals that are brought into their workspace lab.
Episode 2
Wed, Feb 2, 201143 mins
In the second episode of Face Off, the artists must apply original full body make-up to nude subjects in the vein of Demi Moore's "Birthday Suit" cover for Vanity Fair.
Episode 3
Wed, Feb 9, 201143 mins
For the spotlight challenge, the artists visit the famous Star Trek television series filming location, Vasquez Rocks, in Southern California. While there, they are given details on their next challenge from legendary FX artist Michael Westmore, best known for his make-up work in various Star Trek productions.
Episode 4
Wed, Feb 16, 201143 mins
The artists pay a visit to the backlot of Universal Studios and the iconic Psycho House, where they meet Sean Cunningham, director and producer of the original Friday the 13th.
Episode 5
Wed, Feb 23, 201143 mins
The contestants are divided into teams of two and challenged to transform a "bride" into a "groom" and a "groom" into a "bride".
Episode 6
Wed, Mar 2, 201143 mins
For this week's spotlight challenge, the contestants must craft an original zombie. Their design must not only be creative, it must be functional and able to withstand the rigors of performing a choreographed dance routine.
Episode 7
Wed, Mar 9, 201143 mins
The families of the five remaining competitors are stationed in a local Los Angeles wig shop in order to play a part in this week's spotlight challenge.
Episode 8
Wed, Mar 16, 201143 mins
In the final spotlight challenge, the remaining three contestants are assigned a classic fairy tale such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.