Project Runway Season 12 Episodes

Episode 0

Road to the Runway

Thu, Jul 18, 201360 mins

Episode 1

Sky's the Limit

Fri, Jul 19, 201362 mins

In the season premiere episode, the designers arrive on the runway of an airfield. In this unconventional challenge, skydivers begin to fall from the sky and the designers learn that they must use the colorful parachute materials to create a look that will help define their aesthetic. Kate Bosworth serves as a guest judge.

Episode 2

Million Dollar Runway

Thu, Jul 25, 201363 mins

For this challenge the contestants are tasked to create designs inspired by over 30 million dollars' worth of precious jewels. Gossip Girl's Emmy award-winning costume designer Eric Daman guest judges.

Episode 3

An Unconventional Coney Island

Thu, Aug 1, 201363 mins

The designers show their inner youth when their challenge leads them to Coney Island. Working in teams of two, the designers must win their unconventional materials by playing tried-and-true carnival games. Fashionista Kelly Osbourne guest judges.

Episode 4

Tie the Knot

Thu, Aug 8, 201363 mins

The contestants must tie together a look with the prominent detail being a bowtie from multi Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Tie The Knot organization who will also be judging their designs.

Episode 5

YOU choose your materials!

Thu, Aug 15, 201363 mins

It's the ultimate unconventional challenge when the designers are split into small teams to create a luxurious mini collection inspired by items from four completely varied retailers. Fashion designer June Ambrose serves as a guest judge.

Episode 6

Let's Go Glamping!

Thu, Aug 22, 201363 mins

The designers have a chance to wind down and go on an overnight "glamping" trip, with the surroundings from the campsite serving as inspiration for the designer's next challenge. But could one designer's lack of love for the outdoors derail him?

Episode 7

Shoes First!

Thu, Aug 29, 201363 mins

After a shocking elimination, the designers realize they need to step it up to impress the judges. For the challenge, they do some "sole-searching" in the Marie Claire shoe closet and create a look based solely on the shoe they picked.

Episode 8

Having a Field Day

Thu, Sep 5, 201363 mins

The remaining designers display their athleticism as they compete in field day events for extra work time. For the challenge, designers must create high-end performance-wear for Heidi Klum's New Balance line with the winning design sold at select stores.

Episode 9

Let's Do Brunch

Thu, Sep 12, 201363 mins

For the challenge, the designers must create a vibrant look for a modern southern woman/Belk shopper. The winning design will be sold in both Belk stores and on the Belk website. Judges will be joined by John Thomas and Stacy Keibler.

Episode 10

Project Runway SuperFan!

Thu, Sep 19, 201364 mins

Project Runway's biggest fans are the inspiration for the designers. Each designer is paired with a fan and not only makes over the fan, but also creates a look specifically for her. Designer Erin Fetherston is guest judge.

Episode 11

Next Generation...

Thu, Sep 26, 201363 mins

The designers are inspired by young innovative individuals who are making a difference. These people will join the designers in the runway show, along with guest judge Peter Som.

Episode 12

Butterfly Effect

Thu, Oct 3, 201363 mins

Designers are affected by the previous double elimination and now realize they can't play it safe if they want to go to fashion week. For the challenge, the designers are asked to take a risk and create an Avant Garde look. Emmy Rossum guest judges.

Episode 13

Finale, Part 1

Thu, Oct 10, 201363 mins

The finalists head home to work on their collections for New York Fashion Week. Tim Gunn visits each of the designers and counsels them on their designs.

Episode 14

Finale, Part 2

Thu, Oct 17, 201363 mins

The finalists show their collections at Lincoln Center. Guest judge Kerry Washington helps the judges decide the winner of Project Runway Season 12.

Episode 15

Reunion Special

Thu, Oct 24, 201341 mins

In the Project Runway Season 12 Reunion Special, all 16 talented designers will return one last time to have their chance to rant, rave and reminisce about their experience on the show with mentor and co-host Emmy Award winner Tim Gunn.