After thousands auditioned for a coveted spot, only 24 hopefuls descend upon New York inspired to compete after watching Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha strut the catwalk in Zac Posen's Spring Runway Show at New York Fashion Week. The drama begins to flare in this one hour special as the supermodel coaches battle it out to choose their teams based on the aspiring models' runway walk and performance in a photo shoot without make-up. Staking their claim on favorites, each picks up a team of four lucky young women to take under their wing and move on in the competition.
The three handpicked teams of contestants move into the loft and go through their first campaign, creating an image worthy of being featured in W Magazine; the first model is eliminated, leading to an explosive showdown between the coaches.
Team Naomi begins to implode as Sandra and Jocelyn wage all-out war on each other. Naomi struggles to bring them together in time for a lingerie shoot for Cosabella.
The aspiring models must navigate an enormous staircase for a live audience, while wearing large bridal gowns. Some will rise to the occasion, while others will fall from grace.
A feud between two aspiring models continues, upending Naomi's team. Elsewhere, the teams pose for a collection of photographs for a demanding client.
Amar'e Stoudemire makes an appearance in a steamy commercial shoot for Christian Louboutin shoes. The coaches' rivalry intensifies as Karolina once again incites the wrath of Naomi.
When the final six attend a red carpet challenge they are surprised by celebrity interviewer Wendy Williams, and by the fact that two girls will be leaving the competition.
On a night of twists and turns, the final four hopefuls fight it out to become the face of Ulta Beauty, culminating in an amazing Zac Posen runway show also featuring Naomi, Karolina and Coco.
Twelve modeltestants arrive at NYC's Bryant Park to meet host Nigel Barker and walk a pop-up runway show as they vie for spots on Team Naomi Campbell, Team Anne V. and Team Lydia Hearst.
Global leader in luxury hair care Frédéric Fekkai and the Supermodel Coaches create new looks for the modeltestants, but before the coaches can build the girls up, they'll have to strip them down for the week's campaign.
Revered male supermodel Tyson Beckford joins Naomi Campbell to mentor the modeltestants by having them walk an unusual runway in restrictive latex dresses. Designer Pamella Roland launches a new line by having the girls walk a never-before-seen dinner table runway.
The modeltestants learn firsthand that it takes more than a pretty face to be a brand ambassador. They'll have to act in commercial shoots for fast growing lifestyle brand Alex & Ani, but one team struggles to make the cut.
Supermodel and viral video sensation Karen Elson lends her expertise to the modeltestants as they create a challenging viral video for Liebeskind handbags, but few girls manage to smile for the camera.
You never know a man until you’ve walked in his shoes, and that’s what the models will have to do. The contestants pose as the opposite sex in an androgyny campaign. To prove versatility to a judge from Elle, they must transform into strapping men.
The models pose intimately with complete strangers, in a sexy lingerie campaign for Fleur du Mal. They’ll need to find chemistry with their male models in order to stay in the competition. Lydia steps up her game with a more forceful technique.
The models shoot a jewelry commercial for Chopard. They must remain composed while running in 10 inch heels and dressed in restrictive dresses made by Lady Gaga’s favorite designer, Iris Van Herpen. Afiya and Naomi don’t see eye to eye.
Is all publicity really good publicity? When something catches the models off guard, one model loses face with her coach and has a hard time recovering. The models’ composure is tested when they deliver a speech for a room full of press.
In the season finale, The Face of 2014 is announced.
Oxygen Media rings in 2013 in style as “The Face” host Nigel Barker unveils the best, over-the-top OMG moments in fashion during “Biggest, Baddest Model Moments.” From mind-blowing paychecks to the wildest runway wipeouts and the craziest catwalks, Barker will uncover why being a supermodel is all about “going big, going loud or going home” during this fast paced half-hour special featuring expert commentary from fashionistas and entertainers.
