Road to the Runway
1
12/7/05
Road to the Runway
Episode 1
Runtime : 48 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 7, 2005.
After auditions in New York, Houston, Miami, and Los Angeles, the 16 contestants being considered for this season's cast were given six yards of plain white muslin, $20, and one week to create an outfit that best represents who they are as a fashion designer. After arriving, the 16 contestants find that only 14 positions were available in the Parsons workroom and thus two will be eliminated at the runway judging.
Clothes Off Your Back
2
12/7/05
Clothes Off Your Back
Episode 2
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 7, 2005.
Heidi throws a roof-top party for the designers. At the party, she announces their next challenge: each must create an outfit using nothing besides the clothes he or she has worn to the party. They have one day to complete their designs.
All Dolled Up
3
12/14/05
All Dolled Up
Episode 3
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 14, 2005.
The contestants are asked to design for a global star… Barbie. The winning designer's outfit will be duplicated for the My Scene Barbie collection. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete their designs.
Team Lingerie
4
12/21/05
Team Lingerie
Episode 4
Runtime : 47 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, December 21, 2005.
The remaining designers must design a lingerie line consisting of three looks. The twist is they have to do it as teams, each with a lead designer and two assistants. The designers have a budget of $200 and one day to complete their collections.
Social Scene
5
1/4/06
Social Scene
Episode 5
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 4, 2006.
The remaining designers must each create a dress for prominent socialite Nicky Hilton. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete the designs.
Window Shopping
6
1/11/06
Window Shopping
Episode 6
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 11, 2006.
The designers, in five teams of two, must create a day-to-evening ensemble for Banana Republic, as well as a compelling and successful window display advertising the clothing. Each team has to finish their garment in one day.
On Thin Ice
7
1/18/06
On Thin Ice
Episode 7
Runtime : 47 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 18, 2006.
The designers have to get sporty to create a garment for 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen. The designers have a budget of $150 and two days to complete the design.
Inspiration
8
1/25/06
Inspiration
Episode 8
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, January 25, 2006.
The contestants have to draw inspiration from their surroundings while outside in New York. The designers have a budget of $100 and one day to complete the outfit.
Flower Power
9
2/1/06
Flower Power
Episode 9
Runtime : 45 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
Designers must create a look using only natural materials purchased in the flower district. The designers have a budget of $100 and one day to create the garment.
Makeover
10
2/8/06
Makeover
Episode 10
Runtime : 45 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 8, 2006.
The designers must design a makeover look for another designer, who will then model the new look on the runway. The designers have a budget of $200 and two days to complete the outfit.
What's Your Line
11
2/15/06
What's Your Line
Episode 11
Runtime : 46 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 15, 2006.
The contestants face off in the final competition before the Olympus Fashion Week finale. They must design an evening gown that will be worn by supermodel Iman. The designers have a budget of $300 and two days to complete the outfit.
Reunion
12
2/22/06
Reunion
Episode 12
Runtime : 44 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
The 16 contestants reunite to discuss their personal highs and woes during the various challenges and reflect on just how the show has changed their lives.
Finale: Part 1
13
3/1/06
Finale: Part 1
Episode 13
Runtime : 48 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, March 1, 2006.
In Part 1 of the season finale, the finalists return to their homes to create the line that will be shown at Olympus Fashion Week. The episode includes a look at the contestants' personal lives as Tim Gunn makes a visit to each of their homes. Back in New York, they have to complete one final challenge: each will make an additional garment that they'll design with the aid of one eliminated contestant.
Finale: Part 2
14
3/8/06
Finale: Part 2
Episode 14
Runtime : 49 minutes
This episode aired from Wednesday, March 8, 2006.
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants complete their 13th look and polish the rest of their collection. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Olympus Fashion Week.
Cast (49)
Heidi Klum
Self - Host / Judge
Tim Gunn
Self - Co-Host / Mentor
Nina Garcia
Self - Judge
Michael Kors
Self - Judge
Raymundo Baltazar
Self - Contestant
Daniel Franco
Self - Contestant
Chloe Dao
Self - Contestant
Marla Duran
Self - Contestant
Kirsten Ehrig
Self - Contestant
Diana Eng
Self - Contestant
Andraé Gonzalo
Self - Contestant
Zulema Griffin
Self - Contestant
Kara Janx
Self - Contestant
Emmett McCarthy
Self - Contestant
Santino Rice
Self - Contestant
Heidi Standridge
Self - Contestant
Nick Verreos
Self - Contestant
Guadalupe Vidal
Self - Contestant
Daniel Vosovic
Self - Contestant
John Wade
Self - Contestant
Wendy Pepper
Self - Audition Judge
Jay McCarroll
Self - Audition Judge
Joanna Buchanan
Self - Audition Judge
Austin Scarlett
Self - Audition Judge
Kayne Gillaspie
Self - Applicant
Katherine Power
Self - Audition Judge
Robert Plotkin
Self - Audition Judge
Kara Saun
Self - Audition Judge
Christina Neault
Self - Audition Judge
Joann Pailey
Self - Audition Judge
Diane von Fürstenberg
Self - Guest Judge
Lily Martinez
Self - Guest Judge
Alessandra Ambrosio
Self - Guest Judge
Cynthia Rowley
Self - Guest Judge
Nicky Hilton
Self - Guest Judge
Deborah Lloyd
Self - Guest Judge
Sasha Cohen
Self - Guest Judge
Anne Slowey
Self - Guest Judge
Jay McCarroll
Self - Guest Judge
Mark Badgley
Self - Guest Judge
James Mischka
Self - Guest Judge
Freddie Leiba
Self - Guest Judge
Iman
Self - Guest Judge
Kara Saun
Self
Austin Scarlett
Self
Fern Mallis
Self
Jay McCarroll
Self
Kay Unger
Self
Debra Messing
Self - Guest Judge
Crew (41)
Eric Mingorance
Camera Operator.he
Peter Rieveschl
Camera Operator.he
Ken Novak
Sound Re-Recording Mixer.he
Christian Mack
Camera Operator.he
Kyra Vogt
Production Manager.he
Jennifer Berman
Producer.she
Tali Mansfield
Production Manager.he
Alexandra Lipsitz
Supervising Producer.he
Michael Rucker
Producer.he
Will Hoppins
Post Production Coordinator.he
Andrew Wallace
Producer.he
Drew Brown
Editor.he
Ryan McDonnell
Camera Operator.he
Tom Moore
Online Editor.he
Ben Mack
Producer.he
Alexandra Lipsitz
Still Photographer.he
Andy Cohen
Executive Producer.he
Clark Vogeler
Editor.he
Christoph Gelfand
Sound Mixer.he
Andrew Shirley
Sound Mixer.he
Rich Bye
Executive Producer.he
Webb Weiman
Post Production Supervisor.he
Barbara Schneeweiss
Producer.he
Shari Levine
Executive Producer.he
Rich Buhrman
Co-Executive Producer.he
Michael Frohberg
Sound Mixer.he
Frances Berwick
Executive Producer.she
LaRonda Morris
Editor.she
Marcus Bleeker
Camera Operator.he
Aaron Saddler
Sound Supervisor.he
Joshua Mayes
Camera Operator.he
John Murphy
Sound Mixer.he
Jane Lipsitz
Executive Producer.she
Dan Cutforth
Executive Producer.he
David Vlasits
Camera Operator.he
Harold Barefoot Sanders III
Music.he
Heidi Klum
Executive Producer.she
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer.he
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer.he
Jane Cha Cutler
Executive Producer.she
Desiree Gruber
Executive Producer.she