Episode 1
Pack Leaders
40m5.0 / 10
In a first, the artists are divided into two make-up effects shops, and the first assignment is to design a werewolf pack.
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Face Off
2011TV-1413 seasons7.1 / 10
In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.
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Episode 2
Hive Mind
40m6.0 / 10
Inspired by hive-minded insects, the artists must create queen, worker and drone aliens.
Episode credits
Guest stars Eryn Krueger-Mekash
Episode 3
Dream House
40m7.0 / 10
A twist with the teams, and an assignment to create fairy tale characters. Elizabeth Mitchell guest judges.
Episode credits
Guest stars Elizabeth Mitchell
Episode 4
Dante's Demons
40m
The artists must create a demon that would oversee a specific circle of Dante's version of Hell.
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Episode 5
String Theory
40m
The artists bring the four seasons to life for a dance choreographed by Travis Wall.
Episode credits
Guest stars Travis Wall
Episode 6
Possessed Possessions
40m
The artists create looks for the owners of possessed objects; Cheyenne Jackson guest judges.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cheyenne Jackson
Episode 7
Feral Fungi
40m
The six remaining artists create victims of a fungal virus that turns people into zombies.
Episode credits
Guest stars Neil Druckmann
Episode 8
Amusing Aliens
40m
The legendary Rick Baker guest judges the artists' alien creations, inspired by real recordings from space.
Episode credits
Guest stars Rick Baker
Episode 9
Journey Into Fear Part 1
40m
The final three must create creatures for a haunted house conceptualized by series judge Glenn Hetrick.
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Episode 10
Journey Into Fear, Part 2
40mfinale
Twists abound for the final three's haunted house challenge before crowning a winner.
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More about Face Off
Cast
Glenn HetrickSelf - Judge
Michael WestmoreSelf - Mentor
McKenzie WestmoreSelf - Host
Neville PageSelf - Judge
Ve NeillSelf - Judge
Doug JonesGuest JudgeJamie KelmanHimself
Mike MekashHimself
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 162
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
SyfyUnited States
Mission Control MediaUnited States
Themes
competitionmakeupmakeup artistspecial effects
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