Episode 1
Going for Gold
40m8.0 / 10
Eight newcomers take on eight former contestants as each team creates a series of hyper-stylized fantasy characters.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
TV series
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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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
Future Frankenstein
40m6.5 / 10
The contestants must make a far-future monster.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 3
Gettin' Goosed
40m8.0 / 10
After a demon-based foundation challenge with guest judges James Wan and Lin Shaye, the remaining contestants take on classic Mother Goose characters for a double-elimination with instructions to put a modern spin on them.
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Episode 4
Subterranean Terror
40m8.0 / 10
Artists explore tunnels in search of clues.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 5
Mother Earth Goddess
40m
Artists use elements from an arboretum and their own mothers to create Mother Nature goddesses.
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Episode 6
Trick or Treat
40m7.5 / 10
The artists are asked to incorporate a gag element to their designs.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 7
Living Art
40m7.0 / 10
The artists must create characters that could live within iconic art movements.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cassandra Peterson
Episode 8
Cosmic Circus
40m7.0 / 10
Artists are faced with creating dark and sexy alien circus characters for an out-of-this-world performance.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 9
Mortal Sins
40m7.5 / 10
The artists learn they must each create a character that embodies one of the seven deadly sins.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 10
The Laughing Dead
40m7.0 / 10
Arriving at the famous Laugh Factory comedy club, the artists are tasked with creating an original ghost character that is funny and scary.
Episode credits
Guest stars Tim Neff
Episode 11
Dark Magic
40m9.0 / 10
At Kenneth Hahn Park, the artists are asked to choose magical Norse runes to inspire a dark elf warrior character.
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Episode 12
Flights of Fantasy
40m8.0 / 10
The contestants create original human-bird hybrids for the penultimate Spotlight Challenge.
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Episode 13
Swan Song
40m
The artists must create a sorcerer and swan for a special performance.
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Episode 14
Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites
40m
Judges Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page recall the best creations from five seasons of "Face Off" as they count down the Top 20 make ups from the show, as well as reveal their picks for the funniest, most surprising and ambitious designs.
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Episode 15
Naked And Painted
40mfinale
The art of body painting is demonstrated and explored during an hour hosted by McKenzie Westmore and featuring commentary by the cast of "Naked Vegas" and former "Face Off" contestants.
Where to watch Face OffEpisode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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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