The fifth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 13, 2013. The season features 16 prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. This is the first season to feature the return of eight prior contestants competing against eight new contestants. The grand prize for the fifth season is a VIP trip from Kryolan to one of their 85 locations, a 2013 Fiat 500, and $100,000. A rule violation occurred and is noted during the end credits of episode 5, details are unknown.
Episode 1
Going for Gold
Aug 13, 2013
Eight newcomers take on eight former contestants as each team creates a series of hyper-stylized fantasy characters.
Episode 2
Future Frankenstein
Aug 20, 2013
The contestants must make a far-future monster.
Episode 3
Gettin' Goosed
Aug 27, 2013
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.
Episode 4
Subterranean Terror
Sep 3, 2013
Artists explore tunnels in search of clues.
Episode 5
Mother Earth Goddess
Sep 10, 2013
Artists use elements from an arboretum and their own mothers to create Mother Nature goddesses.
Episode 6
Trick or Treat
Sep 17, 2013
The artists are asked to incorporate a gag element to their designs.
Episode 7
Living Art
Sep 24, 2013
The artists must create characters that could live within iconic art movements.
Episode 8
Cosmic Circus
Oct 1, 2013
Artists are faced with creating dark and sexy alien circus characters for an out-of-this-world performance.
Episode 9
Mortal Sins
Oct 8, 2013
The artists learn they must each create a character that embodies one of the seven deadly sins.
Episode 10
The Laughing Dead
Oct 15, 2013
Arriving at the famous Laugh Factory comedy club, the artists are tasked with creating an original ghost character that is funny and scary.
Episode 11
Dark Magic
Oct 22, 2013
At Kenneth Hahn Park, the artists are asked to choose magical Norse runes to inspire a dark elf warrior character.
Episode 12
Flights of Fantasy
Oct 29, 2013
The contestants create original human-bird hybrids for the penultimate Spotlight Challenge.
Episode 13
Swan Song
Nov 5, 2013
The artists must create a sorcerer and swan for a special performance.
Episode 14
Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites
Nov 12, 2013
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.
Episode 15
Naked And Painted
Nov 19, 2013
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.