This season will have a specific theme, 'Life and Death'. In this season, the contestants faced a Sudden Death challenge, when, during the first episode, it was revealed that the contestants' first challenge is actually their final audition to be on the show.
Episode 1
Life and Death
Jul 22, 2014
Sixteen new contestants learn they aren't officially on the show until they survive one final audition.
Episode 2
American Gangster
Jul 29, 2014
The artists must create over-the-top makeup for crime bosses in the world of Dick Tracy.
Episode 3
Ancient Aliens
Aug 5, 2014
The artists explore the world's wonders and ancient aliens who may have contributed to their creation.
Episode 4
Twisted Trees
Aug 12, 2014
A superhero foundation challenge; the artists must create twisted tree characters after becoming one with nature.
Episode 5
Animal Attraction
Aug 19, 2014
The artists have to successfully mash-up two animals to create a new species in an individual challenge.
Episode 6
Wizard of Wonderland
Aug 26, 2014
Teams must re-imagine characters from "The Wonderful World of Oz," as if they were in "Alice's Wonderland."
Episode 7
Judge Match
Sep 2, 2014
The judges pair up with two team members, a former all-star contestant and former champion, to create a pair of living chess pieces in a special competition for charity.
Episode 8
Killer Instinct
Sep 9, 2014
In partnership with Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, the artists' mission is to create a horror villain inspired by original movie posters and their tag lines.
Episode 9
Serpent Soldiers
Sep 16, 2014
Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.
Episode 10
Scared Silly
Sep 23, 2014
The artists turn their worst childhood fears into terrifying evil clowns who will perform a nightmarish circus routine.
Episode 11
Teacher's Pets
Sep 30, 2014
It's back to high school for the remaining artists as they are tasked with creating fun mythical fantasy characters based on classic high school stereotypes.
Episode 12
Off With Their Heads
Oct 7, 2014
The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.
Episode 13
Beautiful Disaster
Oct 14, 2014
With the semifinals around the corner, the artists must take inspiration from disaster scenarios and craft elemental fairies born from each one.
Episode 14
Creature Carnage
Oct 21, 2014
The four semifinalists conquer giant city-crushing monstrosities in order to crush their way straight into the finale.
Episode 15
One Knight Only
Oct 28, 2014
The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.