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Life and Death

Episode number: 1

Overview: Sixteen new contestants learn they aren't officially on the show until they survive one final audition.

American Gangster

Episode number: 2

Overview: The artists must create over-the-top makeup for crime bosses in the world of Dick Tracy.

Ancient Aliens

Episode number: 3

Overview: The artists explore the world's wonders and ancient aliens who may have contributed to their creation.

Twisted Trees

Episode number: 4

Overview: A superhero foundation challenge; the artists must create twisted tree characters after becoming one with nature.

Animal Attraction

Episode number: 5

Overview: The artists have to successfully mash-up two animals to create a new species in an individual challenge.

Wizard of Wonderland

Episode number: 6

Overview: Teams must re-imagine characters from "The Wonderful World of Oz," as if they were in "Alice's Wonderland."

Judge Match

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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.

Killer Instinct

Episode number: 8

Overview: 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.

Serpent Soldiers

Episode number: 9

Overview: Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.

Scared Silly

Episode number: 10

Overview: The artists turn their worst childhood fears into terrifying evil clowns who will perform a nightmarish circus routine.

Teacher's Pets

Episode number: 11

Overview: 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.

Off With Their Heads

Episode number: 12

Overview: The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.

Beautiful Disaster

Episode number: 13

Overview: With the semifinals around the corner, the artists must take inspiration from disaster scenarios and craft elemental fairies born from each one.

Creature Carnage

Episode number: 14

Overview: The four semifinalists conquer giant city-crushing monstrosities in order to crush their way straight into the finale.

One Knight Only

Episode number: 15

Overview: The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.