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About Skin Wars

Skin Wars is a reality TV series that premiered on Game Show Network on August 6, 2014. It has 3 seasons and 29 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 10 "Last Looks", aired on June 29, 2016.

Rebecca Romijn hosts television's first ever body painting competition show, which seeks to find the most skillful, accomplished and versatile body painter in America. The body artists will compete in elaborate body painting challenges to avoid elimination and win over the approval of the judges, including legendary entertainer RuPaul Charles, and body painting icons Craig Tracy and Robin Slonina.

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Episodes

29 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2014 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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  1. E9

    9. Reunion

    Finale

    RuPaul welcomes back all ten of the talented contestants from TV's first-ever body-painting competition. They discuss the most memorable moments and explore the truth behind the biggest showdowns and best relationships.

  2. E8

    8. The Artist's Journey

    In the finale episode, the competition to find the first ever Skin Wars champion comes to a close; in the most personal challenge yet, the remaining artists must decide what defines them and convey that to their naked canvases.

  3. E7

    7. The Art of Illusion

    The four remaining artists must rise to the pinnacle of body painting, creating multi-body illusions; using acrobatic contortionists as models, they are allowed to bend their naked canvases into any shape they desire. Guest judge is the world's leading body painter Joanne Gair.

  4. E6

    6. All's Fair

    Time is of the essence as the remaining body artists must create beautiful and heroic warriors on an unexpected living canvas and true friends are pitted again one another in a head-to-head competition.

  5. E5

    5. Fact or Myth

    The emotion of working on teams is exacerbated by the body artists having to discuss their own teammates’ weaknesses; late in the competition, a surprise addition makes the challenge of painting their naked models even more difficult.

  6. E4

    4. Inner Demons

    The body artists must reach inside themselves to transform their naked canvases into the most revealing images yet; emotions run hot at the house as one artist is given an extra reason to fear elimination. Guest judge Lynda Carter.

  7. E3

    3. Leather and Lace

    The body artists must compete in their first partnered competition, and a surprise twist makes the challenge of painting clothing on their naked models more emotionally difficult than expected. Guest judge Carson Kressley.

  8. E2

    2. Now You See Me

    The pressure builds as the remaining nine artists must compete in one of the most difficult body painting challenges known: camouflaging their naked model into a background. Guest judge Emma Cammack.

  9. E1

    1. The Naked Canvas

    Ten of the country’s best body artists move to Hollywood to battle in an all-or-nothing competition to be crowned the best and most diverse painter of the naked human form.

Season 2

2015 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. The Grand Illusion

    Finale

    In the finale episode, the search for the Skin Wars champion comes to an end as the three remaining body artists work with contortionists, creating elaborate and beautiful multi-body illusions.

  2. E9

    9. Natural Beauty

    As Natalie Fletcher guest judges, four remaining body artists undergo a new challenge - changing light and elements keep their naked models from blending perfectly into outdoor settings; two longtime rivals get their chance to face off.

  3. E8

    8. Man vs. Machine

    Special effects makeup artist Alec Gillis guest judges and time management is an issue as the body artists create story-driven, technically-perfect art on their living canvases; unchecked human emotions result in a conflict between artist and judges.

  4. E7

    7. Big Time Big Top

    Special guest models from the Lucent Dossier Experience as a triple threat looms: the body artists paint three models, incorporate an additional painting technique, and help the 21st century experience the greatest show on earth. Guest judge: choreographer Frank Gatson.

  5. E6

    6. I’m Steampunk'd

    Carson Kressley guest judges when science fiction meets history and the body artists are tasked with transporting their naked models into a world beyond time; as passion for the subject runs high, one artist tries not to be overwhelmed.

  6. E5

    5. Emotional Rollercoaster

    Tobin Bell guest judges as tensions build between the remaining body artists, showing in their art and their inability to work together in a group challenge with a 'horrifying' outcome.

  7. E4

    4. Queens or Divas?

    The body artists are given an unexpected clothing challenge when asked to transform opinionated drag queens into female music icons; as the talented artists struggle with listening and collaboration, the true divas are revealed.

  8. E3

    3. Musical Harmony

    Zendaya guest judges as the body artists get their inspiration from another form of art when painting their naked models, but some find their first partnered challenge is not the artistic duet they had been hoping for.

  9. E2

    2. Sweet & Savory

    Chef Cat Cora guest judges as the remaining artists must turn their naked canvases into art that's good enough to eat while competing in one of the most difficult body painting challenges: camouflage.

  10. E1

    1. Body & Soul

    In this Season 2 opener, 12 of the country's top body artists start their journey to be named the best painter of the naked human form, using talent, passion & strategy to compete.

Season 3

2016 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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  1. E10

    10. Last Looks

    Finale

    Finale episode as the season-long search for a body painting champion comes to an end. The finalists must undertake their most challenging piece yet, making their naked models both stand-out and disappear in a setting of their own creation.

  2. E9

    9. Contort This!

    Gymnast Shawn Johnson guest judges as the artists take on the complex challenge of painting multi-body illusions. The models are acrobatic contortionists who can bend their bodies into almost any shape.

  3. E8

    8. Fashionistas

    Adrienne Bailon guest judges in a high fashion competition that has the remaining artists painting runway looks on their naked models; a new twist forces the painters to collaborate in an unexpected way.

  4. E7

    7. Survive & Thrive

    Samantha Harris guest judges on this inspirational episode as the remaining body artists paint breast cancer survivors, displaying the women’s personal stories and strength through beautiful body art.

  5. E6

    6. Under the Sea

    A field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific is both an inspiration and a challenge for the artists who must create waterproof designs that stay beautiful and intact as their models forgo the runway for a tank of water

  6. E5

    5. Disappearing Act

    Magician Christen Gerhart guest judges as the remaining body artists explore illusions and fortune-telling through their art, with an unexpected twist that makes the painters realize that nobody ever really knows the future.

  7. E4

    4. Miss Skin Wars

    The remaining artists are joined by nine fabulous drag queens, all vying to be crowned the first-ever Miss Skin Wars through competing in body-painted swimwear and a more personal painted costume design

  8. E3

    3. New Dimensions

    Make-up artist and internet sensation Kandee Johnson guest judges; working in their first partnered challenge allows the body artists to see another side of their competitors as they must paint their naked models in both 2-D and 3-D poses.

  9. E2

    2. Not All Fun & Games

    Actress Jillian Rose Reed guest judges; the body artists must tackle the difficult camouflage challenge, blending their naked models into intricate backgrounds; for one artist, what seems like child’s play becomes an important lesson.

  10. E1

    1. Skintastic Celebration

    In this Season 3 opener, it’s an all-out celebration of talent as 12 of the world’s top body artists begin the competition for the title of best painter of the naked human form

Cast & crew

  • Emma Cammack

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Carson Kressley

    Carson Kressley

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Lynda Carter

    Lynda Carter

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Cat Cora

    Cat Cora

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Zendaya

    Zendaya

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Tobin Bell

    Tobin Bell

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Natalie Fletcher

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Jillian Rose Reed

    Jillian Rose Reed

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Kandee Johnson

    Kandee Johnson

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Christen Gerhart

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Samantha Harris

    Samantha Harris

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Adrienne Bailon-Houghton

    Adrienne Bailon-Houghton

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Shawn Johnson

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Joanne Gair

    Joanne Gair

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Frank Gatson

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Alec Gillis

    Alec Gillis

    Self - Guest Judge

Skin Wars FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Skin Wars?

Skin Wars has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 29, 2016.

When did the latest episode of Skin Wars come out?

The most recent episode of Skin Wars, Season 3 Episode 10 "Last Looks", aired on June 29, 2016.

How many seasons of Skin Wars are there?

Skin Wars has 3 seasons with 29 episodes in total.

When did Skin Wars first air?

Skin Wars first aired on Game Show Network on August 6, 2014.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Skin Wars are released?

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