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Project Runway Season 18 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Ended: Thursday, March 12, 2020

When does Project Runway Season 18 come out?

Project Runway Season 18 premiered Thursday, December 5, 2019 on Freeform and ended Thursday, March 12, 2020. The season has 14 episodes.

Season 18 sees 16 new designers ready to wow host Karlie Kloss, mentor Christian Siriano, and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth with their jaw-dropping fashions. This season brings back some elements of the competition that fans know and love, including the “Siriano Save,” which gives Christian the opportunity to bring one eliminated designer back into the competition, and the chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week.

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Project Runway Season 18 release schedule

Project Runway Season 18 episode release dates
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1. Blast Off

With luggage still in tow, 16 new designers are greeted at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK airport. Paired off, they receive their first assignment: to create innovative jumpsuit and cocktail looks inspired by humanity's continued push into space exploration. They have $400 per team and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

2. Cats Of the Urban Jungle

The designers must create a chic street style look using animal prints while taking inspiration from the upcoming film "Cats." They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

3. Sleigh the Runway

The designers are tasked to create a party cocktail dress using winter holiday decorations. They have two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

4. The Ultimate Upcycle

The designers must create a look for Karlie Kloss to wear to a Parisian event made of fabrics upcycled from garments found at Goodwill. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

5. She's Sew Unusual

Split into two teams, the designers must create cohesive mini-collections that pay homage to Cyndi Lauper and her iconic fashion style, including their own accessories. They have $300 per team member for fabric, $200 per team for accessory materials, and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

6. There Is Only One You

The designers are asked to create any look of their choosing using their own personal heritage as inspiration. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

7. Project Runway X Ashley Longshore

The designers must create a look in collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore, using her custom pop art prints as both inspiration and fabric. They have $175 and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

8. Sheer Genius

The designers are tasked to create an editorial look using sheer fabrics. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

9. Suit Yourself

The designers must create a look that reinvents the classic tuxedo in a modern way. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

10. Live and Let Tie Dye

The designers are asked to elevate tie-dye into a runway-chic look using fabric they create. They have $175 and one full day to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

11. Olympic Game Plan

For this challenge, the designers are paired up with an athlete competing in the Summer 2020 Olympic or Paralympic Games and they must make them their dream outfit for a victory night celebration. They have $400 and one day to complete their garments.

Thursday · 6 years ago

12. The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion

The designers must create an avant-garde look that is anything but ordinary for a showing at one of New York City's newest landmarks, The Vessel. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.

Thursday · 6 years ago

13. Finale: Part 1

Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back in New York, they must choose three of their looks to show as part of a mini-collection in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.

Thursday · 6 years ago

14. Finale: Part 2 Finale

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $400 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

Thursday · 6 years ago

Project Runway Season 18 guest stars

  • Kiernan Shipka

    Kiernan Shipka

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Marni Senofonte

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Laverne Cox

    Laverne Cox

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Cyndi Lauper

    Cyndi Lauper

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Fernando Garcia

    Fernando Garcia

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Ashley Longshore

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Linda Fargo

    Self

  • Paloma Elsesser

    Paloma Elsesser

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Thom Browne

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Leslie Jones

    Leslie Jones

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Craig Eaton

    Self

  • Kate Nolan

    Self

  • Lindsey Vonn

    Lindsey Vonn

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Naya Tapper

    Naya Tapper

    Self

  • Helen Maroulis

    Helen Maroulis

    Self

  • Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson

    Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson

    Self

Project Runway Season 18 FAQ

When does Project Runway Season 18 come out?

Project Runway Season 18 premiered Thursday, December 5, 2019 on Freeform.

How many episodes are in Project Runway Season 18?

Project Runway Season 18 has 14 episodes.

Are new episodes of Project Runway Season 18 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Project Runway Season 18 finale?

The Project Runway Season 18 finale (Episode 14) aired Thursday, March 12, 2020.

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