The BEST episodes of Face Off season 9

Every episode of Face Off season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Face Off season 9!

Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate effects make-up, it will include a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors' finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career. Face Off is a production of Mission Control Media with Michael Agbabian and Dwight Smith serving as executive producers.

Last Updated: 2/23/2024Network: SYFYStatus: Ended
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Movie Magic, Part 2
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7.99
112 votes

#1 - Movie Magic, Part 2

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/27/2015

A winner is crowned in the conclusion of the two-part Season 9 finale. But first, the finalists finish work on their characters for the short films they're making with director and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos.

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The Gauntlet
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7.66
114 votes

#2 - The Gauntlet

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2015

The nine remaining artists have their skills put to the ultimate test when faced with a grueling set of three increasingly difficult challenges called "The Gauntlet."

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Death Becomes Them
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7.60
116 votes

#3 - Death Becomes Them

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/13/2015

In a double elimination before the finale, the final five artists must create a macabre family member inspired by shows like The Munsters and The Addams Family.

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Judgment Day
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7.60
126 votes

#4 - Judgment Day

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2015

The remaining artists add their own twist to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

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Movie Magic, Part 1
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7.58
104 votes

#5 - Movie Magic, Part 1

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/20/2015

Part 1 of 2. The finalists learn their last challenge is to work with a real-life Hollywood director and full production crew to create three stunning short films on location.

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Frightful Fiction
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7.57
118 votes

#6 - Frightful Fiction

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2015

The artists have two days to create and apply a clean, detailed face makeup based upon literary mash-ups.

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Surprise of the Century
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7.56
135 votes

#7 - Surprise of the Century

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2015

The artists turn engaged couples into whimsically undead duos; McKenzie Westmore performs wedding ceremonies.

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Extraterrestrial Enterprise
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7.52
117 votes

#8 - Extraterrestrial Enterprise

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2015

Retro-style alien characters created for a Foundation Challenge come into play when the artists receive their Spotlight Challenge.

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All That Glitters
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7.40
115 votes

#9 - All That Glitters

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2015

The artists face the challenge of taking a male model and turning him into a female character from a classic Shakespearean play.

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Freak Show
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7.40
118 votes

#10 - Freak Show

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/29/2015

A "barbaric" Foundation Challenge is judged by Oscar-winning makeup artist Robin Matthews. That's followed by a trip to the circus as the seven remaining artists compete to dazzle the judges with their freak show-inspired makeups.

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Intergalactic Zoo
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7.39
139 votes

#11 - Intergalactic Zoo

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2015

Two teams of artists construct original alien animals that incorporate two models into one large creation.

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Beyond the Expanse
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7.37
113 votes

#12 - Beyond the Expanse

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/6/2015

With inspiration from the show The Expanse, the artists must create a human that has evolved to adapt to an environment that has been affected by a catastrophic event.

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Siren Song
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7.36
137 votes

#13 - Siren Song

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2015

The artists arrive at the Port of Long Beach and board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter U.S.S. George Cobb, which is where they learn they'll be making beautiful but deadly sirens based on unique sea creatures. Included: Working in teams of two, one group feels compelled to start from scratch on Day 2; at the same time, another duo struggles with streamlining different visions into one makeup.

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The Gatekeepers
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7.31
115 votes

#14 - The Gatekeepers

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2015

The artists compete for immunity in a Foundation Challenge based on a classic Rorschach inkblot test. Later, they pair off and use a unique gateway as inspiration for two makeups.

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