The BEST episodes of America's Next Top Model season 23
Every episode of America's Next Top Model season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of America's Next Top Model season 23!
Created by world-renowned supermodel Tyra Banks, who executive produces the series with Ken Mok, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL chronicles the transformation of everyday young women into potentially fierce supermodels. Fourteen participants will live together and vie for the incredible grand prize: an opportunity to be managed by Ford Models, a fashion spread in Elle magazine, and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl. Cameras catch each moment as participants face weekly tests that determine who makes the cut. With mentoring by supermodel Tyra Banks and exposure to high-profile fashion industry gurus, the finalists compete in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp, a crash course that could lead to supermodel fame. Participants are asked to demonstrate both inner and outer beauty as they master complicated catwalks, intense physical fitness, fashion photo shoots and publicity skills, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras.
#1 - Business, Brand, Boss
Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/12/2016
America’s Next Top Model returns to New York City, where 28 aspiring models will be winnowed down to 14. New host Rita Ora, along with her team of fashion tastemakers, welcomes the girls and sends them to their first challenge.
#2 - Lights, Camera, Catwalk
Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/19/2016
The Top 14 are summoned to runway boot camp with supermodel and runway coach Stacy McKenzie. Back at the house, the models get into a heated discussion about the state of race relations in America.
#3 - The Glamorous Life
Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2017
The models get a taste of the high life this go around as they are invited to an exclusive party at luxury designer Philipp Plein’s estate in exchange for live modeling his latest couture collection amongst the fashion elite. Later, the ladies compete for the best couple shot as they’re are photographed living a luxurious lifestyle jet setting alongside singer Jason Derulo.
#4 - The Final Countdown
Season 23 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2017
In the Season 23 finale, the finalists give it their all to pull off a Paper Magazine photo-shoot spread. Later, the eliminated contestants return to hit the runway alongside singer Tinashe, before one of the final three is crowned winner.
#5 - Brand Like A Boss
Season 23 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/1/2017
The final four learn what it takes to be a brand ambassador as they are challenged to replicate and properly execute the Rimmel look. The models are tasked with shooting a commercial featuring Rimmel’s waterproof makeup.
#6 - Avant Garde
Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/9/2017
Law Roach discusses the importance of personal style; Nicola Formichetti takes the models out of their comfort zones.
#7 - X Marks the Spot
Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2017
Stacy Mckenzie joins forces with Beyoncé’s choreographer, Chris Grant, to challenge the models to create their own signature dance routine for a block party video shoot.
#8 - Major Key Alert
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/2/2017
DJ Khaled breaks down social media branding for the models; Jasmine Sanders helps the contestants enhance their profiles.
#9 - Celebrity Life
Season 23 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/15/2017
The models experience a day in the life of their celebrity host Rita Ora as they are bombarded by the paparazzi throughout New York City and later tasked to personify her iconic Paper Magazine Cover.
#10 - The Comeback
Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2017
The previously-eliminated contestants return to compete against the top seven models in a fashion-music-video shoot featuring rapper French Montana.
#11 - And Action!
Season 23 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2017
The final five contestants tap into their inner actress as they compete to nail a theatrical scene. Later, the models are challenged to transform into a beautiful disaster during the filming of a makeup commercial.
#12 - Make Your Mark
Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/26/2016
The judges choose signature looks for each model, but some ladies aren't happy with their makeovers; Ashley encourages the contestants to feel comfortable in their own skins as they get ready for a nude-photo shoot.
#13 - Out for the Count
Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2017
Two models become romantically involved, but it could cost one of them the competition. Later, the ladies take on a body-in-motion challenge with Chanel Iman.
#14 - Platform Power
Season 23 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/2017
The models are challenged to create a PSA supporting the initiative behind model and activist Amber Rose’s “Slutwalk”. Later, the models embody iconic women in pop culture.