The WORST episodes of Project Runway All Stars

Every episode of Project Runway All Stars ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Project Runway All Stars!

Sixteen talented designers will compete for a second chance at runway gold.

Last Updated: 9/7/2025Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
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#1 - Versatile Tops and Bottoms

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2015

Alyssa and the judges take over Times Square to educate the designers in the business of fashion for a QVC separates challenge.

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#2 - Rebel With a Cause

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/14/2016

Fashion designer Zac Posen and actress Debi Mazer join the judges to critique sophisticated summer looks with an edge.

A Touch of Style
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#3 - A Touch of Style

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2016

The designers must combine sports and fashion to create high-end leisure wear inspired by the "Touch By Alyssa Milano" line.

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#4 - Once Upon a Runway

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/31/2016

A star of Broadway's "Finding Neverland" challenges the designers to re-imagine looks for classic fairy-tale characters.

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#5 - Going for Baroque

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2016

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#6 - Birthday Suits

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2016

A challenge features a naked runway and centers on naturists who need winter wear to stay warm.

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#7 - Fashion 911

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/2016

The Unconventional Challenge finds the designers turning New York City emergency services materials into runway-worthy looks.

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#8 - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock N Roll

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/25/2016

An "opposites attract" theme tasks the designers to create red-carpet gowns for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Appearing: the country group Little Big Town.

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#9 - What Makes an All Star?

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/11/2016

The designers must tap into their past to create a look inspired by a moment that kick-started their fashion career.

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#10 - 4 Seasons in One Finale

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2015

The finalists design collections representing the four seasons of the year; the winner is chosen.

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#11 - Always the Bridesmaid

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/29/2015

The designers must use Marchesa's showroom as inspiration to create bridesmaids' dresses.

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#12 - All The World's a Runway

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2019

Season and series finale.

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#13 - Sketching with Sharks

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2015

The designers must use marine life as inspiration for avant-garde fashion; one designer doubles the budget by swimming with sharks.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
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#14 - Mix and Match.com

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2014

The designers must create looks for Match.com singles to wear on first dates.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
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#15 - Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2014

The designers must create colorful party dresses inspired by their personal relationships.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
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#16 - The Art of Construction

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2014

The designers must create feminine looks from the masculine materials at a construction site in an unconventional challenge.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
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#17 - Bitten by the Fashion Bug

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2013

At the American Museum of Natural History, creepy crawly arachnids and insects serve as inspiration for the designers to create an avant-garde look. Guest judges are Project Runway season 9 winner, Anya Ayoung Chee, and jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
You Got Punked!
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#18 - You Got Punked!

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2013

The competition is tougher than ever as three winners of Project Runway return to defend their titles. The task at hand--to create a fashion-forward punk look inspired and judged by punk rock icon Debbie Harry of Blondie.

Directors: Michael Pearlman
Finale: Go Big or Go Home
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#19 - Finale: Go Big or Go Home

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2013

The three remaining designers compete in the final for a chance to win a life-altering grand prize! However, because this is All Stars, the final three designers only get four days and an hour and a half at Mood, to complete a full mini collection. With the help of previously eliminated designers, the final three duke it out and give it all they've got to prove who Project Runway's true All Star is. Who will win the biggest prize in Project Runway history? Stay tuned to find out! Actress Liv Tyler and designer Marherita Missoni serve as the guest judges.

Directors: Gary Shaffer
Couture de France
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#20 - Couture de France

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2013

The designers go international! For the first time ever in Project Runway history, the designers retire sketching at 1407 for a day of sketching in Paris at the Eiffel tower! The designers also get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour Valentino atelier and showrooms, and are also invited to a private preview of Valentino's Couture show. With all of their newly acquired Parisian knowledge, the designers return to NYC to design a couture gown of their own that will hopefully secure their spot in the finale! Guest judges to determine who goes to the finale are House of Valentino and Cynthia Rowley.

Directors: Gary Shaffer
There's No Business Like Sew Business
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#21 - There's No Business Like Sew Business

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/27/2012

High Fashion meets a Retail Budget! The five remaining All Stars must create a ready to wear look with a "wow factor," while also meeting a retail budget. With Elie Tahari as this week's guest judge and mentor, the designers all compete for the chance to have their design manufactured, featured and sold in Elie Tahari's stores and online! Stacy Kiebler also guest judges.

Directors: Gary Shaffer
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#22 - New York State of Mind

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2016

Atop the new World Trade Center, the All Stars are challenged to create collections inspired by New York City. Debra Messing joins the judges to crown the winner. Season finale.

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#23 - Climate Quick Change

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2019

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#24 - Penneys from Heaven

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2019

The winners turn daytime separates into a night-time look.

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#25 - Pure Imagination

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2019

Willy Wonka inspires the designers to create new inventions in fashion for an avant-garde runway. Andrew Rannells and Anna Camp guest judge.