The BEST episodes of Project Runway season 15

Every episode of Project Runway season 15, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Project Runway season 15!

Sixteen fashion designer hopefuls are ready to take the runway by storm and make fashion history as they prove to a panel of judges who has what it takes to make it in the industry and take home the final prize: a chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week.

Last Updated: 12/17/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
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7.73
243 votes

#1 - An Unconventional Trip

Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/8/2016

The designers take a trip to an unlikely destination in the twisting, turning final challenge, which determines which designers will compete at New York Fashion Week.

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7.64
264 votes

#2 - Project Pop Up

Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2016

The second Team Challenge of the season leads to tensions and tantrums as the designers are forced to work together to create three-piece collections for a SoHo pop-up shop; Kelly Osbourne returns as a guest judge.

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7.61
236 votes

#3 - Finale (1)

Season 15 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/15/2016

In Part 1 of the two-part Season 15 finale, Tim Gunn visits the designers at home, but not all of their creations impress him. The clothiers return to New York and try to wow the judges with three pieces from their collection. Guest judge: Michael Kors.

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7.56
268 votes

#4 - Life is Full of Surprises

Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2016

The designers' loved ones arrive from home for emotional reunions, but drama quickly takes over when the clothiers discover their special visitors will also be their clients, and $50,000 is on the line. Guest judges: Olivia Culpo and Katia Beauchamp.

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7.55
260 votes

#5 - Bold Innovation

Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2016

The first-ever hybrid challenge tasks the clothiers to fashion innovative avant-garde looks by using conventional fabric and unconventional metal-themed materials.

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7.54
257 votes

#6 - A Power Trip

Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2016

The designers go on a helicopter ride above New York; the designers must create an editorial, high fashion look for ``Marie Claire'' magazine.

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7.51
255 votes

#7 - Blacklight or Daylight?

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2016

In Project Runway's first blacklight challenge, the designers have to create a look that sparkles not only in daylight, but under blacklights under the runway as well. Anxieties rise when the unusual materials leave many of the designers in the dark. Jaime King joins the judges this week.

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7.49
265 votes

#8 - There's No “I” in “Team”

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2016

Business savvy is tested in this team challenge; designers must pitch collection ideas to raise money from a group of mystery investors.

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7.44
276 votes

#9 - There IS Crying in Fashion

Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2016

A press-event bash turns into a challenge, spoiling the designers' festive mood. Model Emily Ratajkowski is the guest judge.

Finale (2)
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7.44
235 votes

#10 - Finale (2)

Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/22/2016

New York Fashion Week arrives in the Season 15 finale. Here, the designers scramble to put the final touches on their collections, and the winner is then revealed. Guest judge: Zendaya.

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7.40
240 votes

#11 - Welcome to the Urban Jungle

Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2016

The designers recharge at Universal Studios Orlando, and must take in inspiration to design a look for Urban Jungle.

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7.35
277 votes

#12 - Just Fabulous!

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2016

The designers must create an outfit to flatter all body types, and the challenge proves to be more difficult for some than others. Guest judge Nina Dobrev.

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7.31
262 votes

#13 - Sink Or Swim

Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2016

The group creates swimsuits in a Heidi Klum Swimwear challenge; a lack of swimsuit experience sorely tests some contestants.

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7.27
284 votes

#14 - An Unconventional Launch Party

Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2016

Sixteen designers arrive in New York City, but a twist finds their launch party turning into an unconventional-materials challenge. Here, they must use party decorations to create their first look.