The BEST episodes of Project Runway season 9

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

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: 4/25/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
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Finale (2)
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8.06
230 votes

#1 - Finale (2)

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/27/2011

The designers prepare to show at fashion week; an intense debate arises at the final judging.

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All About Nina
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8.00
268 votes

#2 - All About Nina

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2011

The designers quickly realize they are in for a tough challenge when it is revealed that Nina Garcia is their client! The stakes are raised when Nina tells them she will wear the winning look to an important industry event. Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles and Actress Kerry Washington serve as the guest judges.

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Can't We All Just Get Along?
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7.95
264 votes

#3 - Can't We All Just Get Along?

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2011

To the delight of the designers, the HP Create Your Own Fabric Challenge is back - with a twist! With the use of an HP Touchsmart, designers will work in two teams of five to create a cohesive collection. Armed with HP video cameras, they head our into the city to tell the story of what truly inspires them.

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Finale (1)
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7.91
291 votes

#4 - Finale (1)

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/20/2011

Tim Gunn travels to the homes of the finalists to check on their progress.

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Go Big or Go Home
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7.86
262 votes

#5 - Go Big or Go Home

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2011

The designers will work in teams of two to create looks larger than life. Their creations will be worn by professional stilt walkers in an first ever outdoor runway walk.

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Off The Track
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7.64
202 votes

#6 - Off The Track

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2011

The designers wake up to find New Balance clothing set out for them and are instructed to put it on and meet Heidi and Tim at a track and field center to hear about the latest challenge. There they learn they will be competing in teams to design a piece inspired by Heidi Klum for New Balance sneakers but in order to be crowned team captain, they must win a different kind of race-on foot! Erin Wasson serves as guest judge.

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My Pet Project
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7.64
262 votes

#7 - My Pet Project

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2011

The designers will work with unconventional materials bought from a pet shop. They can use everything from bird seed to hamster bedding and training pads.

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Come As You Are
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7.60
271 votes

#8 - Come As You Are

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2011

Season 9 of the fashion-themed reality series kicks off.

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Sew 70s
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7.56
205 votes

#9 - Sew 70s

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/29/2011

Create a modern look inspired by 70s fashion. Guest judge: Olivia Palermo

Art of the Matter
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7.54
323 votes

#10 - Art of the Matter

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2011

The designers become students for a day when they are partnered with art students from the Harlem School of the Arts to create a piece of art that will serve as the inspiration for their next garment. Kenneth Cole serves as guest judge,

This is for the Birds
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7.41
209 votes

#11 - This is for the Birds

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/6/2011

Exotic Birds serve as the inspiration for this week;s LlOreal Challenge. The designers must really step up their game when Tim reveals that during judging they will go head-to-head with one other designer putting one in the top and one in the bottom during judging. Francisco Costa serves as guest judge for this challenge.

What Women Want
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7.28
233 votes

#12 - What Women Want

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2011

When Heidi introduces nine men on the runway, the designers are stunned. But they quickly breathe a sigh of relief when Tim reveals that the men are not their models - they will be designing for their significant others! Actress Malin Akerman serves as guest judge.

The Finale Challenge
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7.25
232 votes

#13 - The Finale Challenge

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/13/2011

The judges want to see their visions as designers so they challenge the contestants to create a mini-collection. Actress Zoe Saldana serves as guest judge.

Image is Everything
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7.10
196 votes

#14 - Image is Everything

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/22/2011

The designers are treated to a special performance from their new client, an up-and-coming band. Broken into two teams of four, the designers are charged with creating a look that will establish them as image-makers.