Episode 1
In a first, the artists are divided into two make-up effects shops, and the first assignment is to design a werewolf pack.
Episode 2
Inspired by hive-minded insects, the artists must create queen, worker and drone aliens.
Episode 3
A twist with the teams, and an assignment to create fairy tale characters. Elizabeth Mitchell guest judges.
Episode 4
The artists must create a demon that would oversee a specific circle of Dante's version of Hell.
Episode 5
The artists bring the four seasons to life for a dance choreographed by Travis Wall.
Episode 6
The artists create looks for the owners of possessed objects; Cheyenne Jackson guest judges.
Episode 7
The six remaining artists create victims of a fungal virus that turns people into zombies.
Episode 8
The legendary Rick Baker guest judges the artists' alien creations, inspired by real recordings from space.
Episode 9
The final three must create creatures for a haunted house conceptualized by series judge Glenn Hetrick.
Episode 10
Twists abound for the final three's haunted house challenge before crowning a winner.