Episode 1
Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.
Episode 2
The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".
Episode 3
The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.
Episode 4
The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.
Episode 5
The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.
Episode 6
The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
Episode 7
The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
Episode 8
The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Episode 9
Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
Episode 10
The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
Episode 11
The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.
Episode 12
Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.
