Episodes 12

1 A Force to Be Reckoned With

August 21, 2012

40m

Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.

2 Pirate Treasure

August 28, 2012

40m

The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".

3 Year Of The Dragon

September 4, 2012

40m

The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

4 Alice In Zombieland

September 11, 2012

40m

The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.

5 Supermobile

September 18, 2012

40m

The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

6 Dishonorable Proportions

September 25, 2012

40m

The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

7 Monster Twist

October 2, 2012

40m

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.

8 Who's the New Who?

October 9, 2012

40m

The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

9 Junkyard Cyborg

October 16, 2012

40m

Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.

10 Scene of the Crime

October 23, 2012

40m

The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.

11 Immortal Enemies

October 30, 2012

40m

The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

12 Finale

October 31, 2012

40m

Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.

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