Episode 1: Road to the Runway Original airdate: July 24, 2014 • This was a special episode during which
Tim Gunn shared how the Season 13 designers were chosen. First there was a nationwide casting call where hundreds of aspiring ones submitted their portfolios and home videos. From there the most promising designers were invited to audition before a panel of judges which included Gunn and Project Runway alums
Mondo Guerra (
Season 8 runner-up and winner of the
first PR: All Stars), Laura Kathleen Planck (
Season 9), Anthony Ryan Auld (Season 9 and winner of the
second PR: All Stars),
Nick Verreos (
Season 2 and winning mentor on
Under the Gunn) and
Dmitry Sholokhov (
Season 10 winner). Eighteen designers were selected for the final audition on Episode 2. Of note is that Emily, Kini, Korina and Tim had unsuccessfully tried out for past seasons of PR.
Episode 2: The Judges Decide Original airdate: July 24, 2014 • On the Season 13 opener the 18 designers selected pre-season must face one final audition before landing one of 15 coveted spots on the series. We then learn that Amanda Valentine from Season 11 is the #RunwayRedemption winner having received more fan votes than both Ken Lawrence and Alexander Pope from
Season 12. • For the Episode 2 challenge, the 16 designers were given a trunk of six random fabrics and tasked with creating a look that would represent their spring collection if they made it to
New York Fashion Week. Each designer was allowed to barter and exchange fabric with the other designers. The winner received
immunity. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Julie Bowen • WINNER:
Sandhya • ELIMINATED:
Tim,
Nzinga and
Emmanuel after the final audition -and-
Jefferson for the Episode 2 challenge
Episode 3: Unconventional Movie Nite Original airdate: July 31, 2014 • The designers visit a local movie theater, then must produce a look from unconventional materials found in the theater and on a movie set. The designers worked in teams of 3 to create a cohesive mini-collection. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Garance Doré • WINNER:
Amanda • ELIMINATED:
Carrie Episode 4: Welcome to the Future Original airdate: August 7, 2014 • The designers use their past memories to create a look for the future and can be photographed in Marie Claire Magazine in the next 20 years. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Anne Fulenwider &
Amanda de Cadenet • WINNER:
Sandhya • ELIMINATED:
Angela Episode 5: A Suitable Twist Original airdate: August 14, 2014 • This was the Red Robin Challenge. The designers must revamp men's vintage suits to create looks for the modern woman. Since Sandhya won the last challenge, she got to choose her suit first. Then she got to choose every suit for every person. Many were happy and some were upset, especially Hannah and Mitchell. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Bethany Mota • WINNER:
Amanda • ELIMINATED:
Hannah Episode 6: The Klum of Doom Original airdate: August 21, 2014 • The designers fashion a look for host Heidi Klum to wear to the
Emmys. When Heidi and Tim made the trips around the workroom, Heidi was not satisfied. Heidi then allowed the designers to go to Mood to buy more fabric to revamp or redo their garments. • Guest Judge:
Lindsey Vonn • WINNER:
Sean • ELIMINATED:
Mitchell and Kristine Episode 7: Rock the Wedding Original airdate: August 28, 2014 • The designers working in pairs to create unconventional wedding dresses and reception looks. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Dita Von Teese &
Chiara Ferragni • WINNER:
Sean • ELIMINATED:
Char Episode 8: Priceless Runway Original airdate: September 4, 2014 • Pieces of
Chopard jewelry inspire looks. Also: The designers visit a museum exhibit featuring the work of designer
Charles James. Tim uses his 'Tim Gunn Save' to bring back Char, after having not done so immediately following her elimination from the competition the previous week. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Caroline Scheufele • SAVED:
Char • WINNER:
Korina • ELIMINATED:
Samantha Episode 9: The Rainway Original airdate: September 11, 2014 • The designers create avant-garde styles that must stand up to the elements, particularly rain. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Caitlin FitzGerald • WINNER:
Sean & Kini • ELIMINATED:
Fäde Episode 10: American Girl Doll Original airdate: September 18, 2014 • The designers try to deliver stylish, age-appropriate looks inspired by
American Girl dolls. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Elisabeth Moss & Heather Northrop • WINNER:
Kini • ELIMINATED:
Sandhya Episode 11: Muse on the Street Original airdate: September 25, 2014 • The clothiers seek their muse in the form of a complete stranger found on the streets of New York City. Here, they must convince the muses to undergo makeovers while creating looks for them. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Asha Leo &
Michelle Monaghan • WINNER:
Korina • ELIMINATED:
Alexander Episode 12: The Highest Bidder Original airdate: October 2, 2014 • The designers pair up into teams of two and bid on storage containers. They must make three looks from the contents. After winner and "safes" are revealed, Bottom 2 are given one hour to create a new garment from scratch. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Christian Siriano • WINNER:
Kini • ELIMINATED:
Korina Episode 13: Fashion Week: Who's In & Who's Out Original airdate: October 9, 2014 • The competition heats up when a challenge determines which contestants will go to Fashion Week. Dual challenges include a street-inspired look and refashioning a losing look from previous weeks. Included: Eliminated designers return to the workroom. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Shay Mitchell • ADVANCED TO FASHION WEEK:
Kini,
Sean,
Amanda,
Char • ELIMINATED:
Emily Episode 14: Finale, Part 1 Original airdate: October 16, 2014 • In Part 1 of the two-part Season 13 finale, the designers head to Rome with Tim Gunn for inspiration and to shop for fabric. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge: None
Episode 15: Finale, Part 2 Original airdate: October 23, 2014 • In the conclusion of the two-part Season 13 finale, the still-standing designers present their collections at New York Fashion Week, after which the winner is named. • Judges:
Heidi Klum,
Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen • Guest Judge:
Emmy Rossum • WINNER:
Sean • ELIMINATED:
Amanda (2nd place),
Kini (3rd place),
Char (4th place)
Episode 16: Reunion Original airdate: October 30, 2014 • == References ==