The remaining artists add their own twist to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Inspired by Syfy’s The Expanse, the artists must create a character that represents the next stage in human evolution.

A “barbaric” Foundation Challenge is judged by Oscar-winning makeup artist Robin Matthews. That’s followed by a trip to the circus as the seven remaining artists compete to dazzle the judges…

The artists face the challenge of taking a male model and turning him into a female character from a classic Shakespearean play.

Retro-style alien characters created for a Foundation Challenge come into play when the artists receive their Spotlight Challenge.

The artists paired up to create the gatekeeper to an alternate dimension … and the creature he or she guards.

The artists must create a mashup character from famous works of genre literature.

The artists arrive at the Port of Long Beach and board the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter U.S.S. George Cobb, which is where they learn they’ll be making beautiful but deadly…

Season 9 begins with the 16 artists working in pairs to construct original alien animals that incorporate two models into one massive creation. Later, a surprise announcement from the judges…

The Artists must make their Imaginary Friends from their childhood as a film character or creature.

The contestants must take inspiration from the planets in the solar system to create alien queens who compete in a intergalactic beauty pageant.

The artists create their own stylish horror villain inspired by the work of Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed).

The artists learn that for their challenge, they will be body-painting nude models in the middle of the woods.

The remaining artists and their coaches feel the stress of a challenge where they must create trolls inspired by iconic bridges.

The thirteen remaining artists must make playing cards come to life in the whimsical style of Tim Burton for their first individual Spotlight Challenge of the competition

The remaining 14 artists take part in a deadly predator challenge featuring guest judge Josh Hutcherson (“The Hunger Games”).

Oscar winner Rick Baker is the guest judge for the first Spotlight Challenge, which finds the artists working in teams to create two original alien characters, plus a primate leader.

Season 8 begins with three returning champions joining the competition as coaches.

The final three artists must each create four original characters worthy of starring in their own film franchise, at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

The artists have to design creatures based on unique sound effects created by sound designer Erik Aadahl.

The artists must create western steampunk cyborgs, in order to make it into the finals at the Vinpearl Land Amphitheater in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

The artists must create serial killer doll characters

The season of life and death concludes as the artists tackle the fantastical world of knights in an effort to win the crown.

The four semifinalists conquer giant city-crushing monstrosities in order to crush their way straight into the finale.

The artists have to successfully mash-up two animals to create a new species in an individual challenge.

A superhero foundation challenge; the artists must create twisted tree characters after becoming one with nature.

The artists explore the world’s wonders and ancient aliens who may have contributed to their creation.

The artists must create over-the-top makeup for crime bosses in the world of Dick Tracy.

With the semifinals around the corner, the artists must take inspiration from disaster scenarios and craft elemental fairies born from each one.

Sixteen new contestants learn they aren’t officially on the show until they survive one final audition.

The artists are faced with the challenge of creating a Greek God and also the severed head of a beast they have slain.

It’s back to high school for the remaining artists as they are tasked with creating fun mythical fantasy characters based on classic high school stereotypes.

The artists turn their worst childhood fears into terrifying evil clowns who will perform a nightmarish circus routine.

Working for the G.I. Joe franchise, the artists use their talents to create snake-inspired super soldiers.

In partnership with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, the artists’ mission is to create a horror villain inspired by original movie posters and their tag lines.

The judges pair up with two team members, a former all-star contestant and former champion, to create a pair of living chess pieces in a special competition for charity.

Teams must re-imagine characters from “The Wonderful World of Oz,” as if they were in “Alice’s Wonderland.”