In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.
Face Off (Season 3)
A Force to Be Reckoned With (Episode 1)
Air date: 2012-08-21
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.
Pirate Treasure (Episode 2)
Air date: 2012-08-28
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".
Year Of The Dragon (Episode 3)
Air date: 2012-09-04
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.
Alice In Zombieland (Episode 4)
Air date: 2012-09-11
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.
Supermobile (Episode 5)
Air date: 2012-09-18
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.
Dishonorable Proportions (Episode 6)
Air date: 2012-09-25
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
Monster Twist (Episode 7)
Air date: 2012-10-02
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
Who's the New Who? (Episode 8)
Air date: 2012-10-09
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Junkyard Cyborg (Episode 9)
Air date: 2012-10-16
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
Scene of the Crime (Episode 10)
Air date: 2012-10-23
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
Immortal Enemies (Episode 11)
Air date: 2012-10-30
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.
Finale (Episode 12)
Air date: 2012-10-31
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.
