Project Runway

17 designers arrive and the news is broken that the final audition is still to come. The designers are challenged to create a garment from clothes from another designer's luggage.

The designers meet Joanna Coles, Editor in Chief of Marie Claire magazine, for their challenge. They are told that they are to create designs that epitomize the Marie Claire woman.

It's anything but party time when the designers get their Unconventional Materials Challenge: to make chic looks out of party supplies. Betsey Johnson, guest judges.

In Project Runway's first hat-inspired challenge, they must design garments influenced by the outrageous hats of famed British milliner Philip Treacy, who also guest judges.

The designers select real former bridesmaids and prove that their dresses can be worn again after redesigning the looks. Designer Cynthia Rowley guest judges.

Project Runway sets sail when the designers get a resort wear challenge from Michael Kors. Actress Kristen Bell guest judges.

The designers get a lesson on fashionable politics when they learn about the creation and longevity of American sportswear. Actress January Jones guest judges.

The stakes are raised when the designers are challenged to create a high fashion look and the winner receives one of the biggest rewards in Project Runway history.

The designers take a trip down memory lane when old photos of themselves pop up in the workroom. Designer Rachel Roy guest judges.

The designers get an opportunity to create a look for the launch of Heidi Klum's own ready-to-wear line. Designer Norma Camalli guest judges.

The final five designers get treated to a night of luxury. A prominent NYC figure presents the designers with the final challenge to determine who moves on to Fashion Week.

Tim Gunn visits the hometowns of the four remaining designersbut only three will show as finalists at Lincoln Center.

In the conclusion of the finale, one designer is named the winner of Project Runway Season 8.