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The Best Episodes of Face Off Season 3

Every episode of Face Off Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Face Off Season 3!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Face Off Season 3 Episode 1 - A Force to Be Reckoned With
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Face Off Season 3 Episode 2 - Pirate Treasure
    8.2/10(44 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Face Off Season 3 Episode 8 - Who's the New Who?
    7.9/10(46 votes)

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Face Off Season 3 Episode 9 - Junkyard Cyborg
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Face Off Season 3 Episode 11 - Immortal Enemies
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Face Off Season 3 Episode 3 - Year Of The Dragon
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Face Off Season 3 Episode 7 - Monster Twist
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Face Off Season 3 Episode 4 - Alice In Zombieland
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Face Off Season 3 Episode 10 - Scene of the Crime
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Face Off Season 3 Episode 5 - Supermobile
    7.5/10(46 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Face Off Season 3 Episode 6 - Dishonorable Proportions
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Face Off Season 3 Episode 12 - Finale
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Force to Be Reckoned With" is the best rated episode of "Face Off" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/21/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Pirate Treasure".