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The Best Episodes of Face Off Season 5

Every episode of Face Off Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Face Off Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Going for Gold
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    S5:E1

    Eight newcomers take on eight former contestants as each team creates a series of hyper-stylized fantasy characters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Face Off Season 5 Episode 7 - Living Art
    8.2/10(48 votes)

    S5:E7

    The artists must create characters that could live within iconic art movements.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Face Off Season 5 Episode 14 - Top 20 Countdown - Judges' Favorites
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S5:E14

    Judges Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick and Neville Page recall the best creations from five seasons of "Face Off" as they count down the Top 20 make ups from the show, as well as reveal their picks for the funniest, most surprising and ambitious designs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Face Off Season 5 Episode 3 - Gettin' Goosed
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    S5:E3

    After a demon-based foundation challenge with guest judges James Wan and Lin Shaye, the remaining contestants take on classic Mother Goose characters for a double-elimination with instructions to put a modern spin on them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Face Off Season 5 Episode 6 - Trick or Treat
    8.1/10(46 votes)

    S5:E6

    The artists are asked to incorporate a gag element to their designs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Face Off Season 5 Episode 9 - Mortal Sins
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    S5:E9

    The artists learn they must each create a character that embodies one of the seven deadly sins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Face Off Season 5 Episode 12 - Flights of Fantasy
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    S5:E12

    The contestants create original human-bird hybrids for the penultimate Spotlight Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Face Off Season 5 Episode 2 - Future Frankenstein
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    S5:E2

    The contestants must make a far-future monster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Face Off Season 5 Episode 4 - Subterranean Terror
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S5:E4

    Artists explore tunnels in search of clues.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Face Off Season 5 Episode 8 - Cosmic Circus
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    S5:E8

    Artists are faced with creating dark and sexy alien circus characters for an out-of-this-world performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Face Off Season 5 Episode 10 - The Laughing Dead
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    S5:E10

    Arriving at the famous Laugh Factory comedy club, the artists are tasked with creating an original ghost character that is funny and scary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Face Off Season 5 Episode 5 - Mother Earth Goddess
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    S5:E5

    Artists use elements from an arboretum and their own mothers to create Mother Nature goddesses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Face Off Season 5 Episode 11 - Dark Magic
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    S5:E11

    At Kenneth Hahn Park, the artists are asked to choose magical Norse runes to inspire a dark elf warrior character.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Face Off Season 5 Episode 13 - Swan Song
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    S5:E13

    The artists must create a sorcerer and swan for a special performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Face Off Season 5 Episode 15 - Naked And Painted
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S5:E15

    The art of body painting is demonstrated and explored during an hour hosted by McKenzie Westmore and featuring commentary by the cast of "Naked Vegas" and former "Face Off" contestants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Going for Gold" is the best rated episode of "Face Off" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/13/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Living Art".