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The Best Episodes of Face Off Season 9

Every episode of Face Off Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Face Off Season 9!

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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 9 Episode 8 - The Gauntlet
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    S9:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Face Off Season 9 Episode 14 - Movie Magic, Part 2
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    S9:E14

    A winner is crowned in the conclusion of the two-part Season 9 finale. But first, the finalists finish work on their characters for the short films they're making with director and creature designer Patrick Tatopoulos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Face Off Season 9 Episode 13 - Movie Magic, Part 1
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S9:E13

    Part 1 of 2. The finalists learn their last challenge is to work with a real-life Hollywood director and full production crew to create three stunning short films on location.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Face Off Season 9 Episode 12 - Death Becomes Them
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S9:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Face Off Season 9 Episode 9 - Judgment Day
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S9:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Face Off Season 9 Episode 3 - Surprise of the Century
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S9:E3

    The reality competition celebrates its 100th episode in style when the artists turn real-life couples into whimsically undead duos. Following the challenge, host McKenzie Westmore, who recently became an ordained minster, will perform a marriage ceremony attended by friends and family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Face Off Season 9 Episode 6 - Extraterrestrial Enterprise
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S9:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Face Off Season 9 Episode 10 - Freak Show
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    S9:E10

    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 with their freak show-inspired makeups.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Face Off Season 9 Episode 1 - Intergalactic Zoo
    7.6/10(50 votes)

    S9:E1

    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 keeps everyone on edge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Face Off Season 9 Episode 7 - All That Glitters
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    S9:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Face Off Season 9 Episode 2 - Siren Song
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    S9:E2

    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 sirens based on unique sea creatures. Working in teams of two, one group feels compelled to start from scratch on Day 2. At the same time, another duo struggles with streamlining different visions into one makeup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Face Off Season 9 Episode 4 - Frightful Fiction
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    S9:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Face Off Season 9 Episode 5 - The Gatekeepers
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    S9:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Face Off Season 9 Episode 11 - Beyond The Expanse
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    S9:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"The Gauntlet" is the best rated episode of "Face Off" season 9. It scored 8.3/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Movie Magic, Part 2".