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America's Next Top Model: Cycle 10

13 episodes Premiered Feb 20, 2008 Updated Oct 19, 2026
Previously on America's Next Top Model

Season 10 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of America's Next Top Model Season 9.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 10 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 10: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S10·E1 Mytharc

Welcome to Top Model Prep

Feb 20, 2008 · 42 min

35 girls arrive at "Top Model Prep" where they meet Mr. Jay Manuel and Miss J. Alexander. They shoot a class photo before commencing runway lessons with Miss J., where Lauren is se

S10·E2 Core

New York City, Here We Come

Feb 27, 2008 · 42 min

The girls are taken to their loft in New York City featuring a humanitarian theme. Amy decides to change her name to "Amis". To Amis, Fatima and Kimberly's frustration, there is a

S10·E3 Mytharc

Top Model Makeovers

Mar 5, 2008 · 42 min

The girls receive Apple Bottoms apparel that come in white purses. Allison gets offended when Fatima tells her that she has a larger body than hers, and Allison reveals her past st

S10·E4 Core

Where's the Beef?

Mar 12, 2008 · 42 min

The girls are taken to the New York City Fire Department where they meet Miss J. for a runway teach. They have 90 seconds to change into proper outfits, but Fatima fails to change

S10·E5 Core

Top Model Takes It to the Streets

Mar 19, 2008 · 42 min

The girls meet posing instructor Benny Ninja, who teams up with supermodel Vendela Kirsebom to teach the girls the different poses for catalogue, commercial and couture shoots in a

S10·E6 Core

House of Pain

Mar 26, 2008 · 42 min

This episode starts with Dominique's alarm clock going off sporadically throughout the night, irritating her roommates, mostly Claire. Tension mounts when Lauren, Claire, and Whitn

S10·E7 Core

If You Can't Make It Here, You Can't Make It Anywhere

Apr 2, 2008 · 42 min

Tension brews when Lauren accidentally dumps away Fatima's unfinished coffee. While Fatima remains calm, Lauren starts swearing at Fatima. The girls arrive at the Elite building f

S10·E8 Core

Top Model 10 Confidential

Apr 9, 2008 · 42 min

This was the cycle's recap episode. It reviewed the first seven episodes and showed some never-before-seen footage, including Stacy Ann singing to the judges during casting, Claire

S10·E9 Core

For Those About to Walk, We Salute You

Apr 16, 2008 · 42 min

The girls learn about interview skills from Paulina Porizkova. Lauren cuts the tip of her thumb while chopping onions and needs stitches. This week's challenge required the girls

S10·E10 Core

Viva Italia!

Apr 23, 2008 · 42 min

The girls arrive in Rome, where they tour the city before going to their new home. Not long after, Fatima comes down with a fever and Anya helps her by bringing her dinner while Do

S10·E11 Core

We Are Spartans!

Apr 30, 2008 · 42 min

The girls are brought to a gladiator fighting school, where fighting instructor, Alex Mariotti, teaches them the basics of gladiator fighting. After donning gladiator costumes, Mr.

S10·E12 Mytharc

Ready for My Close-Up

May 7, 2008 · 42 min

In order to better understand their role in front of the camera, the girls are given a lesson in photography. This is followed by a challenge in which they must direct and shoot Pa

S10·E13 Mytharc

And The Winner Is...?

May 14, 2008 · 42 min

The remaining three girls are put to the test when they have to shoot a commercial and a photo shoot for CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara. It is revealed that the winner of the cycle wi

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