America's Next Top Model: Cycle 16
Season 16 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 15.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 16 Progress Shield
Erin Wasson
Feb 23, 2011 · 42 min
The semi-finalists for Cycle 16 head to Los Angeles, where Jay Manuel and Miss J. help Tyra Banks pull a surprise switcheroo before the 14 finalists are chosen and move into the To
Alek Wek
Mar 2, 2011 · 42 min
After Tyra's nutritionist, Heather Bauer, tests the models" knowledge of healthy foods and gives them tips on "cheaties" they can use to improve their diet, two of the girls get in
Lori Goldstein
Mar 9, 2011 · 42 min
The models spend a drama-filled day getting makeovers with top hair stylist Laurent D and fashion photographer Troy Jensen. At the next photo shoot, fashion stylist Lori Goldstein
Francesco Carrozzini
Mar 16, 2011 · 42 min
The models are shocked to find that fire will be an element of their next runway challenge for designer Geoffrey Mac. Next, the models work in pairs to film a retro-style coffee co
Rachel Zoe
Mar 23, 2011 · 42 min
The models face a unique challenge when they work as teams to write, direct and perform a commercial for a new line of CoverGirl cosmetics, all while dealing with emotional tension
Sonia Dara
Mar 30, 2011 · 42 min
Tyra helps the girls discover their individual "fashion archetypes," and gives them tips on how to deal with fame. After a challenge that involves meeting and interacting with the
Eric Daman
Apr 6, 2011 · 42 min
At a shoot with photographer and judge Nigel Barker, the models wear fashions designed for Ford's "Warriors in Pink" campaign and compete to appear in a national print ad. The winn
Lana Marks
Apr 13, 2011 · 42 min
Tyra educates the models about the importance of a portfolio, which will prove valuable when they learn the challenge is to complete a round of go-see's in Los Angeles. Later, the
Highlights and Catfights
Apr 20, 2011 · 42 min
Rewind and review the fashions, the friendships and the dramatic disagreements that make up the 16th cycle of "Top Model".
Franca Sozzani
Apr 27, 2011 · 42 min
The remaining models arrive in Marrakesh, Morroco, where they get to explore the city and enjoy the sights. During a challenge, one of the girls has a meltdown when none of the des
Daniella Issa Helayel
May 4, 2011 · 42 min
he four remaining girls taste the delicacies in Morocco and, during a difficult challenge where the girls must conduct a tea tray-balancing dance with a twist, one of the models lo
Ivan Bart
May 11, 2011 · 42 min
The three remaining models struggle through a talk show correspondent challenge and receive an impromptu visit by Tyra that turns into a photo shoot. During another photo shoot, wh
Season Finale
May 18, 2011 · 42 min
There are only two girls left and the pressure takes a toll. During the taping of a Cover Girl commercial, one model overanalyzes her shoot and the other model's nerves begin to ge