Face Off: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Face Off Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
A Force to Be Reckoned With
Aug 21, 2012
Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.
Pirate Treasure
Aug 28, 2012
The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".
Year Of The Dragon
Sep 4, 2012
The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.
Alice In Zombieland
Sep 11, 2012
The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.
Supermobile
Sep 18, 2012
The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.
Dishonorable Proportions
Sep 25, 2012
The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
Monster Twist
Oct 2, 2012
The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
Who's the New Who?
Oct 9, 2012
The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Junkyard Cyborg
Oct 16, 2012
Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
Scene of the Crime
Oct 23, 2012
The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
Immortal Enemies
Oct 30, 2012
The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.
Finale
Oct 31, 2012
Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.