The models participate in an emotional photo shoot that honors war heroes. Meanwhile, some of the girls-and guys-struggle to accept their new looks, with one of them locking herself in the bathroom.

As romance blooms between some of the models, a huge argument breaks out. The guys and girls are challenged to a photo shoot that will have no re-touching in the photos, which causes insecurity amongst some of the models.

The stress of the competition gets to some of the models, causing them to lose focus. The guys and girls are suspended in mid air for a photo shoot where they look possessed and a few of the models struggle.

The models struggle during an acting challenge, where a few don't take the task seriously. The guys and girls are tasked with pairing up for a sexy commercial at the beach, where jealousy runs rampant and some chemistry falls flat.

The models are tasked with creating a PSA in front of a harsh team of critics - kids. At the photo shoot, the guys and girls have to pose as life size dolls, and some of the models don't rise to the challenge.

When the guys and girls visit modeling agencies, they are paired up with a previously eliminated model, who may earn the chance to come back in the competition.

The guys and girls shoot for a music video in Las Vegas for Tyra's cosmetic line, with each contestant playing a specific role.

During a challenge event in Las Vegas, an overconfident model loses focus and fails to impress. Meanwhile, one of the models seem more focused on romance than winning the competition.

The models are challenged to create and pitch a unique business idea. During the photo shoot, the models have to pose in pitch black darkness of the woods, where they are freezing cold and cannot see anything.

The finalists shoot a campaign for Zappos Couture and prepare for the final runway show. Drama causes one of the models to lose focus when it is discovered she hooked up with another one of the models.

All of the models walk the runway at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the winner is chosen.