E1 - A Force to Be Reckoned With

Aired: August 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.

E2 - Pirate Treasure

Aired: August 28, 2012

The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".

E3 - Year Of The Dragon

Aired: September 04, 2012

The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

E4 - Alice In Zombieland

Aired: September 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.

E5 - Supermobile

Aired: September 18, 2012

The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

E6 - Dishonorable Proportions

Aired: September 25, 2012

The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

E7 - Monster Twist

Aired: October 02, 2012

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.

E8 - Who's the New Who?

Aired: October 09, 2012

The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

E9 - Junkyard Cyborg

Aired: October 16, 2012

Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.

E10 - Scene of the Crime

Aired: October 23, 2012

The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.

E11 - Immortal Enemies

Aired: October 30, 2012

The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

E12 - Finale

Aired: October 31, 2012

Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.