Project Runway

Heidi and Tim greet 17 new designers-the most in series history-and break the news that the final audition is still to come. The designers are challenged to create a garment from clothes from another designer's luggage in only five hours. The pressure is on as the designers must work against the clock to wow Heidi, Michael, Nina, and guest judge Selma Blair.

The designers meet Joanna Coles, Editor in Chief of Marie Claire magazine, for their biggest challenge yet. They are told that they are to create designs that epitomize the Marie Claire woman. The winning look will be displayed on a 50-foot billboard in NYC. Joanna guest judges.

It's anything but party time when the designers get their Unconventional Materials Challenge: to make chic looks out of party supplies. But when the designers' models walk through the doors, the designers learn that there is a catch that may push them to their limits. The "Queen of Unconventional Fashion," Betsey Johnson, guest judges.

The designers are left scratching their heads when faced with Project Runway's first hat-inspired challenge. They must design garments influenced by the outrageous hats of famed British milliner Philip Treacy, who also guest judges.

The designers get their first taste of a Team Challenge when they are split into two teams and tasked with creating a cohesive line to match the hair trends for 2010. Georgina Chapman and Heather Kerzner guest judge.

The designers select real former bridesmaids and prove that their dresses can be worn again after redesigning the looks. But will they be able to handle the pressure when they have to present their work to the public? Designer Cynthia Rowley guest judges.

Project Runway sets sail when the designers get a resort wear challenge from Michael Kors. But when they discover who is actually creating their visions, some designers may want to walk the plank! Actress Kristen Bell guest judges.

The designers get a lesson on fashionable politics when they learn about the creation and longevity of American sportswear. Actress January Jones guest judges.

The stakes are raised in all directions when the designers are challenged to create a high fashion look and the winner receives one of the biggest rewards in Project Runway history.

The designers take a trip down memory lane when old photos of themselves pop up in the workroom. But they are quickly brought back to the present when they are tasked with designing their own fabric and garment to correspond with a memorable time in their lives. One designer reveals an emotional secret that leaves everyone shocked and in tears. Designer Rachel Roy guest judges.

The designers get an opportunity to create a look for the launch of Heidi Klum's own ready-to-wear line. The remaining designers discover that they need to enlist some help when Heidi throws a curveball at them. Designer Norma Camalli guest judges.

The final five designers get treated to a night of luxury in a penthouse suite for all their hard work and making it this far. A prominent NYC figure presents the designers with the final challenge to determine who moves on to Fashion Week.

Tim Gunn visits the hometowns of the four remaining designers-but only three will show as finalists at Lincoln Center.

In the conclusion of the finale, one designer is named the winner of Project Runway Season 8.