Air date: 2012-08-21

Runtime: 40 min

Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.

Air date: 2012-08-28

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-09-04

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-09-11

Runtime: 40 min

The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.

Air date: 2012-09-18

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-09-25

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-02

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-09

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-16

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-23

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-30

Runtime: 40 min

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

Air date: 2012-10-31

Runtime: 40 min

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