Season 1 (2008)

In a casting special the 24 finalists will be whittled down to the final 14 models who will ultimately compete for $100,000. The winning model will also receive a modeling contract with New York Model Management, a professional modeling agency committed to promoting top talent and exciting new faces to the fashion industry with a roster of models. Based on the successful UK series, "Make Me a Supermodel" is hosted by supermodels Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford.

The competition is fierce on the premiere of "Make Me A Supermodel". The supermodels move into their New York apartment and get to check out their competition. Hosts Tyson Beckford and Niki Taylor tell the designers what their first challenges will be.

It's all about appearance and attitude as the boys and girls are transformed and start to look and feel like real fashion models. Then the models learn how to ooze attitude on the runway.

Chemistry is put to the test on "Make Me A Supermodel" as the male and female models are paired up to see who generates the most heat. For the photo shoot, the models must find ways to work together to sizzle for the camera, and on the catwalk they'll find out if they can share the spotlight.

The competition heats up when the models have to take it all off. They'll learn the need for poise and elegance while taking direction from an artist. The temperature will rise even further when the models must let go of their inhibitions and pose for a circle of art students who will sketch them in charcoal.

The competition gets serious when the models go to work at New York's glamorous Fashion Week, where they're forced to step up their game in the presence of established working models.

The models are tested on their versatility, both in front of the camera and on the runway, when they work with an acting coach to convey a range of emotions. An androgynous runway shoot will be the true test of who has the wide range of looks that a true supermodel needs.

The models are pushed to their limits when they are taken outside their comfort zone for a photo shoot in the woods, while their catwalk is complete with wild animals and exotic headpieces as the judges look to see who can stand out from the pack.

The models head off on a winter getaway for a photo shoot that involves speed and snow, where they are tested on their ability to stay focused in challenging circumstances. They also head to a trapeze school to test their stability and versatility, something they'll need in this week's unusual catwalk.

The models get a crash course in brand management with the chance to work with a high-profile label. The competition heats up with this week's catwalk highlighting vintage clothing.

The models head to New Orleans to lend their hand doing charity work. They test their skills as the competition takes a darker turn, with a photo shoot in a cemetery and a gothic runway show.

The remaining models get a dose of what the modeling world is really like as an A-List photographer flies in for a final high-profile shoot. With only four models left, the competition gets fierce as they prepare for one of their final catwalks.

Hosted by Bravo programming executive and "Watch What Happens" host Andy Cohen, the 14 models reunite to discuss what they've been up to since leaving the competition and to set the record straight on what really went on in the house. Find out what they think of the final four models, and check out never-before-seen footage from the season.

The final four models spend the day at New York Model Management and head out to go-sees to meet clients, meet with GQ editor Adam Rappaport and celebrate their last days in the city. The winner is revealed in a final intense catwalk.