Project Runway

Back in dramatic fashion.

★ 6.2 /10 107 votes

December 1, 2004 21 Seasons 287 Episodes 43 min Returning Series TV-PG

Reality

Overview

Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2004 • 11 Episodes

Season 2

2005 • 14 Episodes

Season 3

2006 • 14 Episodes

Season 4

2007 • 14 Episodes

Season 5

2008 • 14 Episodes

Season 6

2009 • 14 Episodes

Season 7

2010 • 14 Episodes

Season 8

2010 • 14 Episodes

Season 9

2011 • 14 Episodes

Season 10

2012 • 14 Episodes

Season 11

2013 • 14 Episodes

Season 12

2013 • 14 Episodes

Season 13

2014 • 14 Episodes

Season 14

2015 • 14 Episodes

Season 15

2016 • 14 Episodes

Season 16

2017 • 14 Episodes

Season 17

2019 • 14 Episodes

This season, as the fashion industry evolves, so does our runway with a new design aesthetic and additions to the judging panel: supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins as host with former Project Runway champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor. ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns as a judge, along with famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth.

Season 18

2019 • 14 Episodes

Season 18 sees 16 new designers ready to wow host Karlie Kloss, mentor Christian Siriano, and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth with their jaw-dropping fashions. This season brings back some elements of the competition that fans know and love, including the “Siriano Save,” which gives Christian the opportunity to bring one eliminated designer back into the competition, and the chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week.

Season 19

2021 • 14 Episodes

Season 20

2023 • 14 Episodes

Season 21

2025 • 10 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Eli Holzman
                                

                                    Network
                                    Lifetime
                                

                                    Type
                                    Reality
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

Cast & Crew

Nina Garcia

Self - Judge

Heidi Klum

Self - Host / Judge

Tim Gunn

Self - Co-Host / Mentor

Michael Kors

Self - Judge

Zac Posen

Self - Judge

Christian Siriano

Self - Mentor

Brandon Maxwell

Self - Judge

Elaine Welteroth

Self - Judge

Karlie Kloss

Self - Host / Judge

Korto Momolu

Self - Designer

Michael Costello

Self - Designer

Jay McCarroll

Self

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Runway about?

Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges'...

How many seasons does Project Runway have?

Project Runway has 21 seasons with 287 episodes.

When did Project Runway premiere?

Project Runway premiered on December 1, 2004.

Is Project Runway still running?

Yes, Project Runway is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch Project Runway?

Project Runway originally aired on Lifetime. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Project Runway?

Project Runway was created by Eli Holzman.

What is the rating of Project Runway?

Project Runway has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.