Skin Wars

An hour-long competition show that seeks to find the most talented and versatile body painters in the country.

Cast:RuPaul , Craig Tracy , Robin Slonina , Rebecca Romijn , Kayla Delehant , Natalie Fletcher , Avi Ram , Aryn Fox , Cheryl Ann Lipstreu , Lana Chromium , Alison Kenyon , Rick Uribe , Brittney Pelloquin , Brandi Vicks , Dutch Bihary , Shannon Holt , Rio Sirah , Amanda Rea

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ The Naked Canvas

2014

Ten of the most talented body artists in the country arrive in Hollywood and prepare to impress the judges with their remarkable painting skills.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Now You See Me

2014

The artist must elevate their game as they face the particularly difficult challenge of camouflaging their models to match a certain background.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Leather and Lace

2014

The body artists are paired up for the first time in a challenge that has each duo painting opposing but complementary designs on the same model.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Inner Demons

2014

This challenge requires the artists turn their naked canvases into a visual expression of their inner selves.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Fact or Myth

2014

The artists must call out their teammates' weaknesses as they struggle to work in groups, and a surprise twist ramps up the difficulty for everyone.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ All's Fair

2014

In another head-to-head challenge, the artists race against the clock to create magnificent portraits of heroic warriors on their living canvases.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Art of Illusion

2014

Narrowed down to just four, the artists take their painting to the next level using acrobatic contortionists to create multi-body illusions.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Artist's Journey

2014

The artists must look inward to examine what defines them and convey it on their living canvases, and the first-ever ''skin wars'' champion is crowned.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Reunion

Wed, Sep 24, 2014

All ten contestants return for a look back at the highs and lows, the showdowns and the truth behind the memorable moments of the first season.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Body & Soul

Wed, Jun 10, 2015

12 artists begin by painting a depiction of their personality or a defining life moment, the draw inspiration from the game of chess.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Sweet & Savory

Wed, Jun 17, 2015

The painters create delectable-looking dessert designs on their living canvases and then must camouflage their models to blend in with buffets.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Musical Harmony

2015

The artists bring musical instruments vividly to life on their canvases and then partner up for a challenge inspired by different music genres.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Queens or Divas?

2015

Some of the artists have to deal with creative differences when transforming drag queens into female music icons.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Emotional Rollercoaster

2015

After a painting challenge designed to make judge RuPaul laugh, the artists are split into two teams and must collaborate to create a horror scene.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ I'm Steampunk'd

2015

I'm Steampunk'd Dawn Marie, Avi, Kyle, Aryn, Lana, Rio & Cheryl Ann have to compete in a Steampunk Challenge

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Big Time Big Top

2015

Big Time, Big Top Kyle, Cheryl Ann, Avi, Rio, Lana & Aryn compete in a Circus challenge. From clowns and strong men to sword swallowing and elephants

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Man vs. Machine

2015

Season 2, Episode 8: Man vs. Machine Aryn, Avi, Rio, Cheryl Ann & Lana compete in an Anatomy challenge and a Robot Challenge.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Natural Beauty

2015

Season 2, Episode 9: Natural Beauty Camouflage and Baby bumps are what's in store for Cheryl Ann, Lana, Avi and Aryn.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ The Grand Illusion

2015

Before a champion can be named, the 3 remaining body artists tackle a final painting challenge: creating a stunning multi-body illusion.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Skintastic Celebration

Wed, Apr 20, 2016

In the Season 3 premiere, new contestants get the opportunity to paint the beautiful performers of world-renowned entertainment company, The Dancing Fire, using the dancers' colorful costumes as their body paint inspiration.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Not All Fun & Games

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

The artists create a modern interpretation of a classic tale, then face a camouflage challenge to make their models blend in with a toy store displays.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ New Dimensions

Wed, May 4, 2016

The body artists must make their models look like a piece of 2-D art, then are partnered up to paint four models with a 3-D scene that tells a story.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Miss Skin Wars

Wed, May 11, 2016

The contestants give drag queens an artistic leg up for Miss Skin Wars pageant, designing painted swimwear and a costume to fit their personality.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Disappearing Act

Wed, May 18, 2016

The artists must impress with some dazzling optical illusions and then create head-to-toe designs to turn their models into human tarot cards.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Under the Sea

Wed, May 25, 2016

The artists paint their models as stunning sea creatures, but the designs must be waterproof to survive being displayed in an aquarium-like tank.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Survive & Thrive

Wed, Jun 8, 2016

Inspires by breast cancer survivors, the artists paint each woman's naked body to beautifully reflects their strength and their poignant stories.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Fashionistas

Wed, Jun 15, 2016

The artists paint designer jeans on their models, with and unexpected twist. later they create a head to toe couture design inspired by chic shoes.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Contort This!

Mon, Jun 20, 2016

The artists bring animals to life in a whole body painting. later they paint and assemble five contortionists for a breathtaking multi-body creation.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Last Looks

Tue, Jun 28, 2016

The final three artists tackle a tricky camouflage challenge using two models: One must blend in with the backdrop, the other must be the focal point.