Season 21, the second “Guys and Girls” edition. welcomes a fan favorite back to the judging panel: J. Alexander, a.k.a. “Miss J.”
Episode 1
The Boyz R Back
Aug 18, 2014
Potential contestants hit the runway and compete to see who can take the best selfie; Miss J returns to the judging panel.
Episode 2
The Guy Who Gets a Second Chance
Aug 25, 2014
Semifinalists model various seasons in a limited amount of time during a rigorous subway challenge; a nighttime photo shoot at the beach gets steamy.
Episode 3
The Girl Who's a Player
Sep 1, 2014
Tempers flare and relationships ignite as the 14 contestants move into their new home; the models compete in a runway challenge wearing only silly string; behind-the-scenes look on the rain-themed intro.
Episode 4
The Guy Who Gets a Beard Weave
Sep 8, 2014
With a love triangle brewing in the house, not all models bring their A-game to an optical illusion photo shoot. The eagerly awaited make-over day arrives, and one model to unveils a never-before-seen look while another suffers a breakdown.
Episode 5
The Guy Who Starts a Fight
Sep 15, 2014
Tyra helps the models prepare for a sexy photo shoot; unexpected chemistry sparks between two models before a challenge involving stilts; a model breaks a house rule after a night of partying.
Episode 6
The Girl Who Got Five Frames
Sep 22, 2014
The models are tasked with mastering the ultimate hair whip for a wind-blown photo shoot. One girl is given a penalty and is allowed only five frames to capture the perfect image. Later, Nick Cannon gives the models a chance to be the face of his new ad campaign.
Episode 7
The Guy Who Wears Heels
Oct 3, 2014
The contestants audition for a walk-on role on a TV show; hurtful comments lead to an icy photo shoot.
Episode 8
The Girl Who Says It's Over
Oct 10, 2014
A photo shoot challenge leads two models to realize they need to put their personal relationship aside; the models discover common ancestry links during a futuristic sci-fi photo shoot.
Episode 9
The Guy Who Wows Betsey Johnson
Oct 17, 2014
After a private runway session with Miss J, the models must book fashion shows with designers including Betsey Johnson; models are paired up during a photo shoot for a hair product.
Episode 10
The Girl with the Bloodcurdling Scream
Oct 24, 2014
An eliminated model returns to the competition; the models must keep their composure during a challenge at a former slaughterhouse with a dark history; a fashion shoot with a focus on HIV and AIDS awareness.
Episode 11
What Happens on ANTM Stays on ANTM
Oct 31, 2014
A recap of the competition so far.
Episode 12
The Guy Who Parties Too Hard
Nov 7, 2014
The models travel to Seoul, Korea, where they take part in a group dance shoot judged by BtoB; a bad habit limits one model's potential for success.
Episode 13
The Girl Who Gets Caught in a Lie
Nov 14, 2014
During a timed challenge, the models race to locations in Seoul; a models winds up isolated after getting caught in a lie; a confrontation occurs between a model and Yu Tsai.
Episode 14
The Guy with Moves Like Elvis
Nov 21, 2014
The five remaining models perform a bilingual scene with Korean soap opera actors before tackling a night-time photo shoot that has them dressing up to recreate iconic images of the King and Queen of American pop culture: Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. But history comes back to haunt the models when each is asked to confront demons from their past.
Episode 15
Finale Part One: The Last Girl Standing
Dec 5, 2014
The final four models are shown by Tyra her new cosmetics line and they are challenged to make a commercial shoot with the help of some of the previously eliminated girls.
Episode 16
Finale Part Two: America's Next Top Model Is...
Dec 5, 2014
Cycle 21 concludes with the remaining three models participating in a final runway fashion show in Seoul for designer Lie Sang Bong. Later, Tyra reveals the winner. Kpop band 2NE1 perform.