The 14th season begins in Los Angeles with 32 models vying for 13 spots. Their number is first cut to 20 and then to 12. The dozen ladies then travel to New York City and meet a 13th contestant before moving into a loft and undergoing makeovers. Perez Hilton appears.

The models pose nude at their first photo shoot. André Leon Talley, Vogue editor-at-large, joins the judges; and the first elimination occurs.

Former contestant Toccara Jones tests the contestants' fashion knowledge; the contestants take part in a dance-inspired photo shoot.

Brenda gets a new haircut to make her look younger. At the photo shoot, the models pose as vampires in a bloody bathtub. Back at the loft, Alasia and Anslee get into a screaming match.

The models pose with comedian Ross Mathews in a sexy photo contest to win diamond earrings. Later, the ladies dress in fake designer clothes and accessories for the main photo shoot. At panel, one person is eliminated.

The models learn how to dress for their individual body types. Later, they pose as various types of New York City women on a moving subway for the photo shoot. At panel, André Leon Talley harshly criticizes one contestant's outfit.

Guest judge Whitney Port visits the models as they prepare for a runway challenge in front of drag queens. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose in costumes made entirely of hair. At panel, Tyra reveals the foreign destination where the final six girls will compete.

The six remaining models travel to New Zealand and participate in go-sees with six designers. At the photo shoot, the girls all model the same dress and pose with a sheep.

The five remaining models participate in a five-frame photo shoot on the set of "The Lord of the Rings" in New Zealand and meet actress Sarah McLeod. Tyra is the photographer for the main photo shoot. At panel, one girl is eliminated.