"THE GIRL WHO IS A LADY KAT...REOW!"
J. Alexander and Jay Manuel welcome 35 girls to Top Model prep, where they must work the runway, pose for class photos, and attend a conference with the judges in order to make the grade. In the end, the group of women ends up being narrowed down to 14 models who will compete for the ultimate title of America's Next Top Model.

"THE GIRLS WHO HATE THEIR MAKEOVERS"
The finalists move into new accommodations in Los Angeles; two contestants constantly complain about their new makeovers.

"THE GIRL WHO SUDDENLY COLLAPSED"
When a model passes out during a critical test, she is rushed to the emergency room, leaving her ability to continue in the competition in question.

"THE GIRL WITH THE WORST PHOTO IN HISTORY"
When the contestants are hoisted in the air to pose as astrological signs for a photo shoot, the judges tell one model she has the worst photo, ever.

"THE GIRL WHO IS CONTAGIOUS"
When a model catches a contagious skin condition that disfigures her face, it sends the other contestants into a panic.

"THE GIRL WHO OVERSLEPT"
Aspiring models perform for Marines aboard the USS Intrepid; a participant oversleeps for the first photo shoot and is left behind; a hopeful is forced off the set of a nude shoot.

THE GIRL WHO FLYS LIKE "A BUTTERFLY AND STINGS LIKE A BEE"
Competitive rivalry leads to heightened tensions at the house; a competitor falls off the runway; a contestant worries about her body shape; another participant is eliminated.

"THE GIRL WHO CAN CRY AT THE DROP OF A HAT"
Models try to maintain their composure as they show off makeovers during a dangerous photo shoot; a hopeful wins a date with male models; a third hopeful is eliminated; art director Jay Manuel.

"THE GIRL WHO NEEDS SIX MONTHS OF MODELING SCHOOL"
The models face their harshest criticism; the participants prepare for a photo shoot, posing as legendary celebrities.

"THE GIRL WHO IS A VISUAL ORGASM"
The women visit a personality coach; high-pressure interviews reveal deepest secrets; underwater photo-shoot; another woman is eliminated.

"THE GIRL WHOSE LIPS PUFFED UP"
A model has an allergic reaction that swells her lips; the models undergo an acting exercise; a kissing scene with a soap star; another model is eliminated