Nikeysha Clarke

Thirty women are selected to strike their fiercest pose at the Top Model Institute of Technology; one reveals that she is transgender; after 14 finalists are determined, they tackle their first photo shoot.

An unusual challenge awaits the models as they must wear blindfolds while walking. Later, the girls are shocked to learn that the judges have decided to eliminate two contestants.

The competition is restless for the models as they meet posing instructor Benny Ninja and later have to swing on a rope ladder for a photo shoot.

The girls have a one-to-one photo shoot with Tyra. They later portray emotions during a fake awards show.

Paulina shows the contestants how to model unflattering clothes with style; Jay asks the models to pose as Los Angeles' "natural" disasters, including an earthquake, a heat wave and a traffic jam.

The women pack their bags and head to their European destination, where they are sent on a scavenger hunt and must find their way to their temporary home; the contestants model clothes in storefront windows; one model is sent home.