In Los Angeles, Tyra Banks, Jay Manuel and J. Alexander narrow down thousands of aspiring models to 33 semi-finalists.

Tyra makes a surprise visit to the house to announce that the girls will be getting makeovers by beauty guru Frederic Fekkai.

Runway expert J. Alexander prepares the models for their rockiest challenge yet.

The models learn to strike an extreme pose from a contortionist and are put to the test in a high fashion challenge with an extravagant prize.

A red carpet challenge with Janice Dickinson leaves some of the girls speechless.

Tyra picks up her camera for a "scary" impromptu photo shoot.

America's next top model takes a look back- with the finale only five weeks.

Pro Athlete/Model Gabrielle Reece teaches the girls the art of action modeling while they bump, set and spike.

During an intense acting challenge, one model chastises the group while another reveals something traumatic in her past.

The models hit the foreign streets with their portfolios to meet local designers.

In Barcelona, the models' nerves are wearing thin. After a Flamenco photo shoot challenge, one girl breaks down in tears when her dancing is criticized.

The last three models standing must be on point for the most important commercial and photo shoot yet.

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