The challengers design spaces for real heroes: FDNY firefighters.
The final two designers square off to become the Design Star; each of them is challenged to create a presentation for the TV show each hopes to host.
The designers use flowers as inspiration for New York studio room designs.
The designers create model kitchen spaces for a Sears catalogue photo shoot, inspired by different regions of the world.
The three designers decorate glass houses in New York City's Foley Square.