We find out that Ann and Eva make up and are now friends again after their big dispute almost completely ruined their friendship. Norelle becomes a successful model in Asia, which is most unexpected. And we find out that Ann and Leah moved to NYC to pursue modeling by buying a 2-bedroom flat in Brooklyn which is to house Ann, Leah and Jennipher, as well as Cassie who is coming to visit them.

The finalists are taken headfirst into their first challenge, a dramatic photoshoot where they pose as aliens taking over LA. One girl's attitude worsens during the makeovers when she is told she will not be having one. Tyra gives her a hair raising alternative.

The girls have a sporty runway challenge, and the winner walks away with something extra special. At elimination, one girls ends up in the hospital.

The girls pose for a tennis shoot, not knowing it's a test to see how they deal with an extremely rude photographer. Not only that, they will also be judged on the photos while trying to keep their composure. Later, the 12 contestants pose for an astrological-themed calendar wearing lingerie. One girl makes her mark on the competition--in the worst way possible.

When Jay greets them for their next photoshoot, the girls are surprised to learn they will be turned into a different ethnicity.

The girls are taught first hand how they shouldn't sign a contract without knowing what it is. Tyra gives them a few pointers about the business side of modeling, including that any agency that asks for money upfront is a scam. Later, the remaining girls get ready for an industry party for Covergirl Cosmetics which also serves as a secret competition. The photoshoot for the week is very wet and windy, and many of the girls have difficulty pulling a good pose.

The girls show signs of weaknees when it comes to a lingerie shoot with a male model, and Tyra feels like they need a wake-up call. And in the most explosive elimination of the season, Tyra loses her cool when she feels one contestant is throwing away an opportunity to change her life.

The girls are put on the spot in this week's challenge. One girl has a hard time disassociating the photo shoot from her personal life.

The girls go to South Africa and learn about the country's fashion and history.

The girls make their own outfits out of items they find in the nature surrounding the place of the shoot.

Keenyah is starting to irritate the other contestants not only with her selfish behavior, but her contention that Naima isn't really "black". When Keenyah gets upset over a small honor she feels should have gone to herself and not Naima, she and Brittany get into a huge confrontation. Next, the models pose and dance with male models. One girl stops the shoot when she feels one of the men gets a little too friendly.

This was the recap episode for season 4.

The girls take part in their final photoshoot and film a commercial. One girl is eliminated before the other two girls take part in a catwalk show. The winner is announced.