Season 1

In the premiere episode of CNTM, the 10 finalist are introduced to Canada. Jay Manuel guest stars as the first guest judge, where he will be presenting the first challenge to the girls. Also, the first guest photographer on the first photo shoot is renowned Canadian Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Andrew MacNaughtan.

The initial happiness of the new move-in is beginning to wear off in the house. The traditional makeovers are given and some girls are less than pleased with the results. The girls have a photoshoot in a boxing ring and the fights are not only with boxing gloves on. The tension rises as the realization of the reality of the competition sets in and certain girls start to pick fights with each other.

After a lesson from runway coach Stacey McKenzie, the eight remaining contestants make their first public appearance, and one girl shows off more than the others. Also: Hollywood stylist Phillip Bloch shows up with a suprise.

Hollywood fitness guru Harley Pasternak surprises the girls with a grueling early morning workout; one model is pushed to the limit during a sexy photo shoot

The six remaining contestants face feared fashion journalist Michael Gross, who shares discomforting truths about the modeling industry with the girls. Then, it becomes every girl for herself during the first group photo shoot.

The five remaining supermodel wannabes get a surprise visit from runway coach and judge Stacey McKenzie. Also: the girls prepare for a beauty close-up

The four remaining contestants participate in a retro '80s-style photo shoot. The girls are then sent on “go-sees,” where they aren't given much time to impress potential clients.

In the first-season finale, the final three contestants face off for the $100,000 beauty contract. Tricia Helfer hosts. Jay Manuel returns as a guest.