The competition begins as 10 aspiring designers meet host Clive Pearse and get their first challenge: Design an entire NYC townhouse in 24 hours! Judges Martha McCully, Vern Yip and Cynthia Rowley are surprised, impressed and bewildered by the results. Air Date : 23rd-Jul-2006  Read More

The designers choose teams and work to improve the sales appeal of a large suburban home by redesigning the kitchen, living room and master bedroom. Air Date : 30th-Jul-2006  Read More

The competition heats up as the designers work on their own individual rooms for the first time. But it's a surprise, as their creativity and talent are put to the test when they shop at only one unusual specialty store. Air Date : 6th-Aug-2006  Read More

Two challenges and two eliminations this time, as the designers each present their ideas for a $10,000 kitchen makeover, and then must work together to complete the chosen design. Time is short, and leadership and planning nowhere to be found. Air Date : 13th-Aug-2006  Read More

Color is the theme, as each of the four remaining designers must create a New York City studio apartment based on a single assigned color. Individual talent shines through, as they must also host a tour of the completed room. Air Date : 20th-Aug-2006  Read More

Competing for spots in the final two, the remaining three designers hit the road, traveling to an HGTV viewer's home. They complete a $10,000 dream room makeover in 28 hours, and then reveal their work to the lucky winners. Air Date : 27th-Aug-2006  Read More

In the season finale, the 10 designers reunite to settle the score and discover who will be the next Design Star. Air Date : 10th-Sep-2006  Read More

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