Eighteen models were brought immediately into a large swimming pool area and met Luna Maya and Panca Makmun, in which the judges gave them their very first runway challenge, "The Audition". The girls had to walk on floating platforms that were installed beneath the pool and gave three poses by the end of it. Trixie and Iko won the challenge and became leaders on their first photo shoot, while Nathalie and Michelle was criticized for their walk and poses. As the main winner, Trixie also got a privilege to see some photo references for her team. The first photo shoot session took place at Cikarang Dry Port, where the models had to bring a high fashion pose while hanging on a rope ladder. Indonesian supermodel and actress, Kimmy Jayanti, made an appearance as a guest judge on the very first elimination panel, replacing Luna, who had scheduling conflict. Iko's team won and was declared safe for the week. The models then had their first runway challenge which captured the theme of first class airplane passengers. Iko won the Model of the Week title, while Denissa and Coco landed on bottom two. After further consideration, the judges gave the last photo to Denissa, making Coco became the first contestant to leave the competition.

• Featured photographer: Putra Djohan
• Special guest: Kimmy Jayanti

The remaining girls went back to their model house and saw Coco's last messages that she had left before. As the Model of the Week, Iko automatically became team leader again and got privilege to choose her rival team's leader, in which she chose Fey. This week, the girls met with Panca Makmun and national rhythmic gymnastic athlete, Nabila Evandestiera, in which she would judge the contestants on their mini challenge, "The Rhythmic Gymnastic". The models had to create a 90 seconds' basic choreography and performed it in front of the judges. Iko's team rose to victory once again and got sweet treats back in the model house as a prize for her team. Flexibility challenge continued as the girls had to capture this week's photo shoot in a rotating wheel while advertising Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G. In mid photo shoot, Iko's right shoulder got dislocated and had to be rushed into hospital, causing her to miss the group photo session, and because of that, Trixie replaced her as the team leader in the group photo shoot. At the panel, Dave Hendrik appeared as guest judge replacing Ivan Gunawan. Trixie, as the co-leader, surprised Iko and the judges by delivering a stunning group photo and brought an absolute win for their group, thus, safe from elimination. After that, the seventeen models walked an avant-garde-themed runway. Berlian became the Model of the Week, while Michelle and Olivia landed on bottom two. Michelle became the second contestant to leave the competition.

• Featured photographer: Mario Ardi
• Special guests: Nabila Evandestiera, Dave Hendrik

Following Michelle's elimination, the remaining sixteen finalists got drawing sketches as goodbye gifts from Michelle back in the model house. This week's mini challenge was "Trick and Thrift", which the models had to go shopping for four different outfit looks to wear that suit the concept with only 400.000 IDR or about 25.57 USD. As the recent Model of the Week, Berlian became the team leader, and chose Intan as the opposing leader. Berlian led her team to victory and got beauty treatment vouchers as prizes for each member of her team as well as privileges on the next photo shoot and runway challenge. The sixteen models then got into a one-by-one duel for a chess tournament photo shoot with photographer, Grego Gery. At the panel, the remaining finalists walked a gala night-themed runway with Indonesian supermodel, Kimmy Jayanti, once again replacing Luna Maya on judging session. Intan's team won and was declared safe for the week, and while Paula became the Model of the Week, Kezia and Trixie landed on bottom two, Kezia got her photo, resulting in Trixie's shocking elimination, as she was one of the strongest model in the competition.

• Featured photographer: Grego Gery
• Special guests: Shania Junianatha, Kimmy Jayanti

After the girls saw Trixie's last messages, Paula got an extra reward which was a phone call with her family in the confession room. The next morning, Panca Makmun paid a visit to the model house and while he was talking about personal branding, he also revealed that it was time for makeovers, so then the models went into the salon and got their new trademarks. This week's major challenge was a video shoot that represented new personal brandings for the girls with taglines in a truck. Raisa got picked by Paula as opposing leader. Indonesian supermodel and former judge of Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 4, Kelly Tandiono, made an appearance at the judging panel, replacing Ivan Gunawan. Raisa's team won the group video shoot, placing her and the rest of her team in the next round. Continuing this week's theme, the models had to showcase their new personality on the runway challenge. Vannes became the Model of the Week, while Kezia and Shynka landed on the bottom two. Luna handed Shynka's photo, but as to everyone's surprise, Shynka refused that photo and told Luna that she want to quit. As a result of her decision, Kezia was allowed to stay in the competition.

• Special guest: Kelly Tandiono

The remaining finalists went to Bogor and met with a well known influencer, Wendy Walters, who will be a guest judge on the "Influencer Vlog" challenge, in which the models had to make three different themes of vlog: food, fashion, and travel. Vannes as the current Model of the Week, chose Olivia to be the opposing leader. Olivia's team came out as winner of the challenge and each of her team member got hand bag as prizes. On the next day, still in Bogor area, the models went into the woods of Pancar Mountain and had to transform as mythical creatures on the photo shoot session. Indonesian actress and supermodel, Asmara Abigail and Kimmy Jayanti, were on set to guide them. At the panel, the girls had their runway challenge with a nightmarish theme. Olivia's team won the group photo and secured their spot for another week. Kezia bounced back to the top and became the Model of the Week, while Monica and Vannes sunk into the bottom two. After deliberation, the judges decided to save Vannes, eliminating Monica.

• Featured photographer: Zulham Siregar
• Special guests: Wendy Walters, Asmara Abigail, Kimmy Jayanti

This week, the girls went to Central Park Jakarta and faced a "Vote for Mannequin" challenge, which they had to pose like mannequins for thirty minutes with two separate groups: pattern outfits and color block outfits. Mall shoppers could vote the group that they thought was the best. As the recent Model of the Week, Kezia got the privileges to choose the clothing style, which she chose pattern outfits. She was also given the right to choose the leader of the opposing team, in which she chose Marella. Season 2's former contestants, Helen and Jolie, appeared as guest judges to give feedbacks for both groups. With the gap of only one vote, Marella's team won the challenge and got vouchers to shop sunglasses immediately at the mall. The next afternoon, the models were welcomed by former Puteri Indonesia 2013, Whulandary Herman, as the guest mentor, with Panca Makmun, whereas the girls had to show a high fashion pose with Top Model alumni, Devina of Season 1 and Audya of Season 2. At the panel, Kimmy Jayanti and Dave Hendrik appeared as guest judges. The judges felt that both team still didn't understand high fashion poses so it was hard to choose the winning group photo, but eventually, Marella's team won and secured a spot on the Top 12. The girls then had a street-themed runway challenge. Iko became the Model of the Week for the second time, while Intan and Vannes landed on bottom two. At the end, Intan was the sixth contestant that went home.

• Featured photographer: Mario Ardi
• Special guests: Helen Hiu, Tiffany Jolie, Whulandary Herman, Devina Bertha, Audya Ananta, Dave Hendrik, Kimmy Jayanti

This week, the remaining twelve models met with beauty content creator, Cindercella, who was the guest mentor alongside Gani in a "Beyond Transformation" challenge, whereas each team had to create two looks (experimental and iconic) of beauty from head to toe. Iko automatically became team leader alongside Shalfa for the other team, for which she got chosen by Iko. Iko hit the jackpot when she chose Shalfa as she knocked her out in the mini challenge. Her team got MakeOver products as a reward. The next day, the girls were shot by photographer Hardi Budi in Bella Hadid's installation art-inspired photo shoot which went viral back in 2018. Shalfa's team won the group photo and were deemed safe. At the panel, the model walked a painting-themed runway in pairs. As most of contestants didn't deliver great individual photograph, the judges decided to cancel the Model of the Week title, which was a first in the history of the series. However, Nathalie was called out first because her photo was best of the bunch, while Denissa and Fey landed on the bottom two. Luna handed the last photo to Fey, eliminating Denissa after her second time in bottom two.

• Featured photographer: Hardi Budi
• Special guest: Cindercella

Eleven remaining models returned to their model house with one shocking news that awaits them later on, which was Olivia's withdrawal from the competition due to her being unwell and deciding to quit the competition to take care of her health. The ten remaining models were welcomed by Indonesian designer, Howard Laurent, to take on a "Fashion Dare" challenge, whereas the models had to craft dresses from papers and other recycling materials. Nathalie chose Raisa for the opposing leader, but it backfired as Raisa's team won the mini challenge and got dresses from the brand, Minimal, as prizes for each team member. The next day, the girls went into a basketball field to shoot a glam-dunk photo shoot with Indonesian actor and basketball enthusiast, Samuel Rizal. At the panel, Nathalie's team won the group photo shoot, which automatically brought their team into the next round. Later at that panel, the models walked a go green-themed runway challenge, which the girls wore recycle and upcycle dresses. Vannes became the Model of the Week for the second time, with Kezia and Berlian landing on the bottom two. Due to Kezia's inconsistency during the last three weeks, the judges decided to send her home although she had a big potential.

• Featured photographer: Winston Gomez
• Special guests: Howard Laurent, Samuel Rizal, Dave Hendrik

Nine remaining models finally reached halfway of the competition while the challenges were getting harder. In this week's minor challenge titled "A Day in My Life", the girls met with Indonesian model and actress, Erika Carlina, which will be the guest judge. As the recent Model of the Week, Vannes got to choose her team members, and chose Berlian as the opposing leader. Based on the result, Berlian's team won and got prizes back at the model house. Luna Mail arrived and invited the girls to an afternoon tea time with Gani and Panca on the next day. Little did the girls know that it was also the location of their photo shoot with an iguana. At the panel, Luna was absent and was replaced by Whulandary Herman. The girls then walked a waterfall-themed runway to Lyodra Ginting's song version of "Sang Dewi" (lit. The Goddess). Berlian's team won the group photo shoot. Marella earned her first best photo, becoming Model of the Week, with Nathalie and Raisa both were landing on bottom two for the first time, the result were revealed and it was a last minute call for Nathalie, eliminating Raisa.

• Featured photographer: Nicky Gunawan
• Special guests: Erika Carlina, Lyodra Ginting, Whulandary Herman

Arriving at the model house after Raisa's elimination, Vannes and Fey were told to move to the grey room. The next morning, the girls were awoken to a loud alarm and immediately got order from Luna Mail to wear sport outfits and gears for the next mini challenge, a "Treasure Hunt". Marella chose Vannes as the other leader, but at the end, she led her team to another win and had a team staycation as a prize. The girls then had sport editorial photo shoot on the mud at the same place, and for the first time of the season, only the individual photograph that will be judged at the panel, dismissing the group photo. Still continuing this week's theme, the girls walked a military runway with obstacles while they had to pose near it. Paula earned her second best photo, becoming Model of the Week, while Vannes and Fey landed on bottom two, both for the third and second time. But the judges felt that Vannes photograph was slightly better, comparing to Fey's boring expression from week to week, thus, saving her from elimination and sending Fey home.

• Featured photographer: Putra Djohan

Following Fey's elimination, the remaining models got a Luna Mail, hinting that their spot in Top 7 could be replaced. Gani and Panca then announced that the girls will compete with seven eliminated models, excluding Raisa, Intan, Shynka, and Coco, who chose not to join the comeback for the rest of the week. The rules remained the same from last season, in which the eliminees would get the same minor challenge and photo shoot, and from there, the judges will choose one or two models to return. The mini challenge was "Super Sweaty Plan", where both the remaining models and the eliminees were on one-versus-one sport challenges. Five models from top seven won the challenge, with the exception of Paula and Iko, who lost to Denissa and Trixie respectively. On the photo shoot session, they had to hang upside down on an unrealistic fruit market shop set. At the panel, the models walked a black and white battle runway. Nathalie became Model of the Week, with Olivia, Denissa, and Monica were picked by the judges to return in the competition. Paula and Shalfa landed on bottom two for the first time, but it was Shalfa's photograph was deemed the worst, eliminating her along with four other models who failed to return.

• Featured photographer: Hardi Budi

Top model alumni, Yumi Kwandy of season 1 and Peace Jemima of season 2, made a surprise visit to the model house and gave the new top nine finalists some advices to spice things up in the competition. Later on the next day, the girls met with Indonesian actress and chef, Sissy Priscilla and William Gozali, to make a videography as minor challenge titled "Roleplay Kitchen", where the models had to do roleplays revolving around restaurant activity. Iko won the challenge and got Nespresso coffee machine as a prize. Model mentor Kimmy Jayanti gave guides and directions to the girls as they had to hang mid-air in a free-from-insecurities photo shoot. At the panel, the girls walked a doll-themed runway, which later Monica became Model of the Week for the first time, with Olivia and Vannes once again landing on the bottom two. At the end, Olivia had to go home for the second time.

• Featured photographer: Hardi Budi
• Special guests: Yumi Kwandy, Peace Jemima, William Gozali, Sissy Priscilla, Kimmy Jayanti

Eight remaining models got their second makeover the day after Olivia's elimination with the exception of Denissa since her first makeover already elevated her perfect model look. This week, the girls faced a "Talk & Talk" mini challenge, which was small interviews accompanied by TV presenter, Melaney Ricardo. Iko won the challenge once again and got a watch worth of eight millions Rupiah. Later on, they met with model mentor Kimmy Jayanti to shoot a Nutriville collagen drink ads in pairs on pool floaties. At the panel, the girls faced a dance-themed runway. Marella became Model of the Week for the second time, with Vannes and Denissa landed on bottom two. Luna gave the last photograph to Vannes, making Denissa the second comeback model to go home after Olivia.

• Featured photographer: Mario Ardi
• Special guests: Melaney Ricardo, Kimmy Jayanti, Sandree Ha

The top seven models met with social media influencer, Awkarin, who helped Panca as guest judge in an "Endorsement Video" mini challenge, whereas the girls had to advertise products such as PVC hand bag and a picnic hat. Marella won the mini challenge and got privilege on the next photo shoot. On set, the girls had to channel their romantic nuances with a male model as if they were on a date while still advertising Yamaha Filano motorcycle. While on the runway challenge, the girls had to walk with child models. Dave Hendrik appeared as guest judge at the panel. Paula became Model of the Week for her third time respectively, with Monica and Vannes yet again landed on bottom two. Due to being in bottom two during the last three weeks also landed on bottom two six times, Vannes was sent home.

• Featured photographer: Zaky Akbar (Udaeki)
• Special guests: Awkarin, Andi Sujono, Dave Hendrik

The final six met Panca Makmun and a counseling advisor, Nabila Gasani, to guide the models in a meditation and hypnotherapy session. Immediately afterwards, the models had a mini challenge "A Letter to Myself", which brought tears to some of them. Berlian won the challenge and got a chance to call her family as prizes, along with a chance to practice with stuntwoman, Anggi Puri, before the photo shoot, and stealing one minute of photo shoot time from other models, which she did on Nathalie. This week, the girls had to give action movement looks as if they stars in a blockbuster movie. They also did a runway challenge with the theme of Fire Goddesses. At the panel, Paula had got the judges raised a question whether she still wants to remain in the competition because she was very pessimistic about becoming the final five. At the end, Nathalie was called first, becoming Model of the Week for the second time, while Paula and Berlian landed on bottom two. Luna decided to save both models, resulting in a non-elimination round.

• Featured photographer: Diego Verges
• Special guests: Nabila Ghassani, Anggipuri Kusuma Dewi

Indonesian actor, Dwi Sasono, made a surprise visit at the model house to mentor the girls about how to channel their characters in either a photo shoot or video shoot challenge. The next day, the girls had a "DIY Composite Card" challenge, whereas they had to shoot four frames of photo with either of sporty, edgy, feminime, or elegant themes for their personal comp card. Fashion designer, Toton Januar, came over to help Panca Makmun choose the winner. Marella once again won the mini challenge and she got Samsonite suitcases as a reward. Later on, the girls were brought into a field where they had to pose as cheerleaders for this week's photo shoot, guided by guest mentor and judge, Whulandary Herman. At the panel, the girls walked a surfer-themed runway. Paula bounced back to the top and became Model of the Week for the fourth times, with Marella and Monica sunk onto the bottom two. Marella got her photograph, joining the final five, eliminating Monica for the second time.

• Featured photographer: Putra Djohan
• Special guests: Dwi Sasono, Toton Januar, Whulandary Herman, The A Team Cheerleading

This week, the final five were brought into a "Go & See" challenge, where they had to wear and walk the designs by Maison Baaz Couture, Wilsen Willim, and Adrie Basuki. The model with the most booked automatically wins. Iko was hired by all three designers, thus she won the challenge and as prizes, she can bring home dresses one each from the three designers. On the other side, Nathalie was the only model who didn't get booked by any designer. The next day on set, the girls had to flaunt their beauties for MakeOver ads as they pose while doing aerial yoga. Moving on to judging session, the models wore colorful traditional kebaya dresses for runway challenge. Marella was called first, getting her third Model of the Week, followed by Iko and Nathalie, placing yet again Surabayan bestfriends, Paula and Berlian on bottom two. At the end, the pressure gets to Berlian and it was shown on her photograph, thus, eliminating her and saving Paula.

• Featured photographer: Zaky Akbar (Udaeki)
• Special guests: Cacal Baker, Diaz Patria, Wilsen Willim, Adrie Basuki, Kimmy Jayanti, Dave Hendrik

At the model house, Luna Mail popped up and hinting the word "speed" for the next challenge, and it turns out the models were given "Mission of the Day", which they had to find twenty puzzles pieces scattered inside a haystack. As the girls started to put the puzzles together, they realized that the pieces started to form their families' photo. Marella, given a two minutes head start as her Model of the Week privilege, completed the puzzles first, followed by Nathalie, Paula, and Iko. Later on, Panca revealed that it was a family reunion week as family members of each model walks in. Gani told the girls that they will have a family reunion portrait for this week's photo shoot, shot by Jacky Suharto. Marella who won the challenge before, received a brief session with her family before the photo shoot. At the panel, the models had runway challenge with the theme of The Great Gatsby. Iko received her third Model of the Week title, becoming the first semifinalist, with Marella and Nathalie landing on bottom two. Gani called Marella as the last girl to be on semifinal, eliminating Nathalie.

• Featured photographer: Jacky Suharto
• Special guests: Family members of each model, Rendi Putra, Kimmy Jayanti, Paula Verhoeven

Semifinal week began with a "Gala Dinner" challenge which featured former contestants from cycle one and two and also resident judge Panca Makmun and Kimmy Jayanti. The girls had to give the best answer from questions that the audience asked to win the challenge. At the end, Iko won the challenge once again and got a pair of jewelries. On the photo shoot set, the models were tasked to pose as fearless newborn stars on theatrical rigging set. At the panel, the final three were joined by past winners, Ilene and Sarah, in a fashion carnaval runway challenge. Paula's performances earned her Model of the Week for the fifth time, becoming the first finalist for next week's season finale, which later on followed by Iko, automatically eliminating Marella and placing her on third place of the season.

• Featured photographer: Hendra Kusuma
• Special guests: Teuku "Jordan" Zacky, Kimmy Jayanti, Eveline Effendi, Clafita Witoko, Yumi Kwandy, Ranti Kusuma, Devina Bertha, Yolanda Wenur, Tiffany Zhu, Alfirda Alifia, Evanny Wityo, Peace Jemima, Danella Ilene, Sarah Tumiwa

The finalists, Iko and Paula traveled to Yogyakarta for their final photo shoot. The night before, they had a special dinner with judges Luna Maya and Panca Makmun to talk about their progress in the competition, which later on Luna teased the girls about the final photo shoot. Arriving at Parangkusumo Sand Dune on the next day, Panca gave the models a surprise twist, which was the girls will be accompanied by Luna Maya on the full body shot photo. Immediately after the photo session, the girls went back to Jakarta for their final runway's preparation and to reunite with both families who came to support. Following the last season, they had a fitting time at Ivan Gunawan's Boutique, which they wore his designs on the final runway. Iko and Paula were joined by some former contestants in a "Women in Suits" runway wearing Ernesto Abram's collections for the first look, with "Dazzling" theme wearing Ivan Gunawan's collections as the second look. After the final deliberation, the judges announced Iko Bustomi as Indonesia's Next Top Model, with Paula Andrea placing as runner-up.

• Featured photographer: Rio Wibowo
• Special guests: Bubah Alfian, Soundwave