Syfy Renews 'Face Off' for Fifth Season

New season to debut in summer; season four wraps March 26

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/18/2013 4:21:26 PM

Syfy has renewed reality series Face Off for a fifth season. Production will begin next month and the new season will premiere in the summer.

In its fourth season, Face Off is averaging 1.6 million viewers adults 18-49 and 2.7 million total viewers in live +7. The season four finale airs March 26 at 9 p.m.

"Face Off continues to prove itself as a ratings hit, earning critical and viewer accolades alike, and we are proud to bring the series back for another stunning season," said Mark Stern, president of original content, Syfy, and cohead of original content, Universal Cable Productions.

Face Off is produced by Mission Control Media with Dwight D. Smith, Michael Agbabian and Derek Atherton serving as executive producers.