Disney/Rankin The biggest season of “Project Runway” to date is here. Season 22 of the fashion design competition premieres with two episodes tonight, July 9, on Freeform. The series is marking 22 seasons with a cast of 22 designers, the largest in history of the show. Heidi Klum returns as host and head judge alongside fashion journalist Nina Garcia and celebrity stylist Law Roach. Tyra Banks will join the judging panel on a recurring basis and Season 4 winner Christian Siriano is set to return as a mentor to the contestants. 'project runway' season 21: what to know When: July 9, 9 p.m. ET (then weekly on Thursdays at 10 p.m.) Channel: Freeform Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free) In addition to Garcia Roach, and Banks, Klum will be joined by a rotating panel of guest judges including Ciara,