7.1/1017 votesLoading...#1 - The Last Stand
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2008
In this live 2 hour season finale, we will find out which male and female contender will win the prize of $100,000 and have the opportunity to become an American Gladiator next season. Evan Dollard goes up against Alex Rai for the men and Monica Carlson goes up against ShaNay Norvell for the women.
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- 7.0/1022 votesLoading...
#2 - Preacher vs. Teacher
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2008
In this preliminary round, Male contenders Adam Levin vs Sharaud Moore & Female contenders Monica Carlson vs Belinda Gavin
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- 6.9/1021 votesLoading...
#3 - Fired Up
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/21/2008
In this preliminary round, Male contenders Son Nguyen vs Evan Dollard & Female contenders Jennifer Blum vs Christine Kim
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- 6.7/1028 votesLoading...
#4 - Season Premiere
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2008
The return of American Gladiators features a special two-hour premiere. Male contenders are Molivann Duy vs Jeff Keller & Anthony Abbatemarco vs Chad Knight. Female contenders are Bonnie Blanco vs Shanay Norvell & Koya Webb vs Jessie Foster.
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- 6.6/1016 votesLoading...
#5 - Age Before Beauty
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/28/2008
Alex Rai goes up against Mark Baker in the night's competition. For the women competing Kim Marciniak tries to get past Toni Oppliger to make it to the finals.
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#6 - Last Chance
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2008
In the last round of semifinals Venus Ramos goes up against Monica Carlson and Andy Konigsmark takes on Alex Rai.
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- 6.5/108 votesLoading...
#7 - Episode 116
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/7/2008
It's a battle between youth and wisdom as a 20 year old college student challenges a 52 year old investment manager in the female competition. The men's battle finds a dolphin trainer taking on a media director.
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- 6.4/1016 votesLoading...
#8 - Episode 109
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/12/2008
The women's side finds single mom and black belt Melissa Trinidad vs. firefighter and Chernobyl survivor Elena Maskalik, while the men's event pits grocery store owner Toby Gordin goes head to head with carpenter Randee Haynes. The second hour kicks off with Para-Olympian John Sciliano battles with teacher Gerry Garcia, and the female side finds Air Force Major Vanessa Warren takes on feisty bartender Nikki Key.
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- 6.3/1026 votesLoading...
#9 - Grapple for Glory
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/7/2008
In this preliminary round, Male contenders Adonis Locket vs Jeff "Big Country" Chapman & Female contenders Christie Phillips vs Siene Silva
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- 6.3/1010 votesLoading...
#10 - Episode 115
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/30/2008
This round features four contestants who have had a successful weight loss. The men's round includes a teacher, James Ruggiero from Yucca Valley, California (dropped 65 pounds) takes on a waiter, Sean Hetherington from West Hollywood, California (lost over 100 pounds). The women's tilt features a cheerleading coach Jessie Garcia from Bronx, New York versus a mother of four Patricia Franklin from Leesburg, Virginia, who have both lost over 60 pounds.
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- 6.2/1015 votesLoading...
#11 - Episode 110
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2008
A pair of Chicago police officers battle it out against the gladiators, as does a couple of female officers from Denver.
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- 6.2/1015 votesLoading...
#12 - Episode 111
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2008
A SWAT officer and a tree climber take on the Gladiators for the men's team and going up against the female Gladiator's is a business consultant versus and adventure junkie.
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- 6.2/1018 votesLoading...
#13 - Episode 112
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/9/2008
The males matchup features a school teacher and a survivor from Columbine. The ladies features a military vet and crime reporter. A special appearance is made by actor/bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno.
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- 6.1/1013 votesLoading...
#14 - Episode 114
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/23/2008
A special episode featuring two married couples, the ladies competition finds sales rep Ally Davidson from Dallas, Texas and social worker Kendra Sirignano from Tempe, Arizona challenging each other, while their spouces financial advisor Jeff Davidson, Ally's husband battles Kendra's spouse wrestling coach Aaron Simpson in the men's competition.
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- 6.0/1017 votesLoading...
#15 - Episode 113
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/16/2008
Siblings battle in the arena against the gladiators.
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- 6.0/1013 votesLoading...
#16 - Episode 118
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/21/2008
Returning contestants compete in the semifinals. Ally Davidson from Dallas, Texas will challenge Vanessa Warren from Colorado Springs, Colorado, a mother of three in the female competition. The men's round finds Iraq War veteran Alexander Coates of Baltimore, Maryland, taking on Tim Oliphant from Branson, Missouri.
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- 6.0/1014 votesLoading...
#17 - Episode 119
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 7/28/2008
Ally Davidson from Dallas, Texas will challenge Vanessa Warren from Colorado Springs, Colorado in the female semi-final competition. The men's semi-final round finds Alexander Coates from Baltimore, Maryland vs.Tim Oliphant from Branson, Missouri.
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- 5.9/1018 votesLoading...
#18 - Semi-Finals
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/4/2008
The first of the semifinals begins with winners from previous battles. The men's competition features a fireman and a rock climber. The female competitors features a fitness trainer versus a gymnastics instructor.
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- 5.8/1013 votesLoading...
#19 - Episode 117
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/14/2008
The semifinals will be determined after a detective from New York City challenges an ex-marine in the men's competition. The ladies side finds a student in a duel against a figure skater.
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- 5.4/1014 votesLoading...
#20 - Episode 120/121
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/4/2008
In this 2 hour season finale, the remaining two men and two women compete for a spot in the final round. The top two men and top two women then compete in the final round to become the next American Gladiator.
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The Best Episodes of American Gladiators
Every episode of American Gladiators ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Gladiators!
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Best Episodes Summary
"The Last Stand" is the best rated episode of "American Gladiators". It scored 7.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/17/2008. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Preacher vs. Teacher".