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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 12 - Episode 120/121
    4.9/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Episode 120/121

    S2:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 117
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Episode 117

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 6 - Semi-Finals
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Semi-Finals

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 114
    5.6/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Episode 114

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 10 - Episode 118
    5.6/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Episode 118

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 11 - Episode 119
    5.6/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Episode 119

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 113
    5.7/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Episode 113

    S2:E5

    Siblings battle in the arena against the gladiators.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 115
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Episode 115

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 110
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Episode 110

    S2:E2

    A pair of Chicago police officers battle it out against the gladiators, as does a couple of female officers from Denver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 111
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Episode 111

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 116
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Episode 116

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 112
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Episode 112

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 2 - Grapple for Glory
    6.1/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Grapple for Glory

    S1:E2

    In this preliminary round, Male contenders Adonis Locket vs Jeff "Big Country" Chapman & Female contenders Christie Phillips vs Siene Silva

    Director:Unknown
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  14. American Gladiators Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 109
    6.1/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Episode 109

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 5 - Age Before Beauty
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Age Before Beauty

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 7 - Last Chance
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Last Chance

    S1:E7

    In the last round of semifinals Venus Ramos goes up against Monica Carlson and Andy Konigsmark takes on Alex Rai.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 1 - Season Premiere
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Season Premiere

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 4 - Fired Up
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Fired Up

    S1:E4

    In this preliminary round, Male contenders Son Nguyen vs Evan Dollard & Female contenders Jennifer Blum vs Christine Kim

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 3 - Preacher vs. Teacher
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Preacher vs. Teacher

    S1:E3

    In this preliminary round, Male contenders Adam Levin vs Sharaud Moore & Female contenders Monica Carlson vs Belinda Gavin

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. American Gladiators Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Stand
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Last Stand

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 120/121" is the worst rated episode of "American Gladiators". It scored 4.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/4/2008. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 117".