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The Best Episodes of Fear Factor Season 1

Every episode of Fear Factor Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fear Factor Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 12 - The Old College Try
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E12

    Ludacris takes teams of college students and schools them on fear. They must face hundreds of rats, a shocking maze, and a sinking car to win the 50k and prove that they are top of the class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 3 - Once Bitten, Twice Trapped
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ludacris challenges teams of roommates to get covered with Amazon creatures and conquer a mental mousetrap game. But in order to win $50,000 they must face being dragged to the bottom of a deep water tank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 6 - The Struggle is Real
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E6

    Ludacris puts lifelong friendships to the test as they face acid shooting beasts, face the fear of drowning and must save their cell phones hundreds of feet in the air. All to win the 50k.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 4 - Computer Bugs
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ludacris pushes best friends to face off agains computer bugs and confront their fear of drowning. But to win $50,000 they must scale a moving car carrying trailer and release a secured car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 8 - Helicopter Parents
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E8

    Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their kids compete for $50,000 by facing scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord-cutting challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 2 - Party Games
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ludacris puts together ultimate fear party games for teams of couples, who must bob for snakes, play "Fear Pong" and drive blindfolded to win the cash prize of $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 9 - Buried Alive
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ludacris pushes housemates to face off against lizards, text while being buried alive, and escape a car hanging over the edge of a cliff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 1 - Ice is Thicker than Water
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ludacris challenges teams of siblings to conquer their fears of cockroaches in Roachella and to take a trip to the morgue. But they must survive being trapped under ice to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 7 - Daters in the Dark
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S1:E7

    Couples in on-and-off relationships test their bonds; David Hasselhoff’s daughter wants to redeem the family name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 10 - Sister Act
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S1:E10

    Ludacris sees if 4 teams of sisters can confront their fears and win 50k. But mystery creatures in the dark and a dumpster dive could tear their bond to shreds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 5 - Love is in the Air
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ludacris pits couples that are married, engaged, dating, and on a blind date, against each other to play a horrible guessing game in the dark, have an unforgettable meal for two, and then take a ride under a speeding helicopter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 13 - The Challenge vs. Shredders
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    S1:E13

    In this special episode, cast members from "Shredders" and "The Challenge" compete to survive striking snakes and electric eels, play Skee-ball and eat a frozen ice cream bowl Fear Factor style and collect flags while suspended 100 feet in the air to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 11 - Ultimate Fear Workout
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    S1:E11

    Fitness freaks face the ultimate workout. Included: roaches; a vending machine of crazy snacks; and a car crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Old College Try" is the best rated episode of "Fear Factor" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Once Bitten, Twice Trapped".