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The Best Episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1

Every episode of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1!

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In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Light, Green Light
    6.5/10(1280 votes)

    #1 - Red Light, Green Light

    S1:E1

    Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 2 - The Man with the Umbrella
    6.6/10(949 votes)

    #2 - The Man with the Umbrella

    S1:E2

    Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 3 - War
    6.8/10(900 votes)

    #3 - War

    S1:E3

    After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 4 - Nowhere to Hide
    6.4/10(829 votes)

    #4 - Nowhere to Hide

    S1:E4

    Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 5 - Trick or Treat
    6.4/10(853 votes)

    #5 - Trick or Treat

    S1:E5

    A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 6 - Goodbye
    6.5/10(727 votes)

    #6 - Goodbye

    S1:E6

    With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 7 - Friend and Foe
    6.7/10(713 votes)

    #7 - Friend and Foe

    S1:E7

    After drawing numbers to determine the order in which they will cross the glass bridge, the players consider their options before taking a leap of faith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 8 - One Step Closer
    6.7/10(720 votes)

    #8 - One Step Closer

    S1:E8

    As the clock ticks, the players move quickly to get to the other side of the bridge. Back in the dormitory, evading elimination becomes a dicey mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 9 - Circle of Trust
    7.4/10(758 votes)

    #9 - Circle of Trust

    S1:E9

    A nomination from the previous game puts players at odds. Emotions run high in a guessing game centered on trust. Who will make it to the final round?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 10 - One Lucky Day
    6.0/10(778 votes)

    #10 - One Lucky Day

    S1:E10

    As the end draws near, the finalists suit up for a lavish feast — and a surprising test. One last game stands between a player and the ultimate prize.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Red Light, Green Light" is the best rated episode of "Squid Game: The Challenge" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 1280 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/22/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Man with the Umbrella".