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The Best Episodes of The Challenge

Every episode of The Challenge ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Challenge!

The Best Episodes of The Challenge

Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria,...
  1. Background image for Thirty Rotten Scoundrels
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Thirty Rotten Scoundrels

    S30:E1

    In the Season 30 premiere, 30 of the dirtiest players in "Challenge" history arrive in Cartagena, Colombia, to compete for $1,000,000 in the most conniving and deceitful season ever.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Cold Blooded
    9.4/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Cold Blooded

    S15:E8

    With only two gauntlets left before the final challenge backstabbing and fighting abounds on both teams.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.4/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Reunion

    S18:E11

    The reunion was hosted by Maria Menounos and was taped at the MTV Studios. Cast members that attended were Landon, Evan, Rachel, Brittini, Aneesa, Kim, Dunbar, Brad, Tori, Diem, Mark, Jenn & Paula. The many relationships/hookups, fights & missions were discussed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Always a Bridesmaid
    9.3/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Always a Bridesmaid

    S20:E9

    Johnny and CT face off in the Gulag; Sarah and Laurel hatch another plan to get rid of Cara Maria.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for What Goes Around
    9.2/10(17 votes)

    #5 - What Goes Around

    S15:E7

    Coral catches wind of the Vets plan to throw her into the Gauntlet and decides to take the game into her own hands.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #6 - The S#!t They Should Have Shown

    S18:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Good Thai and Good Luck
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Good Thai and Good Luck

    S18:E10

    The Champions become paranoid that they could lose in the end if one worrisome team member fails to pull their weight.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.1/10(9 votes)

    #8 - The S#!% They Should've Shown

    S20:E12

    Watch all the footage that didn't make it to air on The Challenge: Cutthroat.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for I Will Always Love You
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #9 - I Will Always Love You

    S22:E10

    In Iceland, the Top 3 teams embark on a rigorous, long-distance race for the $300,000 grand prize in the Season 22 finale.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Free Agents Reunion
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Free Agents Reunion

    S25:E13

    Can Laurel and CaraMaria ever mend their best friendship? Will Bananas school Jordan on earning his stripes? And just who will Cohutta be asking to the Prom? Plus some hilarious unseen stories, new rivalries, and more.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Match-Up of the Century
    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Match-Up of the Century

    S15:E5

    The Veteran boys follow through on their plans to throw a mission and force one of the most exciting elimination rounds in RW/RR Challenge history.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #12 - All Alone

    S15:E6

    As the weeks roll on and the Rookies team dwindles in size, the cast members from RW: Austin can no longer keep each other safe.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Girls Gone Wild
    9.0/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Girls Gone Wild

    S18:E4

    When Katie discovers a dirty plunger in her bed, she goes ballistic in her hunt for the prankster. A longstanding feud between Champions Tonya and Veronica meets a shocking end. One team's hopes for a win go down in flames at the "Burning Bridges" challenge, when a careless player blows it for their entire team.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Challenge: Cutthroat Reunion
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Challenge: Cutthroat Reunion

    S20:E11

    Hosted by Maria Menounos. The cast members who attended the reunion were Luke, Sarah, Brad, Tori, Paula, Tyler, Dunbar, Derrick, Emily, Laurel, Abram, Cara Maria, Eric, Johnny and Jenn.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Should I Stay Or Should I Go
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go

    S35:E7

    Tori believes that she is ready to earn her red skull. Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa. Two players face off in the Dust-to-Dust elimination.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #16 - It's Not Fair

    S15:E4

    Frank and Jillian start to feel like everyone, on both teams, are out to get them.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Finale
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #17 - The Finale

    S15:E9

    The final mission has arrived and the last 10 Vets and 6 Rookies battle it out in the ARMY Strong Challenge for all of the 300k.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Thai Me Up! Thai Me Down!
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Thai Me Up! Thai Me Down!

    S18:E8

    A night of drunken partying turns violent when two players from opposing teams get into a fistfight. Susie finds herself at odds with her male teammates. Old tensions between Dunbar and KellyAnne are reignited and threaten the foundation of the Challengers' team.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

    S22:E9

    The final three teams are revealed after a grueling battle in the Dome. The players then travel to Iceland, where the final challenge will be held.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Pride Before The Wall
    8.9/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Pride Before The Wall

    S25:E7

    When a rivalry comes to a head, the group is anxious to see whether one player can settle it for good by pulling off either the boldest or most boneheaded move in Challenge history.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Electro Shock
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Electro Shock

    S9:E10

    Mission: ""Electro Shock"" - To transport a metal pole through a electrified course without being shocked Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Randy, + Steven Girls: Aneesa, Coral, + Robin Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Nick from Road Rules X-treme Girls: Aneesa from Real World Chicago

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Well Done: The Fresh Meat Reunion
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Well Done: The Fresh Meat Reunion

    S12:E17

    The reunion special, Well Done: The Fresh Meat Reunion, was hosted by Susie Castillo. It was revealed on the reunion show that Casey spent her $10,000 on breast implants, and Wes said he spent his on Johanna. Kenny spent his $15,000 on a wrestling ring.

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Muay So-Called Ruins
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Muay So-Called Ruins

    S18:E9

    Dunbar struggles with being the last remaining man on the Challenger team and must fight for survival in the game. Johnny contemplates drastic measures to get rid of one of his own teammates. Players battle in the last Ruins to secure a spot in the finale.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Strike a Pose, There's Something to It
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Strike a Pose, There's Something to It

    S25:E8

    Drama erupts after a challenger's steamy hookup is revealed, and her romance with another player is in jeopardy when he's voted into eliminations.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Talk To The Hand
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Talk To The Hand

    S25:E10

    The winners of this week's challenge face a difficult decision during voting and the result of the Draw pits two tough females against each other in an epic elimination round.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Thirty Rotten Scoundrels" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/18/2017. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cold Blooded".