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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Challenge Season 18 Episode 11 - Reunion
    9.5/10(14 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Challenge Season 31 Episode 10 - Rumor Has It
    9.5/10(54 votes)

    #2 - Rumor Has It

    S31:E10

    When a secret hookup is exposed, two romances are shattered and the entire house is turned upside down. Tony struggles with making a huge game decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 42 Episode 5 - Down and Dirty
    9.5/10(53 votes)

    #3 - Down and Dirty

    S42:E5

    Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 42 Episode 4 - Say It To My Face
    9.3/10(58 votes)

    #4 - Say It To My Face

    S42:E4

    At the first swimming challenge of the season, the teams face a terrifying test that could determine who might sink or swim, while differing strategies, close observation, and a growing connection create pressure in the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 14 Episode 12 - Match Point
    9.2/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Match Point

    S14:E12

    Players from each team have to transfer hand-carved wooden giraffes across a lake, to one of 15 cages that contains an identical twin giraffe. There are numerous giraffes on the shore across the lake that are in different shapes and sizes, and before advancing across the lake, each player has to randomly uncover one of 15 cages at the start of the course that are covered with white tarps, then memorize the details of the caged wood-carved giraffe inside, then swim across the lake to find the identical matching twin, with a key that will unlock a player's designated cage at the start of the course. Each player will have a 30-minute time limit, and the team that completes the challenge in the fastest average time wins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 18 Episode 12 - The S#!t They Should Have Shown
    9.2/10(13 votes)

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

    S18:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 12 - The S#!% They Should've Shown
    9.2/10(11 votes)

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

    S20:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 17 - One in a Million
    9.2/10(30 votes)

    #8 - One in a Million

    S30:E17

    The Finalists brave the elements and extreme altitude as they race through the mountains of Argentina with a million dollars in prize money at stake. At the finish line, TJ has one last dirty trick up his sleeve

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 19 - Finale (2)
    9.2/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Finale (2)

    S30:E19

    Our scandalous Dirty 30 cast members continue to dish out and discuss rivalries, salvaged friendships, hottest hook-up's, and secret alliances. And our four finalists find out who is getting their dirty hands on their share of one million dollars!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Challenge Season 31 Episode 8 - Mercenaries of Mayhem
    9.2/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Mercenaries of Mayhem

    S31:E8

    Challenge legends continue to wreak havoc on the game. One player uses the power of the grenade to threaten the competition, creating a powerful vendetta in the process.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 10 - The Final Countdown
    9.2/10(36 votes)

    #11 - The Final Countdown

    S35:E10

    Bananas and Wes' alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the finals. Players must compete in TJ's favorite game of each season: trivia.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 18 - Behind The Total Madness
    9.2/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Behind The Total Madness

    S35:E18

    The Challengers are pulling back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes madness, hookups, and fails the fans didn’t know they were missing.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 17 - True Lies
    9.2/10(32 votes)

    #13 - True Lies

    S36:E17

    An "introverted" player makes a big, public announcement about their future as the finals draw near. TJ shows up at headquarters with a shocking request. Two players battle it out in the final elimination of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 19 - The World Is Not Enough
    9.2/10(37 votes)

    #14 - The World Is Not Enough

    S36:E19

    after a disastrous start to the final, one team worries if they can even continue on in the game. the remaining agents must persevere through mental and physical exhaustion in order to win their share of the one million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Challenge Season 41 Episode 16 - Am I Being Bamboozled?
    9.2/10(45 votes)

    #15 - Am I Being Bamboozled?

    S41:E16

    The challengers must navigate a harrowing and pitch-black cave in hopes of earning safety. The teams in elimination must cram into a replica airplane bathroom - and it's not even close to the mile high club.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Challenge Season 42 Episode 3 - Keep My Name Out Your Mouth
    9.2/10(57 votes)

    #16 - Keep My Name Out Your Mouth

    S42:E3

    The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Challenge Season 42 Episode 6 - Leave Room For Jesus
    9.2/10(49 votes)

    #17 - Leave Room For Jesus

    S42:E6

    A memory-based challenge has teams swinging forty feet above water, while attempts to clear the air fuel more drama. Romances wobble, and one argument could send a player into The Arena.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Challenge Season 15 Episode 8 - Cold Blooded
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Cold Blooded

    S15:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 9 - Always a Bridesmaid
    9.1/10(28 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 11 - The Challenge: Cutthroat Reunion
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 12 - The S#!@ They Should Have Shown
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The S#!@ They Should Have Shown

    S21:E12

    Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 15 - A Million More Reasons
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #22 - A Million More Reasons

    S30:E15

    The remaining Redemption House players compete in a winner-take-all challenge, sending a bunch of heavy hitters packing. TJ blows everyone's minds when he reveals he's been lying to them all along, and they're really competing for one million dollars

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 18 - Finale (1)
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Finale (1)

    S30:E18

    Tensions reach full boil as the cast gathers to discuss all the explosive, extreme and ex-communcating moments of the Dirty 30 season. And for the first time, our finalists are finding out who's winning their share of one million dollars!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 16 - This is the End
    9.1/10(40 votes)

    #24 - This is the End

    S33:E16

    Those who remain battle it out for their share of the $1,000,000 prize purse. One player will be crowned champion of War of the Worlds.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 7 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
    9.1/10(41 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Reunion" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge". It scored 9.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/17/2009. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rumor Has It".