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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 Rumor Has It
    9.6/10(48 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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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
  3. Background image for Reunion
    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
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  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
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Lovers in the Dark
    9.3/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Lovers in the Dark

    S26:E10

    The first night time challenge brings the teams to new heights; a power couple tears apart their alliance.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for One in a Million
    9.3/10(27 votes)

    #6 - 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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Mercenaries of Mayhem
    9.3/10(37 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Final Countdown
    9.3/10(32 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for True Lies
    9.3/10(29 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The World Is Not Enough
    9.3/10(33 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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

    #11 - 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
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    9.2/10(11 votes)

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

    S18:E12

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for A Million More Reasons
    9.2/10(24 votes)

    #13 - 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

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Finale (2)
    9.2/10(22 votes)

    #14 - 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!

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Baskets of Deplorables
    9.2/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Baskets of Deplorables

    S31:E9

    One player's humiliating performance may cost her the game when she gets shamefully stuck in a basket; Devin vows to wage war against his enemy, Bananas.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Should I Stay Or Should I Go
    9.2/10(37 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for No Time To Die
    9.2/10(31 votes)

    #17 - No Time To Die

    S36:E18

    the remaining eight agents arrive at tj’s final and begin their most grueling mission of the season. one team’s fate hangs in the balance after a shocking revelation.

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

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for The S#!% They Should've Shown
    9.1/10(9 votes)

    #19 - 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
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    9.1/10(9 votes)

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

    S21:E12

    Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

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

    #21 - 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
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  23. Background image for Free Agents Reunion
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Total Eclipse of the Heart
    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Total Eclipse of the Heart

    S26:E9

    The "Battle of the Ex-iled" reigning champions are revealed, and drama erupts, changing the dynamics of the game.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for A Hard Jay's Night
    9.1/10(37 votes)

    #24 - A Hard Jay's Night

    S35:E3

    The Challengers blow up trucks during the Decode and Detonate challenge; Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise; Wes and Bananas' alliance faces its first true test.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Karma Chameleon
    9.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Karma Chameleon

    S35:E4

    Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah; Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument; the players compete in the freezing Cold War challenge, which proves too chilling for one person.

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Rumor Has It" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge". It scored 9.6/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/6/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cold Blooded".