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The Worst Episodes of The Challenge: USA

Every episode of The Challenge: USA ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Challenge: USA!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Home of the Brave" is the worst rated episode of "The Challenge: USA". It scored 5/10 based on 98 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/14/2022. This episode scored 2.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The United States of Challenge".

  • Home of the Brave
    5.0/1098 votes
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    #1 - Home of the Brave

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2022

    The remaining players fight to secure spots in the fast-approaching Final. Who will survive the brutal conditions and TJ's twists and turns to earn the Challenge USA crown and $500,000?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The United States of Challenge
    7.9/1088 votes
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    #2 - The United States of Challenge

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2022

    BMX Legend TJ Lavin welcomes 28 competitors from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and Love Island to The Challenge. With old rivalries, new alliances, messy exes, and fractured friendships under one roof, who will be the first eliminated?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Treason for the Season
    8.0/1031 votes
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    #3 - The Treason for the Season

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 10/12/2023

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Declarations of Independence
    8.1/1068 votes
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    #4 - Declarations of Independence

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2022

    While some alliances are growing in strength, others are starting to fall apart. A powerful duo starts to raise suspicions in the game, while a pair of newly mismatched Challengers' lack of team chemistry puts their games in serious danger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Civil War
    8.2/1057 votes
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    #5 - A Civil War

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022

    In the wake of a shocking blindside, players scramble for power and a pair of underdogs must choose between creating chaos or playing it safe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Riskiest Season Yet
    8.2/1055 votes
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    #6 - The Riskiest Season Yet

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2023

    The 18 reality titans from "Big Brother," "Survivor," and "The Amazing Race" are shocked to learn that they are competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV's "The Challenge"; a new twist puts multiple players at risk at the first elimination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Slippery Business
    8.2/1043 votes
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    #7 - The Slippery Business

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/28/2023

    Michaela's sudden decision to target a fellow alliance member leaves Chanelle and Desi to question if she has their best interests at heart. Also, Michele finds herself in the middle between two alliances, ultimately betraying one of them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Revenge Amongst the Ruins
    8.2/1036 votes
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    #8 - Revenge Amongst the Ruins

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2023

    When an unexpected winner emerges from the challenge ruins, tables are turned and all alliances scramble to navigate this new power dynamic. Tempers flare and lines are drawn for against one player after a last minute voting decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Pursuit of Glory
    8.2/1035 votes
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    #9 - The Pursuit of Glory

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 10/19/2023

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Independence Day
    8.3/1055 votes
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    #10 - Independence Day

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2022

    After a game-changing twist, a secret alliance makes plans to take control of the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nevertheless She Persisted
    8.3/1053 votes
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    #11 - Nevertheless She Persisted

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2022

    A vengeful player looks for payback after being sabotaged in the challenge. The reveal of a secret alliance turns the game upside down.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blurred Battle Lines
    8.4/1047 votes
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    #12 - Blurred Battle Lines

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2023

    The challengers battle it out in a difficult water challenge; a new alliance is formed to target a veteran; romance blossoms between two teammates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Love
    8.4/1045 votes
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    #13 - Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Love

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2023

    A pair of "Challenge" vets play cupid as romance blossoms for a couple of former "Big Brother" houseguests; TJ makes a shocking announcement that impacts the game for the remainder of the season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Enemy of the State
    8.4/1044 votes
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    #14 - Enemy of the State

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2023

    Michaela sets her sights on a fellow "Survivor" player who could be a threat to her game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Less Perfect Union
    8.4/1041 votes
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    #15 - A Less Perfect Union

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2023

    With the news of another double elimination, the remaining players grapple with tough decisions: betraying friendships or risking elimination. The Survivors navigate the departure of a valued member, and the loss of trust in another.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oh Say Can You See Tiffany
    8.5/1078 votes
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    #16 - Oh Say Can You See Tiffany

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2022

    The Challengers are shocked by TJ's latest twist. A Survivor legend looks to cement their dominance in the game, while a crafty Big Brother player might be proving a little too popular with other Challengers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Civil War
    8.5/1048 votes
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    #17 - Civil War

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/17/2023

    The challengers compete in a difficult swimming challenge; a vet turns on one of their own in an act of self-preservation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Tyson We Trust
    8.6/1059 votes
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    #18 - In Tyson We Trust

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2022

    The most difficult water-based challenge of the season so far leaves some players swimming to survive the game, and whispers in the compound threaten to destroy a mighty alliance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pledges of Allegience
    8.6/1048 votes
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    #19 - Pledges of Allegience

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2022

    Players must scale a moving semi-truck in one of the most intense and fast-moving challenges of the season. A ruthless player schemes to pit two allies against each other.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Double Crossed and Sideswiped
    8.6/1045 votes
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    #20 - Double Crossed and Sideswiped

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2023

    A shocking double elimination leaves the challengers scrambling to win a high-stakes, adrenaline filled semitruck challenge to ensure their survival in the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Independence Day
    8.6/1043 votes
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    #21 - Independence Day

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2023

    The game takes a dramatic turn when TJ announces that teams are no more, strategy shifts for several players, and a shocking draw from the hopper forces two ride or die allies to go head to head in one of the most grueling eliminations yet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Liberty and Justice for All
    8.7/1064 votes
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    #22 - Liberty and Justice for All

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022

    TJ introduces the players to one of his favorite challenges - trivia! A vendetta from the past reignites in the Compound as a challenger seeks the ultimate revenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Operation Hat Trick
    8.7/1044 votes
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    #23 - Operation Hat Trick

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/24/2023

    "The Challenge" vets come up with a plan to take advantage of a growing rift among the rookies, resulting in one of the most shocking hopper results of the season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • State of the Unions
    8.8/1055 votes
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    #24 - State of the Unions

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2022

    Players are blindfolded and must navigate an epic crash course driving challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Really Good Looking Underdog
    8.8/1043 votes
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    #25 - A Really Good Looking Underdog

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2023

    Things get heated between two rookie players; the competitors brace themselves for host TJ Lavin's favorite challenge of the season, trivia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A