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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 16

Every episode of The Challenge Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 16!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 16 Episode 1 - Welcome To The Island
    7.3/10(99 votes)

    #1 - Welcome To The Island

    S16:E1

    The competitors are caught in a loop when host TJ Lavin leaves them stranded on a deserted island to figure out the new rules for this season's RW/RR Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 2 - Calling It Quits
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Calling It Quits

    S16:E2

    When things get tough on The Island, the competitors start to break one by one and contemplate throwing in the towel on this RW/RR Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 3 - Girl Fight
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Girl Fight

    S16:E3

    It's time for a ladies to face-off and they're all stepping up to the plate to secure their spot on 'The Island.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 4 - Are You A Quitter?
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Are You A Quitter?

    S16:E4

    A cut foot could hurt Ashli's chance of winning a key if she doesn't watch her back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 5 - Ev vs. The Island
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Ev vs. The Island

    S16:E5

    The rules are always changing on 'The Island' and the alliance can no longer ignore Evelyn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 6 - Island King
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Island King

    S16:E6

    The alliance takes back their strong hold on the game and officially crowns Johnny as the Island King.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 7 - Down To The Wire
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Down To The Wire

    S16:E7

    Chances of winning a key are dwindling and the alliance is about to be taken by surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 8 - Sailing to Victory
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Sailing to Victory

    S16:E8

    When the tables turn on the alliance again, key holders get scared and scramble to bury old hatchets and make new alliances before the final boat race to the 300,000 dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 16 Episode 9 - Reunion
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Reunion

    S16:E9

    Hosted by Carlos Santos from MTV Tres. The cast members who attended were Johanna, Paula, Kenny, Derrick, Johnny, Evelyn, Ryan, Jenn, KellyAnne and Robin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Welcome To The Island" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 16. It scored 7.3/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Calling It Quits".