8.0/10158 votes#1 - Damned If You Duel...
Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2009
Twenty six eager Challenge competitors arrive in New Zealand and learn that they will be competing in one of the most intense Challenges ever – The Duel 2. A night of partying leads to a scandalous hookup and old tensions erupt into a massive brawl.
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- 8.3/1019 votes
#2 - Duel Unto Others
Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2009
The competitors find themselves on thin ice during their challange. The Challengers come up with a master plan that results in pandemonium.
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- 8.5/1017 votes
#3 - Duel What You Gotta Duel
Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2009
A Challenger finds himself caught between his friendship with a fellow competitor and his loyalty to his group. Two underdogs try to shake up the game and this weeks challenge gets dirty, as everyone fears facing the Duel.
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- 8.5/1017 votes
#4 - Duel-ality
Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2009
Players struggle to keep their heads on straight during the "Luging My Mind" challenge. One of the strongest players is taken off guard when he is called into the Duel.
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- 8.5/1017 votes
#5 - Duelers On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2009
The players' fears of heights are put to the ultimate test when they compete in one of the most terrifying challenges ever. Two of the most feared competitors are sent into the Duel, showing that no one is safe.
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- 8.6/1017 votes
#6 - Dueling For Dunbar
Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2009
Teamwork becomes vital as players take part in the "Dangle Duo" challenge. Two of the strongest men enter the Duel and the competitors bid farewell to one of their most beloved players.
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- 8.5/1017 votes
#7 - Deja Duel
Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2009
An explosive challenge, "Burnt", leaves competitors at the end of their ropes. Two competitors' partnership is put to the ultimate test as and a longtime Challenge rivalry is reignited in a fresh Duel face off.
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- 8.7/1017 votes
#8 - If These Duels Could Talk
Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2009
The players step into high gear for the "Upside Downer" challenge. One player finds themselves in the Duel for the third time. Three players enter into a bizarre love triangle and one winds up fighting for survival.
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- 8.9/1017 votes
#9 - Til Death Duel Us Part
Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2009
As the $300,000 final challenge approaches, the fight to make it has everyone on edge. This week's challenge leaves the players breathless and in the Duel Selection Ceremony one player is accused of doing another's dirty work.
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- 9.1/1019 votes
#10 - Duel Or Die!
Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2009
TJ shocks the competitors with a twist that no one sees coming. With only six spots available in the final challenge, the remaining eight players battle for survival. The final six compete in a grueling race for the $300,000.
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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 17
Every episode of The Challenge Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 17!
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,...
Genre:Reality
Network:MTV
Season 17 Ratings Summary
"Damned If You Duel..." is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 17. It scored 8/10 based on 158 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/8/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Duel Unto Others".