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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!

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,...
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    9.1/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Duel Or Die!

    S17:E10

    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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  2. Background image for Til Death Duel Us Part
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #2 - Til Death Duel Us Part

    S17:E9

    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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  3. Background image for If These Duels Could Talk
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #3 - If These Duels Could Talk

    S17:E8

    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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  4. Background image for Dueling For Dunbar
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Dueling For Dunbar

    S17:E6

    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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  5. Background image for Duel What You Gotta Duel
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Duel What You Gotta Duel

    S17:E3

    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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    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Duel-ality

    S17:E4

    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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    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Duelers On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

    S17:E5

    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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  9. Background image for Deja Duel
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Deja Duel

    S17:E7

    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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  10. Background image for Duel Unto Others
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Duel Unto Others

    S17:E2

    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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    8.0/10(158 votes)

    #10 - Damned If You Duel...

    S17:E1

    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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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Duel Or Die!" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 17. It scored 9.1/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/10/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Til Death Duel Us Part".