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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 21

Every episode of The Challenge Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 21!

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 21 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to the Jungle" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 21. It scored 8.2/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/22/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Through The Looking Glass".

  • Welcome to the Jungle
    8.2/1031 votes

    #1 - Welcome to the Jungle

    Season 21 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2011

    Twenty-eight Challenge competitors arrive in Costa Rica only to find out that they will be teamed up with their biggest rivals. And a fight on night two sends one Challenger home early.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Through The Looking Glass
    8.5/1026 votes

    #2 - Through The Looking Glass

    Season 21 Episode 2 - Aired 6/29/2011

    On the first men's elimination day, the competition is crushing, and everyone is surprised at who ends up fighting for their lives in the Jungle. Jonna and Camilla have it out, but it's Jasmine who takes the fight to the next level.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Underdog Day Afternoon
    8.5/1024 votes

    #3 - Underdog Day Afternoon

    Season 21 Episode 3 - Aired 7/6/2011

    A strong team struggles on the girls' elimination day.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • D-DAY
    8.7/1024 votes

    #4 - D-DAY

    Season 21 Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2011

    The guys plot to send CT home, while Laurel and Mandi vie for his attention. Also: Kenny worries that he's lost his competitive edge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ill Communication
    8.7/1025 votes

    #5 - Ill Communication

    Season 21 Episode 5 - Aired 7/20/2011

    Things get heated between teammates Jasmine and Jonna, and a blowout between the girls changes the game. Meanwhile, Adam pursues Jenn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blow Up
    9.0/1027 votes

    #6 - Blow Up

    Season 21 Episode 6 - Aired 7/27/2011

    Evan considers throwing a challenge as part of the guys' plan to get rid of CT. Meanwhile, CT finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with Mandi and Laurel.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blood on the Dance Floor
    8.5/1027 votes

    #7 - Blood on the Dance Floor

    Season 21 Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2011

    One alliance begins to crumble after a brawl between Jenn and Cara Maria. Later, a surprise twist changes the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cry for Me, Argentina
    8.5/1027 votes

    #8 - Cry for Me, Argentina

    Season 21 Episode 8 - Aired 8/10/2011

    Some players crack under pressure as the final challenge approaches; Laurel defends Cara Maria after Wes and Paula drive her to tears.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Storm Before the Storm
    8.7/1025 votes

    #9 - The Storm Before the Storm

    Season 21 Episode 9 - Aired 8/17/2011

    Two strong male teams fight tooth and nail in "T-Bone," the last elimination of the season. A clue sends the remaining twelve Challengers off to another destination, where they begin the toughest Final in Challenge history.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • At the End of the World
    8.8/1029 votes

    #10 - At the End of the World

    Season 21 Episode 10 - Aired 8/24/2011

    With the Final underway, teams thrive or fail based on their ability to work together. One male team and one female team will claim the title of Challenge champions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion
    8.8/1015 votes

    #11 - Reunion

    Season 21 Episode 11 - Aired 8/31/2011

    The "Rivals" cast reunites and dishes about what went down on the 21st season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The S#!@ They Should Have Shown
    9.1/109 votes

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

    Season 21 Episode 12 - Aired 9/7/2011

    Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A