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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 28

Every episode of The Challenge Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 28!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 28 Episode 1 - Mexican Standoff
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Mexican Standoff

    S28:E1

    In the Season 28 premiere, the contestants learn that they must work with their worst enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 2 - The Curse of the Black Skull
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #2 - The Curse of the Black Skull

    S28:E2

    The competitors enter the Elimination Jungle for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 3 - The Replacements
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #3 - The Replacements

    S28:E3

    Two replacements enter the house; and the contestants work with their rivals in an intimate challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 4 - I'm Going Home
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #4 - I'm Going Home

    S28:E4

    T.J. tosses a fiesta for the competitors; and a rumor threatens to turn friends into enemies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 5 - Where The Ratchet Things Are
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Where The Ratchet Things Are

    S28:E5

    After a name-calling fight, one cast member must choose between helping their best friend or having their teammate's back; TJ brings in a replacement team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 6 - The Naked Truth
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #6 - The Naked Truth

    S28:E6

    During a rigorous challenge, a cast member's cheating ways could cost their team a chance to continue in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 7 - Camilanator: Salvation
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Camilanator: Salvation

    S28:E7

    An unexpected call from home shatters one challenger's chances in the game. Another team must decide who their real friends are when picking who to throw into the Jungle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 8 - Stand by Me
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Stand by Me

    S28:E8

    A late-night incident threatens to turn physical; and the contestants are taken aback by the serious implications. In other events, the cast is pulled into a last-minute challenge

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 9 - Let Sleeping Dogs Wake
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #9 - Let Sleeping Dogs Wake

    S28:E9

    Sleep deprived and broken, the house begins to divide; teams band together to plot against other roommates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 10 - Digging Your Own Grave
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Digging Your Own Grave

    S28:E10

    When one team tries to keep an alliance under wraps, their exposure threatens to derail trust, friendships, and families within the Challenge house. Pairs must prove they can think like their partners when their lives depend on it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 11 - Rivals: Civil War
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Rivals: Civil War

    S28:E11

    When two teams are sent home, the remaining Challengers must step up to keep their feet in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 12 - Raging Bullies
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #12 - Raging Bullies

    S28:E12

    The rivals must work hand-in-hand in their last Mexican challenge to avoid elimination before heading to Mendoza, Argentina.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 13 - Grapes. Wrath.
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Grapes. Wrath.

    S28:E13

    One final elimination will determine which three pairs will continue on to the final challenge; participants are in for a surprise.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 14 - Split Decision
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Split Decision

    S28:E14

    A twist adds to the stakes of the final challenge; the remaining Challengers go all-in for a chance at the prize money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Challenge Season 28 Episode 15 - Reunion
    8.6/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Reunion

    S28:E15

    Hosted by Nessa. The cast members who attended the reunion were Bananas, Sarah, Vince, Jenna, Devin, Cheyenne, Dario, Nicole, Wes, Nany, Nate, Cory, Ashley, and Camila.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"Mexican Standoff" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 28. It scored 8.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/4/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Curse of the Black Skull".