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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 30

Every episode of The Challenge Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 30!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 30 Episode 1 - Thirty Rotten Scoundrels
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Thirty Rotten Scoundrels

    S30:E1

    In the Season 30 premiere, 30 of the dirtiest players in "Challenge" history arrive in Cartagena, Colombia, to compete for $1,000,000 in the most conniving and deceitful season ever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 2 - Shots Fired!
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Shots Fired!

    S30:E2

    The eliminated players from “The Purge” learn that their fate is not yet sealed. When dirty-flirty Cory gets caught trying to juggle three of his past conquests, it puts a huge target on his back. CT enters the game, ready to shake things up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 3 - Pride Before The Fall
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Pride Before The Fall

    S30:E3

    Cory's "hit list" threatens the other players, putting a target on his back; the players are shocked when TJ reveals a dirty twist to eliminations—the Double Cross.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 4 - Dirty Deeds
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Dirty Deeds

    S30:E4

    After a wild night out on the town, two players face major consequences. The winner's circle hatches a plot to separate best friends and strong competitors, Jenna and Kailah. One player sends shockwaves through the house with a dirty, boss power play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 5 - Road To Redemption
    9.0/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Road To Redemption

    S30:E5

    The Challengers learn that the eliminated players have been biding their time until they reenter the house. Revenge consumes the minds of those in the Redemption House when they learn that they will be competing to get back in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 6 - YAAAASS, Booty!
    9.0/10(28 votes)

    #6 - YAAAASS, Booty!

    S30:E6

    The players must team up during the "Pirates Booty" challenge. A dirty insult crosses the line and turns the entire house against one of the strongest players in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 7 - Ankles Aweigh
    9.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Ankles Aweigh

    S30:E7

    One player's alleged "injury” raises doubts and the Challengers question whether it's actually deceitful strategy. When two veteran players get cozy, the nature of their relationship is called into question.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 8 - Dirty Little Secret
    9.0/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Dirty Little Secret

    S30:E8

    The underdog alliance, Hunter and Cory, is forced to face off in elimination. The Challengers take part in TJ's favorite challenge — trivia. Two Challengers are caught in a dirty, compromising position.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 9 - Rampage
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Rampage

    S30:E9

    When a not-so-secret kiss sends shockwaves through the house, one Challenger struggles to cope with his actions that could threaten relationships back home. A physically demanding elimination requires more than just strength from the Challengers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 10 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    S30:E10

    Tony struggles to cope with actions that could threaten his relationship at home. When Aneesa discovers that the Main House has deemed her the devil, she vows to come back and make everyone's life a living hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 11 - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

    S30:E11

    A call from home rocks one player’s game, making them question whether to continue on in the game. Unresolved tension between two players escalates into a war of words. One Challenger’s morals are put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 12 - Boxed In
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Boxed In

    S30:E12

    Two close friends must face off in a twisted elimination. A Redemption House twist shocks the players. A surprise in the game allows the winners of the challenge to make an unprecedented power move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 13 - Feel the Burn
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Feel the Burn

    S30:E13

    When one Challenge diva feels like she is being silenced, she pulls a master-class political move that changes the entire game. A unexpected dirty move at the Double Cross blindsides one player.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 14 - Pretty Little Backstabbers
    9.1/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Pretty Little Backstabbers

    S30:E14

    A call from home rocks one player’s game, making them question whether to continue on in the game. Unresolved tension between two players escalates into a war of words. One Challenger’s morals are put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 15 - A Million More Reasons
    9.2/10(24 votes)

    #15 - A Million More Reasons

    S30:E15

    The remaining Redemption House players compete in a winner-take-all challenge, sending a bunch of heavy hitters packing. TJ blows everyone's minds when he reveals he's been lying to them all along, and they're really competing for one million dollars

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 16 - The Sinister Six
    9.1/10(25 votes)

    #16 - The Sinister Six

    S30:E16

    The remaining players compete for the last spots in the million-dollar final challenge and head to a new location to start the race. One player's crash landing jeopardizes their chances at the big money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 17 - One in a Million
    9.3/10(28 votes)

    #17 - One in a Million

    S30:E17

    The Finalists brave the elements and extreme altitude as they race through the mountains of Argentina with a million dollars in prize money at stake. At the finish line, TJ has one last dirty trick up his sleeve

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 18 - Finale (1)
    9.1/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Finale (1)

    S30:E18

    Tensions reach full boil as the cast gathers to discuss all the explosive, extreme and ex-communcating moments of the Dirty 30 season. And for the first time, our finalists are finding out who's winning their share of one million dollars!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 19 - Finale (2)
    9.2/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Finale (2)

    S30:E19

    Our scandalous Dirty 30 cast members continue to dish out and discuss rivalries, salvaged friendships, hottest hook-up's, and secret alliances. And our four finalists find out who is getting their dirty hands on their share of one million dollars!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Challenge Season 30 Episode 20 - The Final Dirt
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #20 - The Final Dirt

    S30:E20

    Hosted by "the Miz" this behind the scenes special will reveal our casts pre-show jitters, uncensored reality moments, and most importantly- what goes down at the after party!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"Thirty Rotten Scoundrels" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 30. It scored 8.4/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Shots Fired!".