8.4/1039 votes#1 - Thirty Rotten Scoundrels
Season 30 Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2017
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.
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- 8.6/1028 votes
#2 - Shots Fired!
Season 30 Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2017
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.
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- 8.6/1030 votes
#3 - Pride Before The Fall
Season 30 Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2017
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.
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- 8.3/1029 votes
#4 - Dirty Deeds
Season 30 Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2017
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.
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- 8.9/1028 votes
#5 - Road To Redemption
Season 30 Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2017
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.
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- 9.0/1028 votes
#6 - YAAAASS, Booty!
Season 30 Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2017
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.
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- 8.9/1026 votes
#7 - Ankles Aweigh
Season 30 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2017
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.
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- 9.0/1027 votes
#8 - Dirty Little Secret
Season 30 Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2017
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.
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- 8.8/1026 votes
#9 - Rampage
Season 30 Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2017
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.
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- 8.7/1026 votes
#10 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Season 30 Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2017
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.
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- 8.2/1026 votes
#11 - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
Season 30 Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2017
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.
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- 8.6/1024 votes
#12 - Boxed In
Season 30 Episode 12 - Aired 10/3/2017
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.
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- 8.6/1028 votes
#13 - Feel the Burn
Season 30 Episode 13 - Aired 10/10/2017
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.
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- 9.0/1026 votes
#14 - Pretty Little Backstabbers
Season 30 Episode 14 - Aired 10/17/2017
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.
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- 9.2/1024 votes
#15 - A Million More Reasons
Season 30 Episode 15 - Aired 10/24/2017
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
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- 9.0/1025 votes
#16 - The Sinister Six
Season 30 Episode 16 - Aired 10/31/2017
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.
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- 9.4/1026 votes
#17 - One in a Million
Season 30 Episode 17 - Aired 11/7/2017
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
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- 8.9/1021 votes
#18 - Finale (1)
Season 30 Episode 18 - Aired 11/14/2017
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!
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- 9.2/1022 votes
#19 - Finale (2)
Season 30 Episode 19 - Aired 11/21/2017
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!
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- 8.3/1016 votes
#20 - The Final Dirt
Season 30 Episode 20 - Aired 11/28/2017
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!
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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!
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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Network:MTV
Season 30 Ratings Summary
"Thirty Rotten Scoundrels" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 30. It scored 8.4/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Shots Fired!".