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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 33

Every episode of The Challenge Season 33 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 33!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 33 Episode 1 - Apocalypse Now
    8.6/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Apocalypse Now

    S33:E1

    Epic Challenge Veterans meet up with eager Prospects, reality titans from around the globe, to take on the most grueling season yet; a twist in the game shakes up the power structure, leaving the players stunned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 2 - Hellraiser
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #2 - Hellraiser

    S33:E2

    Challengers battle head-to-head in the exhausting "Arms-a-geddon Tired" challenge; two teams wrestle for survival in a brutal elimination; Bananas performs an exorcism on a player that he deems "the spawn of Satan."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 3 - Casualties of War
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Casualties of War

    S33:E3

    Zach makes a shocking move at the "Search and Destroy" challenge that makes everyone question his loyalties; Wes sets his sights on his mortal enemy, Bananas, but his attack may be premature.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 4 - Its Complicated
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Its Complicated

    S33:E4

    Players take tragic slams during the “Fallout” challenge. Kyle and Paulie continue their never-ending war over Cara Maria, but this time while wearing silly costumes. A twist during the elimination shocks the competitors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 5 - The Greatest Showman
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    #5 - The Greatest Showman

    S33:E5

    War is on between allies when one teammate quits on their partner during the "Tired Out" challenge; Bear riles up the house and makes an enemy out of Ninja Natalie; players battle for survival in the dark during the "Lights Out" challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 6 - In Love and War
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #6 - In Love and War

    S33:E6

    Wes concocts a plan to drive a wedge into the Brits' alliance, Leroy's jealousy rages when Kam flirts with Theo, and the Killing Floor takes two more victims.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 7 - This Means War
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #7 - This Means War

    S33:E7

    The players on the US side start to worry that the UK alliance is growing too strong. Challengers’ fears are put to the test as they are blindfolded hundreds of feet in the air. One player reveals a secret attraction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 8 - Liar, Liar
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Liar, Liar

    S33:E8

    When Bear gets caught up in web of lies that threatens his relationship with Georgia, he devises a devious plan to win her back; Wes worries about his partner, Dee, and her lack of swimming skills at the "Brain Freeze" challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 9 - American Psycho
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - American Psycho

    S33:E9

    Hunter enlists Wes' help in repairing his relationship with Georgia; players must communicate with extreme precision while jumping between speeding trucks during the "Road Warrior" challenge; TJ stuns the remaining teams.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 10 - To All the Partners I've Loved Before
    8.8/10(27 votes)

    #10 - To All the Partners I've Loved Before

    S33:E10

    The rules of the game have changed, the competitors must readjust their strategies; a cocky Hunter dares to test Turbo's temper; players are blown away by the "Fandemonium" challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 11 - A Simple Plan
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #11 - A Simple Plan

    S33:E11

    Political mastermind Wes devises a bold plan that shakes up the remaining players; Nany and Cara Maria have a heated argument; the players compete in the terrifying "Highway to Hell" challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 12 - Lost in Translation
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Lost in Translation

    S33:E12

    A surprising argument during the “Day of Reckoning” challenge creates unexpected rivalries. Paulie debates a risky move in order to eliminate Kyle. After a poor performance in the challenge, one player packs their bags and threatens to quit the game.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 13 - Final Destination
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Final Destination

    S33:E13

    Two competitors compete in the infamous and brutal elimination, "Hall Brawl." Players must face their worst fears in the turbulent challenge "Crash Landing". Turbo seeks vengeance on those who wronged him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 14 - The Waterboy
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #14 - The Waterboy

    S33:E14

    With the Finals on the horizon, competitors must face the “Judgement Day” challenge, where two players will be purged from the game. Desperate to secure his spot in the Finals, Paulie goes for broke.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 15 - Death Race
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Death Race

    S33:E15

    The eight remaining players endure one of the hardest Finals in Challenge history, but not everyone will make it to the end of the day. A never before seen twist shocks the challengers and changes the game completely.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 16 - This is the End
    9.2/10(37 votes)

    #16 - This is the End

    S33:E16

    Those who remain battle it out for their share of the $1,000,000 prize purse. One player will be crowned champion of War of the Worlds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 17 - Reunion (1)
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Reunion (1)

    S33:E17

    After one of the most barbaric seasons, the vets and prospects of The Challenge: War of the Worlds reunite for the first time in London to battle out the shocking betrayals, savage gameplays, and hottest hookups of this season.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Challenge Season 33 Episode 18 - Reunion (2)
    8.8/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Reunion (2)

    S33:E18

    The drama continues in the surprise-packed Part 2 of The Challenge: War of the Worlds Reunion as loyalties are questioned, relationships are tested, and cheating scandals are exposed.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 33 Ratings Summary

"Apocalypse Now" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 33. It scored 8.6/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Hellraiser".