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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 38

Every episode of The Challenge Season 38 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 38!

The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 38

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,...
  1. Background image for Riders on the Storm
    8.8/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Riders on the Storm

    S38:E17

    Four pairs begin TJ's grueling 100-hour final challenge, and misfortune and miscommunication jeopardize the teams' chances of winning.

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  2. Background image for The End of the Ride
    8.8/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The End of the Ride

    S38:E19

    With 31 hours left in the final, three teams face a cornfield maze and Balls In for a last chance at $1 million in the ultimate test of their physical strength and intelligence.

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  3. Background image for Friend or Faux
    8.7/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Friend or Faux

    S38:E2

    An iconic duo joins the game and shakes things up, Tori gets candid about her mental health, the players compete in Balancing Act, and Turbo holds on to old grudges while making new ones.

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  4. Background image for Born to Ride or Die
    8.6/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Born to Ride or Die

    S38:E8

    Bananas celebrates turning 40, the players jump on moving cars in Double Trouble, Nelson faces his toughest choice yet, and two teams try not to get Spun Out in elimination.

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    8.6/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Blind Faith

    S38:E13

    Jordan faces blowback for his duplicitous elimination vote, the teams gamble in Blind Faith, and Faysal and Moriah's Ride or Die relationship begins to crack.

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  6. Background image for Terrorist of Love
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Terrorist of Love

    S38:E14

    The players pair up for a vertigo-inducing challenge, Tori's fragile relationship with Jordan is threatened by one choice, and TJ changes the game's trajectory with the mother of all twists.

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  8. Background image for Knot a Problem
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Knot a Problem

    S38:E15

    Two pairs fight to get back into the game, Amber and Chauncey have a target on their backs, and players must solve a puzzle in the back of an out-of-control bus.

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  9. Background image for A Bumpy Ride
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #8 - A Bumpy Ride

    S38:E3

    The new Ride or Dies pair throws Tori for a loop, Tommy and Analyse seek allies, Johnny and Ravyn's dynamic threatens their vitality in the game, and two teams face off in elimination.

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  10. Background image for Olivin' on the Edge
    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Olivin' on the Edge

    S38:E4

    TJ keeps the surprises coming, several players pair off romantically, the daily challenge tests one vet's biggest fear, and a rookie team cuts a risky deal to stay out of elimination.

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  11. Background image for Get Rich or Ride or Die Tryin'
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Get Rich or Ride or Die Tryin'

    S38:E5

    The competitors throw an emo-themed house party, some costly mistakes shake up the competition during a relay challenge, and one team uses its power to go after a veteran player.

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  12. Background image for Deep Web
    8.5/10(43 votes)

    #11 - Deep Web

    S38:E7

    Nelson makes new enemies, the housemates become suspicious of Devin's strategy, and two teams face off in a climbing and puzzle elimination.

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    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #12 - The Hours

    S38:E18

    As the final continues, tempers flare as Devin and Tori try to maintain their lead, an injury sparks an explosive argument, and the challengers face a formidable feast.

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    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Split Decision

    S38:E9

    After the intense mini-final challenge Haul or Nothing, one pair of Ride or Dies must make difficult decisions that will change the entire game.

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  15. Background image for Don't Die for Me Argentina
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    #14 - Don't Die for Me Argentina

    S38:E1

    The competition is off to the races as a romantic rendezvous creates a love triangle, a cocky competitor makes enemies, and a mole is revealed -- all before the first challenge.

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  16. Background image for Frenemy of the State
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Frenemy of the State

    S38:E12

    Devin tries inspiring his teammates to end their losing streak, the players hold on tight in Chopper Drop, and the elimination vote gets ugly when Tori and Jordan's feelings come into play.

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  17. Background image for Friends or Froze
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Friends or Froze

    S38:E16

    The competitors determine who among them are most vulnerable, puzzle and communication skills are tested in Frozen Senseless, and two teams climb to the top in Bridge It.

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  18. Background image for Come Michele or High Water
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #17 - Come Michele or High Water

    S38:E6

    Laurel moves on from Horacio to another housemate, Jakk regrets his former friendship with untrustworthy Jay, and Michele's choices leave her racked with guilt.

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  19. Background image for Reunion (1)
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Reunion (1)

    S38:E20

    Amber reveals a secret, Johnny, Ravyn and Nurys discuss their love triangle, and Olivia shares the severity of her facial injury.

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    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Reunion (2)

    S38:E21

    Turbo sends a message, Faysal's comments about Moriah come to light, Tori and Jordan relive their confusing dynamic from this past season, and Nelson's honorable style of play is praised.

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  21. Background image for Nelly: Ride (or Die) Wit Me
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #20 - Nelly: Ride (or Die) Wit Me

    S38:E11

    TJ runs a dizzying trivia challenge, Nurys comes clean with Tori about her relationship with Jordan, and two players face off in the Pato Brawl, an Argentinean update of the Pole Wrestle.

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  22. Background image for Dancing on My Own
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Dancing on My Own

    S38:E10

    Jordan's fling with Nurys upsets Tori, the players take on a challenge inspired by "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," and cracks start to form in the foundation of Faysal's new team.

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Season 38 Ratings Summary

"Riders on the Storm" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 38. It scored 8.8/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/1/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The End of the Ride".