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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 9

Every episode of The Challenge Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 9!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 9 Episode 1 - Howdy Sante Fe
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Howdy Sante Fe

    S9:E1

    The second battle of the sexes begins, as 36 former "Real World" and "Road Rules" cast members arrive in Santa Fe, N.M., and take part in the competition's first contest. Also: two contestants are sent home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 2 - Dangle Drop
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Dangle Drop

    S9:E2

    The teams take part in the first mission, the "Dangle Drop", which has them hanging onto punching bags while dangling over a lake. Later, the teams vote off two contestants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 3 - Snake Pit Poker
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Snake Pit Poker

    S9:E3

    The teams play "Snake Pit Poker", which requires them to retrieve poker chips from a pit filled with snakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 4 - Melt With You
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Melt With You

    S9:E4

    The teams must melt blocks of ice that hold within them cell phones; the first team to make a call wins. Also: Tonya and Tina have a run in; and Tonya and Theo heat up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 5 - Bombs Away
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Bombs Away

    S9:E5

    The teams compete in the "Bombs Away" challenge, which combines an eating contest and a puzzle-solving competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 6 - Junk Boat
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Junk Boat

    S9:E6

    The teams must use junk to make boats and do two laps in the lake. Later, the gals disagree about who to send home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 7 - High Noon
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #7 - High Noon

    S9:E7

    The teams compete in a "High Noon" quick-draw paintball challenge. Also, Frank offers Angela advice on how to handle her teammates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 8 - Fill'er Up
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Fill'er Up

    S9:E8

    Mission: ""Fill'er Up""- To chew up cockroaches and worms and then fill a cup with the remains Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Frank, + Nick Girls: Rachel, Sophia, + Tonya Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Mike from Real World Back 2 New York Girls: Rachel from Road Rules Campus Crawl

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 9 - Sa-Wing
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Sa-Wing

    S9:E9

    Mission: ""Sa-Wing""- To swing from one rope to another without falling Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Shane, + Theo Girls: Ibis, Katie, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Chris from Road Rules South Pacific Girls: Katie from Road Rules The Quest

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 10 - Electro Shock
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Electro Shock

    S9:E10

    Mission: ""Electro Shock"" - To transport a metal pole through a electrified course without being shocked Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Randy, + Steven Girls: Aneesa, Coral, + Robin Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Nick from Road Rules X-treme Girls: Aneesa from Real World Chicago

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 11 - Pop Culture Bike Ramp
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Pop Culture Bike Ramp

    S9:E11

    Misson: ""Pop Culture Bike Ramp""- To answer a pop culture question and then jump a ramp on a bike Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Frank, + Theo Girls: Arissa, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Girls Sent Home- Guys: Frank from Real World Las Vegas Girls: Veronica from Road Rules Semester at Sea

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 12 - The Shredder
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Shredder

    S9:E12

    Mission: ""The Shredder""- To catch as much trash being shredded and then thrown in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Mark, + Shane Girls: Ibis, Robin, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Randy from Real World San Diego Girls: Ibis from Road Rules X-treme

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 13 - Cast A Spell
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Cast A Spell

    S9:E13

    Mission: ""Cast a Spell""- Without speaking the teams must spell as many words as possible with the letters given to them Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Shane, + Theo Girls: Coral, Ruthie, + Tonya Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Steven from Real World Las Vegas Girls: Tonya from Real World Chicago

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 14 - Semi-Cross
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Semi-Cross

    S9:E14

    Mission: ""Semi-Cross""- To complete a obstical course while staying a speed of 30 miles per hour. Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Dan, + Mark Girls: Robin, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Shane from Road Rules Campus Crawl Girls: Robin from Real World San Diego

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 15 - Car-Go
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Car-Go

    S9:E15

    Mission: ""Car-Go""- Using pulleys, pull a car full of luggage 10 feet in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Dan + Eric Girls: Ruthie + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Brad from Real World San Diego Girls: Ruthie from Real World Hawaii

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 16 - Vertigo
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Vertigo

    S9:E16

    Mission: ""Vertigo""- To stand on a skinny plank hanging off a side of a tall building Team Leaders- Guys: Mark + Theo Girls: Arissa + Coral Winners: The Girls Sent Homes- Guys: Mark from Road Rules 1 Girls: Tina from Road Rules South Pacific

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 17 - Handsome Reward
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Handsome Reward

    S9:E17

    Mission: ""Escape from Santa Fe"" - To be dropped off in the desert and use a tracking device to find your way to three seperate obsticals Final Contestants- Guys: Dan, Eric, + Theo Girls: Arissa, Coral, + Sophia Winners: The Guys Handsome Reward: $180,000

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 18 - Secrets from Elimination Hill
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Secrets from Elimination Hill

    S9:E18

    Battle of the Sexes 2 Reunion Special Cast Members That Attended- Arissa - RW Las Vegas Brad - RW San Diego Coral - RW Back 2 New York Dan - RR Northern Trail Eric - RW New York Mark - RR USA Mike - RW Back 2 New York Sophia - RR Thw Quest Steven - RW Las Vegas Theo - RR Maximum Velocity Tour Tina - RR South Pacific Tonya - RW Chicago Veronica - RR Semester at Sea Some interesting facts we learned- *Coral believes the whole concept of ""Battle of the Sexes"" is unfair.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 19 - He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2

    S9:E19

    Former 'Battle of the Sexes' competitors and eager new Challengers recap the first 'Battle' and give some insight on what to expect in the most anticipated re-match in 'Challenge' history.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Howdy Sante Fe" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 9. It scored 7.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2004. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Dangle Drop".