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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter!

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10.0/10(1 votes)
#1 - A Lotta Heart
S11:E34/14/2010
One fighter's dream comes to an abrupt end, opening the door for another to return. Team Ortiz struggles to find harmony during training. Two Middleweights leave it all in the cage for a slot in the Quarters.
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10.0/10(1 votes)
#2 - Team Alvarez vs Team Gaethje: A New World Champion
S26:E18/30/2017
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10.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - New Beginnings
S29:E16/1/2021
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10.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - A Notorious Return
S31:E15/30/2023
The Ultimate Fighter is the reality series that launched the mixed martial arts explosion around the world in 2005. Through 12 weeks, 16 up-and-coming mixed martial artists fight to stay in the house while given world-class coaching by the UFC’s elite fighters. Each competes to be declared the Ultimate Fighter and win a six-figure UFC contract.
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10.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - A Hefty Price to Pay
S31:E26/6/2023
After a last-minute medical issue forces the next fight to be postponed, the teams have to regroup and prepare two new fighters for action. With tensions rising between the teams, Conor makes a surprise visit to the house. Then, bantamweights take center stage in the second quarterfinal fight. With the next fight on hold, bantamweights Mando Gutierrez and Cody Gibson are next in line, so they begin their preparations.
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10.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Episode 12
S31:E128/15/2023
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The 20 WORST Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter

9.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - The Opportunity of Your Life
S32:E16/4/2024
Current UFC flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, and her rival, former flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko coach 16 fighters representing 14 countries on this season of TUF.
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6.7/10(3 votes)
#8 - Team Challenges
S1:E21/24/2005
Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueling challenges, two fighters are eliminated and sent home.
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6.0/10(2 votes)
#9 - A New Crop
S2:E18/22/2005
The Ultimate Fighter is back and this time it’s the heavyweights and welterweights. Eighteen of the world’s toughest Mixed Martial Artists arrive in Las Vegas to compete for two contracts with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Coached by UFC World Champions, Matt Hughes and Rich Franklin, the two teams will battle each other in the Octagon to see who survives to become The Ultimate Fighter.
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5.0/10(1 votes)
#10 - TBA
S22:E710/28/2015
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3.5/10(1 votes)
#11 - The Semis
S17:E124/9/2013
The final four fighters along with both coaches visit the Harley Davidson Motorcycles showroom to customize their bikes as one of the prizes for being The Ultimate Fighter.
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3.0/10(2 votes)
#12 - The Quest Begins
S1:E11/17/2005
Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by Ultimate Fighting Championship legends, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, they will fight each other for two six-figure contracts in the UFC.
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3.0/10(2 votes)
#13 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard
S1:E154/9/2005
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#14 - Making Weight
S1:E31/31/2005
In preparation for the premiere fight, a top contender struggles to lose 20 lbs in 24 hours or face elimination. Two fighters christen the Octagon with a classic battle of brute strength.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#15 - On The Ropes
S1:E42/7/2005
After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White throws a twist into the competition and two Middleweights face off in the Octagon.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - Un-Caged
S1:E52/14/2005
A night on the town for the team members turns violent. Contest rules are broken and the responsible fighters are reprimanded. Dana White and his coaches wrestle with how to settle the conflict.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#17 - The Fight Is On
S1:E62/21/2005
Two contestants go into intensive training as they prepare for battle. Both teams rally around their fighters as the emotional conflict is settled in the Octagon.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Sprawl 'n Brawl
S1:E83/7/2005
One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previously eliminated fighter gets another shot at the contract.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#19 - Low Blow
S1:E93/14/2005
The Light Heavyweights compete in a challenge, and controversy arises during the fighter selection. The mood turns ugly when the fighters suspect there is a thief in the house.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#20 - Middleweight Semifinal #1
S1:E103/21/2005
Forrest’s cut puts his dream for the contract in jeopardy. The remaining fighters hear a surprising announcement from Dana that effect who they will fight to get into the finals.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#21 - Middleweight Semifinal #2
S1:E113/28/2005
Forrest is still up in the air about his future in the contest, but he does get his stitches out and the healing is progressing nicely. The fighters continue their battle for the remaining spot in the middleweight finals.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals
S1:E124/4/2005
The light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale
S1:E134/9/2005
In a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las Vegas on April 9th. In the middleweight division, Kenny Florian faces Diego Sanchez, and in the Light Heavyweight division, Forrest Griffin will take on Stephan Bonnar. Both of these final matchups will be undercards to the UFC matchup between Ken Shamrock and Rich Franklin.
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2
S1:E144/9/2005
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2.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2
S1:E164/9/2005
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Lotta Heart" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/14/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Team Alvarez vs Team Gaethje: A New World Champion".