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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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Ultimate Fighter Finale" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter". It scored 8.8/10 based on 56 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/9/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rematch".

  • The Ultimate Fighter Finale
    8.8/1056 votes
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    #1 - The Ultimate Fighter Finale

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/9/2005

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rematch
    8.8/1010 votes
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    #2 - Rematch

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2009

    Michael Bisping drops by the house for a meal with his fighters, after which some UK teammates get out of control. Then in the final semifinal fight, Frank Lester and James Wilks face off in a rematch to see who will fill the last spot in the finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Will To Win (1)
    8.8/109 votes
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    #3 - A Will To Win (1)

    Season 11 Episode 11 - Aired 6/9/2010

    In a special 2-hour episode Rich Franklin takes over as the new coach of the red team, and several of the fighters have finally had it with Jamie Yager. All this plus two semifinal fights: Court McGee faces Liddell teammate Brad Tavares, and Josh Bryant takes on Kris McCray in a rematch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Against I
    8.8/1013 votes
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    #4 - I Against I

    Season 14 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2011

    Bisping and Miller make their official team picks. Miller then makes the first fight, an underdog match that will feature his fighter Bryan Caraway against Marcus Brimage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Get the 'F' Up
    8.8/1011 votes
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    #5 - Get the 'F' Up

    Season 14 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2011

    Bisping doesn't show up for the featherweight fight announcement and his team wonders where he has been. The featherweight matchup was announced: Dennis Bermudez vs. Stephan Bass.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Swagger Jacker
    8.8/1013 votes
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    #6 - Swagger Jacker

    Season 14 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2011

    After the previous fight, Diego Brandao calls out Steven Siler, wanting to fight him next. Miller devises a plan to throw off Team Bisping by postponing the predetermined matches to one week.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thrown to the Lions
    8.8/1011 votes
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    #7 - Thrown to the Lions

    Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2011

    Two fights highlight this one, including a finish that shocks Dana White!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game On
    8.7/1011 votes
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    #8 - Game On

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2009

    Team USA grows tired of Bisping's cockiness and retaliate against the British team. After a clever strategy session and intense training it's finally time for the first US vs UK preliminary fight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • KOS In a Commotion
    8.7/1013 votes
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    #9 - KOS In a Commotion

    Season 12 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2010

    What starts out as smack talk turns into violence when Kos and Team GSP Medic Brad Tate put angry hands on each other. Stevens seeks redemption for his quick loss as he takes on Wilkinson in the Wild Card fight to fill the final slot in the Quarters.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ultimate Finale
    8.7/1014 votes
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    #10 - The Ultimate Finale

    Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/2011

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • $100 a Tooth
    8.6/1010 votes
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    #11 - $100 a Tooth

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2009

    One fighter’s nerves nearly incapacitate him. Another makes a pre-fight bet that ends in a bizarre payoff. Two fights in one episode continue the battle between nations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • More Ups, Less Downs
    8.6/1010 votes
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    #12 - More Ups, Less Downs

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2009

    One Team UK member is exposed for his embarrassing habit, while another suffers an injury in training. And in two action-packed semifinal match-ups, four lightweight fighters slug it out to earn their spot in the live finale.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shocked and Awed
    8.6/108 votes
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    #13 - Shocked and Awed

    Season 11 Episode 10 - Aired 6/2/2010

    It's Jamie Yager versus Josh Bryant in the last quarterfinal fight, with an ending that leaves both teams in shock. Dana makes an unprecedented decision that turns the competition upside-down. After the smoke clears, the semifinal matchups are announced.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Personal
    8.6/1012 votes
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    #14 - Personal

    Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2010

    The Quarterfinals get underway as Judo expert Sako Chivitchian of Team Koscheck takes on Team GSP's rising star, Jonathan Brookins. In the second fight skilled pupil Nam Phan faces Koscheck's trash-talking nemesis, Cody McKenzie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Death Leprechauns
    8.6/1013 votes
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    #15 - Death Leprechauns

    Season 14 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2011

    Bisping gets Mayhem back after his tire prank in the dressing room by jacking the tires on Mayhem's car. Tempers flare during a Team Bisping sparring session, especially between Diego Brandao and Marcus Brimage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Do This at Home
    8.6/1014 votes
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    #16 - Don't Do This at Home

    Season 14 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2011

    Louis Gaudinot breaks down the separation going on in the house breaking it down into three groups: Louis, Dodson, Ferguson, Diego, Marcus, and Akira all hang out with each other; then there's the "Bible Study Group" which is Bedford, Dennis, and Dustin who stay to themselves; and lastly is "The Casino" made up of T.J., Neace, Prince (Albert), Caraway, and Bass who all play cards together every night.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's About to Go Down
    8.6/1015 votes
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    #17 - It's About to Go Down

    Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2011

    The last two semifinal fights take place (Bantamweights): Johnny Bedford vs. John Dodson, and (Featherweights): Bryan Caraway vs. Diego Brandao.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lion's Den
    8.6/109 votes
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    #18 - The Lion's Den

    Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2012

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Negative Energy
    8.5/1010 votes
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    #19 - Negative Energy

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2009

    A Team USA injury becomes a nasty infection, while one of the Brits struggles with a career-threatening mental problem. Then, after the next preliminary fight, Dana is forced to make a controversial decision that could blow the competition wide open.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battle Royale
    8.5/1011 votes
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    #20 - Battle Royale

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2009

    Dana decides which Team USA fighter will replace Jason Pierce and take on David Faulkner in the final preliminary fight. And both teams collide in a heated argument over changing training times.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Smiling and Punching
    8.5/1010 votes
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    #21 - Smiling and Punching

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2009

    Dana adds a wrinkle to the semifinal matchups that infuriates the coaches. Team USA wonders if there's a traitor in their midst. And a bruising three round battle kicks off the semifinal fights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Civilized Sport
    8.5/108 votes
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    #22 - Civilized Sport

    Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 5/26/2010

    Tito shares disturbing news with his team. In the quarterfinals Kyle Noke faces wildcard winner Kris McCray, and Brad Tavares takes on Seth Baczynski. A verdict in the cage starts a rumble in the gym.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Redemption
    8.5/1021 votes
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    #23 - Redemption

    Season 25 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2017

    Sixteen aspiring mixed martial artists live together, train together and compete against each other to become the Ultimate Fighter. They receive coaching from UFC champions and.....

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Losers Here
    8.4/1012 votes
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    #24 - No Losers Here

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2008

    The first eight have won their way into the house; who from the remaining 16 will emerge victorious and earn a coveted spot on The Ultimate Fighter?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bangers and Mashers
    8.4/1012 votes
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    #25 - Bangers and Mashers

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2009

    For the first time ever, The Ultimate Fighter will be country vs. country as the United States takes on the United Kingdom. Dana White travels to England to watch 16 of Great Britain's toughest welterweights and lightweights fight their way onto coach Michael Bisping's UK Team.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A