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All Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media...
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Season 1

  • The Quest Begins
    7.3/1049 votes

    The Quest Begins

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Team Challenges
    7.0/1041 votes

    Team Challenges

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Making Weight
    7.3/1041 votes

    Making Weight

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • On The Ropes
    7.2/1039 votes

    On The Ropes

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Un-Caged
    7.0/1036 votes

    Un-Caged

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Fight Is On
    6.9/1034 votes

    The Fight Is On

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/21/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Ground and Pound
    7.1/1035 votes

    Ground and Pound

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2005

    After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. To make matters worse, one of the teams is struggling with discord among its members. The Light Heavyweights have their turn in the Octagon with a match up that pits two of the strongest fighters against each other.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Sprawl 'n Brawl
    7.0/1035 votes

    Sprawl 'n Brawl

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/7/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Low Blow
    6.9/1033 votes

    Low Blow

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/14/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Middleweight Semifinal #1
    7.0/1034 votes

    Middleweight Semifinal #1

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/21/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Middleweight Semifinal #2
    6.8/1034 votes

    Middleweight Semifinal #2

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/28/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals
    7.3/1033 votes

    Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2005

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Ultimate Fighter Finale
    8.6/1063 votes

    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: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2
    2.0/101 votes

    The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/9/2005

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard
    3.0/102 votes

    The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/9/2005

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2
    2.0/101 votes

    The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2005

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown