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The Best Seasons of The Ultimate Fighter

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Every season of The Ultimate Fighter ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of The Ultimate Fighter!

The Best Seasons 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...
#1

Season 14

12 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2011

8.6/ 10
Average Rating
#2

Season 9

14 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2009

8.5/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 11

13 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2010

8.3/ 10
Average Rating
#4

Season 12

13 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2010

8.3/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 17

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2013

8.1/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 15

13 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2012

8.1/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 16

13 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2012

8.0/ 10
Average Rating
#8

Season 24

15 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2016

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 7

14 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2008

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 27

15 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2018

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 28

15 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2018

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#12

Season 13

11 Episodes

First Aired: Mar 2011

7.7/ 10
Average Rating
#13

Season 25

15 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2017

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 33

3 Episodes

First Aired: May 2025

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 10

14 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2009

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#16

Season 6

14 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2007

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#17

Season 22

14 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2015

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#18

Season 26

12 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2017

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#19

Season 30

12 Episodes

First Aired: May 2022

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#20

Season 3

14 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2006

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#21

Season 4

14 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2006

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#22

Season 31

12 Episodes

First Aired: May 2023

7.3/ 10
Average Rating
#23

Season 20

13 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2014

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#24

Season 8

14 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2008

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#25

Season 29

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jun 2021

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#26

Season 19

13 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2014

7.2/ 10
Average Rating
#27

Season 5

14 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2007

7.1/ 10
Average Rating
#28

Season 18

14 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2013

7.0/ 10
Average Rating
#29

Season 23

14 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2016

7.0/ 10
Average Rating
#30

Season 21

12 Episodes

First Aired: Apr 2015

7.0/ 10
Average Rating
#31

Season 32

12 Episodes

First Aired: Jun 2024

6.8/ 10
Average Rating
#32

Season 1

16 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2005

6.3/ 10
Average Rating
#33

Season 2

14 Episodes

First Aired: Aug 2005

6.1/ 10
Average Rating