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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 8

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 8!

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Ready to Fight" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 8. It scored 6.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/17/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Down to Business".

  • Ready to Fight
    6.9/1016 votes

    #1 - Ready to Fight

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2008

    The first eight fighters have earned their way into the house. A fight-ending injury, a no-contest and a light-headed fighter highlight an explosive first episode of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Down to Business
    7.2/1015 votes

    #2 - Down to Business

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2008

    The final eight fights take place, and an injury causes one fighter to postpone his dream of becoming the next Ultimate Fighter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Demons
    7.4/1015 votes

    #3 - Demons

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2008

    Coaches Nogueira and Mir pick their teams. A night of drinking brings out the good, the bad and the ugly in lightweight Junie Browning. The first preliminary light heavyweight match-up is fought.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Punk
    7.5/1013 votes

    #4 - Punk

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2008

    Drunken debauchery puts the future of two lightweights in question, and after a grueling preliminary battle a fighter's rage causes chaos in the Octagon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • From Chill to Kill
    7.5/1014 votes

    #5 - From Chill to Kill

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2008

    A coach steps in as the pranks go too far. Team Nogueira trains with UFC World Champion Anderson Silva before two more light heavyweights face off in the Octagon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fight, Fight, Kill, Kill
    6.8/1012 votes

    #6 - Fight, Fight, Kill, Kill

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2008

    Rolando's black belt is called into question by the other fighters. An act of disrespect at the fight announcement injects more hatred between the teams, leading up to the most intense lightweight showdown yet.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Body Bag
    6.3/1012 votes

    #7 - Body Bag

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2008

    Mir punishes his team with a grueling workout regimen. Nogueira has a blowout with a fighter who’s been talking smack. Two light heavyweights with opposing styles face-off in the Octagon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Splushi
    6.8/1015 votes

    #8 - Splushi

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/2008

    The pranks at the house reach a new low. A fighter turns on his own teammate, offering up secret advice before a highly-anticipated lightweight bout.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hurts Like Hell
    6.6/1011 votes

    #9 - Hurts Like Hell

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2008

    A fighter gets knocked out at the house. Light heavyweight Kyle Kingsbury prepares to face Team Mir's number one pick, Krzysztof Soszynski.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire The Cannons!
    6.8/1011 votes

    #10 - Fire The Cannons!

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2008

    Habitual hugger John Polakowski turns mean after Team Mir messes with his cereal. George Roop struggles with an injury before battling it out with John in the last of the preliminary fights. Dana and the coaches set the semifinal matchups.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Make Him Pay
    7.7/1012 votes

    #11 - Make Him Pay

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/2008

    The road to the finale makes it's final stop as eight fighters enter the Octagon - which four will make it to the Palms in Las Vegas and get their chance at being the next Ultimate Fighter?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Three Strikes
    8.1/1012 votes

    #12 - Three Strikes

    Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2008

    The road to the finale makes it's final stop as eight fighters enter the Octagon - which four will make it to the Palms in Las Vegas and get their chance at being the next Ultimate Fighter?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale
    7.9/1014 votes

    #13 - Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale

    Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 12/13/2008

    The Finale features the last battles for the Lightweight and Light Heavyweight Ultimate Fighter Team Noguiera vs Team Mir season winners.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale Pt 2
    NaN/100 votes

    #14 - Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale Pt 2

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 12/13/2008

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A