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Every episode of University Challenge ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of University Challenge!

The Best Episodes of University Challenge

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

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  1. Background image for Imperial v Manchester
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Imperial v Manchester

    S54:E6

    Imperial College London begin their title defence with a match against the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  2. Background image for Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck

    S54:E8

    In another first round match, Darwin College, Cambridge take on Birkbeck for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  3. Background image for Oriel College, Oxford v Durham
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Oriel College, Oxford v Durham

    S54:E9

    Oriel College, Oxford plays Durham University for a place in the second round of the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  4. Background image for St Andrews v Cardiff
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - St Andrews v Cardiff

    S54:E11

    Teams of students from St Andrews and Cardiff University compete for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  5. Background image for LSE v Leicester
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - LSE v Leicester

    S54:E13

    The London School of Economics faces the University of Leicester in the penultimate first round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  6. Background image for Leeds v Edinburgh
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Leeds v Edinburgh

    S54:E12

    The University of Leeds plays the University of Edinburgh for one of the few remaining places in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  7. Background image for Imperial v Christ's College, Cambridge
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Imperial v Christ's College, Cambridge

    S54:E25

    It's the first of the quarter-final matches. The teams are looking to pick up the first of the two wins they need to reach the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  8. Background image for Queen’s, Belfast v Warwick
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Queen’s, Belfast v Warwick

    S54:E26

    Two more student teams play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. A win will take them one step closer to the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  9. Background image for UCL v Darwin College, Cambridge
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - UCL v Darwin College, Cambridge

    S54:E27

    The double-elimination quarter-final stage continues. The team that wins will be halfway to a place in the semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  10. Background image for Open University v Bristol
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Open University v Bristol

    S54:E28

    Another two quarter-finalists face off, hoping to gain the first of the two wins they need to reach the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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    #11 - Leeds v Reading

    S1:E1

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    #12 - Leeds v Exeter

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    #13 - Leeds v Manchester

    S1:E3

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    #14 - Birmingham v London School of Economics

    S1:E4

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    #15 - London School of Economics v Cardiff

    S1:E5

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    #16 - London School of Economics v Edinburgh

    S1:E6

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    #17 - Edinburgh v St John's, Cambridge

    S1:E7

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    #18 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

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    #19 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

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    #20 - Keele v Liverpool

    S1:E10

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    #21 - King's College, Cambridge v Leicester

    S1:E11

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    #22 - Leicester v Bedford, London

    S1:E12

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    #23 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

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    #24 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

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    #25 - Episode 15

    S1:E15

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Best Episodes Summary

"Imperial v Manchester" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge". It scored 7.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck".