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#1 - The Final: Imperial v UCL
Season 53 Episode 37 - Aired 4/8/2024
It's the grand final of this year's quiz competition for teams of university students. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#2 - Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester
Season 53 Episode 36 - Aired 4/1/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the last of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#3 - Semi-Final 1: Imperial v Trinity, Cambridge
Season 53 Episode 35 - Aired 3/25/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the first of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#4 - Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL
Season 53 Episode 31 - Aired 2/26/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge face UCL in the second quarter-final, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#5 - Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford
Season 53 Episode 33 - Aired 3/11/2024
The quarter-final stage of the quiz competition for students nears its end. Two more teams have one last chance to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#6 - Aberdeen v Birmingham
Season 53 Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2023
The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. University of Aberdeen face University of Birmingham for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#7 - Manchester v Imperial College London
Season 53 Episode 29 - Aired 2/12/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Manchester and Imperial College London return for a second quarter-final, with a place in the semis at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#8 - York v Northeastern University - London
Season 53 Episode 14 - Aired 10/16/2023
It's the final match in round one of the quiz for teams of university students. The University of York face Northeastern University - London for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#9 - Imperial v Manchester
Season 54 Episode 6 - Aired 9/16/2024
Imperial College London begin their title defence with a match against the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#10 - King's College, Cambridge v UCL
Season 53 Episode 6 - Aired 8/21/2023
The first round of the 's quiz competition for teams of university students continues. King's College, Cambridge, face UCL for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#11 - UEA v Strathclyde
Season 53 Episode 7 - Aired 8/28/2023
The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. University of East Anglia face University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#12 - Open University v Hertford College, Oxford
Season 53 Episode 8 - Aired 9/4/2023
The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. The Open University face Hertford College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#13 - UEA v Open University
Season 53 Episode 18 - Aired 11/13/2023
The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. UEA and the Open University compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#14 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University
Season 53 Episode 27 - Aired 1/29/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge and the Open University play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#15 - Sheffield v Loughborough
Season 53 Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2023
The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Sheffield face Loughborough University for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#16 - Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge
Season 53 Episode 11 - Aired 9/25/2023
The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Warwick face Wolfson College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#17 - Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London
Season 53 Episode 13 - Aired 10/9/2023
The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. Lincoln College, Oxford face King's College London for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#18 - Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge
Season 53 Episode 17 - Aired 11/6/2023
The second round of this year's quiz competition for students begins. Warwick and Trinity College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#19 - Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Season 53 Episode 19 - Aired 11/20/2023
The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Christ Church College, Oxford and Emmanuel College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#20 - Hertford College, Oxford v UCL
Season 53 Episode 20 - Aired 11/27/2023
The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Hertford College, Oxford and UCL compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#21 - Sheffield v Aberdeen
Season 53 Episode 23 - Aired 1/1/2024
The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Two more teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#22 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Imperial College London
Season 53 Episode 24 - Aired 1/8/2024
The second round of the quiz competition for students concludes. Lincoln College, Oxford and Imperial College London compete for the last place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#23 - UCL v Christ Church, Oxford
Season 53 Episode 28 - Aired 2/5/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. University College London and Christ Church, Oxford play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#24 - Birkbeck v Sheffield
Season 53 Episode 30 - Aired 2/19/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Birkbeck and Sheffield return for a second quarter-final, which they must win to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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#25 - Open University v Christ Church, Oxford
Season 53 Episode 32 - Aired 3/4/2024
The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams return for a second quarter-final, which they must win to stay in the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
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The Best Episodes of University Challenge
Every episode of University Challenge ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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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Best Episodes Summary
"The Final: Imperial v UCL" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge". It scored 8.2/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/8/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester".