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The Best Episodes of University Challenge

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
  1. Background image for The Final: Imperial v UCL
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #1 - The Final: Imperial v UCL

    S53:E37

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester

    S53:E36

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Semi-Final 1: Imperial v Trinity, Cambridge
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Semi-Final 1: Imperial v Trinity, Cambridge

    S53:E35

    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. Background image for Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL

    S53:E31

    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. Background image for Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford

    S53:E33

    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. Background image for Aberdeen v Birmingham
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Aberdeen v Birmingham

    S53:E2

    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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  8. Background image for Manchester v Imperial College London
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Manchester v Imperial College London

    S53:E29

    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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  9. Background image for York v Northeastern University - London
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #8 - York v Northeastern University - London

    S53:E14

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

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for King's College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - King's College, Cambridge v UCL

    S53:E6

    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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  12. Background image for UEA v Strathclyde
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - UEA v Strathclyde

    S53:E7

    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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  13. Background image for Open University v Hertford College, Oxford
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Open University v Hertford College, Oxford

    S53:E8

    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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  14. Background image for UEA v Open University
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - UEA v Open University

    S53:E18

    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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  15. Background image for Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University

    S53:E27

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

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Oriel College, Oxford v Durham
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for St Andrews v Cardiff
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for LSE v Leicester
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Sheffield v Loughborough
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Sheffield v Loughborough

    S53:E10

    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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  21. Background image for Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge

    S53:E11

    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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  22. Background image for Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London

    S53:E13

    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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  23. Background image for Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge

    S53:E17

    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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  24. Background image for Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge

    S53:E19

    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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  25. Background image for Hertford College, Oxford v UCL
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Hertford College, Oxford v UCL

    S53:E20

    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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  26. Background image for Sheffield v Aberdeen
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Sheffield v Aberdeen

    S53:E23

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final: Imperial v UCL" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge". It scored 8.5/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester".