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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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Networks:ITV1BBC Two

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".

  • The Final: Imperial v UCL
    8.2/106 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester
    8.0/106 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Semi-Final 1: Imperial v Trinity, Cambridge
    7.8/106 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.5/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford
    7.5/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aberdeen v Birmingham
    7.4/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Manchester v Imperial College London
    7.3/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • York v Northeastern University - London
    7.2/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Imperial v Manchester
    7.2/106 votes
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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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  • King's College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.0/107 votes
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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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  • UEA v Strathclyde
    7.0/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Open University v Hertford College, Oxford
    7.0/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • UEA v Open University
    7.0/107 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University
    7.0/106 votes
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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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck
    7.0/106 votes
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    #15 - Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck

    Season 54 Episode 8 - Aired 9/30/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Oriel College, Oxford v Durham
    7.0/106 votes
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    #16 - Oriel College, Oxford v Durham

    Season 54 Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • St Andrews v Cardiff
    7.0/106 votes
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    #17 - St Andrews v Cardiff

    Season 54 Episode 11 - Aired 10/21/2024

    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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    Writer: N/A

  • LSE v Leicester
    7.0/106 votes
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    #18 - LSE v Leicester

    Season 54 Episode 13 - Aired 11/4/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sheffield v Loughborough
    6.8/107 votes
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    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge
    6.8/107 votes
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    #20 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London
    6.8/107 votes
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    #21 - 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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  • Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge
    6.8/107 votes
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    #22 - 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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  • Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    6.8/107 votes
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    #23 - 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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  • Hertford College, Oxford v UCL
    6.8/106 votes
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    #24 - 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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  • Sheffield v Aberdeen
    6.8/106 votes
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: N/A

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