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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 42

Every episode of University Challenge Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 42!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    University Challenge Season 42 Episode 1 - Trinity Laban v York
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    #1 - Trinity Laban v York

    S42:E1

    In the opening match of the series, students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire do battle with the team representing the University of York. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  2. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 2 - St George's, London v King's College, Cambridge
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    #2 - St George's, London v King's College, Cambridge

    S42:E2

    In the second of the first-round matches, the medical students representing St George's, London, fight it out against King's College, Cambridge, for a place in the next round.

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  3. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 3 - Wadham College, Oxford v Bristol
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    #3 - Wadham College, Oxford v Bristol

    S42:E3

    Students representing Wadham College, Oxford, do battle with the University of Bristol for a place in the second round. With Jeremy Paxman.

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  4. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 4 - Strathclyde v Durham
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    #4 - Strathclyde v Durham

    S42:E4

    Students from the University of Strathclyde fight it out with the University of Durham in a bid to get through to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  5. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 5 - Queen Mary, London v Jesus College, Oxford
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    #5 - Queen Mary, London v Jesus College, Oxford

    S42:E5

    The students from Queen Mary, London do battle with the team representing Jesus College, Oxford for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  6. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 6 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
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    #6 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

    S42:E6

    Magdalen College, Oxford play Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  7. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 7 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Manchester
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    #7 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Manchester

    S42:E7

    Lincoln College, Oxford fights it out against the University of Manchester in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  8. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 8 - Imperial College, London v Jesus College, Cambridge
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    #8 - Imperial College, London v Jesus College, Cambridge

    S42:E8

    A team of students representing Imperial College, London, is up against Jesus College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  9. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 9 - St Andrews v Bangor
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    #9 - St Andrews v Bangor

    S42:E9

    Scotland battles Wales, as the University of St Andrews take on Bangor University in a bid to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  10. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 10 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v Lancaster
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    #10 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v Lancaster

    S42:E10

    A team of students representing Pembroke College, Cambridge is up against the University of Lancaster in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  11. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 11 - Bath v Liverpool
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    #11 - Bath v Liverpool

    S42:E11

    The University of Bath plays Liverpool University in another first-round match of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  12. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 12 - UCL v Exeter
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    #12 - UCL v Exeter

    S42:E12

    University College London takes on the University of Exeter in a bid to get through to the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  13. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 13 - New College, Oxford v Homerton College, Cambridge
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    #13 - New College, Oxford v Homerton College, Cambridge

    S42:E13

    The students representing New College, Oxford, do battle against Homerton College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  14. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 14 - Warwick v Aberdeen
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    #14 - Warwick v Aberdeen

    S42:E14

    Students from the University of Warwick and Aberdeen University face each other for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  15. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 15 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Lancaster
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    #15 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Lancaster

    S42:E15

    In the first of the two highest scoring losers play-off matches, Lincoln College, Oxford plays Lancaster for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  16. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 16 - Homerton College, Cambridge v King's College, Cambridge
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    #16 - Homerton College, Cambridge v King's College, Cambridge

    S42:E16

    In the last of the two highest-scoring losers play-off matches, Cambridge colleges Homerton College and King's College fight for a place in the second round.

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  17. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 17 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v Bath
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    #17 - Pembroke College, Cambridge v Bath

    S42:E17

    In the first of the second round matches, Pembroke College, Cambridge plays the University of Bath for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  18. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 18 - York v New College, Oxford
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    #18 - York v New College, Oxford

    S42:E18

    In another second-round match, the students representing the University of York do battle with New College, Oxford for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  19. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 19 - Warwick v King's College, Cambridge
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    #19 - Warwick v King's College, Cambridge

    S42:E19

    In another second-round match, the students representing the University of Warwick fight it out with King's College, Cambridge, for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  20. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 20 - St George's London v Lancaster
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    #20 - St George's London v Lancaster

    S42:E20

    In another second-round match, the medics of St George's London fight it out against Lancaster for a place in the quarter finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  21. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 21 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Manchester
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    #21 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Manchester

    S42:E21

    In another second-round match, Magdalen College Oxford plays the University of Manchester for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  22. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 22 - Bristol v Imperial College, London
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    #22 - Bristol v Imperial College, London

    S42:E22

    In another second-round match, the University of Bristol plays Imperial College, London for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  23. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 23 - UCL v Jesus College, Oxford
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    #23 - UCL v Jesus College, Oxford

    S42:E23

    In another second-round match, University College, London plays Jesus College, Oxford for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  24. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 24 - Bangor v Durham
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    #24 - Bangor v Durham

    S42:E24

    In the last of the second-round matches, Bangor University plays the University of Durham for a place in the quarter-finals of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  25. University Challenge Season 42 Episode 25 - Manchester v Imperial College, London
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    #25 - Manchester v Imperial College, London

    S42:E25

    The University of Manchester takes on Imperial College, London in the first of the quarter-final matches. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Trinity Laban v York" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 42. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/16/2012. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "St George's, London v King's College, Cambridge".