University Challenge backdrop
TalkFamily
University Challenge poster

The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 50

Every episode of University Challenge Season 50 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 50!

The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 50

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
ITV1BBC Two
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons55

All12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    University Challenge Season 50 Episode 1 - Glasgow v Exeter
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Glasgow v Exeter

    S50:E1

    Quiz for students presented by Jeremy Paxman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 2 - Leciester v Durham
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Leciester v Durham

    S50:E2

    In another first-round match, students from the University of Leicester do battle with the University of Durham in a bid to reach the second round in the quiz for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 3 - Linacre College, Oxford v The Open University
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Linacre College, Oxford v The Open University

    S50:E3

    In another first-round match, the students representing Linacre College, Oxford, battle it out with the Open University for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 4 - Imperial v Strathclyde
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Imperial v Strathclyde

    S50:E4

    Tonight sees another first-round match as Imperial College competes against the University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 5 - Reading v Birkbeck
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Reading v Birkbeck

    S50:E5

    Students representing the University of Reading compete with Birkbeck College, London, in another first-round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 6 - Balliol College, Oxford v Clare College, Cambridge
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Balliol College, Oxford v Clare College, Cambridge

    S50:E6

    Balliol College, Oxford, students do battle with Clare College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of University Challenge

    READ
  7. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 7 - Bristol v Corpus Christi College, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Bristol v Corpus Christi College, Oxford

    S50:E7

    The team representing the University of Bristol fights it out against the Corpus Christi College, Oxford, team for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 8 - Darwin College, Cambridge v St Andrews
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Darwin College, Cambridge v St Andrews

    S50:E8

    Darwin College, Cambridge, takes on the University of St Andrews in another first-round match of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 9 - York v King's College, London
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #9 - York v King's College, London

    S50:E9

    In another first-round match, students from the University of York fight it out against King’s College, London, for a place in the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 10 - Merton College, Oxford v Wolfson College, Cambridge
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Merton College, Oxford v Wolfson College, Cambridge

    S50:E10

    In another first-round match, Merton College, Oxford, plays Wolfson College, Cambridge, for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 11 - Royal Academy of Music v St John's College, Cambridge
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Royal Academy of Music v St John's College, Cambridge

    S50:E11

    In another first-round match, the students from the Royal Academy of Music fight it out against the team from St John’s College, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 12 - Warwick v Wolfson College, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Warwick v Wolfson College, Oxford

    S50:E12

    The University of Warwick and Wolfson College, Oxford, compete for a place in the second round of the student quiz. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 13 - Edinburgh v Manchester
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Edinburgh v Manchester

    S50:E13

    In the penultimate first-round match of the student quiz, the University of Edinburgh clashes with the University of Manchester. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 14 - Magdalene College, Cambridge v University College, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Magdalene College, Cambridge v University College, Oxford

    S50:E14

    In the last of the first-round matches, students from Magdalene College, Cambridge, fight it out against University College, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 15 - Imperial v Exeter
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Imperial v Exeter

    S50:E15

    It is the first of the two highest-scoring loser matches tonight when two teams get a second chance to battle it out for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 16 - Linacre College, Oxford v Edinburgh
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Linacre College, Oxford v Edinburgh

    S50:E16

    In the last of the two highest-scoring loser matches, two teams get a second chance to battle it out for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 17 - Imperial v St Andrews
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Imperial v St Andrews

    S50:E17

    It is the first of the second-round matches when two teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 18 - Manchester v Strathclyde
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Manchester v Strathclyde

    S50:E18

    It’s another second-round match tonight, with two teams fighting it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 19 - Merton College, Oxford v Warwick
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Merton College, Oxford v Warwick

    S50:E19

    The second round continues as two teams make a bid to reach the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 20 - Edinburgh v Durham
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Edinburgh v Durham

    S50:E20

    Two more student teams fight it out in the second round to get through to the quarter-final stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 21 - St John's College, Cambridge v Balliol College, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - St John's College, Cambridge v Balliol College, Oxford

    S50:E21

    In the second round stage of the competition for students, two more universities battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 22 - Glasgow v King's College London
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Glasgow v King's College London

    S50:E22

    The second round of the quiz for students continues when two more teams do battle to reach the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 23 - Corpus Christi College, Oxford v Magdalene College, Cambridge
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Corpus Christi College, Oxford v Magdalene College, Cambridge

    S50:E23

    Two more teams compete in the second round of the student quiz with the aim of making it through to the quarter finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 24 - The Open University v Birkbeck
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Open University v Birkbeck

    S50:E24

    In the last of the second round matches, two teams of students fight it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. University Challenge Season 50 Episode 25 - Magdalene College, Cambridge v Birkbeck
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Magdalene College, Cambridge v Birkbeck

    S50:E25

    It’s the first of the quarter-finals tonight, with two teams competing to reach the next stage of the competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 50 Ratings Summary

"Glasgow v Exeter" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 50. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/13/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Leciester v Durham".