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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 52

Every episode of University Challenge Season 52 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 52!

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 52 Episode 1 - Bristol v Durham
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    #1 - Bristol v Durham

    S52:E1

    The University of Bristol plays Durham University in the first match of the series, with a place in the second round at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  2. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 2 - Open v Newcastle
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    #2 - Open v Newcastle

    S52:E2

    The first round of the quiz for students continues with teams representing the Open University and Newcastle University facing off for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  3. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 3 - LSE v University, Oxford
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    #3 - LSE v University, Oxford

    S52:E3

    Another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. The London School of Economics faces off against University College, Oxford for a place in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  4. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 4 - Coventry v Cardiff
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    #4 - Coventry v Cardiff

    S52:E4

    In another first round match in the quiz competition for students, Coventry University makes its debut appearance against a team from Cardiff University, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  5. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 5 - Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London
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    #5 - Cranfield v Royal Holloway, London

    S52:E5

    The first round of the quiz competition for students continues. Cranfield University makes its first appearance since 1999 against four students from Royal Holloway, University of London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  6. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 6 - Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast
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    #6 - Glasgow v Queen's, Belfast

    S52:E6

    The University of Glasgow takes on Queen's University Belfast in another first-round match in the quiz competition for students. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  7. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 7 - Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews
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    #7 - Gonville and Caius, Cambridge v St Andrews

    S52:E7

    Teams from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and the University of St Andrews put fingers on buzzers for the first time as round one of the quiz competition for students continues. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  8. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 8 - Sheffield v UCL
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    #8 - Sheffield v UCL

    S52:E8

    Teams from the University of Sheffield and University College London take to the buzzers in another first round match. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  9. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 9 - Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge
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    #9 - Oriel, Oxford v Christ's, Cambridge

    S52:E9

    The first round of the quiz competition for students continues with Oriel College, Oxford playing Christ's College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  10. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 10 - Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford
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    #10 - Jesus, Cambridge v St Catherine's, Oxford

    S52:E10

    Jesus College, Cambridge and St Catherine's College, Oxford are both hoping to earn themselves a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  11. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 11 - Balliol, Oxford v Southampton
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    #11 - Balliol, Oxford v Southampton

    S52:E11

    Balliol College, Oxford, takes on the University of Southampton in another first round match in the quiz competition for students, with a place in round two at stake. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions

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  12. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 12 - Bangor v Nottingham
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    #12 - Bangor v Nottingham

    S52:E12

    As the first round of the quiz competition for students draws to a close, teams from the universities of Bangor and Nottingham put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  13. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 13 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute
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    #13 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cortauld Institute

    S52:E13

    It’s the penultimate match of the first round. Newnham College, Cambridge, face the Courtauld Institute of Art for a place in the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  14. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 14 - Robert Gordon v Roehampton
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    #14 - Robert Gordon v Roehampton

    S52:E14

    In the last of the first-round matches, Robert Gordon University return to the competition for the first time in 28 years to face the University of Roehampton, appearing for the first time ever. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  15. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 15 - Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge
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    #15 - Sheffield v Newnham, Cambridge

    S52:E15

    Two of the four highest-scoring losing teams from the first round play for one of the two spots remaining in round two. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  16. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 16 - Bristol v Oriel, Oxford
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    #16 - Bristol v Oriel, Oxford

    S52:E16

    Two more of round one’s highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for the second round. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  17. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 17 - St Andrews v Royal Holloway
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    #17 - St Andrews v Royal Holloway

    S52:E17

    The second round of the 2022/23 competition begins tonight. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  18. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 18 - Robert Gordon v Courtauld
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    #18 - Robert Gordon v Courtauld

    S52:E18

    The second round continues tonight, with two more teams competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  19. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 19 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff
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    #19 - Newnham, Cambridge v Cardiff

    S52:E19

    The second round continues, with two more teams of students eager to snatch a second win and the place in the quarter-finals that goes with it. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  20. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 20 - Bristol v Queen's, Belfast
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    #20 - Bristol v Queen's, Belfast

    S52:E20

    The second round continues, with two more teams of students locking horns for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  21. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 21 - University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge
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    #21 - University, Oxford v Jesus, Cambridge

    S52:E21

    With half the quarter-final places filled, two more teams of students return for a second-round match, both hoping to be the next team to join this year’s final eight. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  22. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 22 - UCL v Newcastle
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    #22 - UCL v Newcastle

    S52:E22

    Two more teams of students return for a second-round match, with three places in the quarter-finals still up for grabs. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  23. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 23 - Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton
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    #23 - Christ's, Cambridge v Southampton

    S52:E23

    In the penultimate match of the second round, two more teams of students face off for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  24. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 24 - Durham v Bangor
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    #24 - Durham v Bangor

    S52:E24

    The second round of the 2022/23 competition ends tonight. Two more teams of students face off for a place in this year’s quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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  25. University Challenge Season 52 Episode 25 - Southampton v Durham
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    #25 - Southampton v Durham

    S52:E25

    The quarter-final stage of the tournament begins. Two teams are looking for the first of the two wins they need to advance to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.

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Season 52 Ratings Summary

"Bristol v Durham" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 52. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/29/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Open v Newcastle".