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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 53

Every episode of University Challenge Season 53 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 53!

The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 53

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 53 Episode 1 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Manchester
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Manchester

    S53:E1

    In the opening heat, Trinity College, Cambridge, face the University of Manchester for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  2. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 2 - Aberdeen v Birmingham
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 3 - Birkbeck v Oxford Brookes
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Birkbeck v Oxford Brookes

    S53:E3

    The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Birkbeck, University of London face Oxford Brookes for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  4. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 4 - Southampton v Christ Church, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Southampton v Christ Church, Oxford

    S53:E4

    The first round of the quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Southampton faces Christ Church, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 5 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs Jesus College, Oxford
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Emmanuel College, Cambridge vs Jesus College, Oxford

    S53:E5

    The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. Emmanuel College, Cambridge face Jesus College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  6. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 6 - King's College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 7 - UEA v Strathclyde
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 8 - Open University v Hertford College, Oxford
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 9 - Balliol, Oxford v Imperial
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Balliol, Oxford v Imperial

    S53:E9

    The first round of this year's quiz competition for teams of university students continues. Balliol College, Oxford face Imperial College London for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 10 - Sheffield v Loughborough
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 11 - Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 12 - Bangor v Edinburgh
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Bangor v Edinburgh

    S53:E12

    The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. Bangor University face University of Edinburgh for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  13. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 13 - Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 14 - York v Northeastern University - London
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 15 - Trinity Cambridge v Southampton
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Trinity Cambridge v Southampton

    S53:E15

    The quiz competition for students continues. Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one now have a second chance to progress. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  16. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 16 - Oxford Brookes v Open University
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Oxford Brookes v Open University

    S53:E16

    The quiz competition for students continues. Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one now have a second chance to progress. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  17. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 17 - Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 18 - UEA v Open University
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 19 - Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 20 - Hertford College, Oxford v UCL
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 21 - Manchester v Edinburgh
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Manchester v Edinburgh

    S53:E21

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Manchester competes against Edinburgh for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 22 - York v Birkbeck
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - York v Birkbeck

    S53:E22

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. York competes with Birkbeck for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 23 - Sheffield v Aberdeen
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 24 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Imperial College London
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Lincoln College, Oxford v Imperial College London

    S53:E24

    The second round of the quiz competition for students concludes. Lincoln College, Oxford and Imperial College London compete for the last place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 25 - Manchester v Birkbeck
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Manchester v Birkbeck

    S53:E25

    The quarter-final stage of this year's quiz competition for students begins as Birkbeck, University of London face the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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Season 53 Ratings Summary

"Trinity College, Cambridge v Manchester" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 53. It scored 6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2023. This episode is rated 6.0 points higher than the second-best, "Aberdeen v Birmingham".