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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 54

Every episode of University Challenge Season 54 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 54!

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
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Season 54 Ratings Summary

"Queen's, Belfast v Liverpool" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 54. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/12/2024. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Open University v UCL".

  • Queen's, Belfast v Liverpool
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    #1 - Queen's, Belfast v Liverpool

    Season 54 Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2024

    The 2024-25 series of University Challenge begins with Queen’s University Belfast taking on Liverpool for a place in the second round, with Amol Rajan asking the questions.

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  • Open University v UCL
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    #2 - Open University v UCL

    Season 54 Episode 2 - Aired 8/19/2024

    The first round continues with a match between the Open University and UCL. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Bristol
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    #3 - Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge v Bristol

    Season 54 Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2024

    Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge take on the University of Bristol, with a place in the second round at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Warwick v UEA
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    #4 - Warwick v UEA

    Season 54 Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2024

    Teams from the University of Warwick and the University of East Anglia prepare to face their first starter for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • St Catharine's College, Cambridge v Wadham College, Oxford
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    #5 - St Catharine's College, Cambridge v Wadham College, Oxford

    Season 54 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2024

    St Catharine's College, Cambridge and Wadham College, Oxford go head-to-head in another first round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Imperial v Manchester
    7.2/106 votes

    #6 - 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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  • Reading v Exeter
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    #7 - Reading v Exeter

    Season 54 Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2024

    In another first round match, Reading take on Exeter for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck
    7.0/106 votes

    #8 - 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.

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  • Oriel College, Oxford v Durham
    7.0/106 votes

    #9 - 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.

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  • Exeter College, Oxford v Christ's College, Cambridge
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    #10 - Exeter College, Oxford v Christ's College, Cambridge

    Season 54 Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2024

    In another first-round match, teams from Exeter College, Oxford and Christ's College, Cambridge put fingers on buzzers for the first time. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • St Andrews v Cardiff
    7.0/106 votes

    #11 - 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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  • Leeds v Edinburgh
    6.8/106 votes

    #12 - Leeds v Edinburgh

    Season 54 Episode 12 - Aired 10/28/2024

    The University of Leeds plays the University of Edinburgh for one of the few remaining places in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • LSE v Leicester
    7.0/106 votes

    #13 - 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.

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  • SOAS v St Edmund Hall, Oxford
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    #14 - SOAS v St Edmund Hall, Oxford

    Season 54 Episode 14 - Aired 11/11/2024

    Round one concludes with a match between SOAS, University of London and St Edmund Hall, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • UCL v St Andrews
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    #15 - UCL v St Andrews

    Season 54 Episode 15 - Aired 11/18/2024

    With the first round of matches complete, two of the highest-scoring losing teams have a second chance to qualify for round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Durham v SOAS
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    #16 - Durham v SOAS

    Season 54 Episode 16 - Aired 11/25/2024

    Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from round one go head-to-head for the final place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • UCL v LSE
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    #17 - UCL v LSE

    Season 54 Episode 17 - Aired 12/2/2024

    The second round begins tonight. Two of the 16 remaining teams are putting fingers back on buzzers for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Durham v Open University
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    #18 - Durham v Open University

    Season 54 Episode 18 - Aired 12/9/2024

    The second round of the competition continues, with two more teams returning to compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Exeter v Bristol
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    #19 - Exeter v Bristol

    Season 54 Episode 19 - Aired 12/16/2024

    Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams return to play a second-round match, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

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  • Darwin College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
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    #20 - Darwin College, Cambridge v Edinburgh

    Season 54 Episode 20 - Aired 1/6/2025

    Two more teams of students go head-to-head for a place in this year's quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  • Episode 21
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    #21 - Episode 21

    Season 54 Episode 21 - Aired 1/13/2025

    Round two of the tournament continues. Amol Rajan asks the questions as two more student teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals.

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