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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 55

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Every episode of University Challenge Season 55 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 55!

The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 55

Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.
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    #1 - Sheffield v Warwick

    S55:E1

    The series kicks off with a match between students from Sheffield and Warwick. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - UCL v SOAS

    S55:E2

    The first round of the competition continues. Students from UCL take on a team from next-door neighbours SOAS. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Bath v Southampton

    S55:E3

    The University of Bath faces the University of Southampton in another first-round match. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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    #4 - Newcastle v Edinburgh

    S55:E4

    Another two teams of students put fingers on buzzers for the first time, representing Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - Manchester v New College, Oxford

    S55:E5

    The University of Manchester plays New College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Cardiff v Bristol

    S55:E6

    The first round of the 2025/26 competition continues with a Severnside derby as Cardiff University faces the University of Bristol. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, Oxford

    S55:E7

    In another first-round heat, students from Trinity College, Cambridge take on a team from Linacre College, Oxford. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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Season 55 Ratings Summary

"Sheffield v Warwick" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge" season 55. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/14/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "UCL v SOAS".