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The Best Episodes of University Challenge Season 55

Every episode of University Challenge Season 55 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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. #1 Fan Favorite
    University Challenge Season 55 Episode 1 - Sheffield v Warwick
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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.

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  2. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 2 - UCL v SOAS
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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.

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  3. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 3 - Bath v Southampton
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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. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 4 - Newcastle v Edinburgh
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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.

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  5. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 5 - Manchester v New College, Oxford
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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.

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  6. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 6 - Cardiff v Bristol
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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.

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  7. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 7 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Linacre College, Oxford
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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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  8. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 8 - Lincoln v Lancaster
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    #8 - Lincoln v Lancaster

    S55:E8

    The University of Lincoln makes its debut in the competition against a team from Lancaster University. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  9. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 9 - Green Templeton College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge
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    #9 - Green Templeton College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

    S55:E9

    In another first round match, competition debutants Green Templeton College, Oxford face a team from Cambridge’s Darwin College. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  10. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 10 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v LSE
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    #10 - Trinity Hall, Cambridge v LSE

    S55:E10

    The first round of the competition continues. Trinity Hall, Cambridge and the London School of Economics are the teams facing their first starters for ten. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  11. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 11 - Durham v Merton College, Oxford
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    #11 - Durham v Merton College, Oxford

    S55:E11

    The heats continue with a match between Durham University and Merton College, Oxford. A place in round two awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  12. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 12 - Harper Adams v Strathclyde
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    #12 - Harper Adams v Strathclyde

    S55:E12

    Harper Adams University makes its first ever appearance in this competition. Their opponents are from the University of Strathclyde. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  13. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 13 - Imperial v Churchill College, Cambridge
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    #13 - Imperial v Churchill College, Cambridge

    S55:E13

    In this first-round match, two institutions specialising in science go head-to-head - Imperial College London and Churchill College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  14. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 14 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Robinson College, Cambridge
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    #14 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Robinson College, Cambridge

    S55:E14

    The first round of the competition concludes with a match between Magdalen College, Oxford and Robinson College, Cambridge. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  15. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 15 - SOAS v Imperial
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    #15 - SOAS v Imperial

    S55:E15

    Two of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats get a second chance to qualify for the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  16. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 16 - Sheffield v New College, Oxford
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    #16 - Sheffield v New College, Oxford

    S55:E16

    Two more of the highest-scoring losing teams from the heats compete for the final second round place. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  17. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 17 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge
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    #17 - Magdalen College, Oxford v Darwin College, Cambridge

    S55:E17

    The second round of the competition begins. Two teams of students go head-to-head for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  18. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 18 - Sheffield v Strathclyde
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    #18 - Sheffield v Strathclyde

    S55:E18

    Round two of the competition continues. Two more teams of students battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  19. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 19 - Southampton v Imperial
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    #19 - Southampton v Imperial

    S55:E19

    Two more student teams return to play a second-round match. A place in the quarter-finals awaits the winner. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  20. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 20 - Bristol v Warwick
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    #20 - Bristol v Warwick

    S55:E20

    The round of sixteen continues. Two more teams of students return to play for a second time, hoping to earn themselves a quarter-final spot. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  21. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 21 - LSE v Manchester
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    #21 - LSE v Manchester

    S55:E21

    The second round continues. Two more teams of students put fingers on buzzers for a second time, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  22. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 22 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Edinburgh
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    #22 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Edinburgh

    S55:E22

    The round of 16 continues as another two teams of students set out to secure themselves a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  23. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 23 - Lincoln v UCL
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    #23 - Lincoln v UCL

    S55:E23

    Two more teams of students compete for a place in the quarter-finals in the penultimate match of round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  24. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 24 - Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford
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    #24 - Churchill College, Cambridge v Merton College, Oxford

    S55:E24

    It’s the final match in the second round. Who will take the last spot in the quarter-finals? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  25. University Challenge Season 55 Episode 25 - Manchester v Edinburgh
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    #25 - Manchester v Edinburgh

    S55:E25

    The double-elimination quarter-final stage begins. Two of the eight remaining teams play their first of up to three matches in this round. 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".