The essential episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Squid Game: The Challenge — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.
- 02
Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.
- 03
After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.
- 04
Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.
- 05
A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.
- 06
With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.
- 07
A nomination from the previous game puts players at odds. Emotions run high in a guessing game centered on trust. Who will make it to the final round?
- 08
When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count. A nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field.
- 09
The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links. As meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat — but in this game, there's always a catch.
- 10
With everything on the line, which players will drop the ball? A mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion.
- 11
A bold bet forces everyone to choose sides. A frantic game of "Mingle" slams the door on key alliances. The players discover the high price of rebellion.
- 12
A head-to-head game forces tearful sacrifices and goodbyes. A trio of leaders emerge in the dormitory, but will sweet perks put a target on their backs?
- 13
After a contender overplays their hand, nobody wants to be the odd player out. Who will climb ahead in the next game — and who will slide to elimination?
- 14
Emotions boil over during a dicey race to survive. As rivalries intensify, the players enter the "Circle of Trust" for a ruthless game of truth and lies.
- 15
The players put on their best poker faces, but who will bluff their way to victory? A deceptively simple game determines who will advance to the finale.
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