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The Challenge

TV·1998–present·41 seasons, 637 episodes·Paramount+·Action, Adventure·1h 6m·8.0·Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray

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Set in the middle of the jungle, "The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2" returns to a classic team format; 14 Brits will battle it out against 14 Americans for their share of the $1 million-dollar prize.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Dirty 30: Thirty Rotten ScoundrelsS30E01 · 10.0Players arrive in Cartagena, Colombia, to compete for $1 million.
  2. 02Shots Fired!S30E02 · 10.0
  3. 03Pride Before the FallS30E03 · 10.0

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Episodes by season

Season015Episodes1998Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S01E01GhostbustersJune 1, 1998 6.5
  2. S01E02Sheer MadnessJune 8, 1998
  3. S01E03ZorbingJune 15, 1998
  4. S01E04Urban Rap JumpingJune 22, 1998
  5. S01E05The "Real" Real WorldJune 29, 1998

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes1998AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Money Changes EverythingNovember 9, 1998
  2. S02E02Bed SoresNovember 16, 1998
  3. S02E03Getting DrunkNovember 23, 1998
  4. S02E04The Joint is JumpingNovember 30, 1998
  5. S02E05Shall We Play a Game?December 7, 1998
  6. S02E06Handsome RewardDecember 14, 1998

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0311Episodes2000AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Stratos-FearJanuary 17, 2000
  2. S03E02Demolition DerbyJanuary 24, 2000
  3. S03E03Wheel of WrestlingJanuary 31, 2000
  4. S03E04Snake WranglingFebruary 7, 2000
  5. S03E05Redneck GamesFebruary 14, 2000
  6. S03E06Mud FootballFebruary 21, 2000
  7. S03E07Swamp Buggy RacingFebruary 28, 2000
  8. S03E08Sweet RevengeMarch 6, 2000
  9. S03E09Homemade Swimsuit ContestMarch 13, 2000
  10. S03E10Stir CrazyMarch 27, 2000
  11. S03E11Handsome RewardApril 3, 2000

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0418Episodes2001AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01A Challenging DecisionJanuary 9, 2001
  2. S04E02Blimp Water-SkiingJanuary 16, 2001
  3. S04E03Budding RomanceJanuary 23, 2001
  4. S04E04No Laughing MatterJanuary 30, 2001
  5. S04E05Rollerball ResurrectionFebruary 6, 2001
  6. S04E06Ayanna's DepartureFebruary 13, 2001
  7. S04E07Wrestling with the PastFebruary 27, 2001
  8. S04E08Love and FoosballMarch 6, 2001
  9. S04E09Yes Sir...I Mean, Yes Ma'am!March 13, 2001
  10. S04E10Leader of the PackMarch 20, 2001
  11. S04E11The Scariest Mission of All TimeMarch 27, 2001
  12. S04E12Tough LoveApril 3, 2001
  13. S04E13Grudge MatchApril 17, 2001
  14. S04E14Good IntentionsApril 24, 2001
  15. S04E15Downward SpiralMay 1, 2001
  16. S04E16True to HimselfMay 8, 2001
  17. S04E17Race to the FinishMay 15, 2001
  18. S04E18Cease FireMay 22, 2001

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0515Episodes2002AiredSeason avg
  1. S05E01Hang ManFebruary 4, 2002
  2. S05E02Hurricane JulietteFebruary 11, 2002
  3. S05E03Who to Vote Off?February 18, 2002
  4. S05E04Musical Inner-Tube TangoFebruary 25, 2002
  5. S05E05Vertical LimitMarch 4, 2002
  6. S05E06Slam DunkMarch 11, 2002
  7. S05E07Montezuma's RevengeMarch 25, 2002
  8. S05E08Ladder of DoomApril 1, 2002
  9. S05E09Round 'Em UpApril 8, 2002
  10. S05E10Rush HourApril 15, 2002
  11. S05E11Hands on SaturnApril 22, 2002
  12. S05E12Sidekick ShowdownApril 29, 2002
  13. S05E13BlockheadMay 6, 2002
  14. S05E14Siamese WrestlingMay 13, 2002
  15. S05E15Handsome RewardMay 20, 2002

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0620Episodes2002–03AiredSeason avg
  1. S06E01The Good, the Bad, and the NotoriousDecember 30, 2002
  2. S06E02Hola JamaicaJanuary 6, 2003
  3. S06E03Sergeant SaysJanuary 6, 2003
  4. S06E04Dead Man's DropJanuary 13, 2003
  5. S06E05Tree HouseJanuary 20, 2003
  6. S06E06Breath-Hold BungeeJanuary 27, 2003
  7. S06E07Puck's WeddingFebruary 3, 2003
  8. S06E08Seven Rings of SaturnFebruary 10, 2003
  9. S06E09Freeze Your Butt OffFebruary 17, 2003
  10. S06E10People MoverFebruary 24, 2003
  11. S06E11Battle of the Opposite SexesMarch 3, 2003
  12. S06E12Leaky RiverMarch 17, 2003
  13. S06E13Stairway to HeavenMarch 24, 2003
  14. S06E14Collision CourseMarch 31, 2003
  15. S06E15Spider MonApril 7, 2003
  16. S06E16Human AquariumApril 14, 2003
  17. S06E17Razors EdgeApril 21, 2003
  18. S06E18Maximum VelocityApril 28, 2003
  19. S06E19Handsome RewardMay 5, 2003
  20. S06E20Hot and BotheredMay 12, 2003

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season0719Episodes2003–04AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Showdown at the Real World/Road Rules CorralSeptember 22, 2003
  2. S07E02Howdy TellurideSeptember 29, 2003
  3. S07E03Snake SoupSeptember 29, 2003
  4. S07E04MasqueradeOctober 6, 2003
  5. S07E05Mud BathOctober 13, 2003
  6. S07E06I ScreamOctober 20, 2003
  7. S07E07Holey CanoeOctober 27, 2003
  8. S07E08Heavyweight HustleNovember 3, 2003
  9. S07E09Sink My ShipNovember 10, 2003
  10. S07E10Red BarronNovember 17, 2003
  11. S07E11InfernoNovember 24, 2003
  12. S07E12Rolling on the RiverDecember 1, 2003
  13. S07E13TurntableDecember 8, 2003
  14. S07E14All or NothingDecember 15, 2003
  15. S07E15Vertical SweepDecember 29, 2003
  16. S07E16Dukes of SaturnJanuary 5, 2004
  17. S07E17Gold RushJanuary 12, 2004
  18. S07E18Handsome RewardJanuary 19, 2004
  19. S07E19Battle Scars: From the Gauntlet to the InfernoJanuary 26, 2004

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

Season0819Episodes2004AiredSeason avg
  1. S08E01Grope the RopeFebruary 2, 2004
  2. S08E02BirdfeederFebruary 2, 2004
  3. S08E03Wreck n' RollFebruary 9, 2004
  4. S08E04Climbing WallFebruary 16, 2004
  5. S08E05Disco Domino DerbyFebruary 23, 2004
  6. S08E06Balls OutMarch 1, 2004
  7. S08E07Ultimate Saturn Road TripMarch 8, 2004
  8. S08E08Don't Yank My ChainMarch 15, 2004
  9. S08E09Come Sail AwayMarch 22, 2004
  10. S08E10Bungee BoundMarch 29, 2004
  11. S08E11Twist and ShootApril 5, 2004
  12. S08E12Balcony SwingApril 12, 2004
  13. S08E13Fallen AngelsApril 19, 2004
  14. S08E14Saturn Valet BalletMay 3, 2004
  15. S08E15Window WashingMay 10, 2004
  16. S08E16Casualties of the InfernoMay 17, 2004
  17. S08E17The Final BurnMay 17, 2004
  18. S08E18Handsome RewardMay 24, 2004
  19. S08E19Montezuma's Revenge: Inside the InfernoMay 31, 2004

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

Season0919Episodes2004–05AiredSeason avg
  1. S09E01He Says/She Says: Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2October 4, 2004
  2. S09E02Howdy Sante FeOctober 11, 2004
  3. S09E03Dangle DropOctober 11, 2004
  4. S09E04Snake Pit PokerOctober 18, 2004
  5. S09E05Melt with YouOctober 25, 2004
  6. S09E06Bombs AwayNovember 1, 2004
  7. S09E07Junk BoatNovember 8, 2004
  8. S09E08High NoonNovember 15, 2004
  9. S09E09Fill'er UpNovember 22, 2004
  10. S09E10Sa-WingNovember 29, 2004
  11. S09E11Electro ShockDecember 6, 2004
  12. S09E12Pop Culture Bike RampDecember 13, 2004
  13. S09E13The ShredderDecember 20, 2004
  14. S09E14Cast a SpellDecember 27, 2004
  15. S09E15Semi-CrossJanuary 3, 2005
  16. S09E16Car-GoJanuary 10, 2005
  17. S09E17VertigoJanuary 17, 2005
  18. S09E18Handsome RewardJanuary 24, 2005
  19. S09E19Secrets from Elimination HillJanuary 31, 2005

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

Season10Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2005Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S10E01Season's bestReal World/Road Rules Challenge UncensoredFebruary 28, 2005 6.5
  2. S10E02Surf TortureMarch 7, 2005 5.5
  3. S10E03Juice It UpMarch 14, 2005 5.5
  4. S10E04X Marks the SpotMarch 21, 2005 5.5
  5. S10E05Run for Your MoneyMarch 28, 2005 5.5
  6. S10E06Shirt Off My BackApril 4, 2005 5.0
  7. S10E07Dodge Yer BallsApril 11, 2005 5.0
  8. S10E08Fill in the GapsApril 18, 2005 6.0
  9. S10E09Zip UpApril 25, 2005 6.0
  10. S10E10Never Ending ClimbMay 2, 2005 6.0
  11. S10E11What a DragMay 9, 2005 6.5
  12. S10E12Riddle Me ThisMay 16, 2005 6.0
  13. S10E13Time to RideMay 23, 2005 6.0
  14. S10E14If Memory ServesMay 30, 2005 5.5
  15. S10E15Crab GrabJune 6, 2005 6.0
  16. S10E16Heart Rate BungeeJune 13, 2005 5.5
  17. S10E17Handsome RewardJune 20, 2005 6.5
  18. S10E18To Hell and Back: Hot Gossip from the Inferno IIJune 27, 2005 6.0

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

Season11Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2005–06Aired 5.8Season avg
  1. S11E01Rough Seas AheadNovember 21, 2005 5.5
  2. S11E02Throwing Down the GauntletDecember 5, 2005 5.5
  3. S11E03Derrick Steps It UpDecember 12, 2005 5.5
  4. S11E04We Can Work It OutDecember 19, 2005 5.5
  5. S11E05The 10,000 PyramidDecember 26, 2005 5.5
  6. S11E06Sloppy SecondsJanuary 2, 2006 5.5
  7. S11E07Watching Paint DryJanuary 9, 2006 5.5
  8. S11E08The Heat is OnJanuary 16, 2006 6.0
  9. S11E09Rookie MovesJanuary 23, 2006 6.0
  10. S11E10Walking the LineJanuary 30, 2006 5.0
  11. S11E11BuckedFebruary 6, 2006 6.0
  12. S11E12Victory at LastFebruary 13, 2006 5.5
  13. S11E13Tire Me Up, Tire Me DownFebruary 20, 2006 6.0
  14. S11E14Mac-BethFebruary 27, 2006 6.0
  15. S11E15Season's bestThe Good, the Brad, and the UglyMarch 6, 2006 6.5
  16. S11E16Blind PanicMarch 13, 2006 6.5
  17. S11E17Last Man StandingMarch 20, 2006 6.0
  18. S11E18Don't Bet on ItMarch 27, 2006 6.0

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

Season12Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2006Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S12E01Kickin' Things Off/Anxieties Run HighMay 29, 2006 7.3
  2. S12E02Hanging ToughJune 5, 2006 7.3
  3. S12E03JailbirdsJune 12, 2006 7.7
  4. S12E04Jail BreakJune 19, 2006 7.7
  5. S12E05Raging BullyJune 26, 2006 7.7
  6. S12E06Easy PickingsJuly 3, 2006 6.7
  7. S12E07Crossed PathsJuly 10, 2006 7.0
  8. S12E08Incredible Deflating KayakJuly 17, 2006 7.7
  9. S12E09Swimming with SharksJuly 24, 2006 7.3
  10. S12E10Human Ox PullJuly 31, 2006 7.7
  11. S12E11Season's bestJump for Your LoveAugust 7, 2006 8.0
  12. S12E12Carpe DiemAugust 14, 2006 7.7
  13. S12E13Beg Your PardonAugust 21, 2006 7.7
  14. S12E14What a CrocAugust 28, 2006 8.0
  15. S12E15Miles of ExileSeptember 4, 2006 7.0
  16. S12E16Real World/Road Rules Challenge Fresh Meat ReunionSeptember 11, 2006 7.7

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

Season13Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2006–07Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S13E01Welcome to Brazil/The 1st Female DuelOctober 12, 2006 6.0
  2. S13E02Goodbye Tina & TylerOctober 19, 2006 6.0
  3. S13E03Paula vs. AnessaOctober 26, 2006 7.0
  4. S13E04The Drama MafiaNovember 2, 2006 7.0
  5. S13E05Goodbye CaseyNovember 9, 2006 7.0
  6. S13E06Nehemiah's Last DayNovember 16, 2006 7.0
  7. S13E07Season's bestWhat Goes Around, Comes AroundNovember 23, 2006 7.5
  8. S13E08Until Next Time DerrickNovember 30, 2006 7.0
  9. S13E09Harsh WordsDecember 7, 2006 7.0
  10. S13E10Friend or Foe?December 14, 2006 7.0
  11. S13E11Two for TwoDecember 21, 2006 7.0
  12. S13E12Fallen AlliancesJanuary 4, 2007 7.0
  13. S13E13The Big SplitJanuary 4, 2007 7.0
  14. S13E14The Final FourJanuary 11, 2007 7.5
  15. S13E15The Big PayoffJanuary 18, 2007 6.5
  16. S13E16The Duel ReunionJanuary 25, 2007 7.0

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

Season1416Episodes2007AiredSeason avg
  1. S14E01Welcome to AfricaApril 10, 2007
  2. S14E02The Good Guys Strike Back!April 17, 2007
  3. S14E03Playing the GameApril 24, 2007
  4. S14E04Kicking AceMay 1, 2007
  5. S14E05Off the WallMay 8, 2007
  6. S14E06Sour GrapesMay 8, 2007
  7. S14E07Walk This WayMay 15, 2007
  8. S14E08Bouncing BackMay 15, 2007
  9. S14E09Pane in the GlassMay 22, 2007
  10. S14E10Workin' on the RailroadMay 29, 2007
  11. S14E11Match PointJune 5, 2007
  12. S14E12High VoltageJune 12, 2007
  13. S14E13Hook the ManJune 19, 2007
  14. S14E14Team Girl SquadJune 26, 2007
  15. S14E15The Big FiveJuly 3, 2007
  16. S14E16ReunionJuly 10, 2007

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

Season1510Episodes2008AiredSeason avg
  1. S15E01Viva MexicoJanuary 23, 2008
  2. S15E02It's PersonalJanuary 30, 2008
  3. S15E03Less is MoreFebruary 6, 2008
  4. S15E04It's Not FairFebruary 13, 2008
  5. S15E05Match-Up of the CenturyFebruary 20, 2008
  6. S15E06All AloneFebruary 27, 2008
  7. S15E07What Goes AroundMarch 5, 2008
  8. S15E08Cold BloodedMarch 12, 2008
  9. S15E09The FinaleMarch 19, 2008
  10. S15E10Trim the Fat: The Gauntlet III ReunionMarch 26, 2008

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

Season169Episodes2008AiredSeason avg
  1. S16E01Welcome to the IslandSeptember 10, 2008
  2. S16E02Calling It QuitsSeptember 17, 2008
  3. S16E03Girl FightSeptember 24, 2008
  4. S16E04Are You a Quitter?October 1, 2008
  5. S16E05Ev vs. The IslandOctober 8, 2008
  6. S16E06Island KingOctober 15, 2008
  7. S16E07Down to the WireOctober 22, 2008
  8. S16E08Sailing to VictoryOctober 29, 2008
  9. S16E09Reunion SpecialNovember 5, 2008

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

Season1711Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S17E01Damned If You Duel…April 8, 2009
  2. S17E02Duel Unto OthersApril 15, 2009
  3. S17E03Duel What You Gotta DuelApril 22, 2009
  4. S17E04Duel-alityApril 29, 2009
  5. S17E05Duelers on the Verge of a Nervous BreakdownMay 6, 2009
  6. S17E06Dueling for DunbarMay 13, 2009
  7. S17E07Deja DuelMay 20, 2009
  8. S17E08If These Duels Could TalkMay 27, 2009
  9. S17E09Til Death Duel Us PartJune 3, 2009
  10. S17E10Duel or DieJune 10, 2009
  11. S17E11Reunion SpecialJune 17, 2009

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

Season1811Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S18E01The Ruins: Wes Side StorySeptember 30, 2009
  2. S18E02The Booby TrapOctober 7, 2009
  3. S18E03The Road to RuinsOctober 14, 2009
  4. S18E04The Ruins: Girls Gone WildOctober 21, 2009
  5. S18E05The Ruins: Reversal of FortuneOctober 28, 2009
  6. S18E06Ruining on EmptyNovember 4, 2009
  7. S18E07Silence of the RuinsNovember 11, 2009
  8. S18E08Thai Me Up! Thai Me Down!November 18, 2009
  9. S18E09Muay So-Called RuinsDecember 2, 2009
  10. S18E10Good Thai and Good LuckDecember 9, 2009
  11. S18E11Reunion SpecialDecember 16, 2009

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

Season1912Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S19E01Meet the MeatMarch 31, 2010
  2. S19E02Nice to Meat YouApril 7, 2010
  3. S19E03Meating of the MindsApril 14, 2010
  4. S19E04Sloppy Ho'sApril 21, 2010
  5. S19E05Meats 'N PotatoesApril 28, 2010
  6. S19E06Road KillMay 5, 2010
  7. S19E07Checkmeat!May 12, 2010
  8. S19E08Trimming the FatMay 19, 2010
  9. S19E09Spoiled Rotten MeatMay 26, 2010
  10. S19E10All U Can Eat StakesJune 2, 2010
  11. S19E11Well Done, MeatJune 9, 2010
  12. S19E12Reunion SpecialJune 16, 2010

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

Season2011Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S20E01Czech Yourself Before You Wreck YourselfOctober 6, 2010
  2. S20E02Newbie Doobie DooOctober 13, 2010
  3. S20E03Karma's a BitchOctober 20, 2010
  4. S20E04Swat the Hell?October 27, 2010
  5. S20E05Couching Tyger, Hidden DanimalNovember 3, 2010
  6. S20E06Where the Red Team BlowsNovember 10, 2010
  7. S20E07Hell Hath No FuryNovember 17, 2010
  8. S20E08Back with a VengeanceDecember 1, 2010
  9. S20E09Always a Bridesmaid…December 8, 2010
  10. S20E10CzechmateDecember 15, 2010
  11. S20E11Reunion SpecialDecember 22, 2010

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

Season2111Episodes2011AiredSeason avg
  1. S21E01Welcome to the JungleJune 22, 2011
  2. S21E02Through the Looking GlassJune 29, 2011
  3. S21E03Underdog Day AfternoonJuly 6, 2011
  4. S21E04D-DAYJuly 13, 2011
  5. S21E05III CommunicationJuly 20, 2011
  6. S21E06BlowupJuly 27, 2011
  7. S21E07Blood on the Dance FloorAugust 3, 2011
  8. S21E08Cry for Me, ArgentinaAugust 10, 2011
  9. S21E09The Storm Before the StormAugust 17, 2011
  10. S21E10At the End of the WorldAugust 24, 2011
  11. S21E11Reunion SpecialAugust 31, 2011

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

Season2211Episodes2012AiredSeason avg
  1. S22E01Love is a BattlefieldJanuary 25, 2012
  2. S22E02What's Love Got to Do with It?February 1, 2012
  3. S22E03Where Did Our Love Go?February 8, 2012
  4. S22E04Love the Way You LieFebruary 15, 2012
  5. S22E05Crazy in LoveFebruary 22, 2012
  6. S22E06Tainted LoveFebruary 29, 2012
  7. S22E07Love and MarriageMarch 7, 2012
  8. S22E08On the Wings of LoveMarch 14, 2012
  9. S22E09Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?March 21, 2012
  10. S22E10I Will Always Love YouMarch 28, 2012
  11. S22E11ReunionApril 4, 2012

Season 22 ranked & reviewed

Season2313Episodes2012AiredSeason avg
  1. S23E01Tis the SeasonSeptember 19, 2012
  2. S23E02The Perks of Being a RookieSeptember 26, 2012
  3. S23E03What Happens in Vegas…October 3, 2012
  4. S23E04The Dark KnightOctober 10, 2012
  5. S23E05N-A-R-C-I-S-S-I-S-T-I-COctober 17, 2012
  6. S23E06Going InsaneOctober 24, 2012
  7. S23E07I Do Not Like You Sam I AmNovember 7, 2012
  8. S23E08Honey, I'm HomelessNovember 14, 2012
  9. S23E09The Chronicles of NanyiaNovember 28, 2012
  10. S23E10A Woman ScornedDecember 5, 2012
  11. S23E11I Like to Move It, Move ItDecember 12, 2012
  12. S23E12Operation: Desert ScornDecember 19, 2012
  13. S23E13ReunionDecember 19, 2012

Season 23 ranked & reviewed

Season2414Episodes2013AiredSeason avg
  1. S24E01ChallengeMania: The Road to Rivals IIJune 26, 2013
  2. S24E02Rumble in the JungleJuly 10, 2013
  3. S24E03New GirlJuly 17, 2013
  4. S24E04The Dark Knight RisesJuly 24, 2013
  5. S24E05MortuusequusphobiaJuly 31, 2013
  6. S24E06What the Phuket?!August 7, 2013
  7. S24E07Revenge is a Dish Best Not ServeAugust 14, 2013
  8. S24E08Crossing JordanAugust 21, 2013
  9. S24E09Thrilla in CamilaAugust 28, 2013
  10. S24E10DiemnesaiSeptember 4, 2013
  11. S24E11True ColorsSeptember 11, 2013
  12. S24E12Final DestinationSeptember 18, 2013
  13. S24E13The Island of Misfit ChallengersSeptember 25, 2013
  14. S24E14ReunionSeptember 25, 2013

Season 24 ranked & reviewed

Season25Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2014Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S25E01Season's bestFree Agents - Live Free or DieApril 10, 2014 8.5
  2. S25E02Love in the Fast LaneApril 17, 2014 8.5
  3. S25E03You Be Illin'April 24, 2014 8.5
  4. S25E04Power CouplingMay 1, 2014 8.5
  5. S25E05StripesMay 8, 2014 8.5
  6. S25E06Not So Trivial PursuitsMay 15, 2014 8.5
  7. S25E07Pride Before the WallMay 22, 2014 8.5
  8. S25E08Strike a Pose, There's Something to ItMay 29, 2014 8.5
  9. S25E09Best Friends for NeverJune 5, 2014 8.0
  10. S25E10Talk to the HandJune 12, 2014 8.5
  11. S25E11The $350,000 PyramidJune 19, 2014 8.5
  12. S25E12A Walk in the CloudsJune 26, 2014 8.5
  13. S25E13ReunionJune 26, 2014 8.5

Season 25 ranked & reviewed

Season2614Episodes2015AiredSeason avg
  1. S26E01Where is the Love?January 6, 2015
  2. S26E02I Will Always Hate YouJanuary 13, 2015
  3. S26E03Love SickJanuary 20, 2015
  4. S26E04Crazy Stupid LoveJanuary 27, 2015
  5. S26E05Love, Sweat, and TearsFebruary 3, 2015
  6. S26E06Love HurtsFebruary 10, 2015
  7. S26E07That's the Way Love GoesFebruary 17, 2015
  8. S26E08You've Lost That Loving FeelingFebruary 24, 2015
  9. S26E09Total Eclipse of the HeartMarch 3, 2015
  10. S26E10Lovers in the DarkMarch 10, 2015
  11. S26E11Bye Bye, LoveMarch 17, 2015
  12. S26E12The S... They Should've ShownMarch 24, 2015
  13. S26E13The Greatest Love of AllMarch 24, 2015
  14. S26E14ReunionMarch 24, 2015

Season 26 ranked & reviewed

Season2714Episodes2015–16AiredSeason avg
  1. S27E01There Will Be BloodDecember 2, 2015The cast arrives in Turkey, and learns they will be competing alongside their families; a scandalous hookup occurs; brothers clash.
  2. S27E02Bad BloodDecember 9, 2015
  3. S27E03Camilanator: Judgement DayDecember 16, 2015
  4. S27E04CorneesaDecember 23, 2015Cara Maria's ex enters the game with his brother; a veteran confronts her rookie hookup, and hears difficult confessions.
  5. S27E05A House DividedDecember 30, 2015The divide between the veterans and a team of rookies comes to a head; KellyAnne's allegiance sets another veteran off and their insults cro
  6. S27E06Dirty Little SecretDecember 30, 2015One team's performance falls apart when they fail to communicate during the challenge; Bananas pulls a jaw-dropping move that makes the enti
  7. S27E07Blood BrothersJanuary 6, 2016Abram confronts Cara Maria and reaches a boiling point; voting results fuel existing animosity; an intense elimination ensues.
  8. S27E08Blood is Thicker Than MudJanuary 13, 2016CT and Diem's sister Faith join the cast to pay tribute to Diem and Knight; Bananas worries that his strategy is backfiring.
  9. S27E09Blood Versus LoveJanuary 20, 2016The participants travel to Bodrum, Turkey to join family members who know their strengths, weaknesses and fears.
  10. S27E10Out for BloodJanuary 27, 2016Players are reunited with their bloodline teammates and compete in an endurance challenge; the competitors learn of a location change.
  11. S27E11Tear Down This WallFebruary 3, 2016After arriving in Berlin, tension causes players to lash out at one another; competitors must race across speeding trucks.
  12. S27E12True BloodFebruary 10, 2016The final three teams learn they will be competing in a major city; winnings are on the minds of the players while they prepare for the fina
  13. S27E13Family MattersFebruary 17, 2016In the Season 27 finale, the competitors endure a series of demanding checkpoints while battling all day and all of the night for their shar
  14. S27E14ReunionFebruary 17, 2016Bananas, Aneesa, Cara Maria and other cast members discuss hook-ups, fights and relationships on the show.

Season 27 ranked & reviewed

Season2815Episodes2016AiredSeason avg
  1. S28E01Mexican StandoffMay 4, 2016Meet the veterans and rookies from The Challenge, The Real World, and Are You The One? as they discover that in order to win the $350,000 gr
  2. S28E02The Curse of the Black SkullMay 11, 2016The cast ventures into The Elimination Jungle for the first time, which means alliances are forming, hookups are hot, and friendships are al
  3. S28E03The ReplacementsMay 18, 2016Replacement rivals enter the house; challengers must work with a rival in an awkward and intimate challenge.
  4. S28E04I'm Going HomeMay 25, 2016
  5. S28E05Where the Ratchet Things AreJune 1, 2016
  6. S28E06The Naked TruthJune 8, 2016
  7. S28E07Camilanator: SalvationJune 15, 2016
  8. S28E08Stand by MeJune 22, 2016A late-night incident threatens to turn physical; and the contestants are taken aback by the serious implications. In other events, the cast
  9. S28E09Let Sleeping Dogs WakeJune 29, 2016Sleep deprived and mentally broken, the house begins to divide as teams band together to plot against others.
  10. S28E10Digging Your Own GraveJuly 6, 2016An attempt to hide an alliance threatens friendships, and families within the house.
  11. S28E11Rivals: Civil WarJuly 13, 2016Two teams are sent home, and the remaining Challengers need to step up in order to keep themselves in the game.
  12. S28E12Raging BulliesJuly 20, 2016The rivals must work hand-in-hand in their last Mexican challenge to avoid elimination before heading to Mendoza, Argentina.
  13. S28E13Grapes. WrathJuly 27, 2016One final elimination will determine which three pairs will continue on to the final challenge; participants are in for a surprise.
  14. S28E14Split DecisionAugust 3, 2016
  15. S28E15ReunionAugust 3, 2016"Rivals III" competitors reflect on their experiences.

Season 28 ranked & reviewed

Season2915Episodes2017AiredSeason avg
  1. S29E01Gimmie ShelterFebruary 7, 2017Underdogs arrive in Thailand; the players adjust to living conditions.
  2. S29E02Skeletal FractureFebruary 7, 2017The Champions prepare to invade the game.
  3. S29E03Helter ShelterFebruary 14, 2017Cory takes a risk to earn his ticket to The Oasis; during an elimination, a player's nerves become too much to handle.
  4. S29E04Four Tickets to ParadiseFebruary 21, 2017Paranoia gets the best of Shane and causes him to lash out; LaToya and Nelson bond as the last four tickets to the Oasis are awarded and the
  5. S29E05Underdog Eat Underdog WorldFebruary 28, 2017The Underdogs are shocked to see the Champions enter the game; Nelson rages after a rejection; after wetting the bed, a player loses her sui
  6. S29E06The Mile-High ClubMarch 7, 2017Nelson rages when things do not go his way; a player wets her bed; Jenna wants to rekindle a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.
  7. S29E07Achy Breaky HeartMarch 14, 2017
  8. S29E08A Low Down Dirty ShaneMarch 21, 2017
  9. S29E09An Officer and a GentlewomanMarch 28, 2017
  10. S29E10Go Your Own WayApril 4, 2017The Underdog alliances begin to unravel; Hunter's motives for flirting with Ashley are questioned; TJ surprises the competitors with a twist
  11. S29E11The BloodbathApril 11, 2017The Underdogs must prove they are worthy of the final; a friendship turns into a rivalry when suspicious game-play is revealed.
  12. S29E12CagedApril 18, 2017The Champions and the Underdogs must rely on their teammates to navigate a maze course; tempers flare for the Champs.
  13. S29E13A River of Endless LightApril 25, 2017
  14. S29E14Math is HardMay 2, 2017Camila and Cory's love affair gets tested when they work together; the Underdogs and the Champs need to rely on each other to finish.
  15. S29E15The True ChampionsMay 9, 2017After a grueling three-day Final, the winners of Invasion of the Champions are revealed.

Season 29 ranked & reviewed

Season30Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode20Episodes2017Aired 10.0Season avg
  1. S30E01Season's bestDirty 30: Thirty Rotten ScoundrelsJuly 18, 2017 10.0Players arrive in Cartagena, Colombia, to compete for $1 million.
  2. S30E02Shots Fired!July 25, 2017 10.0
  3. S30E03Pride Before the FallAugust 1, 2017 10.0
  4. S30E04Dirty DeedsAugust 8, 2017 10.0
  5. S30E05Road to RedemptionAugust 15, 2017 10.0
  6. S30E06Yaaaass, Booty!August 22, 2017 10.0
  7. S30E07Ankles AweighAugust 29, 2017 10.0
  8. S30E08Dirty Little SecretSeptember 5, 2017 10.0Hunter and Cory must face off in elimination; the Challengers take part in a trivia challenge; cast members get caught in a compromising pos
  9. S30E09RampageSeptember 12, 2017 10.0A kiss sends shock waves through the house; a player crosses the line with nasty comments, and her competitors refuse to let it slide; a phy
  10. S30E10Guess Who's Coming to DinnerSeptember 19, 2017 10.0
  11. S30E11The Heart is a Lonely HunterSeptember 26, 2017 10.0
  12. S30E12Boxed InOctober 3, 2017 10.0
  13. S30E13Feel the BurnOctober 10, 2017 10.0
  14. S30E14Pretty Little BackstabbersOctober 17, 2017 10.0
  15. S30E15A Million More ReasonsOctober 24, 2017 10.0
  16. S30E16The Sinister SixOctober 31, 2017 10.0
  17. S30E17One in a MillionNovember 7, 2017 10.0
  18. S30E18Finale (1)November 14, 2017 10.0
  19. S30E19Finale (2)November 21, 2017 10.0
  20. S30E20The Final DirtNovember 28, 2017 10.0

Season 30 ranked & reviewed

Season31Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2018Aired 9.7Season avg
  1. S31E01When Worlds CollideJanuary 2, 2018 9.7Challengers compete for a share of $500,000.
  2. S31E02The Power of ThreeJanuary 9, 2018 9.7Three players earn power which makes their vendettas worry about being easy targets; Marie's romance with Kyle becomes threatened; TJ reveal
  3. S31E03BanatalieJanuary 16, 2018 9.3Natalie tries to balance romance and a desire to prove herself; Melissa finds comfort with Nicole; Kayleigh questions Melissa's motives.
  4. S31E04PizzagateJanuary 23, 2018 9.7Brad and Britni plan to win the game while the others plot their demise; a player gets caught stealing.
  5. S31E05Guilty by AssociationJanuary 30, 2018 9.7
  6. S31E06Notes on a ScandalFebruary 6, 2018 9.7A mysterious player leaves mean notes in the girls' room, causing havoc with their game as they all try to figure out the culprit; the broma
  7. S31E07Season's bestPulling the StringsFebruary 13, 2018 10.0When the mysterious and offensive notes continue to circulate the Challenge house, they cause a stir among the female competitors and the cu
  8. S31E08Mercenaries of MayhemFebruary 20, 2018 9.7Challenge legends continue to wreak havoc on the game; one player uses the power of the grenade to threaten the competition, creating a powe
  9. S31E09Baskets of DeplorablesFebruary 27, 2018 9.7One player's humiliating performance may cost her the game when she gets shamefully stuck in a basket. Devin vows to wage war against his en
  10. S31E10Rumor Has ItMarch 6, 2018 9.7
  11. S31E11It's Britni, B...March 13, 2018 9.7
  12. S31E12Help Me, RhondaMarch 20, 2018 9.7
  13. S31E13CzechmateMarch 27, 2018 9.7
  14. S31E14The Challenge S31E14Vendettas Never DieApril 3, 2018 9.7With $500,000 on the line, the eight finalists compete for their share of the big money. However, two mercenaries return to make their road
  15. S31E15The Challenge S31E15The Challenge: Vendettas Finale (1)April 10, 2018 9.7After facing one of the most intense mental and physical final challenges ever… our vicious Vendettas cast members are reunited for the grea
  16. S31E16The Challenge S31E16The Challenge: Vendettas Finale (2)April 17, 2018 9.7The insanity and intensity continues in the second hour of the Finale with the most feuds and fights in the history of The Challenge. Our fo

Season 31 ranked & reviewed

Season32Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode22Episodes2018Aired 9.9Season avg
  1. S32E01The Challenge S32E01Season's bestSix Feet UnderJuly 10, 2018 10.0Kicking off the final chapter of a three-season saga, the challengers must literally dig up old vendettas and put aside bitter feuds to comp
  2. S32E02The Challenge S32E02The Young and the WrecklessJuly 17, 2018 10.0Kam and Kayleigh's fate is revealed after their teammates' fight put their future in jeopardy, and exes Britni and Chuck try to resolve thei
  3. S32E03The Challenge S32E03Crazy Ex-GirlfriendJuly 24, 2018 10.0Everyone is on edge about the elimination, Kyle gets closer to Faith, Britni has a hard time letting go, and Shane's social media meltdown m
  4. S32E04The Challenge S32E04The AffairJuly 31, 2018 10.0With a chance to re-enter the game on the line, the return of the Double Cross puts the Redemption House on edge, and Paulie has a plan to w
  5. S32E05The Challenge S32E05Breaking BradAugust 7, 2018 9.0Accusations about Britni and Chuck irk Brad, a fight over a lack of initiative imperils CT and Veronica's partnership, and a purge challenge
  6. S32E06A Series of Unfortunate EventsAugust 14, 2018 10.0Brad struggles to move past the rumors about Britni and Chuck, CT strategizes, and Kyle screws over Cara Maria -- twice.
  7. S32E07The Challenge S32E07Big Little LiesAugust 21, 2018 10.0The results of the elimination vote take almost everyone by surprise, the challengers must dig themselves out of a mine shaft, and "Queen" K
  8. S32E08The Challenge S32E08ShanelessAugust 28, 2018 10.0Shane sets out to stir up drama in the house and on the field, and Faith has a change of heart about Kyle after learning about his latest ho
  9. S32E09The Challenge S32E09Bro-ing PainsSeptember 4, 2018 10.0Ahead of a shocking elimination vote, Marie is consumed by paranoia, Johnny Bananas and Da'Vonne look to disrupt alliances, and CT seeks a n
  10. S32E10The Challenge S32E10Redemption House of CardsSeptember 11, 2018 10.0Johnny Bananas's relationship with Angela is questioned, CT tries some "polidicking," and the contestants wolf down a disgusting meal in the
  11. S32E11The Challenge S32E11You're the WorstSeptember 18, 2018 10.0Tensions boil over between Cara Maria and the Lavender Ladies after a night out, and the players are tasked with repairing a rope bridge 1,0
  12. S32E12Unhappy DaysSeptember 25, 2018 10.0
  13. S32E13The People vs. Johnny BananasOctober 2, 2018 10.0
  14. S32E14Lavender is the New BlackOctober 9, 2018 10.0
  15. S32E15Wheel of FortuneOctober 16, 2018 10.0Bananas and Tony struggle with being the odd men out in the game. A twist in the Double Cross leads to a twisted plan that blow up in one te
  16. S32E16The LeftoversOctober 23, 2018 10.0A debaucherous night ends in total chaos as simmering tensions throughout the game finally boil over. The players face off in "Hit List" whe
  17. S32E17ScandalOctober 30, 2018 10.0
  18. S32E18It's Always Sunny in South AfricaNovember 6, 2018 10.0The Redemption House erupts when enemies come face to face; a season-long grudge match is finally settled when two power-house teams must ba
  19. S32E19The Walking DeadNovember 13, 2018 10.0Alliances are dissolved as every team fights to earn their way into the finals; Paulie and Cara Maria's season-long flirtation turns into so
  20. S32E20Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?November 20, 2018 9.7The Challengers come face to face with their ultimate Final Reckoning as the four remaining teams of Vendettas compete to take home the mill
  21. S32E21Reunion (1)November 27, 2018 9.7
  22. S32E22Reunion (2)December 4, 2018 9.3

Season 32 ranked & reviewed

Season33Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2019Aired 9.7Season avg
  1. S33E01Apocalypse NowFebruary 6, 2019 9.7
  2. S33E02HellraiserFebruary 13, 2019 9.7
  3. S33E03Casualties of WarFebruary 20, 2019 9.7
  4. S33E04It's ComplicatedFebruary 27, 2019 9.7
  5. S33E05The Greatest ShowmanMarch 6, 2019 9.7
  6. S33E06In Love and WarMarch 13, 2019 9.7
  7. S33E07This Means WarMarch 20, 2019 9.7
  8. S33E08Liar, LiarMarch 27, 2019 9.7
  9. S33E09American PsychoApril 3, 2019 9.7
  10. S33E10To All the Partners I've Loved BeforeApril 10, 2019 9.7
  11. S33E11A Simple PlanApril 17, 2019 9.7
  12. S33E12Lost in TranslationApril 24, 2019 9.7
  13. S33E13Final DestinationMay 1, 2019 9.7
  14. S33E14The WaterboyMay 8, 2019 9.7
  15. S33E15Death RaceMay 15, 2019 9.7
  16. S33E16This is the EndMay 22, 2019 9.7
  17. S33E17Season's bestReunion (1)May 29, 2019 10.0
  18. S33E18Reunion (2)May 29, 2019 10.0

Season 33 ranked & reviewed

Season34Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2019Aired 9.6Season avg
  1. S34E01The British Are Coming!August 28, 2019 9.6
  2. S34E02God Save the QueenSeptember 4, 2019 9.6
  3. S34E03United We Stand, Divided We FallSeptember 11, 2019 9.8A shocking twist at the challenge leads to an unexpected result; Josh he toys with a decision that could lead to serious consequences; Rogan
  4. S34E04Benedict LaurelSeptember 18, 2019 9.8Divisions on both teams come to light during the "Relic Runner" challenge; Laurel and Cara Maria's long-standing feud takes center stage; Be
  5. S34E05In Paulie We TrustSeptember 25, 2019 9.6
  6. S34E06One Nation Under LeroyOctober 2, 2019 9.6
  7. S34E07Zero Dark TurboOctober 9, 2019 9.6Team UK hopes to turn the tide against a dominant Team USA during the "Resilient River Run" challenge; Jordan says the wrong thing to Turbo,
  8. S34E08Saving Private EstherOctober 16, 2019 9.6
  9. S34E09The Royal RumbleOctober 23, 2019 9.6
  10. S34E10Infinity WarOctober 30, 2019 9.6
  11. S34E11All Is Fair in Love and WarNovember 6, 2019 9.6
  12. S34E12The Right Honourable RoganNovember 13, 2019 9.6
  13. S34E13Dee-DayNovember 20, 2019 9.4A "Puzzling Swim" purge challenge sends shockwaves through the game; Dee sets out to prove that she is not the weak link; one player uses a
  14. S34E14Declaration of IndependenceNovember 27, 2019 9.3
  15. S34E15A Tale of Two CountriesDecember 4, 2019 9.3Endurance, puzzles, and math put Team USA and Team UK to the ultimate test; one player has a shocking and disastrous gas-out that threatens
  16. S34E16Give Me Liberty or Give Me CashDecember 11, 2019 9.7Team USA wonders if it can still catch up with Team UK; a shocking twist spells doom for multiple players; the reveal of the million-dollar
  17. S34E17Season's bestReunion (1)December 18, 2019 10.0
  18. S34E18Reunion (2)December 18, 2019 10.0

Season 34 ranked & reviewed

Season35Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2020Aired 9.7Season avg
  1. S35E01Mad WorldApril 1, 2020 9.8
  2. S35E02Sweet Dreams Are Made of DeeApril 8, 2020 9.8
  3. S35E03A Hard Jay's NightApril 15, 2020 9.7The Challengers blow up trucks during the Decode and Detonate challenge; Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that c
  4. S35E04Karma ChameleonApril 22, 2020 9.3Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah; Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument; the pl
  5. S35E05Total Madness: Break Up With Your BF, I'm BoredApril 29, 2020 9.8During the Bomb Squad challenge, teams of Challengers must work together to detonate an explosion; Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay; Jordan and
  6. S35E06Love Will Tear Us ApartMay 6, 2020 9.5
  7. S35E07Should I Stay or Should I Go?May 13, 2020 9.7
  8. S35E08Live and Let DieMay 20, 2020 9.3
  9. S35E09BackstabberMay 27, 2020 9.7
  10. S35E10The Final CountdownJune 3, 2020 9.7
  11. S35E11You Ain't RightJune 10, 2020 9.7
  12. S35E12Pictures of YouJune 17, 2020 9.3
  13. S35E13Victim of LoveJune 24, 2020 9.7Nany and Kaycee's budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past;
  14. S35E14Your Time is Gonna ComeJuly 1, 2020 9.7
  15. S35E15Crash Into MeJuly 8, 2020 9.7One player engages in sloppy political maneuvering, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend; competitors must fight for survi
  16. S35E16It's the End of the World as We Know ItJuly 15, 2020 9.7After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the nine finalists compete for their share of the $1 million prize.
  17. S35E17Season's bestReunionJuly 22, 2020 10.0The challengers reunite virtually for the first time since the finale to break down the strategy, expose the snakes, and address the madness
  18. S35E18Behind the Total MadnessJuly 29, 2020 10.0

Season 35 ranked & reviewed

Season36Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2020–21Aired 9.7Season avg
  1. S36E01License to Killer KamDecember 9, 2020 9.7Thirty elite agents learn that they will be battling against one another in a twisty, spy-themed season, with the hopes of earning their sha
  2. S36E02Season's bestDive Another DayDecember 16, 2020 10.0
  3. S36E03Enemy of the StateDecember 23, 2020 9.7
  4. S36E04DuplicityJanuary 6, 2021 9.7Loyalty is tested in a volatile new partnership. Agents must put their intel skills to the test while in a lava tunnel during "Mission: Dron
  5. S36E05SkyfallJanuary 13, 2021 9.7
  6. S36E06From Theresa with LoveJanuary 20, 2021 9.7
  7. S36E07Die Another JayJanuary 27, 2021 9.7
  8. S36E08A Muddy MatterFebruary 3, 2021 9.7
  9. S36E09Lady VengeanceFebruary 10, 2021 9.7
  10. S36E10A Clockwork AmberFebruary 17, 2021 9.7
  11. S36E11An Inconvenient GoofFebruary 24, 2021 9.7
  12. S36E12Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, SpyMarch 3, 2021 9.7
  13. S36E13The Spy Who Loved FessyMarch 10, 2021 9.7
  14. S36E14The Best of EnemiesMarch 17, 2021 9.7
  15. S36E15Never Say Never AgainMarch 24, 2021 9.7
  16. S36E16A Most Wanted ManMarch 31, 2021 9.7
  17. S36E17True LiesApril 7, 2021 9.7
  18. S36E18No Time to DieApril 14, 2021 9.7
  19. S36E19The World Is Not EnoughApril 21, 2021 9.7
  20. S36E20Reunion Part 1April 28, 2021 10.0
  21. S36E21Reunion Part 2May 5, 2021 10.0

Season 36 ranked & reviewed

Season37Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode20Episodes2021Aired 8.9Season avg
  1. S37E01The Challenge S37E01The ListAugust 11, 2021 9.3The international agents rescue the Americans, two veterans reveal their unexpected off-season hookup, and a mysterious list sends ripples t
  2. S37E02The Challenge S37E02BerthaAugust 18, 2021 9.0The international agents rescue the Americans, two veterans reveal their unexpected off-season hookup, and a mysterious list sends ripples t
  3. S37E03The Challenge S37E03Truce or DareAugust 25, 2021 8.8Big T's loyalties come into question, an intense diving challenge results in multiple injuries, and a desire for revenge tempts the Agency t
  4. S37E04The Challenge S37E04Season's bestMessySeptember 1, 2021 9.5Amber seeks to affirm her spot in the "Big Brother" alliance, a split-second decision during Undercover Comms tests a friendship, and elimin
  5. S37E05The Challenge S37E05Good Vibes and GladiatorSeptember 8, 2021 9.0The muddy "Mindfield" mission dirties up the game when players must use their brains and brawn in order to succeed. Two Rookie players debat
  6. S37E06The Challenge S37E06AlienSeptember 15, 2021 9.0Kaycee plans a romantic date for Nany, agents must solve puzzles while strapped to the tops of spinning cars, and a stolen pizza leads to al
  7. S37E07The Challenge S37E07Uncle CTSeptember 22, 2021 8.5Emy charts a risky gambit to steal her "dream partner," the house nervously awaits TJ's ruling on the pizza incident, and a legendary elimin
  8. S37E08The Challenge S37E08The ThreatSeptember 29, 2021 9.0Berna and Hughie hope to win the Dive Bomb challenge and finally break the vets' alliance, Amber considers a risky move in pursuit of reveng
  9. S37E09The Challenge S37E09The WarOctober 6, 2021 8.8No longer protected, the vets must devise new strategies, the teams get down and dirty in Bombshell Battle, and Cory's cozy relationship wit
  10. S37E10The Challenge S37E10Precious StonesOctober 13, 2021 9.0Big T and Logan don't see eye-to-eye on their relationship, TJ changes the rules of the game during Diamond Dash, and a compromised player r
  11. S37E11The Challenge S37E11Mucus PlugOctober 20, 2021 8.5The competitors speak to their families, the teams take leaps of faith while hanging over the Mediterranean Sea in Satellite Sabotage, and K
  12. S37E12The Challenge S37E12500October 27, 2021 9.0On the 500th episode, the players transfer bags of cash to an end zone in a rigorous Brush Contact mission, and a vet causes dissension to c
  13. S37E13The Challenge S37E13TitanicNovember 3, 2021 8.8The Ruby Cell worries about how Amanda will affect their dynamic, the teams dive for underwater treasure in Sunken Intelligence, and history
  14. S37E14The Challenge S37E14MavericksNovember 10, 2021 9.0Big T looks for a path off Team Ruby, the agents plunge into the danger zone  during a "Top Gun"-themed challenge, and Josh gets caught pick
  15. S37E15The Challenge S37E15The Cave of the WolfNovember 17, 2021 9.3Emerald Cell tries bringing the fiercely independent Amanda into the fold, Devin feels betrayed by Tori's deal to help her new team, and Kyl
  16. S37E16The Challenge S37E16RiverdanceNovember 24, 2021 9.0Emy tries to heal the rift between CT and Kyle, the agents get a taste of the prize money as they compete in Million Dollar Heist, and the E
  17. S37E17The Challenge S37E17Drop DeadDecember 1, 2021 7.6Nelson questions Logan's trustworthiness, teams run across an elevated gauntlet in Dead Drop, and the men keep their heads down and try to a
  18. S37E18The Challenge S37E18Night of MistakesDecember 8, 2021 9.3One player's weaknesses are exposed in elimination, and another gets the chance to show off their greatest strength, then it's every agent f
  19. S37E19The Challenge S37E19The DecisionDecember 15, 2021 9.0On the season finale, the remaining challengers split into two teams and face several puzzles as they close out day one of the final, and TJ
  20. S37E20The Challenge S37E20Spies, Lies & Allies: Reunion Parts 1 and 2December 22, 2021 9.3Maria Menounos gathers the agents to discuss Emy's plot to take CT from Berna and Amber's issues with the "Big Brother" alliance, and they f

Season 37 ranked & reviewed

Season38Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2022–23Aired 8.6Season avg
  1. S38E01The Challenge S38E01Don't Die for Me ArgentinaOctober 12, 2022 8.7Ride or Die partners hope to prove that their bonds can outlast the competition, as they battle for a massive cash prize; Laurel and Turbo g
  2. S38E02The Challenge S38E02Season's bestFriend or FauxOctober 19, 2022 9.0Communication is key at the challenge, where one slip up could put pairs at risk; Turbo continues to be a menace but meets his match when an
  3. S38E03The Challenge S38E03A Bumpy RideOctober 26, 2022 8.7Strength and endurance are tested at the Build Me Up challenge; Tori and Jordan try to make sense of their breakup; one player stumbles into
  4. S38E04The Challenge S38E04Olivin' on the EdgeNovember 2, 2022 8.7A terrifying challenge is a must-win for a Ride or Die pair after their public betrayal paints a massive target on their backs. At-risk play
  5. S38E05The Challenge S38E05Get Rich or Ride or Die Tryin'November 9, 2022 8.3A budding friendship is torn apart by betrayal. One player fears that she has made an enemy out of badass Laurel. Veronica reminds everyone
  6. S38E06The Challenge S38E06Come Michele or High WaterNovember 16, 2022 8.7Michele and Jay find themselves in the hot seat after controversial decisions and hope for a win to survive. One player finds out that the m
  7. S38E07The Challenge S38E07Deep WebNovember 23, 2022 8.7The political game intensifies as a web of deception causes problems for one crafty player. Brainpower and endurance is put to the test at t
  8. S38E08The Challenge S38E08Born to Ride or DieNovember 30, 2022 8.7After a season of big moves, one pair of "Ride or Dies" finds themselves in the crosshairs of numerous teams; one player must choose between
  9. S38E09The Challenge S38E09Split DecisionDecember 7, 2022 8.7The challengers make it to the halfway point and TJ stuns them with a game-changing twist; Tori and Jordan's complicated relationship is thr
  10. S38E10The Challenge S38E10Dancing On My OwnDecember 14, 2022 8.3With the Ride or Dies now on opposite teams, friendship and loyalty are put to the ultimate test; a high adrenaline challenge will separate
  11. S38E11The Challenge S38E11Nelly: Ride (or Die) Wit MeDecember 21, 2022 8.3Nelson finds himself frustrated, powerless, and paranoid that he has no voice on his team; Nurys worries that her relationship with Jordan w
  12. S38E12The Challenge S38E12Frenemy of the StateDecember 28, 2022 7.5After multiple losses, one team realizes that they must come together to win; after losing his Ride or Die in the last elimination, one play
  13. S38E13The Challenge S38E13Blind FaithJanuary 4, 2023 8.7Nany and Kaycee struggle with being on opposite teams; one player faces consequences after burning her vote instead of trying to protect her
  14. S38E14The Challenge S38E14Terrorist of LoveJanuary 11, 2023 9.0A nighttime challenge terrifies the challengers; Jordan and Tori's volatile relationship reaches a breaking point; TJ stuns the players with
  15. S38E15The Challenge S38E15Knot a ProblemJanuary 18, 2023 8.7The remaining pairs hoping to earn their spot back in the game must face off in a classic Challenge elimination. Ride or Dies must quickly r
  16. S38E16The Challenge S38E16Friends or FrozeJanuary 25, 2023 8.7With the final challenge quickly approaching, players worry that they have let a champion skate by for far too long; the winning pair is con
  17. S38E17The Challenge S38E17Riders on the StormFebruary 1, 2023 9.0With four pairs of Ride or Dies remaining, TJ reveals the shocking details of their grueling 100-hour final challenge; Nany and Bananas stru
  18. S38E18The Challenge S38E18The HoursFebruary 8, 2023 9.0An injury threatens one pair's fate in the game, a gruesome feast brings out the competitive eater in one player and the tensions between a
  19. S38E19The Challenge S38E19The End of the RideFebruary 15, 2023 8.8A brutal final elimination sends one pair out of the game just before the last push of the final. One Ride or Die pair takes home the one-mi
  20. S38E20The Challenge S38E20Reunion Part 1February 22, 2023 8.7Maria Menounos is back and so are the dreaded daggers.
  21. S38E21The Challenge S38E21Reunion Part 2March 1, 2023 8.7The Ride or Dies settle unfinished business; a familiar face makes a surprise appearance.

Season 38 ranked & reviewed

Season39Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2023–24Aired 9.5Season avg
  1. S39E01The Challenge S39E01Teamwork Makes the Perfect WorkOctober 25, 2023 9.3After a wet and wild night in the arena, the contenders learn that they will have to play together as a team; relationships form as they mov
  2. S39E02The Challenge S39E02Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't LoseNovember 1, 2023 9.5The contenders go out on a limb, and some are left hanging as they continue to work together; with a house divided by nations, lines are beg
  3. S39E03The Challenge S39E03Season's bestIt's A Matter of SemanticsNovember 8, 2023 9.7After betraying their alliance, one contender does damage control; love is in the air as two contenders get to know each other; an argument
  4. S39E04The Challenge S39E04I'm Coming OutNovember 8, 2023 9.5A water challenge tests the Contenders' swimming abilities. One Contender celebrates her truth and coming out to her fellow contenders while
  5. S39E05The Challenge S39E05Countdown To ChaosNovember 15, 2023 9.5When Chaos enters the room, the game is flipped upside down as Contenders learn they will have to face Challenge Champions in the Arena.
  6. S39E06The Challenge S39E06The Big MistakeNovember 22, 2023 9.5Head on down to your local bingo hall because we're playing BINGO - Challenge Style. Contenders get down and dirty, and tensions mount as th
  7. S39E07The Challenge S39E07So Flip FloppyNovember 29, 2023 9.5In a move of desperation, one contender tries to prove his loyalty to his alliance by betraying his other friends; love is in the air as one
  8. S39E08The Challenge S39E08Struggling to Hold it TogetherDecember 6, 2023 9.5A rigorous and exhausting challenge sees one contender give their blood, sweat and tears for the win; an intense night out finds a contender
  9. S39E09The Challenge S39E09A Banana SplitDecember 13, 2023 9.5Cracks in the alliances begin to show themselves as one Contender works to flip the house vote. Multiple romantic scandals come to a head as
  10. S39E10The Challenge S39E10Feeling UsedDecember 20, 2023 9.5The Contenders soar to new heights in a sky high challenge, with an outcome that makes one Contender question their alliance. A decorated Ch
  11. S39E11The Challenge S39E11My Own Worst FrenemyDecember 27, 2023 9.5One contender is shocked when their alliance nominates them for elimination, another player has a feeling their past is catching up with the
  12. S39E12The Challenge S39E12A Legend ReturnsJanuary 3, 2024 9.5Amidst a challenge high above water, one contestant is on the outs with their alliance, while another hopes to shift the game's power dynami
  13. S39E13The Challenge S39E13El SaboteurJanuary 10, 2024 9.5Chaos continues as a new alliance threatens to shift the power dynamics in the house.
  14. S39E14The Challenge S39E14Don't Let TJ DecideJanuary 17, 2024 9.5The end of Chaos is near and with alliances on the brink of collapse, a grueling minifinal awaits.
  15. S39E15The Challenge S39E15Welcome to ConquestJanuary 24, 2024 9.5The game intensifies as the contenders enter a new phase, leading to shocking new twists.
  16. S39E16The Challenge S39E16Family Knows BestJanuary 31, 2024 9.5A chaotic selection divides the house, forcing one contender to choose between their closest allies.
  17. S39E17The Challenge S39E17Feel the BernFebruary 7, 2024 9.5The remaining contenders fight to secure their chance to become the next Challenge Champion.
  18. S39E18The Challenge S39E18The Beginning of the EndFebruary 14, 2024 9.5The final seven contenders enter the Final, where they must face the three levels of the game again.
  19. S39E19The Challenge S39E19Only One Gets the CrownFebruary 21, 2024 9.5The final six Contenders compete for a place amongst the most esteemed competitors.
  20. S39E20The Challenge S39E20Reunion Part 1February 28, 2024The battle is over and now it's time for phase four - closure.
  21. S39E21Reunion Part 2March 6, 2024

Season 39 ranked & reviewed

Season40Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2024–25Aired 9.1Season avg
  1. S40E01The Challenge S40E01The Era Invitational, Part 1August 14, 2024 9.5The Challengers arrive at their first challenge, but are shocked when they learn they will start by competing within their eras; politics be
  2. S40E02The Challenge S40E02The Era Invitational, Part 2August 21, 2024 9.5The Challengers arrive to the Arena to see classic, brutal eliminations from each era awaiting them; 16 people will fight in the sand, only
  3. S40E03The Challenge S40E03A Fatal EraAugust 28, 2024 9.5After the large elimination, the eras must work together in order to keep their team safe from elimination; a gross feast awaits the competi
  4. S40E04The Challenge S40E04My Trivia EraSeptember 4, 2024 9.0Targets change the game as competitors must learn how to play without knowing if they'll be safe come the next elim; TJ's favorite challenge
  5. S40E05The Challenge S40E05An Era TraditionSeptember 18, 2024 9.5An exhausting challenge leaves an era questioning one of their own, while another era can't get on the same page; a long-standing rivalry be
  6. S40E06The Challenge S40E06My Real Friends EraSeptember 25, 2024 9.0With alliances and deals brewing, one Challenger must decide between righting their past wrongs with a friend, or creating a divide amongst
  7. S40E07The Challenge S40E07Trust in Your EraOctober 2, 2024 9.0The winners must make a heart-breaking decision as to which of their friends must fight in the elimination; target selection causes chaos as
  8. S40E08The Challenge S40E08The Era of the GladiatorOctober 9, 2024 9.5A battle erupts and the players must find their inner Gladiator to take out their competition and achieve glory and safety; a vote from one
  9. S40E09The Challenge S40E09An Era of OneOctober 16, 2024 8.5Having seen their whole team lose in elimination, one challenger must hold their entire era on their back to earn safety; cracks in an allia
  10. S40E10The Challenge S40E10A New EraOctober 23, 2024 9.5The game takes a huge turn as the Challengers must now work as individuals to claim victory, while still repping their era; a hot and grueli
  11. S40E11The Challenge S40E11Payback EraOctober 30, 2024 9.5The targets are painted on three friends as they must scrape through an intense obstacle course in order to keep themselves safe; one player
  12. S40E12The Challenge S40E12Season's bestThe Era of the PurgeNovember 6, 2024 10.0The Challengers get their first taste of what a final could look like, while battling to avoid being purged from the game; one Challenger tr
  13. S40E13The Challenge S40E13Best Friends 4EraNovember 13, 2024 9.5A rivalry heats up and no one is safe from the chaos that ensues; one Challenger tries to reignite their competitive flame to avoid eliminat
  14. S40E14The Challenge S40E14Swinging EraNovember 20, 2024 9.0A staple of "The Challenge" sees the players swinging for their safety in the game; one player attempts to break up a solid alliance in an a
  15. S40E15The Challenge S40E15Thinking Thin EraDecember 4, 2024 9.0A win-or-go mentality infiltrates one alliance as the Challengers traverse tight quarters filled with bats and puzzles in an attempt to keep
  16. S40E16The Challenge S40E16Must Win EraDecember 11, 2024 9.0Burger King joins the action as Challengers face a risky plunge and tough swim, with serious consequences if they fail.
  17. S40E17The Challenge S40E17Location Change EraDecember 18, 2024 9.5The Challengers arrive to a beautiful new landscape where their dreams may come to a screeching halt; the players must stay afloat in an exh
  18. S40E18The Challenge S40E18The End of An Era, Part 1January 1, 2025 9.5With all of the eras represented, the eight finalists begin TJ's final and must endure a gauntlet of intense checkpoints, while a big twist
  19. S40E19The Challenge S40E19The End of An Era, Part 2January 8, 2025 9.5The epic, two-part Final comes to a close as the finalists battle for their chance at a share of one million dollars. An epic twist could se
  20. S40E20Reunion Part 1January 15, 2025 7.5
  21. S40E21Reunion Part 2January 22, 2025 7.5

Season 40 ranked & reviewed

Season41Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2025Aired 9.5Season avg
  1. S41E01The Challenge S41E01Welcome to The ChallengeJuly 30, 2025The newly formed pairs of Challenge Vets and New Threats must put their partnership to the test immediately; a rivalry causes chaos and unce
  2. S41E02The Challenge S41E02We Used to Hook UpAugust 6, 2025TJ throws a huge wrench in the players' plans, making an ever-changing game even more difficult; two challengers get hot and heavy, making a
  3. S41E03The Challenge S41E03I Am The ChallengeAugust 13, 2025One player's game is at risk, while their partner's competitiveness rears its ugly head and wishes it hadn't. The challenge tests the player
  4. S41E04The Challenge S41E04Wish I'd Been PracticingAugust 20, 2025The stakes are sky high, as one veteran shocks the house by getting last in the challenge. Hangnail, Gabe, looks to make a high risk move to
  5. S41E05The Challenge S41E05Pride Comes Before the FallAugust 27, 2025The rivalry between vets and new threats heats up. Worlds collide when the sports-horror movie "HIM" from Director Jordan Peele gets in on t
  6. S41E06The Challenge S41E06Is He Throwing It?September 3, 2025A major player in the game is public enemy number one after it appears they were trying to throw the challenge. The shocking nominations exp
  7. S41E07The Challenge S41E07At Least Someone's Getting Laid!September 10, 2025Loose lips, sink ships! One player's inability to keep a secret puts a target on them. The first-ever Challenge Grand Prix sees a speedy go-
  8. S41E08The Challenge S41E08Justice for LekaSeptember 17, 2025Karma comes for one veteran, as their challenge performance raises suspicions; the announcement of the Lock-In approaching pushes the challe
  9. S41E09The Challenge S41E09Does Anyone Want to Confess?September 24, 2025The Lock-In has arrived and the players must compete in a challenge favorite, the Mini-Final, to secure their permanent partner for the seas
  10. S41E10The Challenge S41E10A War BrewingOctober 1, 2025The players compete in their first challenge as permanent partners, and trivia is the staple; TJ's favorite, but they have never seen it don
  11. S41E11The Challenge S41E11A King of KamikazeOctober 8, 2025The Stake a Claim twist creates paranoia amongst the house; the Challengers show off their speed and strength in a challenge that sees them
  12. S41E12The Challenge S41E12Punch You in Your FaceOctober 15, 2025The epic movie, "The Running Man," with Glen Powell inspires today's challenge with chains, cars and detonators! After one player's failed a
  13. S41E13The Challenge S41E13They Are Like CockroachesOctober 22, 2025The challengers are sent on the heist of a century to collect a key using… haystacks. This exhausting challenge is a crucial look into every
  14. S41E14The Challenge S41E14We Have to Boogie!October 29, 2025As the numbers whittle down, everyone's collective performance in the challenge becomes crucial because winning or losing takes a vote away
  15. S41E15The Challenge S41E15Season's bestThe Best Birthday PresentNovember 5, 2025 9.5In a challenge filled with chains, the players must trust their partner 's driving skills to help them succeed. If you love rummaging throug
  16. S41E16The Challenge S41E16Am I Being Bamboozled?November 12, 2025 9.5The challengers must navigate a harrowing and pitch-black cave in hopes of earning safety. The teams in elimination must cram into a replica
  17. S41E17The Challenge S41E17Ten Toes DownNovember 19, 2025An argument creates tension in the house and reveals who's been playing honest and how devious the game can really be; a headbanger awaits t
  18. S41E18The Challenge S41E18Finale Part INovember 26, 2025 9.5After a grueling season, the final four teams have made it to TJ's Final. While battling exhaustion, the players must complete grueling runs
  19. S41E19The Challenge S41E19Finale Part IIDecember 3, 2025The finalists must rely on their partner and battle through pain, sweat and tears to become Challenge Champions. Only one team will be the f
  20. S41E20Reunion Part 1December 10, 2025
  21. S41E21Reunion Part 2December 17, 2025

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