The BEST episodes of The Challenge: USA
Every episode of The Challenge: USA ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge: USA!
For the first time in “Challenge” history, reality titans from the CBS universe will compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives. With an ever-changing game, players will be in a constant state of paranoia, unable to trust anyone but themselves. The CBS all-stars from SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, THE AMAZING RACE and LOVE ISLAND will compete on THE CHALLENGE: USA this summer on the CBS Television Network for a chance to join the upcoming THE CHALLENGE: GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP, streaming on Paramount+.
#1 - Independence Day
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2023
The game takes a dramatic turn when TJ announces that teams are no more, strategy shifts for several players, and a shocking draw from the hopper forces two ride-or-die allies to go head-to-head in one of the most grueling eliminations yet.
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#4 - Civil War
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/17/2023
With the lines drawn, a Challenge vet turns on one of their own in an act of self-preservation. Also, Big Brother alum Paulie opens up about his journey to live in his truth and is presented with the opportunity to reconcile with a former enemy.
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#6 - Operation Hat Trick
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/24/2023
A crush develops between Josh and a Survivor woman, a rift grows among the rookie players, and the Challenge veterans take advantage by coming up with "Operation Hat Trick," resulting in one of the most shocking hopper results of the season.
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#9 - Oh Say Can You See Tiffany
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2022
The Challengers are shocked by TJ's latest twist. A Survivor legend looks to cement their dominance in the game, while a crafty Big Brother player might be proving a little too popular with other Challengers.
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#10 - The United States of Challenge
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2022
BMX Legend TJ Lavin welcomes 28 competitors from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and Love Island to The Challenge. With old rivalries, new alliances, messy exes, and fractured friendships under one roof, who will be the first eliminated?
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#11 - Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Love
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/31/2023
Wes's defection to the blue team jeopardizes two players' position in the game, Tiffany calls out the men for playing a scared game, and Bananas and Wes play cupid as the Tyler and Alyssa S romance continues to blossom.
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#12 - A Really Good Looking Underdog
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2023
The aftermath of "Operation Hat Trick" reverberates through the house when things get heated between two rookie players. Also, the competitors brace themselves for TJ's favorite challenge of the season - trivia, but with a hair-raising twist!
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#13 - A Less Perfect Union
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2023
With the news of another double elimination, the remaining players grapple with tough decisions: betraying friendships or risking elimination. The Survivors navigate the departure of a valued member, and the loss of trust in another.
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#14 - Declarations of Independence
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2022
While some alliances are growing in strength, others are starting to fall apart. A powerful duo starts to raise suspicions in the game, while a pair of newly mismatched Challengers' lack of team chemistry puts their games in serious danger.
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#15 - Revenge Amongst the Ruins
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/5/2023
When an unexpected winner emerges from the challenge ruins, tables are turned and all alliances scramble to navigate this new power dynamic. Tempers flare and lines are drawn for against one player after a last minute voting decision.
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#17 - The Pursuit of Glory
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/19/2023
Eight competitors remain to compete in a grueling two-day final challenge where only one man and one woman will split the $500,000 grand prize. While some are fighting for their elusive first championship, others are out for redemption and pride.
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#19 - Slippery Business
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/28/2023
Michaela's sudden decision to target a fellow alliance member leaves Chanelle and Desi to question if she has their best interests at heart. Also, Michele finds herself in the middle between two alliances, ultimately betraying one of them.
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#21 - Enemy of the State
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/14/2023
As the individual game heats up, Challenge vet Tori wants to cool things down with her showmance with Sebastian - but he's got other ideas. Also, Michaela sets her sights on a fellow Survivor player she feels could be a threat to her game.
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#22 - Blurred Battle Lines
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/13/2023
After the first contestant is out of the game, a new alliance is formed to target a Challenge veteran, while a power shift in the game has others focused on revenge. After a difficult water challenge, romance blossoms between two teammates.
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#24 - The Treason for the Season
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/12/2023
With the final close, one player must face their greatest fear in a terrifying challenge. Then, a double elimination forces allies to turn on each other and leads one player to consider a shocking betrayal before the most brutal elimination yet.
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#25 - The Riskiest Season Yet
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/10/2023
18 CBS reality titans are shocked to learn that they will be competing amongst six legendary MTV Challenge veterans. Strategy is turned on its head when TJ introduces a new twist that will put multiple players at risk at the first elimination.
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