The BEST episodes of The Challenge: USA season 1

Every episode of The Challenge: USA season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge: USA season 1!

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+.

Last Updated: 5/16/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended

7.84

51 votes

#1 - Pledges of Allegiance

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2022

Players must scale a moving semi-truck in one of the most intense and fast-moving challenges of the season. A ruthless player schemes to pit two allies against each other.

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7.81

70 votes

#2 - Liberty and Justice For All

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2022

TJ introduces the players to one of his favorite challenges - trivia! A vendetta from the past reignites in the Compound as a challenger seeks the ultimate revenge.

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7.79

67 votes

#3 - In Tyson We Trust

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2022

A difficult water-based challenge leaves some players swimming for survival. Whispers in the Compound threaten to destroy a mighty alliance.

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7.71

56 votes

#4 - Independence Day

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2022

After an explosive twist, a secret alliance makes plans to take control of the game. TJ introduces the Challengers to one of his favorite eliminations, the infamous "Hall Brawl."

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7.67

58 votes

#5 - State of the Unions

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2022

Players find themselves crashing cars while blindfolded in an epic challenge. A scorned competitor looks to sabotage their new partner. TJ serves up a game-changing twist.

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7.67

78 votes

#6 - 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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7.65

82 votes

#7 - 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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7.50

66 votes

#8 - 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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7.38

60 votes

#9 - A Civil War

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2022

The Challengers scramble for power in the wake of a shocking blindside. A pair of underdogs must choose between creating more chaos or playing it safe.

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7.34

56 votes

#10 - Nevertheless She Persisted

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2022

A vengeful player looks for payback after being sabotaged in the challenge. The reveal of a secret alliance turns the game upside down.

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7.29

52 votes

#11 - Home of the Brave

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2022

The remaining players fight to secure spots in the fast-approaching Final. Who will survive the brutal conditions and TJ's twists and turns to earn the Challenge USA crown and $500,000?

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