The BEST episodes of Redneck Island

Every episode of Redneck Island ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Redneck Island!

Hosted by WWE superstar Steve Austin, REDNECK ISLAND will take 12 red, white and blue-collared Americans out of their element, and far away from cold beer, for the ultimate redneck-style competition series, which debuts Saturday, June 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with a special 2-hour long premiere. Visit CMT.com for a sneak peek at REDNECK ISLAND. From a remote tropical paradise, Austin will guide the men and women through a number of hilarious mental and physical challenges designed to celebrate the group's strengths and limitations in a quest for $100,000. At the end of each episode, teammates will send one competitor packing.

Last Updated: 8/19/2026Network: CMTStatus: Ended
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#1 - Welcome to Redneck Island

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2012

Twelve rednecks are brought to a tropical locale by Steve Austin, but this is no vacation. They're here to compete for $100,000. They soon learn their new camp has no toilet, but they have the opportunity to win a golden throne -- a luxury outhouse. Tensions run high as the contestants find out there's more than one way to get sent home from this "survival of the reddest" competition.

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Leapin' Lizards
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#2 - Leapin' Lizards

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2012

A new redneck in peak physical condition arrives on the island, challenging established relationships. Already tired of canned food, the contestants decide to hunt for an alternate protein source - lizard!

A Bird in the Hand
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#3 - A Bird in the Hand

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2012

As the castaway rednecks hunt for jungle veggies, they learn they shouldn't search for food in the area that used to be the latrine. They don't have a lot more luck on the fishing front but manage to make a surprising catch at sea. Mistakes during the challenge put a popular team member on the chopping block.

All Mixed Up
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#4 - All Mixed Up

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2012

With one team dominating, Steve Austin makes a surprise announcement that makes tensions run high on the island. The rednecks are excited about the arrival of some new critters in the camp and must decide where they fall on the food chain.

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#5 - As Redneck Island Turns

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2012

The lines in the sand between the orange and blue teams are erased when Steve Austin makes a surprise visit to camp and announces a major shift in the competition. Contestants will now be competing individually instead of as teams from here on out, and one person is willing to go further than everyone else to win the $100,000.

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#6 - Like Shootin' Fish in a Barrel

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2012

It is down to the final five. After a day of bowling and fishing, a sharp-shooting challenge makes one contestant safe from elimination, while putting two others on the firing line.

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#7 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2012

The final three contestants face their last series of challenges, as only two will battle it out to decide the winner of Redneck Island and the $100,000 grand prize.

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On the Ropes
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#8 - On the Ropes

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/5/2015

The final four teams plot to take out whoever stands in their way of making it to the end. At the challenge, the contestants put it all on the line as they overcome all obstacles that stand in their way of a spot in the finale.

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#9 - The Reckonator

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/3/2013

The final four rednecks go head to head for the $100,000 prize.

Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?
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#10 - Are You Smarter Than a Redneck?

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/29/2015

Tensions boil over as a relationship continues to create friction in the house. The contestants must prove they have brains and brawn as the latest challenge puts them to the test. And, a shocking upset at the Pit sends a powerful team packing.

Hung Out to Dry
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#11 - Hung Out to Dry

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2015

The pressures of the game are getting to a few contestants, and a wild night out causes tempers to flare. This week's challenge proves to be too much for two of the players to handle.

Flour Power
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#12 - Flour Power

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2015

Cowboy confesses his love to Margaret. Cowboy and Tank pull a prank on the house, but it isn't well received. The contestants must chow down on some interesting Southern food that's hard for even them to swallow.

Never Let Go
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#13 - Never Let Go

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2015

The contestants hold on for dear life in next episode's challenge. With $100,000 on the line, they'll do anything to stay.

What Goes Up, Must Come Down
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#14 - What Goes Up, Must Come Down

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2015

An action-packed challenge sends the teams flying and lands one player in the hospital. Margaret continues to alienate the rest of the house while Cowboy and Cody almost come to blows.

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The Plot Thickens
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#15 - The Plot Thickens

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2014

The rednecks face their fears when a challenge takes them to new heights; a newly formed team struggle to work together both on and off the playing field.

Shot Through the Heart
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#16 - Shot Through the Heart

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2014

Bullets fly as the rednecks shoot their way through another difficult challenge. As a new power couple emerges in the game, another team's new romance is put in jeopardy as they face elimination in The Pit.

It's All About the South
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#17 - It's All About the South

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2014

Twenty four wild Southerners descend upon a picturesque lake house in Georgia with fire in their guts for the chance to win $100,000. But, only one team will split the payday. To survive the competition, they'll have to deal with intense challenges and, most of all, each other.

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#18 - The Final Battle

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/31/2016

With everything on the line, the final three teams must push themselves harder than ever before as they compete in an epic final race.

Two for the Money
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#19 - Two for the Money

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/12/2015

It's the day they've all been waiting as the final three teams battle in an epic race of strength, intelligence and endurance. Only one team will prevail and claim the $100,000 prize.

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#20 - The Battle Begins

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/28/2016

Steve Austin brings back 12 seasoned Redneck Island veterans and 12 eager new rookies to battle it out for $100,000. At the first challenge, the players dive into the competition as they fight it out to claim victory.

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#21 - Broken Dreams

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2016

The game is turned on its head as one player quits the competition and another is seriously injured; the challenge turns physical as the teams fight to stay afloat.

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#22 - Great Expectations

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2016

The players must rise to the occasion as a daunting challenge pushes their limits to new heights; one of the veterans gets life-changing news from home; a powerful new alliance forms that changes the course of the game.

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#23 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/18/2016

A budding romance between two teammates complicates their future in the game; a challenge forces the competitors to put their brains as well as their brawn to the test.

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#24 - Tuff Luck

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/25/2016

The power continues to shift in the game, raising the stakes to a new high as the teams brawl it out at the challenge; old romantic flames reignite between Margaret and Josh.

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#25 - Money Hungry

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2016

Rival alliances divide the house as a new power-team emerges; players have a tough time with the challenge; two best friends face off against each other in an emotional Pit.