The BEST episodes of Redneck Island season 1

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

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: 3/1/2024Network: CMTStatus: Ended
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Welcome to Redneck Island
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8.25
56 votes

#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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Beer Bliss
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7.42
12 votes

#2 - Beer Bliss

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2012

Redneck Island explodes with excitement when a crate of heavenly ice-cold beer washes up on shore. The party is short-lived, however, when Steve Austin informs them he has alternate plans for their precious beverage. An unexpected injury causes a contestant to make a big mistake that affects his whole team.

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The Pinky Swear
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7.40
10 votes

#3 - The Pinky Swear

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2012

The remaining rednecks decide to liven up camp life by pulling pranks on each other, building a waterslide and giving some of the guys their first pedicures. All the primping and fun stops when one team loses the challenge and a contestant is forced to pick between two friends when deciding who is the next to go home.

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Like Shootin' Fish in a Barrel
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7.19
31 votes

#4 - 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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A Bird in the Hand
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7.16
38 votes

#5 - 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.

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What Goes Down, Must Come Up
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7.13
8 votes

#6 - What Goes Down, Must Come Up

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/2012

With only four contestants remaining, alliances will be put to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, contestants literally sink their teeth into their next challenge -- an eating contest. However, the exotic fare proves challenging to stomach in more ways than one.

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Leapin' Lizards
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7.08
38 votes

#7 - 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!

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As Redneck Island Turns
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7.03
34 votes

#8 - 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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All Mixed Up
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6.97
38 votes

#9 - 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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Finale
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6.50
36 votes

#10 - 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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