The WORST episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge

Every episode of Squid Game: The Challenge ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge!

Contestants will go through a series of games inspired by the show "Squid Game", plus new additions, which are all intended to test strategies and alliances.

Last Updated: 1/17/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

6.80

117 votes

#1 - Red Light Green Light

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2025

In this $4.56 million showdown, the Squid Game finalists suit up for a winner-take-all edition of "Red Light, Green Light" with a life-changing prize.

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6.83

353 votes

#2 - Nowhere to Hide

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2023

Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.

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6.84

469 votes

#3 - Red Light Green Light

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2023

Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.

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6.95

348 votes

#4 - Trick or Treat

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2023

A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.

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6.99

363 votes

#5 - One Lucky Day

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2023

As the end draws near, the finalists suit up for a lavish feast — and a surprising test. One last game stands between a player and the ultimate prize.

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7.01

333 votes

#6 - One Step Closer

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2023

As the clock ticks, the players move quickly to get to the other side of the bridge. Back in the dormitory, evading elimination becomes a dicey mission.

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7.03

348 votes

#7 - Goodbye

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2023

With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.

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7.04

381 votes

#8 - The Man with the Umbrella

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2023

Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.

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7.05

116 votes

#9 - Trust

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2025

Emotions boil over during a dicey race to survive. As rivalries intensify, the players enter the "Circle of Trust" for a ruthless game of truth and lies.

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7.08

111 votes

#10 - Sacrifice

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2025

A head-to-head game forces tearful sacrifices and goodbyes. A trio of leaders emerge in the dormitory, but will sweet perks put a target on their backs?

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7.10

364 votes

#11 - War

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2023

After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.

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7.17

115 votes

#12 - Ups & Downs

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2025

After a contender overplays their hand, nobody wants to be the odd player out. Who will climb ahead in the next game — and who will slide to elimination?

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7.17

327 votes

#13 - Friend And Foe

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2023

After drawing numbers to determine the order in which they will cross the glass bridge, the players consider their options before taking a leap of faith.

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7.25

110 votes

#14 - Faith

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2025

The players put on their best poker faces, but who will bluff their way to victory? A deceptively simple game determines who will advance to the finale.

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7.27

116 votes

#15 - The Doll

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2025

With everything on the line, which players will drop the ball? A mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion.

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7.31

137 votes

#16 - Six Legs

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2025

When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count. A nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field.

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7.40

337 votes

#17 - Circle of Trust

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2023

A nomination from the previous game puts players at odds. Emotions run high in a guessing game centered on trust. Who will make it to the final round?

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7.41

124 votes

#18 - Catch

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2025

The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links. As meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat — but in this game, there's always a catch.

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7.50

113 votes

#19 - Mingle

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2025

A bold bet forces everyone to choose sides. A frantic game of "Mingle" slams the door on key alliances. The players discover the high price of rebellion.

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