The WORST episodes of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge

Every episode of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge!

Hall of Fame professional wrestler Steve Austin invites eight elite athletes to his ranch each week to compete in head-to-head battles until only one is left standing. That man or woman then takes on Steve's personal obstacle course, the Skullbuster, for a chance to win $10,000.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: CMTStatus: Ended
star
6.75
20 votes

#1 - Shell Shocked

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/1/2016

Eight male athletes compete in Rip Off, Shock Wave and Dead Weight for a chance to face the Skullbuster and win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.00
25 votes

#2 - Strapped

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/17/2016

Eight female athletes arrive at the ranch to compete in The Summit, Water Logged and Strapped; only one athlete gets to take on the Skullbuster for a shot at $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.08
36 votes

#3 - Flipping Out

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2016

Eight rough-and-tough female athletes take on Trench Warfare, Pole Dancer and Chain Gang in order to get a chance at the Skullbuster and a shot at $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.12
17 votes

#4 - Redemption, Revenge, Regret

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/29/2017

Season 4 ends with eight of the greatest female bracket champions returning for another shot at glory. The final two take on the Skullbuster, with the fastest time winning $25,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.30
20 votes

#5 - Guns n Hoses

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/24/2016

Eight first responders battle it out in Trench Warfare, High & Dry and Hard Labor, but only one will come out on top and take on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.33
27 votes

#6 - Red, White, and Boom

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2017

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Last Man Standing
star
7.33
24 votes

#7 - Last Man Standing

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2014

The last group of elite male athletes comes to Steve Austin's ranch in search of the $10,000 prize. After battling through Trench Warfare, Pain Train and Barreled, only one will have a shot at the Skullbuster.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.35
31 votes

#8 - A Woman Possessed

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2016

Putting eight female athletes to the test in Possession, Bail Out and The Crate; only one can take on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.37
30 votes

#9 - King of the Hill

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/3/2016

Eight male athletes face off in The Summit, Barn Burner and Strapped with the winner moving on to the Skullbuster and a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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You Lose, You Leave
star
7.37
19 votes

#10 - You Lose, You Leave

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2014

It's the final episode and Steve Austin has saved his best for last. Eight more women arrive at the ranch with dreams of taking down the Skullbuster and winning the $10,000 grand prize. But before they make it that far, they'll have to go through Trench Warfare, Pain Train and Barreled.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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Totally Ripped
star
7.40
25 votes

#11 - Totally Ripped

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2015

Eight hardcore athletes have come to the Broken Skull Challenge with one common goal - to take on Steve Austin's Skullbuster and take his $10,000. But to earn that right, they'll have to get through Rip Off, Ass Kicker and Grip & Rip. Will they have what it takes, or will they crumble under the pressure?

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.41
32 votes

#12 - Heavy Hitters

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/20/2016

Eight of the biggest athletes to ever step foot on the ranch battle it out in Possession, Bail Out and The Crate, but only one will survive to take on the Skullbuster for a shot at $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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Ladies First
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7.41
32 votes

#13 - Ladies First

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2015

Steve Austin invites the first eight women to visit the ranch to battle through Summit, Tired and Excalibur before they get their chance at the Skullbuster. If they have what it takes, they'll take home $10,000. But not before Steve reveals a surprise that will surely have someone second-guessing her chances.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.41
58 votes

#14 - Toughest Place in America

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2016

Steve Austin begins season four with eight hardcore athletes going head to head in three rounds of grueling competition; the winner will have to beat the returning champion's benchmark time in order to walk away with $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.44
36 votes

#15 - Winners Never Quit

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2016

Eight men come to the Broken Skull Ranch to battle one another in Rip Off, Loaded, and Dead Weight and vie for a chance to defeat the Skullbuster and walk away with $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.46
39 votes

#16 - Down & Dirty

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/4/2016

Austin invites eight female athletes to his ranch to go head-to-head in Drag Race, Trucked Up, and the Crate, but only one will stand tall in the end and take on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.47
30 votes

#17 - High and Dry

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2016

Eight new female competitors try and prove they are the toughest badass in the country by taking on Summit, High & Dry and Cranked with the winner moving on to face the Skullbuster and a chance at Steve Austin's $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.47
40 votes

#18 - The Girls Are Back In Town

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2016

Steve Austin invites eight elite-level women to compete but only one will get a shot at the new Skullbuster and the chance to beat returning champion Cassidy's benchmark time and earn the $10,000 top prize.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.49
35 votes

#19 - Broken Records

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/11/2016

Eight accomplished athletes battle it out in Rip Off, Stoned, and Pole Dancer to determine who takes on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.50
42 votes

#20 - Last Man Smilin'

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2016

Austin puts eight heavyweights through three rounds of competition in Drag Race, Trucked Up, and the Crate, with only one going on to take on the Skullbuster and a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.50
28 votes

#21 - Stars and Scraps

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2016

Eight female military veterans battle in Rip Off, Loaded and Dead Weight, but only one will have a shot at the Skullbuster and a chance at $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.51
53 votes

#22 - Rank and Fight

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2016

Eight challengers go head to head in three challenges and the last man standing will earn the right to take on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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Big Girl's Don't Cry
star
7.54
26 votes

#23 - Big Girl's Don't Cry

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2015

Eight stout badass women arrive at the ranch. Whoever can survive Snatch, Barn Burner and Cranked will get a shot at Steve's Skullbuster and the chance to win $10,000, but only if they can beat the benchmark time.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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star
7.54
24 votes

#24 - How Hungry Are You

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2017

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star
7.58
12 votes

#25 - Labor Pain

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/24/2016

Eight ferocious female athletes arrive at the ranch to do battle in Trench Warfare, High & Dry and Hard Labor for a chance to take on Steve's Skullbuster and win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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