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: 9/21/2026Network: CMTStatus: Ended
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#1 - Best of the Best

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/22/2017

Eight of the toughest bracket champions return for another chance at victory. Two competitors will take on the Skullbuster, with the fastest time winning $25,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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#2 - 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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#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#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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#6 - 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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#7 - 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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#8 - Finish Strong

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2016

The final eight female athletes compete in Rip Off, Loaded and Pile Up, but only one can take on the Skullbuster for a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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#9 - 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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#10 - 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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#11 - 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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#12 - 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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#13 - 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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#14 - Take What's Yours

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/2016

Eight athletic women go head-to-head in Rip Off, Stoned, and Pole Dancer to decide who takes on the Skullbuster and a chance to win $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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#15 - The Hunter and the Hunted

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/8/2017

Eight fine-tuned athletes arrive at Steve Austin's ranch to compete in Snatch, High and Dry, and Rock Climb. One will emerge and earn a shot at Steve's Skullbuster and $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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#16 - Leave With Your Head Held High

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/15/2017

Steve Austin challenges eight new female athletes with Snatch, High and Dry, and Rock Climb, with one earning the right to take on the Skullbuster for a shot at $10,000.

Directors: Adam Vetri
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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#19 - Set the Tone

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2017

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#20 - The Women Bring It

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017

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#21 - If I Brought It Back, I Made It Harder

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2017

Eight more elite athletes go head to head in Rip Off 2.0, Hoisted and Tire Change.

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#22 - Give a girl a chance

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2017

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#23 - Snooze You Lose

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2017

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#24 - How Hungry Are You

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

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#25 - Red, White, and Boom

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