The BEST episodes of The Challenge: All Stars season 5
Every episode of The Challenge: All Stars season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge: All Stars season 5!
MTV’s long-running reality competition program “The Challenge” will debut an “All Stars” season on ViacomCBS’ new streaming service Paramount Plus on April 1. The new nine-episode season will feature 22 returning “Challenge” competitors — yes, an entire season of true veterans — some of whom have just been seen on the most recent season, “The Challenge: Double Agents” on MTV, and some of whom are making their grand return after years away, all competing for a $500,000 grand prize.
#1 - You D-Rival Me Crazy
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2025
Nany worries that Turbo's attitude around the house paints a bigger target on their backs; Adam begins to question one of his alliance members; Veronica continues to take issue with her BFF Shane's lack of allegiance to her side of the house.
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#2 - Rivals on the Edge
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2025
With the four coveted stars claimed, the nine remaining rival pairs without a star are left to figure out how to take possession of one for themselves; at the next challenge, the Rivals are faced with one of their greatest fears: heights.
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#3 - A Star Studded Ar-Rival
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2025
A group of twenty-six competitors are paired up with their enemy from seasons past; as bad blood resurfaces for some, the Rivals quickly learn that to win their share of the $300,000 grand prize, they must be able to work together to survive.
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#4 - This is Why We're Rivals
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2025
A rival pair seeks revenge to take back their star from one of the four star holding pairs after it was stolen in the previous elimination; one challenger threatens to quit the game when tension with their rival reaches an all-time high.
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Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2025
With the final suspected to be right around the corner, the three pairs of rivals without a star consider more drastic strategies to earn their ticket to the final; one team fears their star is being targeted at the next elimination.
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Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2025
The final four rival pairs compete in the Final Challenge; with a life-changing amount of money on the line, some rival pairs struggle to excel past their differences, while others fully regress back into their old ways with each other.
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#7 - Old Friends, New Rivals
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2025
Accusations fly as several rival pairs try to figure out who is controlling the game behind the scenes; Shane targets an alliance member that he feels is threatening his position in the game and friendship with his long-time BFF, Veronica.
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#8 - Tri-Rival Pursuit
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2025
TJ puts a rivals spin on his favorite challenge of the season: trivia; tempers flare between two rival pairs when one challenger is caught supporting a strategy to throw in their real life best friend into the Jungle for possible elimination.
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#9 - Rivals in the Ruff
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2025
Tension continues to brew between rivals Kelly Anne and Sylvia; Adam puts himself and his partner Steve's star at risk after coming down with a flu; at the challenge, another Rival pair is divided, leading to big misunderstanding back at the house.
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#10 - A Star-Holder is Born
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/5/2025
A star is up for grabs, and the six rival pairs without one fight tooth and nail in the first-ever Star Challenge for their ticket to the final; an unexpected outcome from the daily challenge causes the house to scramble like never before.
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#11 - Ring Around the Rival
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2025
Rivals Aneesa and Ashley attempt to get back in sync after their blow up; Katie tries to school rivals Adam and Steve on playing a more aggressive game; the pressure is on to free up a star, tempting the winning team to make a big move.
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