The WORST episodes of The Challenge: All Stars
Every episode of The Challenge: All Stars ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Challenge: All Stars!
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 - Lone Star
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/2024
The final eight compete for the $300,000 prize pool, where old rivals face off and new relationships prove crucial as fallen players give their stars away. An All-Star makes a heartbreaking mistake that could cost them the entire game.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#2 - Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2021
Everyone's favorite All Stars are back to break down what it was like returning to the arena, surviving in the Challenge house, and battling old friends and new foes for the biggest prize money of their careers.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#3 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#4 - Legends Never Die
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2021
Twenty-two Challenge All Stars return for a second chance at the ultimate competition and a $500,000 grand prize. Right out the gate, the competition gets real with an intense underwater challenge. An honest player struggles with the game's politics.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#5 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#6 - True Colors
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2024
A heated confrontation over a rumor puts one All Star's game on the line. A shocking departure brings a true Challenge OG into the house. A power player flexes their political muscle, forcing old friends to battle it out in the Arena.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#7 - The Queen's Gambit
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2024
Two Challenge queens seize the opportunity to go after a knight fiercely defending their star. One All-Star confides in an old rival as relationship woes threaten to take over their game. Nominations sends shockwaves through the house.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#11 - Semi-Charmed Lifesaver
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2021
The All Stars brace for impact as someone in power threatens to use the Lifesaver. A parent is torn between being away from their family and their shot at becoming a champion. An introverted player delivers a blistering message.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#12 - You Won't Break My Soul
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2024
The game gets real when a pot-stirring player pushes another to question their desire to stay in the game; warring exes wonder if they should resolve their differences in the Arena; an old-school player teaches a fledgling All Star a valuable lesson.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#13 - What About Your Friends?
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2021
On a dusty highway, the All Stars tackle their most intense challenge yet. A decades-old friendship is shattered when a veteran player makes a game move. Four All Stars battle it out in the final elimination of the season.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#14 - She's Back!
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/25/2022
TJ surprises the challengers with a blast from the past and a new rivalry is born. The high-altitude "High Stakes'' challenge leaves some players flying high, and others crashing down. Some shady political moves set the stage for a pair of epic battles in the Arena.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#15 - The Way You Make Me Steal
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2024
A power move backfires in spectacular fashion. A top veteran's losing streak puts their alliance in danger when an enemy gains control of the vote. Ex-lovers give in to their chemistry, but one party instantly regrets it.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#18 - A Sky Full of Stars
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2024
An elite group of 24 Challenge All Stars reunite to play for $300,000 in a fierce individual game where relationships matter, and anyone can win. A comeback player makes a splash in their return, but fears that with success comes a target.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#19 - Free Fallin'
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2021
The All Stars confront their worst fears in a terrifying new challenge high above the water. A pair of adversaries are thrust into a new partnership and must put their bad blood aside to stay in the game. TJ's twist sends players scrambling as they try to avoid the Arena.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#20 - Treehouse of Horror
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2022
The gloves (and clothes) are off at the muddy "Playing Dirty" challenge as the All Stars wrestle to control who gets voted into the Arena. The newly formed Treehouse alliance makes major moves to crush players who stand in their way. A pair of shocking surprises threaten to completely change the game.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#21 - Catch a Falling Star
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2024
An uncharacteristic string of poor performances haunts one All-Star, who fears their days of flying under the radar are over. A well-intentioned speech ends awkwardly and lands one player in hot water. Two champions battle for a star.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#23 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#24 - A Race for The Stars
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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#25 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV