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.
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#2 - Cheater! Cheater!
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/29/2022
The All Stars are desperate to make the Final, but TJ has some twists in store before they get there. An accusation of cheating threatens to derail one All Star's game. The Finalists arrive on a private island to begin the most grueling Final. Who will have what it takes to overcome their competition and get one step closer to the crown?
#3 - Coming For The Crown
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/6/2022
TJ unveils a series of surprising twists and turns as the challengers fight for the crown and their share of $500,000. Several All Stars spelling skills prove highly questionable, risking their spot in the race. TJ serves up one of the most disgusting eating checkpoints in Challenge history that shakes some All Stars to their core.
#4 - 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.
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#5 - 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.
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#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.
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#8 - 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.
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#10 - 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.
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#11 - 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.
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#13 - It Was a Good Jay
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2024
After clamouring for a win all season so he could go into the Arena and earn a star, one player puts it all on the line for redemption. A quirky All-Star finds his game at risk again, but retaliates with an unexpected power play.
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#15 - Going Bananas
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/22/2022
With the Final approaching, the star-craving challengers make desperate moves to secure their positions in the game. One All Star is overwhelmed with all the attention they're getting, while another player's game falls to pieces after losing their closest ally. The pressure of the game reignites two long-simmering rivalries.
#16 - 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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#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - Star-Crossed Rivals
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.
#25 - 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.