The BEST episodes of The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars season 1

Every episode of The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars season 1!

MTV’s most iconic franchise “The Challenge” is back again with the debut of an eight-week special event “The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars.” Hosted by WWE superstar and former challenge competitor, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, “Champs vs. Stars” will feature ten of the fiercest champions from past “Challenge" seasons. The alumni go head-to-head against ten celebrity athletes and entertainers in challenge-style competitions to determine who will reign supreme. Winners will compete for a chance to take a share of the $150,000 cash prize to donate to their beloved charities.

Last Updated: 3/9/2025Network: MTVStatus: Ended

6.67

6 votes

#1 - Tow Big, or Tow Home

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2017

The premiere. Ten champions from past "Challenge" seasons go head-to-head against 10 celebrity athletes and entertainers in challenge-style competitions to determine who will reign supreme.

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6.33

6 votes

#2 - Slamballs and Elbow Brawls

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2017

One player makes a surprise decision, while another receives a disturbing call from home. One of the Champs is accused of playing too dirty. An elimination threatens to pit two friends against each other.

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6.20

5 votes

#3 - When Push Comes to Shoving Stars

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2017

A new player arrives to join the competition, while one of the teams struggle to keep themselves together. The Champs and Stars partake in an extremely physical challenge.

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6.20

5 votes

#4 - Playing Me for the Foos

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/19/2017

A representative from one player's charity makes a visit. An old rivalry once again resurfaces. While one team is united with their vote for elimination, another is torn apart, with one competitor betrayed and out for vengeance.

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6.17

6 votes

#5 - Parkour All Obstacles

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2017

Tensions arise when one star declares he wants nothing to do with the Champs team. An injury threatens to jeopardize one player's standing in the game, while a family crisis may decide another's fate.

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6.00

5 votes

#6 - Flag Poles and False Hopes

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/26/2017

One player's vendetta leads to a surprising choice for MVP. While one alliance scrambles to save themselves, another tries to take out a strong competitor. One contestant is blindsided by their team.

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0.00

0 votes

#7 - Sink, Purge, Repeat

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/2/2018

The remaining players are shocked with a game-changing announcement. Two bitter rivals are forced to compete for only one final spot, while another player's betrayal seals their fate in the game.

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0.00

0 votes

#8 - It's The Final Countdown

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2018

The last players standing compete in one final test of agility, tenacity, endurance and strength. One team takes home $150,000 for the their charities, and is named the winner of Champs vs. Stars.

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