The BEST episodes of The Challenge season 29

Every episode of The Challenge season 29, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge season 29!

Reality stars compete in physical and mental challenges that will push them to their limit for their share of a $1 million prize. Age-old alliances, twists and turns from host TJ Lavin, and everyone living together under one roof only make the battle that much harder.

Last Updated: 10/11/2024Network: MTVStatus: Continuing
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Achy Breaky Heart
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7.86
251 votes

#1 - Achy Breaky Heart

Season 29 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2017

When Ashley spots Hunter flirting with a Champion, she questions their romance. The Champions vow to even out the bank accounts at the "Roll With The Punches" challenge. Bananas makes a suspicious move to save himself.

A River of Endless Light
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7.83
205 votes

#2 - A River of Endless Light

Season 29 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/25/2017

A meltdown threatens to break apart the Underdog team; an ancient Thai lantern festival prompts reflection among the Challengers; and TJ shocks everyone with a twist to the Final that no one saw coming.

Reunion
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7.83
6 votes

#3 - Reunion

Season 29 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/16/2017

One plot twist resulted in the toughest time any teams have had in Challenge history. Our Champs and Underdogs gather to discuss all the moments of this season including remaining rivalries, friendships, hook-ups, and some unseen footage.

An Officer and a Gentlewoman
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7.77
237 votes

#4 - An Officer and a Gentlewoman

Season 29 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/28/2017

Flirtatious Nicole vows that she can hook up with both Cara Maria and Laurel, but her plans go awry. The pranksters are revealed causing all hell to break loose between the girls on each team.

Gimmie Shelter
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7.77
226 votes

#5 - Gimmie Shelter

Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2017

In the Season 29 premiere, 18 eager Underdogs arrive in Thailand. While the players adjust to their living conditions, the Champions prepare to invade the game. The results of nominations send all of the players into mass panic.

The Bloodbath
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7.76
236 votes

#6 - The Bloodbath

Season 29 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/11/2017

To the Champs' delight, the Underdogs must prove they're worthy of the Final during the game's shocking slaughter. A friendship turns into a rivalry when one player's suspicious gameplay is brought to light.

The True Champions
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7.75
183 votes

#7 - The True Champions

Season 29 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/9/2017

After a grueling three-day Final, the winners of Invasion of the Champions are revealed.

Helter Shelter
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7.74
250 votes

#8 - Helter Shelter

Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2017

Cory takes a risk to earn his ticket to The Oasis; during an elimination, a player's nerves become too much to handle.

Skeletal Fracture
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7.73
149 votes

#9 - Skeletal Fracture

Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/7/2017

Two-hour premiere continues.The Champions prepare to invade the game.

Underdog Eat Underdog World
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7.72
269 votes

#10 - Underdog Eat Underdog World

Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/28/2017

The Champions move into the Oasis; and a civil war breaks out within Team Underdog when they must decide which players they want to send into Elimination.

Four Tickets To Paradise
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7.69
246 votes

#11 - Four Tickets To Paradise

Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/2017

Paranoia gets the best of Shane and causes him to lash out; LaToya and Nelson bond as the last four tickets to the Oasis are awarded; and the players are ecstatic to finally move out of the Shelter.

Caged
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7.66
242 votes

#12 - Caged

Season 29 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2017

With only four players remaining on each team, the Champions and Underdogs must rely on their teammates to navigate a tricky maze course. In-fighting among the Champs leaves tempers flaring right before their last elimination.

Math Is Hard
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7.64
214 votes

#13 - Math Is Hard

Season 29 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/2/2017

Camila and Cory's love affair is put to the ultimate test when they must work together in the Final. The Underdogs and Champs must rely on each other in order to finish the Final.

The Mile-High Club
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7.55
237 votes

#14 - The Mile-High Club

Season 29 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/7/2017

Nelson flies into a rage when things don't go his way; a player wets her bed, dousing the affections of her handsome suitor; and Jenna hopes to rekindle a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Zach.

Go Your Own Way
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7.55
231 votes

#15 - Go Your Own Way

Season 29 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/4/2017

The Underdog alliances begin to unravel when Hunter’s motives for flirting with Ashley are called into question. TJ surprises the competitors with a shocking twist in the game.

A Low Down Dirty Shane
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7.47
251 votes

#16 - A Low Down Dirty Shane

Season 29 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2017

The competitors must endure a spicy curry eating challenge that sends tempers flaring. The Underdogs question if they can trust Shane, when he is suspected of making multiple alliances.