The BEST episodes of The Challenge season 31

Every episode of The Challenge season 31, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge season 31!

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: 11/28/2024Network: MTVStatus: Continuing
Guilty By Association
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8.01
70 votes

#1 - Guilty By Association

Season 31 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2018

When one of the players falls ill, their true strength in the game is tested. Kayleigh is fed up with her vendetta Melissa, whose antics culminate in an explosive fight that rocks the Challenge house.

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Baskets of Deplorables
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7.97
60 votes

#2 - Baskets of Deplorables

Season 31 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2018

One player’s humiliating performance may cost her the game when she gets shamefully stuck in a basket. Devin vows to wage war against his enemy, Bananas.

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Rumor Has It
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7.94
71 votes

#3 - Rumor Has It

Season 31 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2018

When a secret hookup is exposed, two romances are shattered and the entire house is turned upside down. Tony struggles with making a huge game decision.

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Vendettas Never Die
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7.78
69 votes

#4 - Vendettas Never Die

Season 31 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/2018

With $500,000 on the line, the eight finalists compete for their share of the big money. However, two mercenaries return to make their road that much harder.

Pulling the Strings
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7.75
69 votes

#5 - Pulling the Strings

Season 31 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2018

When the mysterious and offensive notes continue to circulate the Challenge house, they cause a stir among the female competitors and the culprit finally gets revealed; when four Challenge legends return, the game turns upside-down.

It's Britni, B...
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7.73
79 votes

#6 - It's Britni, B...

Season 31 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2018

A player is left stunned by a shocking betrayal. Two scorned lovers form a bond, but their friendship is quickly tested by a dirty game move.

When Worlds Collide
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7.73
77 votes

#7 - When Worlds Collide

Season 31 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2018

Past feuds and grudges comes back to haunt 28 eager Challenge competitors, all vying for their share of $500,000. Romance is in the air at the Challenge house, but so is revenge, as the players plot their next moves.

Finale Part 2
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7.73
55 votes

#8 - Finale Part 2

Season 31 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2018

The insanity and intensity continues in the second hour of the Finale with the most feuds and fights in the history of "The Challenge." The four finalists will find out who will be crowned the solo champio

The Power of Three
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7.70
73 votes

#9 - The Power of Three

Season 31 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2018

When three players earn power, their vendettas worry about becoming easy targets. Marie’s romance with Kyle is threatened by her enemy, Cara Maria. TJ reveals a massive new twist that will explode the game.

Pizzagate
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7.68
73 votes

#10 - Pizzagate

Season 31 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2018

While "Challenge" couple Brad and Britni plan on winning the game, players begin to plot their demise behind their backs. A player is caught stealing and generates a new vendetta.

Mercenaries of Mayhem
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7.61
69 votes

#11 - Mercenaries of Mayhem

Season 31 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2018

Challenge legends continue to wreak havoc on the game; one player uses the power of the grenade to threaten the competition, creating a powerful vendetta in the process.

Czechmate
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7.55
71 votes

#12 - Czechmate

Season 31 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2018

When one player is blindsided, a surprising new vendetta is formed; players compete in the high octane challenge, "Outside the Box" which will determine who is moving on to the Finals.

Notes on a Scandal
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7.52
65 votes

#13 - Notes on a Scandal

Season 31 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2018

A mysterious player leaves mean notes in the girls' room, causing havoc with their game as they all try to figure out the culprit. The bromance between Victor and Shane fractures into a newfound vendetta.

Help Me, Rhonda
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7.47
70 votes

#14 - Help Me, Rhonda

Season 31 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2018

With the finale rapidly approaching, TJ stuns the competitors with news of a location change; they must first endure a grueling time trial to move forward.

#Banatalie
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7.43
72 votes

#15 - #Banatalie

Season 31 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2018

Natalie balances a budding romance with her desire to prove herself as a strong competitor. An injured Melissa finds comfort with Nicole, but her true motives are questioned by her vendetta, Kayleigh.

Finale Part 1
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7.27
66 votes

#16 - Finale Part 1

Season 31 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/2018

Part 1 of 2. After facing one of the most intense mental and physical final challenges ever, the vicious "Vendettas" cast members are reunited for the greatest, grimiest grudge-fest in MTV history.