The BEST episodes of The Challenge season 35

Every episode of The Challenge season 35, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge season 35!

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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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
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8.45
58 votes

#1 - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Season 35 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2020

Tori believes that she is ready to earn her red skull; Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa; two players face off in the dust-to-dust elimination.

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A Hard Jay's Night
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8.34
53 votes

#2 - A Hard Jay's Night

Season 35 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2020

The Challengers blow up trucks during the badass “Decode and Detonate” challenge. Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise. Wes and Bananas’ alliance faces its first true test of loyalty.

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Crash Into Me
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8.30
56 votes

#3 - Crash Into Me

Season 35 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/8/2020

One player's sloppy political maneuvering comes back to haunt them, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend. Competitors must fight for survival in the elimination game “Hall Brawl," where two players with Red Skulls will be eliminated

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Live and Let Die
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8.02
53 votes

#4 - Live and Let Die

Season 35 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2020

The players compete in a Decontamination challenge, Wes and Bananas expose their alliance in order to make a big play, and a double elimination accelerates the competition.

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The Final Countdown
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7.98
49 votes

#5 - The Final Countdown

Season 35 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2020

Bananas and Wes’ alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the Finals. Players must compete in TJ’s favorite game of each season - trivia.

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Mad World
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7.91
66 votes

#6 - Mad World

Season 35 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2020

28 players face an intimidating first challenge, and then move into the most shocking living conditions in Challenge history. A new alliance threatens to topple the game while a stunning twist at elimination changes everyone's expectations.

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Reunion
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7.90
31 votes

#7 - Reunion

Season 35 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/22/2020

The Challengers reunite virtually for the first time since the finale to break down the strategy, expose the snakes, and address the madness from season 35.

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Backstabber
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7.87
52 votes

#8 - Backstabber

Season 35 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/27/2020

Players drop into sewers during the unique “Tunnel Rats” challenge. When Dee contemplates a risky power play, it raises questions to whether or not she can be trusted.

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Sweet Dreams Are Made of Dee
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7.84
63 votes

#9 - Sweet Dreams Are Made of Dee

Season 35 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2020

Players compete in the thrilling “Airdrop Extraction” challenge. When Rogan falls for a new player, a jealous Dee seeks to stand in the way. With pressure building to help secure Tori a red skull, Jordan has a temper tantrum at the challenge.

Behind the Total Madness
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7.83
23 votes

#10 - Behind the Total Madness

Season 35 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/2020

The Challengers are pulling back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes madness, hookups, and fails the fans didn’t know they were missing.

It's The End Of The World As We Know It
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7.81
47 votes

#11 - It's The End Of The World As We Know It

Season 35 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/2020

After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the 9 finalists compete for their share of the $1,000,000 prize. Will they be able to withstand the freezing temperatures and massive mountains as they fight for the championship title?

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Break Up With Your BF, I'm Bored
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7.78
54 votes

#12 - Break Up With Your BF, I'm Bored

Season 35 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2020

During the Bomb Squad challenge, teams of Challengers must work together to detonate an explosion; Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay; Jordan and Wes get into a heated argument involving deli meat.

Victim of Love
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7.77
52 votes

#13 - Victim of Love

Season 35 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/24/2020

Nany and Kaycee’s budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past. Two women compete for their Red Skull in the brutal “Off With Your Heads” elimination.

Your Time is Gonna Come
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7.75
52 votes

#14 - Your Time is Gonna Come

Season 35 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/1/2020

Aneesa worries that her Red Skull may be in jeopardy when players wonder if she has what it takes to run a Final. Fessy makes a questionable move against his alliance. A nighttime challenge and another double elimination shock the remaining players.

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You Ain't Right
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7.69
52 votes

#15 - You Ain't Right

Season 35 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2020

Bananas, Rogan, and Jenny hatch a plot to blindside Dee, but one emotional player might foil their plans. Josh calls out Swaggy for working with Wes. Two players get heated during the explosive “Flagged Down” challenge.

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Karma Chameleon
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7.67
54 votes

#16 - Karma Chameleon

Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2020

The Challengers find themselves in cold water in the "Cold War" challenge, and Veteran Ashley finds herself in hot water after making personal remarks against another Challenger.

Pictures of You
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7.56
48 votes

#17 - Pictures of You

Season 35 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/17/2020

A furious challenger seeks revenge after utter betrayal. When Cory’s daughter refuses to talk to him, it makes him even more motivated to make it to the Finals. Players compete in the grueling “Tanks A Lot” challenge.

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Love Will Tear Us Apart
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7.43
49 votes

#18 - Love Will Tear Us Apart

Season 35 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2020

Jenna struggles to maintain her tumultuous relationship at home while competing for a life-changing amount of money; a prank gone wrong threatens Bear and Kailah's budding romance; players compete in a high-speed fast and furious challenge.