The BEST episodes of The Challenge season 36

Every episode of The Challenge season 36, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Challenge season 36!

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
True Lies
star
8.29
45 votes

#1 - True Lies

Season 36 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/7/2021

Leroy opens up about this being his last season and being so close to the final, one agent from each team sets off on a secret challenge, and two players duke it out in hall brawl.

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Duplicity
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8.24
59 votes

#2 - Duplicity

Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/6/2021

Loyalty is tested in a volatile new partnership. Agents must put their intel skills to the test while in a lava tunnel during "Mission: Drone Control." A stunning battle in The Crater causes ripples that will impact numerous Agents.

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Lady Vengeance
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8.08
53 votes

#3 - Lady Vengeance

Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2021

Amber M. confronts Amber B. over her dishonest vote, Theresa opens up about her postpartum depression, and two rivals lock horns in the crater.

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Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, Spy
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8.04
50 votes

#4 - Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, Spy

Season 36 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2021

Two OGs showcase their physical and mental prowess in dead ringer, one agent's controversial move crushes a friend's spirit, and a rookie's injury could put him out of commission.

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The World is Not Enough
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8.04
51 votes

#5 - The World is Not Enough

Season 36 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2021

After a daunting start to the final, TJ sends one team packing, and the remaining six finalists face treacherous conditions to find out who will share in the $1 million prize.

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License to Killer Kam
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8.02
62 votes

#6 - License to Killer Kam

Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/9/2020

Thirty Elite Agents learn that they will be battling against one another in a spy-themed season, with the hopes of earning their share of a $1,000,000 prize. Former champions find themselves in danger, as a cutthroat plan emerges to take them down.

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Dive Another Day
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8.02
62 votes

#7 - Dive Another Day

Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/2020

The complete rules and true nature of this season's game are revealed, agents re-evaluate their partnerships, an icy plunge devolves into a political stalemate, and Joseph calls out Wes.

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The Spy Who Loved Fessy
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8.00
50 votes

#8 - The Spy Who Loved Fessy

Season 36 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/10/2021

The agents confront their fears in survive the night, a vet sabotages his partner, and the teams are shaken up after a fierce ring of spies elimination.

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Reunion Part 1
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8.00
37 votes

#9 - Reunion Part 1

Season 36 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2021

Vernon Davis gathers the players to discuss double agents, Devin calls out Fessy's boastfulness, Kam and Leroy discuss the evolution of their romance, and a not-so-secret crush is exposed.

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A Muddy Matter
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7.91
58 votes

#10 - A Muddy Matter

Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2021

Lolo blows up at Aneesa following a muddy match in all brawl, Amber M. and Amber B.'s friendship is threatened, and a vet is hungry for a win in the crater.

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Enemy of the State
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7.91
53 votes

#11 - Enemy of the State

Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/23/2020

CT and Big T see potential in their new partnership, the agents wrestle on top of a speeding semitruck without harnesses, and Josh's attempt to be a peacemaker creates more conflict.

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No Time to Die
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7.90
48 votes

#12 - No Time to Die

Season 36 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/14/2021

The remaining eight agents begin day one of the final mission and learn success is reliant on symbiotic partnerships, and a player's injury could prematurely eliminate their team.

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The Best of Enemies
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7.88
56 votes

#13 - The Best of Enemies

Season 36 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/17/2021

Rivals turned partners try to keep their animosity from holding them back, the agents swim between tectonic plates to solve a puzzle, and Cory hopes to finally break his own curse.

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From Theresa With Love
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7.87
54 votes

#14 - From Theresa With Love

Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/20/2021

Theresa's loyalty is questioned, the agents take part in a grueling race in smuggle run, cracks form in a once-strong partnership, and the crater starts a rivalry between former allies.

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Never Say Never Again
star
7.86
58 votes

#15 - Never Say Never Again

Season 36 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/24/2021

Big T builds team chemistry with CT as she chases a gold skull, the competitors take on a skydiving puzzle challenge in spy dive, and Kyle's relationship with Aneesa gets rockier.

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Die Another Jay
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7.78
55 votes

#16 - Die Another Jay

Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2021

Theresa and Jay are on the defensive, Devin provokes Fessy and Josh at the house after a night out, and TJ penalizes the male competitors who didn't give it their all in aerial takedown.

A Most Wanted Man
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7.69
52 votes

#17 - A Most Wanted Man

Season 36 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/31/2021

The agents battle one another in badass metal spheres, a strong alliance must turn on one of their own, and two sneaky players conspire to control the vote but struggle to trust each other.

Skyfall
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7.67
58 votes

#18 - Skyfall

Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/13/2021

A security breach shakes up the game, partners face a frightening fall in agent down, Tori's confidence irks the rookies, and two friends face their worst nightmare in the crater.

A Clockwork Amber
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7.67
58 votes

#19 - A Clockwork Amber

Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2021

Two agents mix business with pleasure, Lolo and Nam try to find a middle ground that satisfies both of their needs, and Gabby passes on a golden opportunity.

An Inconvenient Goof
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7.65
54 votes

#20 - An Inconvenient Goof

Season 36 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/24/2021

One agent dominates the air lift challenge, Lolo reaches her breaking point, and Darrell's vote determines who will enter the crater.

Reunion Part 2
star
7.61
28 votes

#21 - Reunion Part 2

Season 36 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/5/2021

Nelson and Fessy reveal where the bad blood started between them, Jay's scheming gets exposed, Aneesa defends her abilities, and a veteran player says goodbye to the game.