The WORST episodes of The Challenge

#1 - God Save The Queen

Season 34 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/4/2019

A savvy Challenge queen attempts a power move; the "Cryptic Crossbow" challenge exposes one team's weakness; Jordan reveals Wes as a traitor.

#2 - #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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - 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.

#8 - 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.

#9 - The British Are Coming!

Season 34 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/28/2019

Challenge superstars face off against a troop of British hopefuls in order to make their countries proud and take home their share of the million dollar prize; legendary contestant Laurel shows off her skills during the "Trench Warfare" challenge.

#10 - 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.

#11 - United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Season 34 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/11/2019

A shocking twist at the challenge leads to an unexpected result; Josh toys with a decision that could lead to serious consequences; Rogan and Theo's rivalry erupts into a heated confrontation.

#12 - One Nation Under Leroy

Season 34 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/2/2019

Leroy finds himself caught between staying loyal to a friend or thinking about his team; players show off how smart they are during the "Explosive Decisions" trivia challenge.

#13 - Zero Dark Turbo

Season 34 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2019

Team UK hopes to turn the tide against a dominant Team USA during the "Resilient River Run" challenge; Jordan says the wrong thing to Turbo, sparking a dangerous rivalry and a heated confrontation.

#14 - Saving Private Esther

Season 34 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2019

TJ shocks the players with news of a double elimination; Dee and Ninja find themselves at odds when Ninja fails to have Dee's back; Team UK worries about Esther's abilities.

#15 - The Royal Rumble

Season 34 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2019

Tensions between Jordan and Turbo erupt into a full-blown war; Theo and Paulie get into a heated confrontation where Paulie gives Theo a tongue-lashing; a slippery puzzle causes players to crash into one another.

#16 - Infinity War

Season 34 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/30/2019

Turbo and Jordan's confrontation sends shockwaves through the game; Leroy firmly chooses an alliance, but it puts his friendship with Nany in jeopardy; Teams UK and USA have a muddy battle.

#17 - All Is Fair in Love and War

Season 34 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/6/2019

Cracks continue to develop in the U.K. team, the game takes a toll on Nany, and a hard-fought Proving Ground ends with a huge surprise.

#18 - Hot and Bothered: The Battle of the Sexes Reunion

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2003

#19 - Road To Redemption

Season 30 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2017

The Challengers learn that the eliminated players have been biding their time until they reenter the house. Revenge consumes the minds of those in the Redemption House when they learn that they will be competing to get back into the contest.

#20 - YAAAASS, Booty!

Season 30 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2017

The players must team up during the "Pirates Booty" challenge; and a dirty insult crosses the line and turns the entire house against one of the strongest players in the game.

#21 - Ankles Aweigh

Season 30 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2017

One player's alleged "injury" raises doubts and the Challengers question whether it's actually deceitful strategy. When two veteran players get cozy, the nature of their relationship is called into question.

#22 - Dirty Little Secret

Season 30 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2017

The underdog alliance, Hunter and Cory, is forced to face off in elimination. The Challengers take part in TJ's favorite challenge—trivia. Two Challengers are caught in a dirty, compromising position.

#23 - Rampage

Season 30 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2017

When a not-so-secret kiss sends shockwaves through the house, one Challenger struggles to cope with his actions that could threaten relationships back home. A physically demanding elimination requires more than just strength from the Challengers.

#24 - The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

Season 30 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/26/2017

A call from home rocks one player’s game, making them question whether to continue on in the game. Unresolved tension between two players escalates into a war of words. One Challenger’s morals are put to the test.

#25 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Season 30 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2017

Tony struggles to cope with actions that could threaten his relationship at home. When Aneesa discovers that the Main House has deemed her the devil, she vows to come back and make everyone's life a living hell.