The WORST episodes of University Challenge
Every episode of University Challenge ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of University Challenge!
Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects
#1 - Churchill, Cambridge v. York
Season 35 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2005
In a first round match, Churchill, Cambridge takes on York. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#2 - Aberystwyth v. Warwick
Season 36 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/26/2007
Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the last quarter-final match, Aberystwyth meets Warwick.
#3 - Manchester v. Durham
Season 36 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/2/2007
Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the first semi-final match, Manchester meets Durham.
#4 - University, London v. Warwick
Season 36 - Episode 30 - Aired 4/9/2007
Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the second semi-final match, University, London meets Warwick.
#5 - Manchester v. Warwick
Season 36 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/16/2007
Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the series final, Manchester meets Warwick.
#6 - St Hugh's, Oxford v. Manchester
Season 35 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2005
In the first match of the series, St Hugh's, Oxford takes on Manchester. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#7 - Lampeter v. Exeter
Season 35 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2005
In a first round match, Lampeter takes on Exeter. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#8 - Magdalen, Oxford v. Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2005
In a first round match, Magdalen, Oxford takes on Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#9 - Liverpool v. Hull
Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2005
In a first round match, Liverpool takes on Hull. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#10 - St Hilda's, Oxford v. Durham
Season 35 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2005
In a first round match, St Hilda's, Oxford takes on Durham. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#11 - Birmingham v. Strathclyde
Season 35 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2005
In a first round match, Birmingham takes on Strathclyde. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#12 - Lucy Cavendish, Cambridge v. Hertfordshire
Season 35 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2005
In a first round match, Lucy Cavendish, Cambridge takes on Hertfordshire. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#13 - Sheffield v. Sussex
Season 35 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2005
In a first round match, Sheffield takes on Sussex. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#14 - Edinburgh v. Gonville and Caius, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2005
In a first round match, Edinburgh takes on Gonville and Caius, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#15 - St John's, Oxford v. Trinity, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2005
In a first round match, St John's, Oxford takes on Trinity, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#16 - School of Oriental & African Studies v. Christ's, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2005
In a first round match, School of Oriental & African Studies takes on Christ's, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#17 - University, London v. York
Season 36 - Episode 27 - Aired 3/19/2007
Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the third quarter-final match, University, London meets York.
#18 - London Business School v. Trinity, Oxford
Season 35 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/2005
In a first round match, London Business School takes on Trinity, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#19 - Nottingham v. Imperial College School of Medicine, London
Season 35 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/19/2005
In the final first round match, Nottingham takes on Imperial College School of Medicine, London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#20 - St John's, Oxford v. St Hugh's, Oxford
Season 35 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/9/2006
In a repechage match, St John's, Oxford takes on St Hugh's, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#21 - Imperial College School of Medicine, London v. Trinity, Oxford
Season 35 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/16/2006
In a repechage match, Imperial College School of Medicine, London takes on Trinity, Oxford. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#22 - School of Oriental & African Studies v. Churchill, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/23/2006
In the first second round match, School of Oriental & African Studies takes on Churchill, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#23 - London Business School v. Nottingham
Season 35 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/2006
In a second round match, London Business School takes on Nottingham. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#24 - St John's, Oxford v. Imperial College School of Medicine, London
Season 35 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/6/2006
In a second round match, St John's, Oxford takes on Imperial College School of Medicine, London. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.
#25 - Liverpool v. Trinity, Cambridge
Season 35 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/2006
In a second round match, Liverpool takes on Trinity, Cambridge. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions.