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

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
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#1 - 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.

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#2 - 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.

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#3 - 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.

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#4 - 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.

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#5 - 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.

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#6 - Manchester v. Warwick

Season 36 - Episode 31 - Aired 4/16/2007

Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the series final, Manchester meets Warwick.

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#7 - 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.

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#8 - 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.

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#9 - 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.

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#10 - 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.

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#11 - 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.

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#12 - 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.

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#13 - 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.

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#14 - 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.

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#15 - 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.

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#16 - 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.

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#17 - Durham v. Edinburgh

Season 36 - Episode 26 - Aired 3/12/2007

Student quiz hosted by Jeremy Paxman. In the second quarter-final match, Durham meets Edinburgh.

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#18 - 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.

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#19 - 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.

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#20 - 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.

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#21 - 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.

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#22 - 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.

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#23 - 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.

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#24 - 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.

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#25 - 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.