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The Best Episodes of Fear Factor

Every episode of Fear Factor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Fear Factor!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 12 - The Old College Try
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Old College Try

    S1:E12

    Ludacris takes teams of college students and schools them on fear. They must face hundreds of rats, a shocking maze, and a sinking car to win the 50k and prove that they are top of the class.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 6 - The Struggle is Real
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Struggle is Real

    S1:E6

    Ludacris puts lifelong friendships to the test as they face acid shooting beasts, face the fear of drowning and must save their cell phones hundreds of feet in the air. All to win the 50k.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 3 - Once Bitten, Twice Trapped
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Once Bitten, Twice Trapped

    S1:E3

    Ludacris challenges teams of roommates to get covered with Amazon creatures and conquer a mental mousetrap game. But in order to win $50,000 they must face being dragged to the bottom of a deep water tank.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 4 - Computer Bugs
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Computer Bugs

    S1:E4

    Ludacris pushes best friends to face off agains computer bugs and confront their fear of drowning. But to win $50,000 they must scale a moving car carrying trailer and release a secured car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 8 - Helicopter Parents
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Helicopter Parents

    S1:E8

    Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their kids compete for $50,000 by facing scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord-cutting challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 9 - Buried Alive
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Buried Alive

    S1:E9

    Ludacris pushes housemates to face off against lizards, text while being buried alive, and escape a car hanging over the edge of a cliff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 7 - Daters in the Dark
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Daters in the Dark

    S1:E7

    Couples in on-and-off relationships test their bonds; David Hasselhoff’s daughter wants to redeem the family name.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 10 - Sister Act
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Sister Act

    S1:E10

    Ludacris sees if 4 teams of sisters can confront their fears and win 50k. But mystery creatures in the dark and a dumpster dive could tear their bond to shreds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 1 - Ice is Thicker than Water
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Ice is Thicker than Water

    S1:E1

    Ludacris challenges teams of siblings to conquer their fears of cockroaches in Roachella and to take a trip to the morgue. But they must survive being trapped under ice to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 2 - Party Games
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Party Games

    S1:E2

    Ludacris puts together ultimate fear party games for teams of couples, who must bob for snakes, play "Fear Pong" and drive blindfolded to win the cash prize of $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 5 - Love is in the Air
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Love is in the Air

    S1:E5

    Ludacris pits couples that are married, engaged, dating, and on a blind date, against each other to play a horrible guessing game in the dark, have an unforgettable meal for two, and then take a ride under a speeding helicopter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 13 - The Challenge vs. Shredders
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Challenge vs. Shredders

    S1:E13

    In this special episode, cast members from "Shredders" and "The Challenge" compete to survive striking snakes and electric eels, play Skee-ball and eat a frozen ice cream bowl Fear Factor style and collect flags while suspended 100 feet in the air to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Fear Factor Season 1 Episode 11 - Ultimate Fear Workout
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Ultimate Fear Workout

    S1:E11

    Fitness freaks face the ultimate workout. Included: roaches; a vending machine of crazy snacks; and a car crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 1 - Get the Hell Out
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Get the Hell Out

    S2:E1

    Ludacris is challenging four teams of best friends to conquer their worst hell for a chance to win 50k dollars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 2 - Tech-Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Tech-Hell

    S2:E2

    Ludacris challenges four teams of tech lovers to conquer their worst tech hell for a chance to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 3 - Family Road Trip From Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Family Road Trip From Hell

    S2:E3

    Ludacris is taking four teams of parents and their kids on a road trip from hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 4 - Hot as Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Hot as Hell

    S2:E4

    Ludacris is challenging four teams of twins compete in fire-filled challenges for a chance to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 5 - Summer Vacation From Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Summer Vacation From Hell

    S2:E5

    Ludacris is sending four teams of students on a summer vacation from hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 6 - Blind Date From Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Blind Date From Hell

    S2:E6

    Ludacris surprises four teams of singles with a blind date from hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 7 - Exes From Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Exes From Hell

    S2:E7

    Ludacris surprises four contestants when he tells them they are competing with their ex’s

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 8 - Hell and High Water
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Hell and High Water

    S2:E8

    Ludacris challenges four teams compete in fear-filled challenges to win $50,000, come hell or high water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 9 - Hell Week
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Hell Week

    S2:E9

    Ludacris pits four teams of college rivals against each other to compete for a chance to win $50,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 10 - Party from Hell
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Party from Hell

    S2:E10

    Ludacris is inviting four teams of party lovers to a Party From Hell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 11 - Hip-Hop Battle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Hip-Hop Battle

    S2:E11

    Tyga, Lil Yachty and other hip-hop stars handle creepy creatures, get locked in a tank of rising ice water and dangle underneath a helicopter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Fear Factor Season 2 Episode 12 - Hip-Hop Sibling Smackdown
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Hip-Hop Sibling Smackdown

    S2:E12

    Hip-hop siblings Ayo & Teo and Rae Sremmurd plunge face-first into a tank of hagfish, navigate a spider-infested hallway and get dragged by a helicopter.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Old College Try" is the best rated episode of "Fear Factor". It scored 8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/22/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Struggle is Real".