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The Best Episodes of Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1

Every episode of Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1!

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What started as a glamorous launchpad for aspiring models became a pop-culture juggernaut defined by explosive drama, public meltdowns, and controversies that still fuel viral moments today.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1 Episode 2 - Still in the Running
    7.1/10(169 votes)

    S1:E2

    After a distressing episode in Milan, "ANTM" explodes and chases bigger spectacle. Infamous moments court controversy, as audiences clamor for more.

    Directors:Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1 Episode 3 - Rooting for You
    7.1/10(160 votes)

    S1:E3

    As ratings slide, the show makes drastic changes. Tyra, the judges, and the models all confront what comes next when the "ANTM" era comes to a close.

    Directors:Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Season 1 Episode 1 - On Top
    7.0/10(185 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tyra and the judges reflect on the early vision and ambitions of "ANTM." As the show becomes a cultural phenomenon, drama builds up behind the scenes.

    Directors:Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Still in the Running" is the best rated episode of "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 169 votes. Directed by Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/16/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Rooting for You".