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The Worst Episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge

Every episode of Squid Game: The Challenge ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge!

Worst episode
S2E9 Red Light Green Light
5.3394 votes
Best episode
S1E9 Circle of Trust
7.4786 votes
Top season
Season 2
6.9avg
Binge time
15h 26m
19 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 9 - Red Light Green Light
    5.3/10(394 votes)

    S2:E9

    In this $4.56 million showdown, the Squid Game finalists suit up for a winner-take-all edition of "Red Light, Green Light" with a life-changing prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 10 - One Lucky Day
    6.0/10(807 votes)

    S1:E10

    As the end draws near, the finalists suit up for a lavish feast — and a surprising test. One last game stands between a player and the ultimate prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 5 - Trick or Treat
    6.4/10(880 votes)

    S1:E5

    A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 4 - Nowhere to Hide
    6.4/10(856 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 1 - Red Light, Green Light
    6.5/10(1318 votes)

    S1:E1

    Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 6 - Goodbye
    6.5/10(754 votes)

    S1:E6

    With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 2 - The Man with the Umbrella
    6.6/10(984 votes)

    S1:E2

    Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 8 - One Step Closer
    6.7/10(747 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the clock ticks, the players move quickly to get to the other side of the bridge. Back in the dormitory, evading elimination becomes a dicey mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 7 - Friend and Foe
    6.7/10(741 votes)

    S1:E7

    After drawing numbers to determine the order in which they will cross the glass bridge, the players consider their options before taking a leap of faith.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 5 - Sacrifice
    6.7/10(255 votes)

    S2:E5

    A head-to-head game forces tearful sacrifices and goodbyes. A trio of leaders emerge in the dormitory, but will sweet perks put a target on their backs?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 8 - Faith
    6.8/10(251 votes)

    S2:E8

    The players put on their best poker faces, but who will bluff their way to victory? A deceptively simple game determines who will advance to the finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 3 - War
    6.8/10(928 votes)

    S1:E3

    After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 1 - Six Legs
    6.9/10(318 votes)

    S2:E1

    When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count. A nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 7 - Trust
    7.1/10(251 votes)

    S2:E7

    Emotions boil over during a dicey race to survive. As rivalries intensify, the players enter the "Circle of Trust" for a ruthless game of truth and lies.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 2 - Catch
    7.2/10(289 votes)

    S2:E2

    The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links. As meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat — but in this game, there's always a catch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 3 - The Doll
    7.3/10(278 votes)

    S2:E3

    With everything on the line, which players will drop the ball? A mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 6 - Ups & Downs
    7.4/10(251 votes)

    S2:E6

    After a contender overplays their hand, nobody wants to be the odd player out. Who will climb ahead in the next game — and who will slide to elimination?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Episode 4 - Mingle
    7.5/10(303 votes)

    S2:E4

    A bold bet forces everyone to choose sides. A frantic game of "Mingle" slams the door on key alliances. The players discover the high price of rebellion.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Episode 9 - Circle of Trust
    7.4/10(786 votes)

    S1:E9

    A nomination from the previous game puts players at odds. Emotions run high in a guessing game centered on trust. Who will make it to the final round?

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Red Light Green Light" is the worst rated episode of Squid Game: The Challenge. It scored 5.3/10 from 394 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 19, 2025. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "One Lucky Day".

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