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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 17

Every episode of The Challenge Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 17 Episode 10 - Duel Or Die!
    8.9/10(23 votes)

    S17:E10

    TJ shocks the competitors with a twist that no one sees coming. With only six spots available in the final challenge, the remaining eight players battle for survival. The final six compete in a grueling race for the $300,000.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 9 - Til Death Duel Us Part
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    S17:E9

    As the $300,000 final challenge approaches, the fight to make it has everyone on edge. This week's challenge leaves the players breathless and in the Duel Selection Ceremony one player is accused of doing another's dirty work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 8 - If These Duels Could Talk
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S17:E8

    The players step into high gear for the "Upside Downer" challenge. One player finds themselves in the Duel for the third time. Three players enter into a bizarre love triangle and one winds up fighting for survival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 5 - Duelers On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S17:E5

    The players' fears of heights are put to the ultimate test when they compete in one of the most terrifying challenges ever. Two of the most feared competitors are sent into the Duel, showing that no one is safe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 6 - Dueling For Dunbar
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S17:E6

    Teamwork becomes vital as players take part in the "Dangle Duo" challenge. Two of the strongest men enter the Duel and the competitors bid farewell to one of their most beloved players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 3 - Duel What You Gotta Duel
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S17:E3

    A Challenger finds himself caught between his friendship with a fellow competitor and his loyalty to his group. Two underdogs try to shake up the game and this weeks challenge gets dirty, as everyone fears facing the Duel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 4 - Duel-ality
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S17:E4

    Players struggle to keep their heads on straight during the "Luging My Mind" challenge. One of the strongest players is taken off guard when he is called into the Duel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 7 - Deja Duel
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S17:E7

    An explosive challenge, "Burnt", leaves competitors at the end of their ropes. Two competitors' partnership is put to the ultimate test as and a longtime Challenge rivalry is reignited in a fresh Duel face off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 2 - Duel Unto Others
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S17:E2

    The competitors find themselves on thin ice during their challange. The Challengers come up with a master plan that results in pandemonium.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 17 Episode 1 - Damned If You Duel...
    8.0/10(162 votes)

    S17:E1

    Twenty six eager Challenge competitors arrive in New Zealand and learn that they will be competing in one of the most intense Challenges ever – The Duel 2. A night of partying leads to a scandalous hookup and old tensions erupt into a massive brawl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Duel Or Die!" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 17. It scored 8.9/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Til Death Duel Us Part".