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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 20

Every episode of The Challenge Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 20!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 20 Episode 12 - The S#!% They Should've Shown
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    S20:E12

    Watch all the footage that didn't make it to air on The Challenge: Cutthroat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 9 - Always a Bridesmaid
    9.1/10(29 votes)

    S20:E9

    Johnny and CT face off in the Gulag; Sarah and Laurel hatch another plan to get rid of Cara Maria.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 11 - The Challenge: Cutthroat Reunion
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    S20:E11

    Hosted by Maria Menounos. The cast members who attended the reunion were Luke, Sarah, Brad, Tori, Paula, Tyler, Dunbar, Derrick, Emily, Laurel, Abram, Cara Maria, Eric, Johnny and Jenn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 10 - Czechmate
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    S20:E10

    Two popular players head to the last Gulag in the finale. Then, the remaining competitors race for the grand prize in a grueling final challenge that sends two players to the hospital.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 5 - Couching Tyger, Hidden Danimal
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    S20:E5

    A "Surf's Up" challenge is featured.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 8 - Back With a Vengeance
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S20:E8

    Laurel and Sarah consider throwing a challenge so they can get rid of their weakest player. Meanwhile, the game starts to take its toll on Brad and Tori's relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 2 - Newbie Doobie Doo
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S20:E2

    A Brain Busters challenge puts Abram's leadership to the test; Chet must choose between his loyalty to his team and his new crush; the Gulag threatens two budding romances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 6 - Where the Red Team Blows
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    S20:E6

    Infighting on the Red Team threatens to tear it apart; Camila makes the mistake of revealing her secret vote.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 3 - Karma's A Bitch
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S20:E3

    Katie gets a black eye during a Bedhead challenge, while Johnny gets one in a bar brawl in Prague.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 7 - Hell Hath No Fury
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    S20:E7

    A terrifying challenge takes place 100 feet in the air. Later, things get personal when the teams decide who to send to the Gulag.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 1 - Czech Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S20:E1

    The season kicks off with 30 fan favorites heading to Prague, where they're divided into three player-selected teams. After each challenge, the losing teams must send a girl and a guy to the Gulag battle arena to determine who remains in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 20 Episode 4 - Swat the Hell
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    S20:E4

    The Red Team worries that one of their members is forming an alliance with the enemy. Meanwhile, members of the Blue Team are willing to sacrifice friendships for cash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"The S#!% They Should've Shown" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 20. It scored 9.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Always a Bridesmaid".