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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 21

Every episode of The Challenge Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 21 Episode 12 - The S#!@ They Should Have Shown
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    S21:E12

    Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 11 - Reunion
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    S21:E11

    The "Rivals" cast reunites and dishes about what went down on the 21st season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 6 - Blow Up
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    S21:E6

    Evan considers throwing a challenge as part of the guys' plan to get rid of CT. Meanwhile, CT finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with Mandi and Laurel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 4 - D-DAY
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    S21:E4

    The guys plot to send CT home, while Laurel and Mandi vie for his attention. Also: Kenny worries that he's lost his competitive edge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 10 - At the End of the World
    8.6/10(34 votes)

    S21:E10

    With the Final underway, teams thrive or fail based on their ability to work together. One male team and one female team will claim the title of Challenge champions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 5 - Ill Communication
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    S21:E5

    Things get heated between teammates Jasmine and Jonna, and a blowout between the girls changes the game. Meanwhile, Adam pursues Jenn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 9 - The Storm Before the Storm
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    S21:E9

    Two strong male teams fight tooth and nail in "T-Bone," the last elimination of the season. A clue sends the remaining twelve Challengers off to another destination, where they begin the toughest Final in Challenge history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 3 - Underdog Day Afternoon
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    S21:E3

    A strong team struggles on the girls' elimination day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 8 - Cry for Me, Argentina
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    S21:E8

    Some players crack under pressure as the final challenge approaches; Laurel defends Cara Maria after Wes and Paula drive her to tears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 2 - Through The Looking Glass
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    S21:E2

    On the first men's elimination day, the competition is crushing, and everyone is surprised at who ends up fighting for their lives in the Jungle. Jonna and Camilla have it out, but it's Jasmine who takes the fight to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 7 - Blood on the Dance Floor
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    S21:E7

    One alliance begins to crumble after a brawl between Jenn and Cara Maria. Later, a surprise twist changes the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 21 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Jungle
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    S21:E1

    Twenty-eight Challenge competitors arrive in Costa Rica only to find out that they will be teamed up with their biggest rivals. And a fight on night two sends one Challenger home early.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"The S#!@ They Should Have Shown" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 21. It scored 9.1/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2011. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Reunion".