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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 26

Every episode of The Challenge Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 26!

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Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 26 Episode 10 - Lovers in the Dark
    9.0/10(25 votes)

    S26:E10

    The first night time challenge brings the teams to new heights; a power couple tears apart their alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 14 - The S... They Should've Shown
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    S26:E14

    Unseen footage includes boys vs. girls prank wars, wild animals on the loose and Zach in his birthday suit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 9 - Total Eclipse of the Heart
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    S26:E9

    The "Battle of the Ex-iled" reigning champions are revealed, and drama erupts, changing the dynamics of the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 5 - Love, Sweat, and Tears
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    S26:E5

    The ongoing feud between two power couples reaches a climax at eliminations, thereby causing strife in the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 7 - That's the Way Love Goes
    8.6/10(22 votes)

    S26:E7

    The teams' confidence unravels after enduring a stressful trivia test; a power couple makes a risky move during nominations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 8 - You've Lost That Loving Feeling
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    S26:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 4 - Crazy Stupid Love
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    S26:E4

    There are surprising hook-ups after a scandalous night out; one player has unrequited feelings of love for her partner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 6 - Love Hurts
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    S26:E6

    A couple reach their boiling point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 11 - Bye Bye, Love
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S26:E11

    As the teams travel to Norway, one player lashes out so badly, they may be sent home before the last elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 3 - Love Sick
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S26:E3

    Diem's condition forces her and CT to leave the game; past rivalries resurface; veteran teams are in the hot seat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 12 - The Greatest Love of All
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    S26:E12

    The remaining teams embark on the two-day final in an effort to win the prize money; contestants face brutal obstacles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 13 - Reunion
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    S26:E13

    The top six teams reunite to discuss the biggest moments of the season, including challenge twists, hookups and rivalries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 2 - I Will Always Hate You
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    S26:E2

    There is a budding romance in the house; tensions rise between veteran teams; a pair who cannot get over the past struggles to work together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 26 Episode 1 - Where Is the Love?
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S26:E1

    The competitors arrive in Panama in the Season 26 premiere.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Lovers in the Dark" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 26. It scored 9/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The S... They Should've Shown".