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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 29

Every episode of The Challenge Season 29 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 29!

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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 29 Episode 7 - Achy Breaky Heart
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    S29:E7

    When Ashley spots Hunter flirting with a Champion, she questions their romance. The Champions vow to even out the bank accounts at the "Roll With The Punches" challenge. Bananas makes a suspicious move to save himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 5 - Underdog Eat Underdog World
    8.3/10(29 votes)

    S29:E5

    The Underdogs are shocked to see the Champions enter the game; Nelson rages after a rejection; after wetting the bed, a player loses her suitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 10 - Go Your Own Way
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    S29:E10

    The Underdog alliances begin to unravel; Hunter's motives for flirting with Ashley are questioned; TJ surprises the competitors with a twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 14 - Math Is Hard
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    S29:E14

    Camila and Cory’s love affair is put to the ultimate test when they must work together in the Final. The Underdogs and Champs must rely on each other in order to finish the Final.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 15 - The True Champions
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S29:E15

    After a grueling three-day Final, the winners of Invasion of the Champions are revealed. Will an Underdog earn the title of Champ? Or will a Champ remain on top?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 8 - A Low Down Dirty Shane
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S29:E8

    The competitors must endure a spicy curry eating challenge that sends tempers flaring. The Underdogs question if they can trust Shane, when he is suspected of making multiple alliances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 9 - An Officer and a Gentlewoman
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    S29:E9

    Flirtatious Nicole vows that she can hook up with both Cara Maria and Laurel, but her plans go awry. The pranksters are revealed causing all hell to break loose between the girls on each team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 3 - Helter Shelter
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    S29:E3

    Cory takes a big risk in order to earn his ticket to The Oasis. One player’s nerves become too much to handle at a terrifying elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 4 - Four Tickets To Paradise
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    S29:E4

    Paranoia gets the best of Shane and causes him to lash out. LaToya and Nelson bond as the last four tickets to the Oasis are awarded and the players are ecstatic to finally move out of The Shelter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 6 - The Mile-High Club
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    S29:E6

    Nelson flies into a rage when things don't go his way; a player wets her bed, dousing the affections of her handsome suitor; and Jenna hopes to rekindle a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Zach.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 11 - The Bloodbath
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S29:E11

    The Underdogs must prove they are worthy of the final; a friendship turns into a rivalry when suspicious game-play is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 12 - Caged
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    S29:E12

    With only four players remaining on each team, The Champions and Underdogs must rely on their teammates to navigate a tricky maze course. In-fighting among the Champs leaves tempers flaring right before their last elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 16 - Reunion
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    S29:E16

    Our Champs and Underdogs gather to discuss all the explosive moments of the past season including remaining rivalries, salvaged friendships, hot hook-ups, secrets, and some unbelievable unseen footage. Hosted by The Miz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 13 - A River of Endless Light
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    S29:E13

    A meltdown threatens to break apart the Underdog team. An ancient Thai lantern festival prompts reflection among the Challengers. TJ shocks everyone with a twist to the Final that no one saw coming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 1 - Gimmie Shelter
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    S29:E1

    Eighteen eager Underdogs arrive in Thailand and are shocked to be living in a run-down hut called The Shelter. While the players adjust to their living conditions, the Champions prepare to invade the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 29 Episode 2 - Skeletal Fracture
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S29:E2

    Kailah finds herself universally disliked and must figure out how to survive being considered the game’s most hated player. Sylvia struggles with loyalty to her friendships versus the pressures of her alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 29 Ratings Summary

"Achy Breaky Heart" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 29. It scored 8.5/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/14/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Underdog Eat Underdog World".