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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 35

Every episode of The Challenge Season 35 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 35!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 35 Episode 10 - The Final Countdown
    9.2/10(37 votes)

    S35:E10

    Bananas and Wes' alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the finals. Players must compete in TJ's favorite game of each season: trivia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 18 - Behind The Total Madness
    9.2/10(20 votes)

    S35:E18

    The Challengers are pulling back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes madness, hookups, and fails the fans didn’t know they were missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 7 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
    9.1/10(42 votes)

    S35:E7

    Tori believes that she is ready to earn her red skull. Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa. Two players face off in the Dust-to-Dust elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 3 - A Hard Jay's Night
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    S35:E3

    The Challengers blow up trucks during the Decode and Detonate challenge; Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise; Wes and Bananas' alliance faces its first true test.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 4 - Karma Chameleon
    9.0/10(39 votes)

    S35:E4

    Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah; Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument; the players compete in the freezing Cold War challenge, which proves too chilling for one person.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 9 - Backstabber
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    S35:E9

    Players drop into the sewers during the unique "Tunnel Rats" challenge. When Dee contemplates a risky power play, it raises questions whether or not she can be trusted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 15 - Crash Into Me
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    S35:E15

    One player engages in sloppy political maneuvering, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend. Competitors must fight for survival in the elimination game "Hall Brawl".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 17 - Reunion
    9.0/10(25 votes)

    S35:E17

    The challengers reunite virtually for the first time since the finale to break down the strategy, expose the snakes and address the madness from this season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 8 - Live and Let Die
    8.9/10(38 votes)

    S35:E8

    Players must cope with toxic chemicals in the mind-bending "Decontamination" challenge. Wes and Bananas plot their biggest game move yet, but it may mean outing their secret alliance. A double elimination sends shockwaves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 1 - Mad World
    8.8/10(59 votes)

    S35:E1

    Players face an intimidating first challenge and then move into the most shocking living conditions in history; a new alliance threatens to topple the game while a stunning twist at elimination changes everyone's expectations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 2 - Sweet Dreams Are Made of Dee
    8.8/10(41 votes)

    S35:E2

    Players compete in the Airdrop Extraction challenge; Rogan falls for a new player; Dee seeks to stand in the way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 14 - Your Time is Gonna Come
    8.8/10(34 votes)

    S35:E14

    Aneesa worries that her Red Skull may be in jeopardy when players wonder if she has what it takes to run a Final. Fessy makes a questionable move against his alliance. A nighttime challenge and another double elimination shock.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 5 - Break Up With Your BF I’m Bored
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    S35:E5

    During the "Bomb Squad" challenge, teams must work together to detonate an explosion. Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay. Jordan and Wes get into a heated argument involving deli meat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 12 - Pictures of You
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    S35:E12

    A furious challenger seeks revenge after utter betrayal. When Cory's daughter refuses to talk to him, it makes him even more motivated to make it to the Finals. Players compete in the grueling “Tanks A Lot” challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 16 - It's the End of the World As We Know It
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S35:E16

    After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the nine finalists compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 6 - Love Will Tear Us Apart
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    S35:E6

    Jenna struggles to maintain her tumultuous relationship at home while competing for a life-changing amount of money. A prank gone wrong threatens Bear & Kailah's budding romance. Players compete in a high-speed "Fast and Furious" inspired challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 13 - Victim of Love
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    S35:E13

    Nany and Kaycee's budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past; two women compete for their Red Skull in the brutal Off With You Heads elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Challenge Season 35 Episode 11 - You Ain't Right
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    S35:E11

    Bananas, Rogan, and Jenny hatch a plot to blindside Dee, but one emotional player might foil their plans. Josh calls out Swaggy for working with Wes. Two players get heated during the explosive "Flagged Down" challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 35 Ratings Summary

"The Final Countdown" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 35. It scored 9.2/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Behind The Total Madness".