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The Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 36

Every episode of The Challenge Season 36 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Challenge Season 36!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Challenge Season 36 Episode 17 - True Lies
    9.2/10(33 votes)

    S36:E17

    An "introverted" player makes a big, public announcement about their future as the finals draw near. TJ shows up at headquarters with a shocking request. Two players battle it out in the final elimination of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 19 - The World Is Not Enough
    9.2/10(39 votes)

    S36:E19

    after a disastrous start to the final, one team worries if they can even continue on in the game. the remaining agents must persevere through mental and physical exhaustion in order to win their share of the one million-dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 18 - No Time To Die
    9.1/10(36 votes)

    S36:E18

    the remaining eight agents arrive at tj’s final and begin their most grueling mission of the season. one team’s fate hangs in the balance after a shocking revelation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 4 - Duplicity
    8.9/10(45 votes)

    S36:E4

    Fessy's lies about the secret vote cause concern within his alliance. Agents battle each other on top of a speeding truck in a Mission: Road Kill challenge. An emotional agent pushes two other players past their breaking point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 5 - Skyfall
    8.8/10(42 votes)

    S36:E5

    After one agent is unexpectedly deactivated, TJ institutes a shocking security breach, which shakes up partnerships. The agents compete in Mission Agent Down where they must overcome their fear of heights. A group of strong rookies align.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 16 - A Most Wanted Man
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    S36:E16

    When one agent learns she is at the bottom of her alliance, she realizes she must do whatever it takes in order to look out for herself. Two untrustworthy players must rely on each other to control a vote.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 1 - License to Killer Kam
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    S36:E1

    The agents compete in a frantic melee during their first mission. Kam plots against another player after being rejected, and a fiery first elimination upends everyone's strategies.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 7 - Die Another Jay
    8.7/10(40 votes)

    S36:E7

    Fallout from a shocking blindside puts a target on a strong pair of agents. Devin presses an agent's button, resulting in another night of mayhem. Agents must face their fears while hanging off a helicopter during Mission Aerial Takedown

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 12 - Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, Spy
    8.7/10(35 votes)

    S36:E12

    The ramifications of TJ's twist sends shock-waves through headquarters. One agent finds themselves public enemy number one after a controversial game move. An injury causes a major setback for one player.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 14 - The Best Of Enemies
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    S36:E14

    When two rivals becomes partners, they fear that their bad blood will keep them from winning. After losing what seems like thousands of partners and constantly being the rogue agent, Cory hopes to finally break his own curse.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 2 - Dive Another Day
    8.6/10(51 votes)

    S36:E2

    The complete rules and true nature of this season's game are revealed. Agents re-evaluate their partnerships. An icy plunge devolves into a political stalemate, and Joseph calls out Wes.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 8 - A Muddy Matter
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    S36:E8

    Aneesa and Olympian Lolo Jones get into a heated exchange during the muddy Mission All Brawl. CT starts to worry about his partnership with Big T. Amber M. becomes suspicious of one of her closest friends in the game.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 15 - Never Say Never Again
    8.5/10(32 votes)

    S36:E15

    Fragile male egos are on the line when two top dogs argue about who is the best player in the game. The last agent without a gold skull desperately hopes to finally earn a ticket into TJ's final. Agents must face a terrifying obstacle .

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 3 - Enemy of the State
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    S36:E3

    Fessy's exposed lies about the secret vote cause concern within his alliance. Agents must wrestle against each other on top of a speeding truck during an explosive "Mission: Road Kill" challenge. An emotional agent pushes two other players' buttons.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 6 - From Theresa with Love
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    S36:E6

    When rumors spread about Theresa's loyalties, she quickly becomes public enemy number one. A pair of strong agents find their partnership struggling during the arduous Mission Smuggle Run

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 13 - The Spy Who Loved Fessy
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    S36:E13

    Agents take part in the terrifying “Mission: Survive the Night”, where they must confront their worst fears. With gold skulls on the line, players question whether or not they have the right partners to survive.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 9 - Lady Vengeance
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    S36:E9

    One agent is put on blast after trying to appease both her alliance and her new group of friends. TJ forces the agents to participate in his favorite game, trivia, during Mission Interrogation. Old grudges resurface as two rivals go head to head.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 20 - Reunion (1)
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    S36:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 21 - Reunion (2)
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    S36:E21

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 11 - An Inconvenient Goof
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    S36:E11

    CT gets worried that he may be locked out for getting a gold skull and decides to train Big T for battle. One agent's unforgettable performance shocks everyone during the high-flying Mission Air Lift. TJ drops a bomb that no one saw coming.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Challenge Season 36 Episode 10 - A Clockwork Amber
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    S36:E10

    Two agents' attraction to one another heats up to a new level, while Lolo and Nam's relationship grows cold and distant. After a major win during Mission Black Sand Ops, the Double Agents struggle to get on the same page.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 36 Ratings Summary

"True Lies" is the best rated episode of "The Challenge" season 36. It scored 9.2/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The World Is Not Enough".