The Challenge S42E1 — Return to Cutthroat

8.9

The Challenge•Season 42•Episode 1

Return to Cutthroat

8.9/10 · 77 votesAug 5, 202660 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 42•matches the season avg

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The Challenge returns to Thailand, where competitors must immediately race through Bangkok to their new villa. The top three become team captains, facing a challenge that tests the new teams' balance and agility.

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Seasons42

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Season 42 Episodes13

E1 8.9Now viewing

Return to Cutthroat

E2 8.7

Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof

E3 9.2

Keep My Name Out Your Mouth

Say It To My Face

Down and Dirty

Leave Room For Jesus

You Need Me

Is This Safe?

A Captain's Worst Nightmare

E10 8.5

Trial By Combat

E11 9.4

Underwear Gate

E12 9.5

Participation Trophies

E13 9.5

The Final - Part 1

Cast5

T.J. Lavin

Self - Host

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio

Himself

Nurys Mateo

Herself

Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello

Himself

Cara Maria Sorbello

Herself

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Episode Summary

"Return to Cutthroat" is episode 1 of The Challenge season 42. It scored 8.9/10 from 77 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.9). It aired on August 5, 2026.

Next: E2 · Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof Best of Season 42