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The Challenge•Season 42•Episode 7

You Need Me

9.3/10 · 56 votesSep 9, 202645 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 42•+0.4 vs season avg

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The players cut loose western style after the daily challenge tests each team's endurance and cohesion. Blue struggles with leadership and a devastating exit shakes the house.

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Seasons42

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Season 42 Episodes13

E1 8.9

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

"You Need Me" is episode 7 of The Challenge season 42. It scored 9.3/10 from 56 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.9). It aired on September 9, 2026.

Next: E8 · Is This Safe?Best of Season 42