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The Worst Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter!

Worst episode
S5E2 Not In The House
4.925 votes
Best episode
S1E13 The Ultimate Fighter Finale
8.670 votes
Top season
Season 14
8.3avg
Binge time
17d 10h
455 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Ultimate Fighter Season 5 Episode 2 - Not In The House
    4.9/10(25 votes)

    S5:E2

    BJ Penn has a surprise for Jens Pulver. Choice words cause an eruption at The Ultimate Fighter House. And another lightweight’s dream of a UFC contract is crushed in the Octagon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 7 - No Respect
    5.4/10(28 votes)

    S2:E7

    Jason’s victory fails to win over Matt Hughes. The teams are re-balanced. Things get slippery at the next challenge. And clash of styles in the Octagon sends another heavyweight home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 3 - No Pain, No Gain
    5.5/10(31 votes)

    S2:E3

    Coach Hughes gets annoyed with the constant whining of one of his fighters. A new fighter arrives at the house ruffling some feathers and the heavyweights prepare for their first battle in the Octagon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 8 - Tied
    5.4/10(20 votes)

    S18:E8

    Match hightlights from the previous fights are also shown. The history behind Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tate's rivalry is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 9 - Mental Game
    5.7/10(28 votes)

    S2:E9

    After his victory, Luke goes on a binge. Brad quickly learns how different training is over at Team Hughes. And a heavyweight must live up to everyone’s expectations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 6 - Fight Through the Pain
    5.4/10(16 votes)

    S21:E6

    After Hayder Hassan's thrilling victory, the Americans look to continue that momentum against the Blackzillians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 9 - Sacrifice
    5.6/10(21 votes)

    S18:E9

    Sarah Moras vs Peggy Morgan

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 3 - Tilting the Scales
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    S21:E3

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 4 - Tilting the Scales
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    S21:E4

    No description available

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    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 Episode 3 - Fly The Flag
    5.6/10(19 votes)

    S32:E3

    On the heels of his quick loss to Robert Valentin, an upset Giannis Bachar lets his emotions get the best of him back at the TUF house. Then, in the second featherweight fight, Kaan Ofli of Australia takes on England's Nathan Fletcher.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Episode 7 - Body Bag
    5.4/10(14 votes)

    S8:E7

    Mir punishes his team with a grueling workout regimen. Nogueira has a blowout with a fighter who’s been talking smack. Two light heavyweights with opposing styles face-off in the Octagon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 2 - The Teams Are Picked
    5.9/10(31 votes)

    S2:E2

    The coaches make their choices and Team Hughes battles Team Franklin in the first challenge. The opening fight of the season is a knock-out brawl between two welterweights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 12 - The Showdown
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    S21:E12

    A controversial victory by Michael Graves has now put the Amerians back in the competition and a chance to win it all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 2 - Owner vs. Owner
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S21:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Ultimate Fighter Season 8 Episode 8 - Splushi
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    S8:E8

    The pranks at the house reach a new low. A fighter turns on his own teammate, offering up secret advice before a highly-anticipated lightweight bout.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 8 - Knees and Elbows
    5.9/10(27 votes)

    S2:E8

    Team Franklin launches a sneak attack on Team Hughes. Dana warns the fighters to step it up in the Octagon if they ever want to make it in the UFC. Two welterweights listen to his advice and go to war.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 Episode 14 - The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale
    5.7/10(18 votes)

    S18:E14

    Gray Maynard vs Nate Diaz headline The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale live from Las Vegas

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 5 - Leave It In The Octagon
    6.0/10(28 votes)

    S2:E5

    Matt continues to taunt Jorge. Team Franklin adopts some bizarre training practices. And two more heavyweights go toe to toe in the Octagon.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 12 - Semi-finals #3 & 4: Countdown
    6.0/10(28 votes)

    S2:E12

    A doctor examines Jason’s cut to determine if he can fight. If he can’t, Marcus will take his place and fight Joe in the 2nd welterweight semi-final. In the heavyweight semi-final, Brad and Seth battle for the last spot in the finals.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 9 - Season 21, Episode 9
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    S21:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 10 - Do or Die
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    S21:E10

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Ultimate Fighter Season 26 Episode 1 - Team Alvarez vs Team Gaethje: A New World Champion
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    S26:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 Episode 4 - Strategy
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    S2:E4

    The fighters form alliances to advance in the competition. Coach Hughes plays mind games with Jorge. And a second welterweight is sent home in brutal fashion.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Episode 9 - Don't Talk To Me
    5.8/10(14 votes)

    S20:E9

    With several teammates set to face off in the quarterfinals, Team Pettis decides opponents will not attend the same practice. But one of the fighters breaks the agreement and the team disintegrates into arguing factions. Then, in one of the most heated matchups of the season, teammates do battle as #6 seed Felice Herrig takes on #14 seed Randa Markos....with a spot in the semifinals at stake.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 Episode 11 - Pushing the Limits
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    S21:E11

    After Nathan Coy's thrilling victory, the Americans looks to stay off alive in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Not In The House" is the worst rated episode of The Ultimate Fighter. It scored 4.9/10 from 25 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on April 12, 2007. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "No Respect".

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