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The Best Episodes of University Challenge

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Academic quiz show where teams of students from UK universities answer questions on all manner of subjects.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    University Challenge Season 53 Episode 37 - The Final: Imperial v UCL
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    S53:E37

    It's the grand final of this year's quiz competition for teams of university students. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  2. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 36 - Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S53:E36

    The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the last of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  3. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 35 - Semi-Final 1: Imperial v Trinity, Cambridge
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S53:E35

    The quiz competition for students continues. Two teams go head-to-head in the first of this year's semi-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  4. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 31 - Trinity College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    S53:E31

    The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge face UCL in the second quarter-final, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  5. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 33 - Manchester v Christ Church, Oxford
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    S53:E33

    The quarter-final stage of the quiz competition for students nears its end. Two more teams have one last chance to qualify for the semis. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  6. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 29 - Manchester v Imperial College London
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S53:E29

    The quiz competition for students continues. Manchester and Imperial College London return for a second quarter-final, with a place in the semis at stake. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  7. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 14 - York v Northeastern University - London
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S53:E14

    It's the final match in round one of the quiz for teams of university students. The University of York face Northeastern University - London for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  8. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 6 - Imperial v Manchester
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S54:E6

    Imperial College London begin their title defence with a match against the University of Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  9. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 6 - King's College, Cambridge v UCL
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S53:E6

    The first round of the 's quiz competition for teams of university students continues. King's College, Cambridge, face UCL for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  10. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 7 - UEA v Strathclyde
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S53:E7

    The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. University of East Anglia face University of Strathclyde for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  11. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 8 - Open University v Hertford College, Oxford
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S53:E8

    The first round of the quiz competition for university students continues. The Open University face Hertford College, Oxford for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  12. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 18 - UEA v Open University
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S53:E18

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. UEA and the Open University compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  13. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 27 - Trinity College, Cambridge v Open University
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S53:E27

    The quiz competition for students continues. Trinity College, Cambridge and the Open University play their first of a possible three quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  14. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 8 - Darwin College, Cambridge v Birkbeck
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S54:E8

    In another first round match, Darwin College, Cambridge take on Birkbeck for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  15. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 9 - Oriel College, Oxford v Durham
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S54:E9

    Oriel College, Oxford plays Durham University for a place in the second round of the competition. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  16. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 11 - St Andrews v Cardiff
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S54:E11

    Teams of students from St Andrews and Cardiff University compete for a place in round two. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  17. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 13 - LSE v Leicester
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S54:E13

    The London School of Economics faces the University of Leicester in the penultimate first round heat. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  18. University Challenge Season 54 Episode 36 - Semi-Final 2: Darwin College, Cambridge v Warwick
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S54:E36

    It's the second semi-final. Who will join last week's winners in the Grand Final? Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  19. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 10 - Sheffield v Loughborough
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S53:E10

    The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Sheffield face Loughborough University for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  20. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 11 - Warwick vs Wolfson College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S53:E11

    The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. University of Warwick face Wolfson College, Cambridge for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  21. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 13 - Lincoln College, Oxford vs King's College London
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S53:E13

    The first round of the quiz for teams of university students continues. Lincoln College, Oxford face King's College London for a place in the second round. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  22. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 17 - Warwick v Trinity College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S53:E17

    The second round of this year's quiz competition for students begins. Warwick and Trinity College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 19 - Christ Church, Oxford v Emmanuel College, Cambridge
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    S53:E19

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Christ Church College, Oxford and Emmanuel College, Cambridge compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 20 - Hertford College, Oxford v UCL
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S53:E20

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Hertford College, Oxford and UCL compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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  25. University Challenge Season 53 Episode 23 - Sheffield v Aberdeen
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S53:E23

    The second round of the quiz competition for students continues. Two more teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final: Imperial v UCL" is the best rated episode of "University Challenge". It scored 8.5/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2024. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Semi-Final 2: UCL vs Manchester".