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The Challenge

The Challenge Season 42

  • Premiered Aug 5, 2026
  • 14 episodes

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Episodes

  1. 1. Return to Cutthroat

    · 1h

    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.

  2. 2. Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof

    · 48m

    New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.

  3. 3. Keep My Name Out Your Mouth

    · 47m

    The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.

  4. 4. Say It To My Face

    · 48m

    At the first swimming challenge of the season, the teams face a terrifying test that could determine who might sink or swim, while differing strategies, close observation, and a growing connection create pressure in the house.

  5. 5. Down and Dirty

    · 47m

    Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.

  6. 6. Leave Room For Jesus

    · 44m

    A memory-based challenge has teams swinging forty feet above water, while attempts to clear the air fuel more drama. Romances wobble, and one argument could send a player into The Arena.

  7. 7. You Need Me

    · 45m

    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.

  8. 8. Is This Safe?

    · 48m

    Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.

  9. 9. A Captain's Worst Nightmare

    · 51m

    A Thai temple challenge sparks sabotage. Choosing a new captain forces a tough decision: friendship or the betterment of the team?

  10. 10. Trial By Combat

    · 46m

    TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.

  11. 11. Underwear Gate

    · 50m

    An underwear theft, a blindfolded beach challenge, Rookie vs Vet tension, and a bold plan in the Arena rattle the house.

  12. 12. Participation Trophies

    · 47m

    A massive rig, an elimination twist, and an Arena selection shake the game.

  13. 13. The Final - Part 1

    · 51m

    Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.

  14. 14. The Final - Part 2

    · 46m

    One final Day decides the winners, but captains ultimately split the cash.

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