The Challenge · S42 · E5
Down and Dirty
Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
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Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
Season 42
1Return to Cutthroat
60 minAug 5, 2026
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.
2Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof
48 minAug 5, 2026
New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.
3Keep My Name Out Your Mouth
47 minAug 12, 2026
The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.
4Say It To My Face
48 minAug 19, 2026
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.
5Down and Dirty
47 minAug 26, 2026Now viewing
Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
6Leave Room For Jesus
44 minSep 2, 2026
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.
7You Need Me
45 minSep 9, 2026
8Is This Safe?
48 minSep 16, 2026
9Episode 9
Airs Sep 23, 2026
10Episode 10
Airs Sep 30, 2026
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