The Challenge

Series· 1998· Action· Adventure

Set in the middle of the jungle, "The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2" returns to a classic team format; 14 Brits will battle it out against 14 Americans for their share of the $1 million-dollar prize.

The Challenge Season 42, Episode 13, “TBA,” premieres Wednesday, October 21, 2026 on Paramount+.

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S42 E13

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1
Return to Cutthroat source at TVmaze
Aug 5, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
The Challengers race through Bangkok to become one of three captains.
2
Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof source at TVmaze
Aug 5, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.
3
Keep My Name Out Your Mouth source at TVmaze
Aug 12, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.
4
Say It To My Face source at TVmaze
Aug 19, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
A deep swimming challenge and shifting dynamics raise tension in the house.
5
Down & Dirty source at TVmaze
Aug 26, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
6
Leave Room For Jesus source at TVmaze
Sep 2, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
A memory challenge, unstable romances, and drama puts players at risk.
7
You Need Me source at TVmaze
Sep 9, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
Weaknesses are exposed, a team fractures and a shocking exit.
8
Is This Safe? source at TVmaze
Sep 16, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
Shocking news, a bizarre feast, and dwindling numbers stir the game.
9
A Captain's Worst Nightmare source at TVmaze
Sep 23, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
Sabotage lurks at the challenge as players scramble to pick a new captain.
10
Trial By Combat source at TVmaze
Sep 30, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.
11
Underwear Gate source at TVmaze
Oct 7, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
An underwear theft, a night challenge, and a bold move rattle the house.
12
Participation Trophies source at TVmaze
Oct 14, 2026Originally premiered on Paramount+
A massive rig, an elimination twist, and an Arena selection shake the game.
13
TBA source at TVmaze
Oct 21, 2026Premieres on Paramount+
14
TBA source at TVmaze
Oct 28, 2026Premieres on Paramount+

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Cast: T.J. Lavin

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