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The Challenge: Cutthroat

Poster for The Challenge Season 42

14 episodes · premiered Aug 5, 2026

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  1. Episode 1: Return to Cutthroat Aug 5, 2026 · 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…
  2. Episode 2: Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof Aug 5, 2026 · 48m New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.
  3. Episode 3: Keep My Name Out Your Mouth Aug 12, 2026 · 47m The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.
  4. Episode 4: Say It To My Face Aug 19, 2026 · 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…
  5. Episode 5: Down and Dirty Aug 26, 2026 · 47m Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
  6. Episode 6: Leave Room For Jesus Sep 2, 2026 · 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. Episode 7: You Need Me Sep 9, 2026 · 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. Episode 8: Is This Safe? Sep 16, 2026 · 48m Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.
  9. Episode 9: A Captain's Worst Nightmare Sep 23, 2026 · 51m A Thai temple challenge sparks sabotage. Choosing a new captain forces a tough decision: friendship or the betterment of the team?
  10. Episode 10: Trial By Combat Sep 30, 2026 · 46m TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.
  11. Episode 11: Underwear Gate Oct 7, 2026 · 50m An underwear theft, a blindfolded beach challenge, Rookie vs Vet tension, and a bold plan in the Arena rattle the house.
  12. Episode 12: Participation Trophies Oct 14, 2026 · 47m A massive rig, an elimination twist, and an Arena selection shake the game.
  13. Episode 13: The Final - Part 1 Oct 21, 2026 · 51m Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.
  14. Episode 14: The Final - Part 2 Oct 28, 2026 · 46m One final Day decides the winners, but captains ultimately split the cash.