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When does The Challenge Season 36 come out?

The Challenge Season 36 premiered Wednesday, December 9, 2020 on Paramount+ and ended Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The season has 21 episodes.

Season 36 returns to a partner format with 19 (!) espionage thriller-themed episodes shot in Iceland, pitting 30 returning and new competitors against each other "in a game of secrets, spies, and lies" for their share of the million-dollar prize.

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The Challenge Season 36 release schedule

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1. License to Killer Kam

The agents compete in a frantic melee during their first mission. Kam plots against another player after being rejected, and a fiery first elimination upends everyone's strategies.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

2. Dive Another Day

The complete rules and true nature of this season's game are revealed. Agents re-evaluate their partnerships. An icy plunge devolves into a political stalemate, and Joseph calls out Wes.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

3. Enemy of the State

Fessy's exposed lies about the secret vote cause concern within his alliance. Agents must wrestle against each other on top of a speeding truck during an explosive "Mission: Road Kill" challenge. An emotional agent pushes two other players' buttons.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

4. Duplicity

Fessy's lies about the secret vote cause concern within his alliance. Agents battle each other on top of a speeding truck in a Mission: Road Kill challenge. An emotional agent pushes two other players past their breaking point.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

5. Skyfall

After one agent is unexpectedly deactivated, TJ institutes a shocking security breach, which shakes up partnerships. The agents compete in Mission Agent Down where they must overcome their fear of heights. A group of strong rookies align.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

6. From Theresa with Love

When rumors spread about Theresa's loyalties, she quickly becomes public enemy number one. A pair of strong agents find their partnership struggling during the arduous Mission Smuggle Run

Wednesday · 5 years ago

7. Die Another Jay

Fallout from a shocking blindside puts a target on a strong pair of agents. Devin presses an agent's button, resulting in another night of mayhem. Agents must face their fears while hanging off a helicopter during Mission Aerial Takedown

Wednesday · 5 years ago

8. A Muddy Matter

Aneesa and Olympian Lolo Jones get into a heated exchange during the muddy Mission All Brawl. CT starts to worry about his partnership with Big T. Amber M. becomes suspicious of one of her closest friends in the game.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

9. Lady Vengeance

One agent is put on blast after trying to appease both her alliance and her new group of friends. TJ forces the agents to participate in his favorite game, trivia, during Mission Interrogation. Old grudges resurface as two rivals go head to head.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

10. A Clockwork Amber

Two agents' attraction to one another heats up to a new level, while Lolo and Nam's relationship grows cold and distant. After a major win during Mission Black Sand Ops, the Double Agents struggle to get on the same page.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

11. An Inconvenient Goof

CT gets worried that he may be locked out for getting a gold skull and decides to train Big T for battle. One agent's unforgettable performance shocks everyone during the high-flying Mission Air Lift. TJ drops a bomb that no one saw coming.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

12. Tinker, Tailer, Bunny, Spy

The ramifications of TJ's twist sends shock-waves through headquarters. One agent finds themselves public enemy number one after a controversial game move. An injury causes a major setback for one player.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

13. The Spy Who Loved Fessy

Agents take part in the terrifying “Mission: Survive the Night”, where they must confront their worst fears. With gold skulls on the line, players question whether or not they have the right partners to survive.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

14. The Best Of Enemies

When two rivals becomes partners, they fear that their bad blood will keep them from winning. After losing what seems like thousands of partners and constantly being the rogue agent, Cory hopes to finally break his own curse.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

15. Never Say Never Again

Fragile male egos are on the line when two top dogs argue about who is the best player in the game. The last agent without a gold skull desperately hopes to finally earn a ticket into TJ's final. Agents must face a terrifying obstacle .

Wednesday · 5 years ago

16. A Most Wanted Man

When one agent learns she is at the bottom of her alliance, she realizes she must do whatever it takes in order to look out for herself. Two untrustworthy players must rely on each other to control a vote.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

17. True Lies

An "introverted" player makes a big, public announcement about their future as the finals draw near. TJ shows up at headquarters with a shocking request. Two players battle it out in the final elimination of the season.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

18. No Time To Die

the remaining eight agents arrive at tj’s final and begin their most grueling mission of the season. one team’s fate hangs in the balance after a shocking revelation.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

19. The World Is Not Enough

after a disastrous start to the final, one team worries if they can even continue on in the game. the remaining agents must persevere through mental and physical exhaustion in order to win their share of the one million-dollar prize.

Wednesday · 5 years ago

20. Reunion (1)

Wednesday · 5 years ago

21. Reunion (2) Finale

Wednesday · 5 years ago

The Challenge Season 36 guest stars

  • Jay Starrett

    Jay Starrett

    Self - Contestant

  • Tula  "Big T" Fazakerley

    Tula "Big T" Fazakerley

    Self - Contestant

  • Devin Walker-Molaghan

    Devin Walker-Molaghan

    Self - Contestant

  • Tori Deal

    Tori Deal

    Self - Contestant

  • Nany González

    Nany González

    Self - Contestant

  • Faysal Shafaat

    Faysal Shafaat

    Self - Contestant

  • Amber Borzotra

    Amber Borzotra

    Self - Contestant

  • Nelson Thomas

    Nelson Thomas

    Self - Contestant

  • Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello

    Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello

    Self - Contestant

  • Kaycee Clark

    Kaycee Clark

    Self - Contestant

  • Kyle Christie

    Kyle Christie

    Self - Contestant

  • Josh Martínez

    Josh Martínez

    Self - Contestant

  • Cory Wharton

    Cory Wharton

    Self - Contestant

  • Ashley Mitchell

    Ashley Mitchell

    Self - Contestant

  • Aneesa Ferreira

    Aneesa Ferreira

    Self - Contestant

  • Leroy Garrett

    Leroy Garrett

    Self - Contestant

The Challenge Season 36 FAQ

When does The Challenge Season 36 come out?

The Challenge Season 36 premiered Wednesday, December 9, 2020 on Paramount+.

How many episodes are in The Challenge Season 36?

The Challenge Season 36 has 21 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Challenge Season 36 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Challenge Season 36 finale?

The The Challenge Season 36 finale (Episode 21) aired Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

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