The Challenge Season 42 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Ended: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
When does The Challenge Season 42 come out?
The Challenge Season 42 premiered Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on Paramount+ and ended Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The season has 14 episodes.
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The Challenge Season 42 release schedule
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1. Return to Cutthroat 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. |
Wednesday · 3 months ago |
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2. Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode. |
Wednesday · 3 months ago |
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3. Keep My Name Out Your Mouth The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift. |
Wednesday · 2 months ago |
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4. Say It To My Face 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. |
Wednesday · 2 months ago |
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5. Down and Dirty Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores. |
Wednesday · 2 months ago |
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6. Leave Room For Jesus 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. |
Wednesday · 2 months ago |
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7. You Need Me 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. |
Wednesday · 2 months ago |
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Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy. |
Wednesday · 1 month ago |
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9. A Captain's Worst Nightmare A Thai temple challenge sparks sabotage. Choosing a new captain forces a tough decision: friendship or the betterment of the team? |
Wednesday · 1 month ago |
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10. Trial By Combat TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams. |
Wednesday · 1 month ago |
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11. Underwear Gate An underwear theft, a blindfolded beach challenge, Rookie vs Vet tension, and a bold plan in the Arena rattle the house. |
Wednesday · 1 month ago |
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12. Episode 12 |
Wednesday · 3 weeks ago |
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13. Episode 13 |
Wednesday · 2 weeks ago |
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14. Episode 14 |
Wednesday · 1 week ago |
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The Challenge Season 42 FAQ
When does The Challenge Season 42 come out?
The Challenge Season 42 premiered Wednesday, August 5, 2026 on Paramount+.
How many episodes are in The Challenge Season 42?
The Challenge Season 42 has 14 episodes.
Are new episodes of The Challenge Season 42 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
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