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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

The Challenge Season 42 episode release dates
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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

2. Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof

New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.

Wednesday · 3 months ago

3. Keep My Name Out Your Mouth

The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

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

5. Down and Dirty

Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.

Wednesday · 2 months ago

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

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

8. Is This Safe?

Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.

Wednesday · 1 month ago

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

10. Trial By Combat

TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.

Wednesday · 1 month ago

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

12. Episode 12

Wednesday · 3 weeks ago

13. Episode 13

Wednesday · 2 weeks ago

14. Episode 14

Wednesday · 1 week ago

The Challenge Season 42 guest stars

  • Nurys Mateo

    Nurys Mateo

    Self - Contestant

  • Michele Fitzgerald

    Michele Fitzgerald

    Self - Contestant

  • Tori Deal

    Tori Deal

    Self - Contestant

  • Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio

    Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio

    Self - Contestant

  • Nelson Thomas

    Nelson Thomas

    Self - Contestant

  • Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello

    Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello

    Self - Contestant

  • Cory Wharton

    Cory Wharton

    Self - Contestant

  • Cara Maria Sorbello

    Cara Maria Sorbello

    Self - Contestant

  • Adrienne Naylor

    Adrienne Naylor

    Self - Contestant

  • Alexis Lete

    Alexis Lete

    Self - Contestant

  • Anna Leigh Wilson

    Anna Leigh Wilson

    Self - Contestant

  • Brad Fiorenza

    Brad Fiorenza

    Self - Contestant

  • Cassidy Clark

    Cassidy Clark

    Self - Contestant

  • Cedric Hodges

    Cedric Hodges

    Self - Contestant

  • Deb Chubb

    Deb Chubb

    Self - Contestant

  • Izzy Fairthorne

    Izzy Fairthorne

    Self - Contestant

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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