Season 42
The Challenge: Cutthroat 2026 7.2 TMDB 14 episodes 484 min Reality
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.
01 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. 02 Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode. 03 Keep My Name Out Your Mouth The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift. 04 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. 05 Down and Dirty Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores. 06 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. 07 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. 08 Is This Safe? Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy. 09 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? 10 Trial By Combat TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams. 11 Episode 11 2026-10-07 12 Episode 12 2026-10-14 13 Episode 13 2026-10-21 14 Episode 14 2026-10-28 
