Squid Game: The Challenge — 2023-present · 2 seasons · 19 eps

★ 5.9

Squid Game: The Challenge

Name: Squid Game: The Challenge
Genre: Game-Show, Reality-TV
Released: 2023
Rating: 5.9

2023-present 2 seasons 19 episodes

★ 5.9 (22,276 votes) Bottom 9%

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In this reality competition show inspired by "Squid Game," 456 players put their skills to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.

Episode Ratings Grid

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 7.5

S2E4 Mingle

A bold bet forces everyone to choose sides. A frantic game of "Mingle" slams the door on key alliances. The players discover the high price of rebellion.

S2E6 7.5

Ups & Downs

After a contender overplays their hand, nobody wants to be the odd player out. Who will climb ahead in the next game — and who will slide to elimination?

S1E9 7.4

Circle of Trust

A nomination from the previous game puts players at odds. Emotions run high in a guessing game centered on trust. Who will make it to the final round?

4. S2E3 "The Doll" 7.3
5. S2E2 "Catch" 7.2
6. S2E7 "Trust" 7.2
7. S2E1 "Six Legs" 6.9
8. S1E3 "War" 6.8
9. S2E8 "Faith" 6.8
10. S1E7 "Friend or Foe" 6.7

📉 Bottom Episodes

#19

S2E9 5.3

Red Light Green Light

In this $4.56 million showdown, the Squid Game finalists suit up for a winner-take-all edition of "Red Light, Green Light" with a life-changing prize.

18. S1E10 "One Lucky Day" 6.0
17. S1E1 "Red Light, Green Light" 6.2
16. S1E5 "Trick Or Treat" 6.4
15. S1E4 "Nowhere To Hide" 6.4

The Quality Arc

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Episode Engagement

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10 Infamous

2 Hidden Gems

7 Forgettable

Most Infamous: S1E1 Red Light, Green Light

Best Hidden Gem: S2E4 Mingle

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

Series Trajectory

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

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