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Squid Game: The Challenge — Season 1

Why make friends when you can make millions?

202310 episodes7.4/10 (398 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (10)

Red Light, Green Light
E1

1. Red Light, Green Light

8.1

Aired 22 November 2023 • 57 min

Hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during the opening game of "Red Light, Green Light." A cookie challenge causes chaos.

The Man with the Umbrella
E2

2. The Man with the Umbrella

7.7

Aired 22 November 2023 • 55 min

Cracks in the competition begin to show during "Dalgona," a game that shapes up to be a daunting endeavor amid sweet victories and painful extractions.

War
E3

3. War

6.8

Aired 22 November 2023 • 56 min

After a player desperately tries to coax another to pick up a phone, the rest prepare for the next challenge and form teams based on brawn and bonds.

Nowhere to Hide
E4

4. Nowhere to Hide

6.6

Aired 22 November 2023 • 45 min

Dorm elimination tests rattle the remaining players, who rush to find solutions — and avoid becoming targets. A chores session puts two allies on edge.

Trick or Treat
E5

5. Trick or Treat

6.3

Aired 22 November 2023 • 41 min

A tempting treat motivates the group to chip in with a chore. But a pleasant picnic in the dorm takes a devastating turn when the next game is revealed.

Goodbye
E6

6. Goodbye

5.5

Aired 29 November 2023 • 55 min

With marbles in hand, players are forced to face off against friends and bid tearful farewells. As the money piles up, another elimination test looms.

Friend and Foe
E7

7. Friend and Foe

5.5

Aired 29 November 2023 • 40 min

After drawing numbers to determine the order in which they will cross the glass bridge, the players consider their options before taking a leap of faith.

One Step Closer
E8

8. One Step Closer

5.5

Aired 29 November 2023 • 46 min

As the clock ticks, the players move quickly to get to the other side of the bridge. Back in the dormitory, evading elimination becomes a dicey mission.

Circle of Trust
E9

9. Circle of Trust

5.7

Aired 29 November 2023 • 47 min

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?

One Lucky Day
E10

10. One Lucky Day

5.1

Aired 6 December 2023 • 44 min

As the end draws near, the finalists suit up for a lavish feast — and a surprising test. One last game stands between a player and the ultimate prize.

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