Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)

Game-Show · Reality-TV

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.

IMDb rating: 5.9 (22,817 votes)
Episode average: 6.7 ↑ +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

6.57 avg 10 episodes 6.2 → 6.0 49 min avg

Bad finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Red Light, Green Light	6.2	1,103
2	The Man With The Umbrella	6.6	914
3	War	6.8	890
4	Nowhere To Hide	6.4	829
5	Trick Or Treat	6.4	846
6	Goodbye	6.5	735
7	Friend or Foe	6.7	722
8	One Step Closer	6.7	726
9	Circle of Trust	7.4	766
10	One Lucky Day	6.0	790

Season 2 (2025)

6.91 avg 9 episodes 6.9 → 5.3 49 min avg

Bad finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Six Legs	6.9	305
2	Catch	7.2	277
3	The Doll	7.3	267
4	Mingle	7.5	292
5	Sacrifice	6.7	243
6	Ups & Downs	7.4	241
7	Trust	7.1	241
8	Faith	6.8	241
9	Red Light Green Light	5.3	383

Squid Game: The Challenge (2023)

Seasons

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