Squid Game: The Challenge - Episode Guide

Season 1

Red Light, Green Light

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2023 (57 min)

Red Light, Green Light

Kicking off this reality competition, hundreds of hopefuls in tracksuits set out to cross the finish line during a game of "Red Light, Green Light."

The Man With The Umbrella

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2023 (56 min)

The Man With The Umbrella

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

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2023 (56 min)

War

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

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2023 (46 min)

Nowhere To Hide

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

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2023 (41 min)

Trick Or Treat

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

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2023 (55 min)

Goodbye

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

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2023 (40 min)

Friend And Foe

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

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2023 (47 min)

One Step Closer

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

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2023 (47 min)

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?

One Lucky Day

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2023 (44 min)

One Lucky Day

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.

Season 2

Six Legs

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2025 (59 min)

Six Legs

When 456 new players enter the competition, they quickly learn why every second will count. A nerve-wracking pentathlon whittles down the field.

Catch

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2025 (59 min)

Catch

The players face a moral quandary about their weakest links. As meal time approaches, they get a tasty treat — but in this game, there's always a catch.

The Doll

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2025 (46 min)

The Doll

With everything on the line, which players will drop the ball? A mysterious object appears in the dormitory, sparking a flurry of strategy and suspicion.

Mingle

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2025 (48 min)

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.

Sacrifice

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2025 (52 min)

Sacrifice

A head-to-head game forces tearful sacrifices and goodbyes. A trio of leaders emerge in the dormitory, but will sweet perks put a target on their backs?

Ups & Downs

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2025 (43 min)

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?

Trust

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2025 (43 min)

Trust

Emotions boil over during a dicey race to survive. As rivalries intensify, the players enter the "Circle of Trust" for a ruthless game of truth and lies.

Faith

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2025 (45 min)

Faith

The players put on their best poker faces, but who will bluff their way to victory? A deceptively simple game determines who will advance to the finale.

Red Light Green Light

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2025 (45 min)

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.

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