Why make friends when you can make millions?
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.
Squid Game: The Challenge (Season 1)
Red Light, Green Light (Episode 1) 8.1
Air date: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 7.8
Air date: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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 3) 6.9
Air date: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 56 min
Overview: 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 4) 6.8
Air date: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: 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 5) 6.6
Air date: 2023-11-22
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: 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 6) 5.8
Air date: 2023-11-29
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 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 7) 5.9
Air date: 2023-11-29
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: 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 8) 5.9
Air date: 2023-11-29
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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 9) 6.0
Air date: 2023-11-29
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: 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 10) 5.6
Air date: 2023-12-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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.
