Squid Game: The Challenge

Squid Game: The Challenge

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.

Reality

Seasons

Red Light, Green Light

1. Red Light, Green Light

Air Date: 2023-11-22

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

2. The Man with the Umbrella

Air Date: 2023-11-22

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

3. War

Air Date: 2023-11-22

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

4. Nowhere to Hide

Air Date: 2023-11-22

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

5. Trick or Treat

Air Date: 2023-11-22

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

6. Goodbye

Air Date: 2023-11-29

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

7. Friend and Foe

Air Date: 2023-11-29

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

8. One Step Closer

Air Date: 2023-11-29

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

9. Circle of Trust

Air Date: 2023-11-29

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

10. One Lucky Day

Air Date: 2023-12-06

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.

Six Legs

1. Six Legs

Air Date: 2025-11-04

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

Catch

2. Catch

Air Date: 2025-11-04

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

3. The Doll

Air Date: 2025-11-04

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

4. Mingle

Air Date: 2025-11-04

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

5. Sacrifice

Air Date: 2025-11-11

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

6. Ups & Downs

Air Date: 2025-11-11

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

7. Trust

Air Date: 2025-11-11

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

8. Faith

Air Date: 2025-11-11

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

9. Red Light Green Light

Air Date: 2025-11-19

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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Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

2023-11-22

Episodes

19 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

The Garden Productions

The Garden Productions

Studio Lambert

Studio Lambert