The Contender

S5 · E1 · Aug 24, 2018

Why Weight? Episode 1

Sixteen boxers move into a training facility to compete in the Contender tournament; two fighters have a verbal altercation outside the ring; the two teams choose fighters to represent them in the first fight of the tournament.

S5 · E2 · Aug 31, 2018

Fighting to Live Episode 2

A passionate fighter steps up and is gunning for a major threat from the opposing side; another fighter is determined to stir up trouble as tension between the teams escalates.

S5 · E3 · Sep 7, 2018

Who Wants It More? Episode 3

The winning team is riding high from their victory and is hungry for another; one fighter plays mind games with the other team, while another focuses on his faith to maintain peace while in the Contender house.

S5 · E4 · Sep 14, 2018

Protect Your Peace Episode 4

One team continues to reign while the other remains discouraged; observant behavior initiates a guessing game of who will be called out next, frustrating members of the losing team, who are waiting for their chance to prove themselves.

S5 · E5 · Sep 21, 2018

Indecision Episode 5

Tension between the teams rises as one fighter continues his antics, keeping the opposing team on edge; one fighter gets to spend time with his family; two hometown rivals step into the ring to face off.

S5 · E6 · Sep 28, 2018

Legacy Episode 6

One team is livid after being stripped of a victory, and the three remaining fighters are out for blood; after feuding since day one, a heated rivalry between two fighters is settled in The Contender ring.

S5 · E7 · Oct 5, 2018

No Easy Round Episode 7

A former Olympian, a world record holder, a boxer who hasn't fought in three years and one of the older boxers in the house all fight for the last two slots of round two; with so much on the line, they're all going for a knockout.

S5 · E8 · Oct 12, 2018

Heart of the Fight Episode 8

It's every fighter for himself in the second round of The Contender Tournament as former teammates must prepare to battle; a special guest drops by the gym.

S5 · E9 · Oct 19, 2018

Poetry in Motion Episode 9

One fighter faces a doctor's evaluation to decide whether he can continue in the tournament; another fighter nearly gets into a fight with a fellow boxer inside the house; two Contenders face off against each other.

S5 · E10 · Oct 26, 2018

Heart and Balls Episode 10

Friends become foes in the last two quarterfinal bouts; with the semifinals just around the corner, one fighter tries to refocus, while another is hungry for redemption.

S5 · E11 · Nov 2, 2018

Friends and Foes Episode 11

The final four contenders face off in the semifinals; two season-long rivals battle, while another match involves two fighters who have built a brotherly bond; in the end, only two will move on to the finals.

S5 · E12 · Nov 9, 2018

Season Finale Episode 12

After their arduous journeys, the top two fighters go head-to-head in a battle for the $250,000 prize and the ultimate title of "The Contender"; from the Forum in Los Angeles.

S5 · E13 · Feb 25, 2009

Fight 13 Episode 13