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The Ultimate Fighter: The Ultimate Fighter

16 episodes Premiered Jan 17, 2005 Updated Jul 19, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

The Quest Begins

Jan 17, 2005 · 60 min

Sixteen Mixed Martial Artist fighters arrive in Las Vegas to begin their journey towards fame and fortune. Coached by Ultimate Fighting Championship legends, Randy Couture and Chuc

S1·E2

Team Challenges

Jan 24, 2005 · 60 min

Team Couture and Team Liddell compete against each other in a test of strength, agility, and will. After several grueling challenges, two fighters are eliminated and sent home.

S1·E3

Making Weight

Jan 31, 2005 · 60 min

In preparation for the premiere fight, a top contender struggles to lose 20 lbs in 24 hours or face elimination. Two fighters christen the Octagon with a classic battle of brute st

S1·E4

On The Ropes

Feb 7, 2005 · 60 min

After losing three of its members, Team Couture comes up with a new strategy to get a win. UFC President Dana White throws a twist into the competition and two Middleweights face o

S1·E5

Un-Caged

Feb 14, 2005 · 60 min

A night on the town for the team members turns violent. Contest rules are broken and the responsible fighters are reprimanded. Dana White and his coaches wrestle with how to settle

S1·E6

The Fight Is On

Feb 21, 2005 · 60 min

Two contestants go into intensive training as they prepare for battle. Both teams rally around their fighters as the emotional conflict is settled in the Octagon.

S1·E7

Ground and Pound

Feb 28, 2005 · 60 min

After the much-anticipated Leben vs. Koscheck fight, people in the house are divided as ever. To make matters worse, one of the teams is struggling with discord among its members.

S1·E8

Sprawl 'n Brawl

Mar 7, 2005 · 60 min

One fighter creates controversy by training with the opposing team, Nate discovers his fate in the game, and a previously eliminated fighter gets another shot at the contract.

S1·E9

Low Blow

Mar 14, 2005 · 60 min

The Light Heavyweights compete in a challenge, and controversy arises during the fighter selection. The mood turns ugly when the fighters suspect there is a thief in the house.

S1·E10

Middleweight Semifinal #1

Mar 21, 2005 · 60 min

Forrest’s cut puts his dream for the contract in jeopardy. The remaining fighters hear a surprising announcement from Dana that effect who they will fight to get into the finals.

S1·E11

Middleweight Semifinal #2

Mar 28, 2005 · 60 min

Forrest is still up in the air about his future in the contest, but he does get his stitches out and the healing is progressing nicely. The fighters continue their battle for the r

S1·E12

Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals

Apr 4, 2005 · 60 min

The light heavyweight semi-finals are up. Stephan Bonnar fights his close friend and training partner Mike Swick in the first bout. Forrest Griffin finds out if his cut has healed

S1·E13

The Ultimate Fighter Finale

Apr 9, 2005 · 60 min

In a 2 1/2 hour extravaganza and for the first time on free broadcast television, the TUF finals will be live from Las Vegas on April 9th. In the middleweight division, Kenny Flori