The Ultimate Fighter Season 1

The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 54 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The production behind The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 knows exactly which moments to let breathe. Season 1 of The Ultimate Fighter includes 16 episodes. It aired from January 2005 to April 2005. This season stars Dana White, Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell. Dana White and Randy Couture lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2005. The format has been replicated endlessly since The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Reality sceptics are warned — The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 has converted more than a few doubters. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Dana White is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

🎬 The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 — Episode Guide

The Quest Begins

2005-01-17

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 Chuck Liddell, they will fight each other for two six-figure contracts in the UFC.

Team Challenges

2005-01-24

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.

Making Weight

2005-01-31

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 strength.

On The Ropes

2005-02-07

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 off in the Octagon.

Un-Caged

2005-02-14

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 the conflict.

The Fight Is On

2005-02-21

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.

Ground and Pound

2005-02-28

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. The Light Heavyweights have their turn in the Octagon with a match up that pits two of the strongest fighters against ea...

Sprawl 'n Brawl

2005-03-07

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.

Low Blow

2005-03-14

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.

E10

Middleweight Semifinal #1

2005-03-21

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.

E11

Middleweight Semifinal #2

2005-03-28

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 remaining spot in the middleweight finals.

E12

Light Heavyweight Semi-Finals

2005-04-04

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 enough to fight Sam Hoger or give up his chance for the contract to alternate Bobby Southworth.

E13

The Ultimate Fighter Finale

2005-04-09

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 Florian faces Diego Sanchez, and in the Light Heavyweight division, Forrest Griffin will take on Stephan Bonnar. Both of thes...

E14

The Ultimate Fighter Finale Pt 2

2005-04-09

E15

The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard

2005-04-09

E16

The Ultimate Fighter Finale Undercard Pt 2

2005-04-09