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The Challenge

  • TV-14
  • 1998–
  • 42 seasons
  • Reality
  • 7.2

Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.

Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.

Episodes

In Season 29, Invasion of the Champions, 18 Underdogs battle across a series of contests for the chance to move out of squalor and into typical Challenge luxury, The Oasis! Just when the lucky ones get comfortable, they’ll find the game is far from over. The final crop of Underdogs will have to face down eight proven Champions for their share at the $350,000 prize. With devastating elimination rounds, truly baffling hookups and the first-ever three-day final on the way, Season 29 may just prove to be the most unpredictable and gripping yet!

16 episodes
  1. 1Gimmie Shelter

    42 minFeb 7, 2017

    Eighteen eager Underdogs arrive in Thailand and are shocked to be living in a run-down hut called The Shelter. While the players adjust to their living conditions, the Champions prepare to invade the game.

  2. 2Skeletal Fracture

    42 minFeb 7, 2017

    Kailah finds herself universally disliked and must figure out how to survive being considered the game’s most hated player. Sylvia struggles with loyalty to her friendships versus the pressures of her alliance.

  3. 3Helter Shelter

    42 minFeb 14, 2017

    Cory takes a big risk in order to earn his ticket to The Oasis. One player’s nerves become too much to handle at a terrifying elimination.

  4. 4Four Tickets To Paradise

    42 minFeb 21, 2017

    Paranoia gets the best of Shane and causes him to lash out. LaToya and Nelson bond as the last four tickets to the Oasis are awarded and the players are ecstatic to finally move out of The Shelter.

  5. 5Underdog Eat Underdog World

    42 minFeb 28, 2017

    The Underdogs are shocked to see the Champions enter the game; Nelson rages after a rejection; after wetting the bed, a player loses her suitor.

  6. 6The Mile-High Club

    42 minMar 8, 2017

    Nelson flies into a rage when things don't go his way; a player wets her bed, dousing the affections of her handsome suitor; and Jenna hopes to rekindle a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Zach.

  7. 7Achy Breaky Heart

    42 minMar 14, 2017

    When Ashley spots Hunter flirting with a Champion, she questions their romance. The Champions vow to even out the bank accounts at the "Roll With The Punches" challenge. Bananas makes a suspicious move to save himself.

  8. 8A Low Down Dirty Shane

    42 minMar 20, 2017

    The competitors must endure a spicy curry eating challenge that sends tempers flaring. The Underdogs question if they can trust Shane, when he is suspected of making multiple alliances.

  9. 9An Officer and a Gentlewoman

    42 minMar 28, 2017

    Flirtatious Nicole vows that she can hook up with both Cara Maria and Laurel, but her plans go awry. The pranksters are revealed causing all hell to break loose between the girls on each team.

  10. 10Go Your Own Way

    42 minApr 3, 2017

    The Underdog alliances begin to unravel; Hunter's motives for flirting with Ashley are questioned; TJ surprises the competitors with a twist.

  11. 11The Bloodbath

    42 minApr 11, 2017

    The Underdogs must prove they are worthy of the final; a friendship turns into a rivalry when suspicious game-play is revealed.

  12. 12Caged

    42 minApr 18, 2017

    With only four players remaining on each team, The Champions and Underdogs must rely on their teammates to navigate a tricky maze course. In-fighting among the Champs leaves tempers flaring right before their last elimination.

  13. 13A River of Endless Light

    42 minApr 24, 2017

    A meltdown threatens to break apart the Underdog team. An ancient Thai lantern festival prompts reflection among the Challengers. TJ shocks everyone with a twist to the Final that no one saw coming.

  14. 14Math Is Hard

    42 minMay 2, 2017

    Camila and Cory’s love affair is put to the ultimate test when they must work together in the Final. The Underdogs and Champs must rely on each other in order to finish the Final.

  15. 15The True Champions

    42 minMay 9, 2017

    After a grueling three-day Final, the winners of Invasion of the Champions are revealed. Will an Underdog earn the title of Champ? Or will a Champ remain on top?

  16. 16Reunion

    42 minMay 16, 2017

    Our Champs and Underdogs gather to discuss all the explosive moments of the past season including remaining rivalries, salvaged friendships, hot hook-ups, secrets, and some unbelievable unseen footage. Hosted by The Miz.

Where to watch The Challenge

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Series cast

T.J. LavinSelf - Host503 episodes
Adrienne NaylorSelf - Contestant30 episodes
Chris 'C.T.' TamburelloSelf - Contestant28 episodes
Justin HinsleySelf - New Threat28 episodes
Will GagnonSelf - New Threat27 episodes
Sydney SegalSelf - New Threat26 episodes
Nany GonzálezSelf - Contestant25 episodes
Leonardo DionicioSelf - Contestant24 episodes
Olivia KaiserSelf - Vet23 episodes
Theo CampbellSelf - Vet23 episodes
Michaela BradshawSelf - Contestant22 episodes
Cedric HodgesSelf - Contestant22 episodes
Turbo CamkiranSelf - Vet21 episodes
Yeremi HykelSelf - New Threat21 episodes
Ashley MitchellSelf - Contestant21 episodes
Johnny 'Bananas' DevenanzioHimself20 episodes
Aneesa FerreiraSelf - Contestant20 episodes
Aviv MelmedSelf - Vet18 episodes

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