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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

18 episodes
  1. 1Mad World

    61 minApr 1, 2020

    Players face an intimidating first challenge and then move into the most shocking living conditions in history; a new alliance threatens to topple the game while a stunning twist at elimination changes everyone's expectations.

  2. 2Sweet Dreams Are Made of Dee

    61 minApr 8, 2020

    Players compete in the Airdrop Extraction challenge; Rogan falls for a new player; Dee seeks to stand in the way.

  3. 3A Hard Jay's Night

    61 minApr 15, 2020

    The Challengers blow up trucks during the Decode and Detonate challenge; Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise; Wes and Bananas' alliance faces its first true test.

  4. 4Karma Chameleon

    64 minApr 22, 2020

    Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah; Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument; the players compete in the freezing Cold War challenge, which proves too chilling for one person.

  5. 5Break Up With Your BF I’m Bored

    62 minApr 29, 2020

    During the "Bomb Squad" challenge, teams must work together to detonate an explosion. Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay. Jordan and Wes get into a heated argument involving deli meat.

  6. 6Love Will Tear Us Apart

    61 minMay 6, 2020

    Jenna struggles to maintain her tumultuous relationship at home while competing for a life-changing amount of money. A prank gone wrong threatens Bear & Kailah's budding romance. Players compete in a high-speed "Fast and Furious" inspired challenge.

  7. 7Should I Stay Or Should I Go

    61 minMay 13, 2020

    Tori believes that she is ready to earn her red skull. Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa. Two players face off in the Dust-to-Dust elimination.

  8. 8Live and Let Die

    61 minMay 20, 2020

    Players must cope with toxic chemicals in the mind-bending "Decontamination" challenge. Wes and Bananas plot their biggest game move yet, but it may mean outing their secret alliance. A double elimination sends shockwaves.

  9. 9Backstabber

    61 minMay 27, 2020

    Players drop into the sewers during the unique "Tunnel Rats" challenge. When Dee contemplates a risky power play, it raises questions whether or not she can be trusted.

  10. 10The Final Countdown

    65 minJun 3, 2020

    Bananas and Wes' alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the finals. Players must compete in TJ's favorite game of each season: trivia.

  11. 11You Ain't Right

    40 minJun 10, 2020

    Bananas, Rogan, and Jenny hatch a plot to blindside Dee, but one emotional player might foil their plans. Josh calls out Swaggy for working with Wes. Two players get heated during the explosive "Flagged Down" challenge.

  12. 12Pictures of You

    61 minJun 17, 2020

    A furious challenger seeks revenge after utter betrayal. When Cory's daughter refuses to talk to him, it makes him even more motivated to make it to the Finals. Players compete in the grueling “Tanks A Lot” challenge.

  13. 13Victim of Love

    60 minJun 24, 2020

    Nany and Kaycee's budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past; two women compete for their Red Skull in the brutal Off With You Heads elimination.

  14. 14Your Time is Gonna Come

    61 minJul 1, 2020

    Aneesa worries that her Red Skull may be in jeopardy when players wonder if she has what it takes to run a Final. Fessy makes a questionable move against his alliance. A nighttime challenge and another double elimination shock.

  15. 15Crash Into Me

    61 minJul 8, 2020

    One player engages in sloppy political maneuvering, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend. Competitors must fight for survival in the elimination game "Hall Brawl".

  16. 16It's the End of the World As We Know It

    61 minJul 15, 2020

    After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the nine finalists compete for their share of the $1 million prize.

  17. 17Reunion

    59 minJul 22, 2020

    The challengers reunite virtually for the first time since the finale to break down the strategy, expose the snakes and address the madness from this season.

  18. 18Behind The Total Madness

    41 minJul 29, 2020

    The Challengers are pulling back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes madness, hookups, and fails the fans didn’t know they were missing.

Where to watch The Challenge

Availability from JustWatch, via TMDB. Full listing for United States

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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