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The ChallengeThe Inferno II

17 episodes · Mar 7, 2005

Get ready for a fiery return! *The Challenge* heats up again with season ten, *Inferno II*, picking up right where *Battle of the Sexes 2* left off. This isn't just any season; it’s the second installment in the legendary *Inferno* trilogy – following the original smash hit from 2004 and paving the way for *Inferno III* in 2007. Filmed under the blazing sun of Manzanillo, Mexico, *Inferno II* throws a familiar twist into the mix: teams now nominate just one player from the opposing side to compete for a crucial “life shield.” But this time around, the competition is fueled by a classic showdown – two teams clash as the "Good Guys" and "Bad Asses," embodying the heroic and villainous personalities from their past seasons.

1. Surf Torture
Mar 7, 2005 · 22m

In Manzanillo, Mexico, twenty competitors prepare to vie for victory. Among them are Veronica and Derrick, seasoned contenders returning for another challenge. The initial trial will be a series of physical tests overseen by two Navy SEALs.

2. Juice It Up
Mar 14, 2005 · 22m

The teams participate in the "Juice It Up" challenge, a spirited competition demanding they race atop stilts while simultaneously squeezing fruit for juice.

3. X Marks The Spot
Mar 21, 2005 · 22m

A quarrel breaks out among the women, with Tonya singling out Beth, the team's outsider. Meanwhile, the teams face off in the "X Marks the Spot" challenge, and the initial nominations for the women's Inferno ignite friction between the play

4. Run For Your Money
Mar 28, 2005 · 22m

Desperate to secure the Life Shield, the opposing team—the one deemed "bad"—devises a plan to intentionally falter in the "Run For Your Money" challenge. Meanwhile, the Inferno claims its first life, a woman caught in its deadly grasp.

5. Shirt Off My Back
Apr 4, 2005 · 22m

A member of the group, known for their assertive nature, chose to withdraw from the contest. Their disappointing performance in the "Shirt Off My Back" challenge sparked tension and discord amongst the team.

6. Dodge Yer Balls
Apr 11, 2005 · 22m

Karamo’s withdrawal from the “Dodge Yer Balls” challenge created a rift between him and his teammates. His decision to step aside seemed to isolate him, distancing him from the group dynamic.

7. Fill In The Gaps
Apr 18, 2005 · 22m

The bond between Jodi and Derrick is strained as their teams find themselves in competition during the "Fill in the Gaps" challenge.

8. Zip Up
Apr 25, 2005 · 22m

The competition intensifies with the "Zip Up" challenge, a test of nerve and skill where participants navigate steep ropes from a dizzying height of two hundred feet.

9. Never Ending Climb
May 2, 2005 · 22m

The teams are participating in the "Never Ending Climb" challenge, a test of endurance where they must gather necklaces while ascending ladders hoisted by a crane. Furthermore, Tonya is experiencing difficulties with her fellow competitors.

10. What A Drag
May 9, 2005 · 22m

A rift formed between Brad and Mike following an incident involving a wedgie. The two men also shared a competitive spirit on the drag strip, though their races possessed an unusual stipulation: margarita glasses were positioned just before

11. Riddle Me This
May 16, 2005 · 22m

The competition demands both ingenuity and physical prowess. Each team will first be tasked with deciphering a cryptic riddle, and then must navigate a lake, carefully transporting a number of designated objects to the other side.

12. Time to Ride
May 23, 2005 · 22m

Competitors will navigate a course on miniature motorcycles, choosing between two distinct routes. Additionally, Tonya and Julie will face each other in the Inferno.

13. If Memory Serves
May 30, 2005 · 22m

A test of recollection awaits the competing teams, and CT’s plan for securing additional funds proves successful with the unveiling of the next contenders for the “Inferno” nomination.

14. Crab Grab
Jun 6, 2005 · 22m

The competition features the "Crab Grab," a test of strength and agility where participants must carry live crabs across the sand and deposit them in a designated container.

15. Heart Rate Bungee
Jun 13, 2005 · 22m

The competition culminates in the "Heart Rate Bungee," a challenge where teammates are linked together for a collective jump. But before the plunge, a crucial task awaits: each participant must lower their heart rate to below 100 beats per

16. Montezuma's Revenge
Jun 20, 2005 · 22m

The concluding episode of the tenth season.

17. To Hell and Back: Hot Gossip from the Inferno II
Jun 27, 2005 · 22m

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