Seasons — The Challenge
All Stars
Get ready for a blast from the past! *Road Rules: All Stars*, originally airing back in June of '98, marked the very beginning of what would become MTV's iconic franchise, *The Challenge*. But this season was something different. Forget cutthroat competitions – instead, it follow…
Real World vs. Road Rules
Following directly after *Road Rules: All Stars*, Season 2 of *The Challenge* – then officially branded as *Real World/Road Rules Challenge* for the first time – kicked off a cross-country competition unlike any seen before. This season distinguished itself as one of only two in …
Challenge 2000
Get ready for *Real World/Road Rules Challenge 2000*, the third installment of MTV’s iconic competition series! Picking up right where the last season left off, this one pits two new teams of six against each other in a cross-country battle for bragging rights and serious cash. …
Extreme Challenge
Following the whirlwind of *Real World/Road Rules Challenge 2000*, *The Challenge* upped the ante with its fourth season, aptly named *Extreme Challenge*. Marking a turning point for the show, this season was the first to embrace subtitles—a trend that would define future install…
Battle of the Seasons
Get ready for *Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Seasons*, the fifth installment in MTV’s iconic competition series! Picking up right after the intensity of *Extreme Challenge*, this season plunged ten Real World and ten Road Rules teams into the sun-drenched landsca…
Battle of the Sexes
Get ready for sparks to fly! Season 6 of *The Challenge*, aptly named *Battle of the Sexes*, delivered a head-to-head clash unlike anything seen before. Following directly on the heels of the first *Battle of the Seasons*, this installment pitted cast members from *The Real World…
The Gauntlet
Following the explosive Battle of the Sexes season, *The Challenge* returns for its seventh installment: *The Gauntlet*. This time, 28 competitors head to the stunning mountainscape of Telluride, Colorado, where they’ll face a brand new twist hosted by action sports icon Jonny Mo…
The Inferno
Get ready for *The Inferno*, the scorching eighth season of MTV’s *The Challenge*! Picking up right after the intense events of *The Gauntlet*, this 2004 edition transported twenty competitors to the sun-drenched shores of Acapulco, Mexico, for a competition unlike any they'd fac…
Battle of the Sexes II
Get ready for a rematch! *The Challenge* returned with a fiery twist in its 9th season, *Battle of the Sexes 2*, picking up right where *The Inferno* left off. This landmark season marked the first time *The Challenge* revisited a previous theme – bringing back the iconic battle …
The Inferno II
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 …
The Gauntlet II
Get ready for *The Challenge: The Gauntlet II*, the eleventh season that shook things up! Following directly on from *The Inferno II*, this installment introduced a significant change: T.J. Lavin officially stepped into his role as the show’s regular host, bringing a fresh energy…
Fresh Meat
Get ready for *Fresh Meat*, the groundbreaking twelfth season of *The Challenge*! For the first time ever, the show shook things up by welcoming completely new faces alongside familiar favorites. Traditionally, *The Challenge* had always relied on veterans from *The Real World* a…
The Duel
Get ready for *The Duel*, the thrilling 13th season of MTV’s *The Challenge* – a direct follow-up to *Fresh Meat*. Set against the stunning backdrop of Búzios, Brazil, this season pitted familiar faces from *The Real World* and *Road Rules* alongside veterans from the previous co…
The Inferno III
Get ready for *The Challenge: Inferno III*, the explosive return of a legendary era! This fourteenth season picks up right where *The Duel* left off and completes a thrilling trilogy of *Inferno* seasons, following *The Inferno* and *Inferno II*. Filmed amidst the stunning landsc…
The Gauntlet III
Get ready for *The Challenge* like you've never seen it before! Season fifteen, *The Gauntlet III*, picks up right where the heat left off after *The Inferno 3*. As the thrilling third chapter in the iconic *Gauntlet* series – marking the show’s second trilogy overall – this seas…
The Island
Get ready for *The Challenge: The Island*, a raw and relentless season that stripped away the familiar comforts of previous competitions. Following directly after *The Gauntlet III*, this sixteenth installment threw a mix of veteran reality stars – drawn from the worlds of *The R…
The Duel II
Get ready to revisit old rivalries in *The Duel II*, the thrilling 17th season of MTV’s *The Challenge*! Picking up right where *The Island* left off, this installment serves as a direct sequel to the beloved 13th season, *The Duel*. A fresh batch of competitors – familiar faces …
The Ruins
Get ready for a globetrotting competition unlike any other! *Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins*, the eighteenth installment of MTV’s iconic series, transported former reality stars to the stunning landscapes of Phuket, Thailand. Following directly after *The Duel II*, th…
Fresh Meat II
Cutthroat
Get ready for intense rivalries and unexpected alliances! *The Challenge: Cutthroat* marks the show’s 20th season and throws a fresh twist into the mix. For the first time ever, veteran players are divided into three distinct teams – representing *The Real World*, *Road Rules*, a…
Rivals
Get ready for *The Challenge: Rivals*, the 21st chapter in MTV’s iconic reality competition! This season throws familiar faces into a truly explosive mix, sending them across stunning landscapes – from the lush jungles of Costa Rica to the dramatic peaks of Argentina and Patagoni…
Battle of the Exes
Get ready for fireworks! *The Challenge: Battle of the Exes* – Season 22 – throws former flames and fierce competitors together in a dramatic showdown. This time around, iconic personalities from *The Real World*, *Road Rules*, and past seasons of *The Challenge* are facing off a…
Battle of the Seasons
Get ready for *The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons*, the 23rd installment of MTV’s iconic competition series! While it echoes the name of a past season, this isn't your typical sequel – it’s a completely fresh take on the game with brand-new rules and a format unlike anything fa…
Rivals 2
Get ready for explosive alliances and epic showdowns! *The Challenge: Rivals II*, the 24th chapter in this iconic MTV series, transports the drama to the stunning beaches of Phuket, Thailand. This season pits familiar faces – veterans hailing from both *The Real World* and past s…
Free Agents
Get ready for *The Challenge: Free Agents*, the 25th chapter in MTV’s iconic competition series! This time, the game takes us to the stunning landscapes of Uruguay and Chile, where familiar faces—alumni from both *The Real World* and past seasons of *The Challenge*—are battling i…
Battle of the Exes II
Get ready for fireworks! *The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II* marks season 26 and a scorching return to familiar faces – and complicated histories. Picking up where the original left off, this installment throws former flames back into the arena, forcing them to navigate allian…
Battle of the Bloodlines
Get ready for a season unlike anything you’ve seen before—it's about to get intensely personal. *The Challenge* has always pitted rivals against each other, but this time, familiar faces from MTV are heading to Bodrum, Turkey, and facing their ultimate test: competing alongside –…
Rivals III
Fueled by past grievances and deep betrayals, they’re ready for payback! *Rivals* returns with an explosive new season where the heat is turned up to scorching levels. Twenty-six beloved veterans from *The Challenge*, *The Real World*, and *Are You The One?* are jetting off to Me…
Invasion of the Champions
Season 29, *Invasion of the Champions*, throws eighteen determined Underdogs a lifeline – a shot at escaping hardship and stepping into the lavish world of The Oasis. But don't expect them to settle in; their newfound comfort is fleeting. As the strongest contenders emerge, they’…
XXX: Dirty Thirty
Get ready for a seismic shift in reality TV! MTV is pulling out all the stops to mark The Challenge’s 30th season with *The Challenge XXX: Dirty 30*, and it's going to be epic. To celebrate this milestone, they’re unleashing a roster of legendary competitors – the most notorious …
Vendettas
Get ready for a clash of reality royalty! This season of *The Challenge* throws together a wild mix of familiar faces – from MTV UK’s *Ex on the Beach* and *Geordie Shore*, to former *Big Brother* houseguests – alongside your favorite veteran challengers. They're heading to Spain…
Final Reckoning
Get ready for a fresh wave of drama! Season 32 brings together a powerhouse cast drawn from reality TV’s biggest names – familiar faces from *The Real World*, *Road Rules*, *The Challenge*, *Are You The One?*, and even former houseguests from *Big Brother* U.S. and stars of the U…
War of the Worlds
Get ready for a global showdown! Season 33, *War of the Worlds*, pits America’s strongest against top competitors from around the world. This time, it's an unexpected alliance: seasoned Challenge veterans are partnering with fresh faces plucked from shows like “The Bachelor” and …
War of the Worlds 2
Deep within the heart of the jungle, the rivalry reignites in "The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2." This season plunges back into a familiar team dynamic as fourteen competitors from Britain face off against fourteen from America, all vying for a shot at claiming their piece of a…
Total Madness
Double Agents
Season 36 returns to a partner format with 19 (!) espionage thriller-themed episodes shot in Iceland, pitting 30 returning and new competitors against each other "in a game of secrets, spies, and lies" for their share of the million-dollar prize.
Spies, Lies and Allies
Nestled along Croatia’s stunning Mediterranean coastline, a fresh breed of competition is about to ignite. Elite U.S. Agents are stepping into the arena, partnering with a diverse group of International Operatives – each driven by fierce ambition and an unwavering desire to win. …
Ride or Dies
Season 38 brings a bold new twist to The Challenge: Ride or Dies. For the first time, competitors enter the arena alongside their closest allies – whether that’s a lifelong best friend, an ex-flame, or a dedicated partner. Now, these dynamic duos must face grueling mental and phy…
Battle for a New Champion
The competition is about to reach a breaking point. This season, challengers won't just battle each other—they’ll face unexpected tests against seasoned veterans in surprise eliminations that demand everything they have. The pressure is immense; to claim victory, these new conten…
