The group arrived at their shared apartment in Paris. Among them were Ace, a striking young man of twenty-three; Mallory, barely nineteen and seemingly untouched by experience; Simon, eighteen years old and hailing from Ireland; Chris, brim…

With their first evening in France behind them, the company scattered to local nightclubs for a celebratory outing. Leah found herself drawn to Ace, though his interest seemed dampened by her habit of smoking. Meanwhile, Adam had been capti…

The group discovered their task involved compiling a guidebook for students traveling through Europe. Ace, frustrated, unleashed a string of complaints on a taxi driver and voiced his struggles with adapting to life in France. Later, Christ…

Eager to shake off the persistent cameraman, Mallory and Ace slipped away, sharing a kiss as they did so. In the brief flurry of escape, Mallory misplaced her purse; inside was Leah’s passport, though thankfully it reappeared later. Separat…

A confrontation arose between C.T. and Christina, fueled by his suspicion that she was consuming his food and drinks. The others in the house chimed in then, observing C.T.’s consistently discourteous manner and generally rude conduct. Else…

The group began work on their assignment for Frommer’s: a survey of local nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, shops, and landmarks, culminating in reviews geared towards travelers their age. A key stipulation was that payment would be distribu…

Leah and Christina were growing steadily irritated by C.T.’s careless demeanor and untidy ways around the house. Seeking to atone, a tipsy C.T. requested his brother order tulips for the girls on Valentine’s Day. When the flowers arrived, C…

Adam enjoyed a flirtation with a Canadian woman he encountered at a disco, savoring a brief and romantic connection. He saw her again soon after, but quickly acknowledged that any regular contact would inevitably curtail his sense of indepe…

A subtle friction began to develop between Leah and Mallory. Then, Leah’s brother, Pascual, arrived for a visit, quickly charming the other housemates—particularly Mallory. Once he departed, Mallory and Leah finally started to address the g…

Each evening, Christina and Ace would curl up together in her bed. The following morning, she awoke with a sharp frustration to discover that someone had eaten two of her last three eggs. Ace readily admitted his guilt, attempting to make a…

Just as the deadline arrived, C.T. managed to submit his contribution to the Frommer’s project. But Leah discovered from Bryce that only five “Finds” had been included with the submission – ten Tips and ten Finds were originally required. T…

Feeling increasingly isolated from Leah and the group, C.T. tries to mend fences. Elsewhere, Adam accompanies Simon and Mallory to a gay bar, where Simon’s boyfriend makes an appearance.

Kate, Ace’s girlfriend, came for a visit, but his irritation flared when she hesitantly called him her “kind-of boyfriend.” Later, fueled by alcohol, he found himself embroiled in a heated argument with a taxi driver. Adam was captivated by…

The group embarked on an eight-day holiday encompassing the French Riviera, Rome, Florence, and Switzerland. Before they could fully begin, however, a final assignment concerning Paris nightlife needed completion – which they managed to del…

Upon arriving in Florence, Leah and Simon set off to explore the city's sights and browse its shops. Later, Leah found herself with a dinner date, having met Giuseppe, a charming waiter at a local restaurant. The evening took a less pleasan…

Their holiday drew to a close with visits to Rome and Zermatt, Switzerland, where they enjoyed some time snowboarding. Tensions flared as Leah’s mannerisms began to irritate Mallory, Christina, and Simon, culminating in an argument within a…

The news of President Bush’s address – a demand that Saddam Hussein and his sons depart Iraq, coupled with the looming threat of war – hung heavy in the air between the roommates. The familiar cycle of argument and counter-argument began an…

A confrontation flared between C.T. and another man at the bar, threatening to escalate into a full-blown argument. He then redirected his anger toward Adam, sharply accusing him of duplicity. Later, however, his mood lifted considerably wi…

Christina and Wendy voiced worries about C.T.’s temper, a matter that unsettled Jamie as well. A visit from C.T.'s cousin Mike brought further pressure, with Mike advising him to end his relationship with Jamie. Meanwhile, Leah received a p…

Samir, a friend of Adam’s, arrived for a visit and quickly befriended Leah, fresh back from her time with Giuseppe. Meanwhile, C.T. invited Christina to lunch, hoping to repair the rift between them.

The news arrived that Adam’s father had gone—left his mother behind. Then Stephanie, a friend of Leah’s, came for a visit, bringing with her letters from Leah's mother and doctor relating to a medical examination she’d undergone before movi…

Adam’s new girlfriend, Lamyae—a blonde from Germany still finding her way with English—insisted on a commitment before she would be intimate with him. He, meanwhile, spent a romantic evening with Ashley, an American woman enjoying a holiday…

The message arrived from Kate via email, a definitive end to their involvement. Ace, freed from that constraint, readily rekindled his playful banter with Mallory. He persuaded her, along with a few others, to join him at his favored nightc…

As the housemates’ time in Paris draws to a close, they are required to submit essays detailing their experiences. Bryce conducts individual interviews with each of them, posing the same pointed question: "Did you personally write and resea…

What emerges when you blend a dispute about whose pizza disappeared with an outpouring of sentimentality at a fondue restaurant? You get the season finale of *The Real World: Paris*. Ace encapsulates his Parisian experience by boxing up …

Reality show veterans Steven and Arissa welcome seven newcomers, all strangers until now, who are relocating to the vibrant city of Las Vegas.