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The Challenge

The Challenge

"Legends will fall. A new champion will rise."

7.2(77 votes)
41 Seasons
646 Episodes
April 20, 1998
Reality

Overview

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.

Status

Returning Series

Created By

Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray

Network

MTV

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Seasons & Episodes

Final Reckoning

Final Reckoning

July 10, 2018
Episodes

The thirty-second season features alumni from Real World, Road Rules, The Challenge, Are You the One?, the U.S. version of Big Brother, and the U.K. television shows Ex on the Beach and Geordie Shore, competing along with, for the first time, alumni from Bad Girls Club and Vanderpump Rules who appeared on the U.S. version of Ex on the Beach.

Episodes

Episode 1
Six Feet Under
July 10, 201842m

Pairs of Vendettas must face their final reckoning when they are teamed up to compete for a million dollar prize. The past comes back to haunt two players, leading to a brawl with potentially severe consequences.

Episode 2
The Young and the Wreckless
July 17, 201842m

Kam and Kayleigh’s fate in the game is revealed. Players wonder if exes Britni and Chuck may still have some unresolved feelings for one another. Bananas gains a new love interest and a deceitful partner.

Episode 3
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
July 24, 201842m

Kyle's jealousy over Cara Maria's flirtation with Paulie brings him closer to Faith and threatens to impact the game; Shady Shane's social media meltdown may leave him targeted for elimination.

Episode 4
The Affair
July 31, 201842m

TJ stuns everyone with the return of the Double Cross. The players in the Redemption House have the chance to re-enter the game. Paulie reveals shocking information that will put a relationship to the test.

Episode 5
Breaking Brad
August 7, 201842m

A furious CT lays into Veronica, putting their partnership in jeopardy; an unsettled Brad grows anxious after Paulie's accusation about Britni and Chuck; a terrifying challenge with dire consequence leaves a lot at stake.

Episode 6
A Series of Unfortunate Events
August 14, 201842m

Brad struggles to move past the rumors about Britni and Chuck, CT strategizes, and Kyle screws over Cara Maria -- twice.

Episode 7
Big Little Lies
August 21, 201842m

Queen Kam devises an elaborate plan that rocks the house and tests her royalty status. TJ proves yet again that he is the dirtiest player in the game when he drops a massive twist that will change the game.

Episode 8
Shaneless
August 28, 201842m

Shane takes shadiness to a whole new level when he stirs up drama in the house and then later on the playing field; Faith is dealt shocking news that changes how she views her tryst with Kyle.

Episode 9
Bro-ing Pains
September 4, 201842m

A torturous elimination shocks the players and sends the losers to an angry Redemption House. An unforgettable Double Cross promises to shake up the game.

Episode 10
Redemption House of Cards
September 11, 201842m

When one team pulls the Double Cross, a player takes politicking to a whole new level when he tries to flirt his way to safety; a disgusting meal awaits the players at the "Dunking For Dinner" challenge.

Episode 11
You're the Worst
September 18, 201842m

Tensions boil over between Cara Maria and the Lavender Ladies, leaving Marie in the middle of her friends and her vendetta partner; at the "Sky Bridge" challenge, the players must rebuild both their trust and a perilous rope bridge.

Episode 12
Unhappy Days
September 25, 201842m

One player is shaken when their partner hurls an unforgivable insult at them; the players find themselves locked up and puzzled at the "Caged In challenge"; at the "Tread Lightly Elimination," a shocking match-up has tremendous impact.

Episode 13
The People vs. Johnny Bananas
October 2, 201842m

A plot by the Lavender Ladies and Team Young Buck to topple Johnny Bananas spins wildly out of control, resulting in the most shocking elimination of the season so far.

Episode 14
Lavender Is the New Black
October 9, 201842m

After the results of the last wild elimination, the Lavender Ladies' loyalty toward one another is put to the test; Sylvia head-butts Marie...really.

Episode 15
Wheel of Fortune
October 16, 201842m

Bananas and Tony struggle with being the odd men out in the game. A twist in the Double Cross leads to a twisted plan that blow up in one team’s face. Two results of the elimination round send shockwaves through the game.

Episode 16
The Leftovers
October 23, 201842m

A night ends in total chaos as simmering tensions throughout the game finally boil over. The players face off in “Hit List” where their trivia skills are put to the test.

Episode 17
Scandal
October 30, 201842m

Rumors and gossip become one team’s secret weapon when their backs are against the wall. Surprising outcomes at the “Heads Will Roll” challenge have lasting implications on the game.

Episode 18
It’s Always Sunny in South Africa
November 6, 201842m

The Redemption House erupts when enemies come face to face. A season-long grudge match is finally settled when two power-house teams must battle for survival. Players compete in the “Rolling Thunder” challenge.

Episode 19
The Walking Dead
November 13, 201842m

Alliances are dissolved as every team fights to earn their way into the Finals. Paulie and Cara Maria’s season-long flirtation turns into something more. TJ reveals a shocking twist regarding the Final Challenge.

Episode 20
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
November 20, 201842m

The Challengers come face to face with their ultimate Final Reckoning as the four remaining teams of Vendettas compete to take home the million dollar prize in a grueling, epic, and completely shocking Final Challenge.

Episode 21
Reunion (1)
November 27, 201842m

After facing the one of most intense seasons in Challenge history, the Final Reckoning cast reunites with their vendettas one last time to rehash this season's biggest backstabs, blowups, hookups, and more.

Episode 22
Reunion (2)
December 4, 201842m

The insanity and intensity continues in the second hour of the Finale with the most feuds and fights in the history of The Challenge. Our four finalists will find out who will be crowned the solo champion for the first time.

Episode 23
CT's Getting Married (1)
December 11, 201842m

Challenge All-Star CT is planning to get married to Lili, the mother of his young son, CJ – but, his family doesn’t support his engagement and he’s not sure they will show up at the wedding.

Episode 24
CT's Getting Married (2)
December 18, 201842m

What should be one of the most exciting, emotional and heartwarming times of CT’s life is becoming the most confrontational and heartbreaking.

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Top Cast

T.J. Lavin

T.J. Lavin

Self - Host

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