The Challenge(1998)

Name: The Challenge
Genre: Reality
Released: 1998-04-20
Rating: 7.2
Cast: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello

Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.

★ 7.2(78)42m654 episodesReturning Series

Reality

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.

Created by:: Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
First aired:: 1998-04-20
Country:: US
Network:: MTV, Paramount+

Episodes

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1. Czech Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
2010-10-06 · 42m
The season kicks off with 30 fan favorites heading to Prague, where they're divided into three player-selected teams. After each challenge, the losing teams must send a girl and a guy to the Gulag battle arena to determine who remains in the competition.
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2. Newbie Doobie Doo
2010-10-13 · 42m
A Brain Busters challenge puts Abram's leadership to the test; Chet must choose between his loyalty to his team and his new crush; the Gulag threatens two budding romances.
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3. Karma's A Bitch
2010-10-20 · 42m
Katie gets a black eye during a Bedhead challenge, while Johnny gets one in a bar brawl in Prague.
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4. Swat the Hell
2010-10-27 · 42m
The Red Team worries that one of their members is forming an alliance with the enemy. Meanwhile, members of the Blue Team are willing to sacrifice friendships for cash.
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5. Couching Tyger, Hidden Danimal
2010-11-03 · 42m
A "Surf's Up" challenge is featured.
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6. Where the Red Team Blows
2010-11-10 · 42m
Infighting on the Red Team threatens to tear it apart; Camila makes the mistake of revealing her secret vote.
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7. Hell Hath No Fury
2010-11-17 · 42m
A terrifying challenge takes place 100 feet in the air. Later, things get personal when the teams decide who to send to the Gulag.
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8. Back With a Vengeance
2010-12-01 · 42m
Laurel and Sarah consider throwing a challenge so they can get rid of their weakest player. Meanwhile, the game starts to take its toll on Brad and Tori's relationship.
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9. Always a Bridesmaid
2010-12-08 · 42m
Johnny and CT face off in the Gulag; Sarah and Laurel hatch another plan to get rid of Cara Maria.
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10. Czechmate
2010-12-15 · 42m
Two popular players head to the last Gulag in the finale. Then, the remaining competitors race for the grand prize in a grueling final challenge that sends two players to the hospital.
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11. The Challenge: Cutthroat Reunion
2010-12-15 · 42m
Hosted by Maria Menounos. The cast members who attended the reunion were Luke, Sarah, Brad, Tori, Paula, Tyler, Dunbar, Derrick, Emily, Laurel, Abram, Cara Maria, Eric, Johnny and Jenn.
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12. The S#!% They Should've Shown
2010-12-22 · 42m
Watch all the footage that didn't make it to air on The Challenge: Cutthroat.