Episode 1
Where Is the Love?
42m
The competitors arrive in Panama in the Season 26 premiere.
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The Challenge
1998TV-1442 seasons7.2 / 10
Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.
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.
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Synopsis
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.
Season 26 episodes
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Episode 2
I Will Always Hate You
42m
There is a budding romance in the house; tensions rise between veteran teams; a pair who cannot get over the past struggles to work together.
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Episode 3
Love Sick
42m
Diem's condition forces her and CT to leave the game; past rivalries resurface; veteran teams are in the hot seat.
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Episode 4
Crazy Stupid Love
42m
There are surprising hook-ups after a scandalous night out; one player has unrequited feelings of love for her partner.
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Episode 5
Love, Sweat, and Tears
42m
The ongoing feud between two power couples reaches a climax at eliminations, thereby causing strife in the house.
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Episode 7
That's the Way Love Goes
42m
The teams' confidence unravels after enduring a stressful trivia test; a power couple makes a risky move during nominations.
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Episode 9
Total Eclipse of the Heart
42m
The "Battle of the Ex-iled" reigning champions are revealed, and drama erupts, changing the dynamics of the game.
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Episode 10
Lovers in the Dark
42m
The first night time challenge brings the teams to new heights; a power couple tears apart their alliance.
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Episode 11
Bye Bye, Love
42m
As the teams travel to Norway, one player lashes out so badly, they may be sent home before the last elimination.
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Episode 12
The Greatest Love of All
42m
The remaining teams embark on the two-day final in an effort to win the prize money; contestants face brutal obstacles.
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Episode 13
Reunion
42m
The top six teams reunite to discuss the biggest moments of the season, including challenge twists, hookups and rivalries.
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Episode 14
The S... They Should've Shown
42mfinale
Unseen footage includes boys vs. girls prank wars, wild animals on the loose and Zach in his birthday suit.
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More about The Challenge
Cast
T.J. LavinSelf - Host
Nurys MateoSelf - Contestant
America LopezSelf - New Threat
Aviv MelmedSelf - Vet
Johnny 'Bananas' DevenanzioSelf - Vet
Dee ValladaresSelf - New Threat
Derrick KosinskiSelf - Vet
Gabe WaiSelf - New ThreatCredits
- Created by
- Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 656
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
MTVUnited States
Paramount+United States
Bunim/Murray ProductionsUnited States- Dualstar Productions
Themes
competitionreality competition
