TV series
Each year, seven strangers in their twenties, from different backgrounds and countries, are chosen to come live together in a major city.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 1, 2026
The Real World is available to stream on Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), and Hoopla in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Each year, seven strangers in their twenties, from different backgrounds and countries, are chosen to come live together in a major city.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
The Real World takes on Washington, DC, where eight strangers are eager to make their mark on the nation's capital. The roommates waste no time diving into politics, religion, race, sexual orientation...Just another day in DC.
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Episode 2
Attraction and tension begins to emerge between Ty and Emily. Mike explores his attraction to both Ashley and to other men. Andrew expresses his attraction to an unreceptive Callie, and his subsequent recourse provides conflict between him and Ashley. Emily enjoys a visit from her older sister, who disapproves of Emily's lifestyle choices
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Episode 3
Ty's feelings for Emily continue to grow until he learns she's not looking for anything serious. Later, he insults Callie in the worst way possible.
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Episode 4
The sexual tension between Mike and Ashley leads to hostility. Meanwhile, the ladies decide to help Andrew work on his game.
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Episode 5
Josh's girlfriend visits, and each confronts the other about cheating rumors. Meanwhile, Erika gets a big break with her singing career.
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Episode 6
Ashley opens up about her abusive past after getting into a fight with Andrew. Also: Callie looks for a job.
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Episode 7
The fur flies between Erika and Ashley causing Erika to think about going home; Mike hangs out with his D.C. fling, but their relationship is tested by Mike's bisexuality.
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Episode 8
Mike opens up to his mom and siblings about his sexuality as jealousies arise when Josh and Erika both look to form bands in DC.
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Episode 10
Emily reaches her breaking point after Ty drops Andrew off the balcony, and the roommates must decide if they feel safe letting Ty stay in the house.
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Episode 11
Andrew falls in love. And time it might be real. With her music career at a dead stop Erika questions her place in the house, and a frustrated Callie calls her out on her lack of drive.
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Episode 12
Ian's visit makes Erika even more certain that she wants to leave the house. Or is she just crying wolf again? And Andrew lands a gig that gets him into the White House.
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Episode 14
As the roommates prepare to leave DC, Callie puts together a gallery to showcase her, Andrew and Emily's work and Mike's dad comes to support him at the HRC National Dinner.
Where to watch The Real WorldEpisode information updated Sep 5, 2026
Danny RobertsHimself
Mallory SnyderSelf
Brad FiorenzaSelf
Trishelle Cannatella
MTVUnited States
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Bunim/Murray ProductionsUnited States
