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The Challenge
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
- Cast:
- T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Cara Maria Sorbello
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- MTV, Paramount+
Episode guide
Seasons
Rivals III
Episodes
Episode 1
★ 8.0Mexican Standoff
2016-05-04 · 42mIn the Season 28 premiere, the contestants learn that they must work with their worst enemies.
Current episodeEpisode 2
★ 8.0The Curse of the Black Skull
2016-05-11 · 42mThe competitors enter the Elimination Jungle for the first time.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 3
★ 8.0The Replacements
2016-05-18 · 42mTwo replacements enter the house; and the contestants work with their rivals in an intimate challenge.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
★ 8.0I'm Going Home
2016-05-25 · 42mT.J. tosses a fiesta for the competitors; and a rumor threatens to turn friends into enemies.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
★ 8.0Where The Ratchet Things Are
2016-06-01 · 42mAfter a name-calling fight, one cast member must choose between helping their best friend or having their teammate's back; TJ brings in a replacement team.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 6
★ 8.0The Naked Truth
2016-06-08 · 42mDuring a rigorous challenge, a cast member's cheating ways could cost their team a chance to continue in the game.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Camilanator: Salvation
2016-06-15 · 42mAn unexpected call from home shatters one challenger's chances in the game. Another team must decide who their real friends are when picking who to throw into the Jungle.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
★ 8.0Stand by Me
2016-06-22 · 42mA late-night incident threatens to turn physical; and the contestants are taken aback by the serious implications. In other events, the cast is pulled into a last-minute challenge
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
Let Sleeping Dogs Wake
2016-06-29 · 42mSleep deprived and broken, the house begins to divide; teams band together to plot against other roommates.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 10
Digging Your Own Grave
2016-07-06 · 42mWhen one team tries to keep an alliance under wraps, their exposure threatens to derail trust, friendships, and families within the Challenge house. Pairs must prove they can think like their partners when their lives depend on it.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 11
★ 7.0Rivals: Civil War
2016-07-13 · 42mWhen two teams are sent home, the remaining Challengers must step up to keep their feet in the game.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 12
★ 8.0Raging Bullies
2016-07-20 · 42mThe rivals must work hand-in-hand in their last Mexican challenge to avoid elimination before heading to Mendoza, Argentina.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 13
★ 8.0Grapes. Wrath.
2016-07-13 · 42mOne final elimination will determine which three pairs will continue on to the final challenge; participants are in for a surprise.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 14
★ 8.0Split Decision
2016-08-03 · 42mA twist adds to the stakes of the final challenge; the remaining Challengers go all-in for a chance at the prize money.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 15
★ 8.0Reunion
2016-08-03 · 42mHosted by Nessa. The cast members who attended the reunion were Bananas, Sarah, Vince, Jenna, Devin, Cheyenne, Dario, Nicole, Wes, Nany, Nate, Cory, Ashley, and Camila.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
T.J. Lavin
Self - Host
Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio
Self
Nurys Mateo
Self
Cara Maria Sorbello
Self
Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello
Self
