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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
Vets and New Threats
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 1.5Welcome to the Challenge
2025-07-30 · 63mThe newly formed pairs of Challenge Vets and New Threats must put their partnership to the test immediately; a rivalry causes chaos and uncertainty, leading to a drama-filled nominations; a nail-biting elimination sends shockwave.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 1.0We Used to Hook Up
2025-08-06 · 64mTJ throws a huge wrench in the players' plans, making an ever-changing game even more difficult; two challengers get hot and heavy, making another begin to boil over with jealousy; the elimination sees the first head banger.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 1.0I Am The Challenge
2025-08-13 · 64mOne player's game is at risk, while their partner's competitiveness rears its ugly head and wishes it hadn't. The challenge tests the players' swimming skills for the first time and an added element makes some of the veterans lose their minds.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 1.0Wish I’d Been Practicing
2025-08-20 · 64mThe stakes are sky high, as one veteran shocks the house by getting last in the challenge. Hangnail, Gabe, looks to make a high risk move to earn back some favor. The challenge tests the players' sense of direction and sudoku.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 1.0Pride Comes Before the Fall
2025-08-27 · 64mThe rivalry between vets and new threats heats up. Worlds collide when the sports-horror movie “HIM” from Director Jordan Peele gets in on the action! A New Threat is taken off guard when the challenge loser wants to swing big and take them out.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 1.0Is He Throwing It?
2025-09-03 · 63mA major player in the game becomes the public enemy after it appears they were trying to throw the challenge; the nominations expose where one player stands in the game and baffles another whose plan backfired.
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E07
Episode 7
At Least Someone's Getting Laid!
2025-09-10 · 64mLoose lips, sink ships; one player's inability to keep a secret puts a target on them; the first-ever Challenge Grand Prix sees a speedy go-kart and a series of puzzles; things start to heat up.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 1.0Justice for Leka
2025-09-17 · 64mKarma comes for one veteran, as their challenge performance raises suspicions; the announcement of the Lock-In approaching pushes the challengers to determine who would be the best partner for the rest of the game.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 1.0Does Anyone Want to Confess?
2025-09-24 · 64mWhile forming friendships, rivalries and romances, badass reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations, with the chance to earn their share of a million-dollar prize.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 1.0A War Brewing
2025-10-01 · 64mThe players compete in their first challenge as permanent partners, and trivia is the staple; TJ's favorite, but they have never seen it done like this before; TJ introduces a huge twist that could throw a wrench in the game.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 1.0A King of Kamikaze
2025-10-08 · 64mThe Stake a Claim twist creates paranoia amongst the house; the Challengers show off their speed and strength in a challenge that sees them walking the plank; an intense nominations draws the line in the sand.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 1.0Punch You in Your Face
2025-10-15 · 64mThe epic movie, "The Running Man," with Glen Powell inspires today's challenge with chains, cars and detonators! After one player's failed attempt to stake a claim, everyone strategizes as to how they can use this wild twist to their advantage.
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★ 1.0They Are Like Cockroaches
2025-10-22 · 63mThe challengers are sent on the heist of a century to collect a key using… haystacks. This exhausting challenge is a crucial look into everyone's speed and endurance, and one team's performance is shocking to everyone.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 1.0We Have to Boogie!
2025-10-29 · 64mAs the numbers whittle down, everyone's collective performance in the challenge becomes crucial because winning or losing takes a vote away from their alliance. How important is your own safety versus your team's safety?
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E15
Episode 15
★ 1.0The Best Birthday Present
2025-11-05 · 64mIn a challenge filled with chains, the players must trust their partner’s driving skills to help them succeed. If you love rummaging through your junk drawer and unraveling cable, this elimination won’t be one to miss.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 1.0Am I Being Bamboozled?
2025-11-12 · 64mThe challengers must navigate a harrowing and pitch-black cave in hopes of earning safety. The teams in elimination must cram into a replica airplane bathroom - and it's not even close to the mile high club.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 1.0Ten Toes Down
2025-11-19 · 64mAn argument creates tension in the house and reveals who's been playing honest and how devious the game can really be; a headbanger awaits the teams in elimination and it's more than just their life in the game.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 1.0Finale (1)
2025-11-26 · 64mAfter a grueling season, the final four teams have made it to TJ's Final. While battling exhaustion, the players must complete grueling runs, mind-numbing checkpoints and the ultimate temptation to become Challenge Champions. And that's only day one.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 4.7Finale (2)
2025-12-03 · 72mThe finalists must rely on their partner and battle through pain, sweat and tears to become Challenge Champions. Only one team will be the first to ascend a treacherous path to a peak in the Andes Mountains where a share of $500,000 awaits them.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 4.0Reunion (I)
2025-12-10 · 65mThe Challenge: Vets & New Threats Reunion explodes with drama as Olivia and Michaela go head-to-head, Gabe breaks down, and relationships unravel. Smashley steals the spotlight before a fiery face-off leaves everyone shaken.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 1.0Reunion (II)
2025-12-17 · 61mThe drama doesn't let up! CT and Turbo's blow-up shakes the room, Ashley vs Aneesa pulls Nany in, Bananas and Dee spill relationship tea, and TJ's surprise steals the show. Justice for Leka sparks fireworks before a fun trip down memory lane.
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T.J. Lavin
Self - Host
Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio
Self
Nurys Mateo
Self
Cara Maria Sorbello
Self
Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello
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