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The Worst Episodes of The Challenge

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The Worst Episodes of 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,...

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    #1 - The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife

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    S4:E19

    Catch up with the twelve former Real World and Road Rules alumni who are returning to compete in the 'Extreme Challenge' as they fill us in on how they've changed, what they regret from their show, and where they are today.

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    #2 - Battle of the Sexes: The Good, The Bad, and The Notorious

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    S6:E20

    Meet the 32 former Real World and Road Rules alumni who will be competing on this season of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes. Hosted by Olympic Ski Jumper, Johnny Moseley, and Real World Hawaii alum Ruthie.

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    #3 - Real World/Road Rules: 19 Degrees of Reality Hookups

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    S6:E21

    'Real World: Miami' and 'Extreme Challenge' alum Dan Renzi links two former 'Real World: Back to New York' roommates through 19 degrees of hookin' up on 'The Real World,' 'Road Rules,' and 'The Challenge.' Recap some of your favorite reality couples and learn about some never before seen hook ups.

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    #4 - Showdown at the Real World Road Rules Corral: A Guide to the Gautlet

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    S7:E18

    Host Johnny Moseley, and 'Battle of the Seasons' champ Coral introduce the twenty-eight new competitors who will be arriving in Telluride, Colorado for 'The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet.'

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    #5 - Casualties of The Inferno: Smoldering to the Final Challenge

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    S8:E20

    MTV VJ Damien Fahey recaps this season of the 'Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno' going into the final Inferno of the season.

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    #6 - He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2

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    S9:E19

    Former 'Battle of the Sexes' competitors and eager new Challengers recap the first 'Battle' and give some insight on what to expect in the most anticipated re-match in 'Challenge' history.

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    #7 - Surf Torture

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    S10:E1

    Twenty competitors face off in Manzanillo, Mexico. Veronica and Derrick are among the returning challengers. First up: physical tests conducted by two Navy SEALs.

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    #8 - Juice It Up

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    S10:E2

    The teams take part in the "Juice It Up" challenge, which requires them to race on stilts and squeeze fruit into juice.

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    #9 - X Marks The Spot

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    S10:E3

    Fighting erupts amongst the ladies; and Tonya targets team outcast Beth. Also: the teams compete in the "X Marks the Spot" challenge; and the first women's Inferno nominations stirs up tensions amongst the gals on both teams.

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    #10 - Run For Your Money

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    S10:E4

    The "bad" team plots to lose the "Run For Your Money" challenge in order to use the Life Shield. Also, the Inferno claims its first female victim.

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    #11 - Shirt Off My Back

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    S10:E5

    One of the "Bad Asses" decides to leave the competition. The "Bad Asses" fare poorly in the "Shirt Off My Back" challenge, which causes friction among the teammates.

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    #12 - Dodge Yer Balls

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    S10:E6

    Karamo alienates himself from his team when he bows out of the "Dodge Yer Balls" challenge.

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    #13 - Fill In The Gaps

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    S10:E7

    Jodi's friendship with Derrick is tested; the teams face off in the "Fill in the Gaps" challenge.

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    #14 - Zip Up

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    S10:E8

    The teams square off in the "Zip Up" challenge, which finds the players trying to traverse inclined ropes while suspended 200 feet in the air.

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    #15 - Never Ending Climb

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    S10:E9

    The teams take part in the "Never Ending Climb" challenge, which finds them collecting necklaces while scaling ladders held aloft by a crane. Also: Tonya has issues with her teammates.

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    #16 - What A Drag

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    S10:E10

    Brad has issues with Mike after Mike gives him a wedgie. Also; the teams compete in drag racing, but with a twist: margarita glasses are placed before the finish line, and if they're upset, each contestant has five minutes added to their time. .

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    #17 - Riddle Me This

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    S10:E11

    The teams must solve a riddle and transport several objects across a lake.

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    #18 - Time To Ride

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    S10:E12

    The contestants must ride mini-bikes across one of two different paths. Also: Tonya and Julie square off in the Inferno.

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    #19 - If Memory Serves

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    S10:E13

    The teams have their memories tested in a challenge, and CT's scheme to get more of the money pays off when the next pair of "Inferno" nominees are revealed.

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    #20 - Crab Grab

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    S10:E14

    The contestants take part in the "Crab Grab", which requires them to carry crabs across the beach to a box.

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    #21 - Heart Rate Bungee

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    S10:E15

    The contestants compete in the "Heart Rate Bungee", which partners them with members of their team for bungee jump. Before they can leap, however, they must lower their heart rates to below 100 beats per minute; whichever team has the lowest average wait wins.

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    #22 - Montezuma's Revenge

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    S10:E16

    The 10th-season finale.

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    #23 - To Hell and Back: Hot Gossip from the Inferno II

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    S10:E17

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    #24 - Throwing Down the Gauntlet

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    S11:E1

    The new cast of The Gauntlet 2 arrive to Trindad and Tobago. Their newest host, BMX rider T. J. Lavin, informs them that they would be competing for a spot as team captain. While the captain position comes with perks, it also comes with a price—the captain of the losing team would be forced to go into the Gauntlet (the elimination round) where they will face-off against another challenger from their team. Jo finds the living conditions too much to handle.

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    #25 - Derrick Steps It Up

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    S11:E2

    Facing off in their first challenge, "Chock Full o' Coconuts," the Veterans set out to prove whether prior challenge experience will prevail over the Rookies' youthful enthusiasm. Later, at the first men's Gauntlet showdown, a heated battle results in the first player to be eliminated from the game.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife" is the worst rated episode of "The Challenge". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/2/2001. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Battle of the Sexes: The Good, The Bad, and The Notorious".