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The Worst Episodes of The Challenge

Every episode of The Challenge ranked from worst to best. Explore 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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Network:MTV
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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".

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

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 1/2/2001

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

    Season 6 Episode 20

    Aired 12/30/2002

    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

    Season 6 Episode 21

    Aired 2/8/2003

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

    Season 7 Episode 18

    Aired 9/22/2003

    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

    Season 8 Episode 20

    Aired 5/17/2004

    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

    Season 9 Episode 19

    Aired 9/27/2004

    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 - Reunion (2)

    Season 37 Episode 21

    Aired 12/22/2021

    Maria Menounos questions the agents about their on- and off-air hookups, Cory accuses Josh of making promises he couldn't keep, and the Rookie of the Year performs the song of the season.

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    #8 - Reunion (2)

    Season 40 Episode 21

    Aired 1/22/2025

    Legendary competitors return to the reunion stage to settle unfinished business. Who was shadiest this season? Is the Vacation Alliance in shambles? Tori and Cara team up? A GOAT is crowned, and surprise guests join the Challenge Reunion celebration.

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  • Family Knows Best
    6.1/10(40)
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    #9 - Family Knows Best

    Season 39 Episode 16

    Aired 1/31/2024

    A high-stakes challenge finds the Contenders hanging on for dear life. A tumultuous selection divides the house, forcing one Contender to choose between their closest allies.

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  • Alien
    6.5/10(43)
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    #10 - Alien

    Season 37 Episode 6

    Aired 9/15/2021

    The slow burning tension between Fessy, Josh, and Amber erupts into chaos; agents are taken for a spin during the dizzying Turning Agents mission; two players have a shocking secret hookup.

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  • Only One Gets the Crown
    6.5/10(26)
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    #11 - Only One Gets the Crown

    Season 39 Episode 19

    Aired 2/21/2024

    The final six contenders compete for a place amongst the most esteemed competitors.

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  • Grope The Rope
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    #12 - Grope The Rope

    Season 8 Episode 1

    Aired 2/2/2004

    Mission: ""Grope The Rope""- To traverse a wire hanging 17 stories above the ground faster than your opponent on a opposing wire. Mission Winner: Road Rules Guy's Inferno Nominees- Real World: Syrus + Ace Road Rules: Timmy + Jeremy Chosen for The Inferno- Real World: Syrus Road Rules: Jeremy Bank Totals- Real World: $0 Road Rules: $10,000 Piggy from Road Rules Australia was actually chosen for the challenge and actually arrived on the Road Rules boat, she later overdosed on medication and was removed from the cast. She was replaced by Christina from Road Rules South Pacific.

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  • Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose
    6.6/10(33)
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    #13 - Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose

    Season 39 Episode 2

    Aired 11/1/2023

    The contenders go out on a limb in Ball Control, divides form in the house between U.S. and U.K. competitors, and one player is left surprised when their alliance doesn't keep them safe.

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  • A Legend Returns
    6.6/10(33)
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    #14 - A Legend Returns

    Season 39 Episode 12

    Aired 1/3/2024

    The contenders fight for their lives high above the water! One Contender finds themselves on the outs with their alliance, while another attempts to change the power dynamic in the game. A long-awaited returning Champion shakes.

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  • Getting Drunk
    6.7/10(15)
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    #15 - Getting Drunk

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 11/23/1998

    They are heading to the Hollywood YMCA where both teams know they have to work, but not sure on what they'll be doing. The Real World team is tired of losing and Neil is wondering why he even decided to do this challenge. They arrive at the YMCA, and the ladies and men are seperated in different locker rooms. They are given basketball jerseys to change into. The teams walk out on a basketball court where Kobe Bryant and Reggie Miller are playing. The only ones that recognize them are Kefla, Roni, and Nathan. Since Road Rules has ""Japenese Pacers"" they get to play against Kobe and Reggie in a basketball match. Their special referree is Syrus from Real World Boston. For each time Road Rules scores a basket, they receive $20. But for each time Kobe or Reggie score a basket, $10 of Road Rules money goes to them. Real World has ""Snoop Doggy Doggs"" where they have to bathe Kobe Bryant's dogs.

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  • The Big Mistake
    6.7/10(34)
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    #16 - The Big Mistake

    Season 39 Episode 6

    Aired 11/22/2023

    Head on down to your local bingo hall because we're playing BINGO - Challenge Style. Contenders get down and dirty, and tensions mount as they wrestle for power. Another Champ enters, hoping to end one Contender's dream.

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  • Stratos-Fear
    6.8/10(56)
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    #17 - Stratos-Fear

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 1/17/2000

    Welcome to the Real World / Road Rules Challenge 2000, we start off with helicopters arriving with cast members blindfolded. They are dropped off atop a parking garage in Vegas. When all have arrived, they take off their blindfolds and meet their teammates. On the Real World Team- Amaya from Real World Hawaii Kat from Real World London Heather from Real World New York David from Real World Seattle Teck from Real World Hawaii Mike from Real World Miami On the Road Rules Team- Holly from Road Rules Latin America Piggy from Road Rules Australia Veronica from Road Rules Semester at Sea Yes from Road Rules Semester at Sea Dan from Road Rules Northern Trail Carlos from Road Rules 1 They are met by this season's Ms. Big- Gladys from Road Rules Latin America She then shows them that they're next to the tallest tower in North America, the Stratosphere. Their mission? To bungee off a platform extended off the tower.

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  • Handsome Reward
    6.8/10(47)
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    #18 - Handsome Reward

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 5/15/2001

    We start off with James and Rebecca on a walk. Rebecca mentions that she loved James at the beginning of the challenge and now that the Road Rules team continously loses, she finds his hard to be around. James mentions that he is tired of losing and doesn't want to be around anyone, Rebecca or his team. They receive a clue on their phones that they're heading to California. On the van ride to the next mission, both teams are playing with eachother. Road Rules is bound to take this last mission while Syrus says that he is leading the Real World team to victory. They arrive at a race track out in the desert to find ""Raced-Up"" Toyota Celicas for each of them. Their mission mayor arrives and announces that their last mission will be ""Toyota Motorsports"". There will be two events, the team with the best times overall wins the last $10,000 Monster.Com paycheck.

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  • My Own Worst Frenemy
    6.8/10(28)
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    #19 - My Own Worst Frenemy

    Season 39 Episode 11

    Aired 12/27/2023

    One contender is shocked when their so-called alliance nominates them for elimination.

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  • Road Rules All Stars: Five Easy Pieces
    6.9/10(21)
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    #20 - Road Rules All Stars: Five Easy Pieces

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 4/20/1998

    Welcome to the first Real World / Road Rules Challenge. Some people claim that this isn't a real challenge, but we are taking 5 Real Worlders and throwing them in Road Rules missions, so I'm gonna count that as a Real World / Road Rules Challenge. We start off with- Eric from Real World New York riding a train, he claims that he had to think really hard to do another MTV show, but excited for the trip. On the way, the train will stop at separate stations and pick up the remaining 4 castmates. Next stop, we pick up- Jon from Real World Los Angeles They catch up on old times, Jon says he's still trying to get a Country record deal, while Eric shows off that he doesn't even sing and he received a record deal. Next stop, we see- Rachel from Real World San Francisco

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  • Bed Sores
    6.9/10(15)
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    #21 - Bed Sores

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 11/16/1998

    They arrive in Mammouth Lakes CA, where their next mission will take place. In their campsite, they find a newspaper that has a article about their mission. It says that casts of the Real World and Road Rules will take part in the yearly Frontier Day's Bed Race. There is talks about whether Beth should stay in the challenge or not. Beth wants the cash so she is gonna stay, but Neil says she better work if she wants a piece of the cash. The Real World team is starting to get close to their rundown RV which they have now named ""Bessie"". So, they take it to a gas station and they buy lots of spray paint and both teams leave their marks on the RV. They arrive at the mission site, they are told they will be taking part in a Bed Race. Each team must dcorate a bed as wild as possible and then it will be placed on wheels and they will have to race it down a hill. The team with the best of out 3 races will win a minute in the Money Chamber and the luxory bus.

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  • Demolition Derby
    6.9/10(15)
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    #22 - Demolition Derby

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 1/24/2000

    To get thier next clue they went to Nike Town in Vegas. They are greeted by Roy Jones Jr.(professional boxer) who tells them that one of them will have to fight him to get the clue. Noone on either team didn't feel like getting beat up but finally David decided to take the challenge only to find out he only has to play a kid's toy boxing game with him. David lost after several rounds but Roy felt sorry for the team anyways and gave them their clue. They're off to Nashville, on the way we see Real World living it up in their bus while the Road Rulers and more quiet and low key. When they arrive, they're given their next mission which is entitled ""Bumper Cars"" which is just another name for Demolition Derby. There will be 6 teams of two members. One being the driver and the other a passenger equipted with a super soaker filled with paint to shoot at the opposing team's driver. The teams are- Real World-Amaya & Kat, David & Mike, Heather & Teck.

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  • Tis the Season
    6.9/10(31)
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    #23 - Tis the Season

    Season 23 Episode 1

    Aired 9/19/2012

    Cast members from The Real World's most memorable seasons come together for an all out battle for Real World supremacy, but an early twist could shake things up. Plus- a surprise hook up and a fight that involves the entire house.

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  • Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work
    6.9/10(43)
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    #24 - Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work

    Season 39 Episode 1

    Aired 10/25/2023

    TJ welcomes a pool of competitors who all have yet to win a championship, players get a chance to bank extra cash in Hole Control, and two housemates fight to avoid elimination in Fall Out.

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  • A Banana Split
    6.9/10(30)
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    #25 - A Banana Split

    Season 39 Episode 9

    Aired 12/13/2023

    Cracks in the alliances begin to show themselves as one Contender works to flip the house vote. Multiple romantic scandals come to a head as one of the Contenders is confronted about being unfaithful.

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