The Challenge (1998)
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.
- Jonathan Murray
- Mary-Ellis Bunim
Stars:
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Episode 1 - Surf Torture
Release Date: 2005-03-07Twenty 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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Episode 2 - Juice It Up
Release Date: 2005-03-14The 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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Episode 3 - X Marks The Spot
Release Date: 2005-03-21Fighting 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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Episode 4 - Run For Your Money
Release Date: 2005-03-28The "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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Episode 5 - Shirt Off My Back
Release Date: 2005-04-04One 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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Episode 6 - Dodge Yer Balls
Release Date: 2005-04-11Karamo alienates himself from his team when he bows out of the "Dodge Yer Balls" challenge.
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Episode 7 - Fill In The Gaps
Release Date: 2005-04-18Jodi's friendship with Derrick is tested; the teams face off in the "Fill in the Gaps" challenge.
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Episode 8 - Zip Up
Release Date: 2005-04-25The 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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Episode 9 - Never Ending Climb
Release Date: 2005-05-02The 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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Episode 10 - What A Drag
Release Date: 2005-05-09Brad 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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Episode 11 - Riddle Me This
Release Date: 2005-05-16The teams must solve a riddle and transport several objects across a lake.
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Episode 12 - Time To Ride
Release Date: 2005-05-23The contestants must ride mini-bikes across one of two different paths. Also: Tonya and Julie square off in the Inferno.
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Episode 13 - If Memory Serves
Release Date: 2005-05-30The 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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Episode 14 - Crab Grab
Release Date: 2005-06-06The contestants take part in the "Crab Grab", which requires them to carry crabs across the beach to a box.
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Episode 15 - Heart Rate Bungee
Release Date: 2005-06-13The 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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Episode 16 - Montezuma's Revenge
Release Date: 2005-06-20The 10th-season finale.
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Episode 17 - To Hell and Back: Hot Gossip from the Inferno II
Release Date: 2005-06-27