Overview of 'The Challenge' Season 38

The Challenge (1998)

Reality

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.

Writing:

Jonathan Murray
Mary-Ellis Bunim

Stars:

Release Date: 1998-04-20
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

7.3/10

Country: AU, US
Language: English
Runtime: 42

Season 38 Episode List

Episode 1 - Don't Die for Me Argentina
Release Date: 2022-10-12
The competition is off to the races as a romantic rendezvous creates a love triangle, a cocky competitor makes enemies, and a mole is revealed -- all before the first challenge.
Episode 2 - Friend or Faux
Release Date: 2022-10-19
An iconic duo joins the game and shakes things up, Tori gets candid about her mental health, the players compete in Balancing Act, and Turbo holds on to old grudges while making new ones.
Episode 3 - A Bumpy Ride
Release Date: 2022-10-26
The new Ride or Dies pair throws Tori for a loop, Tommy and Analyse seek allies, Johnny and Ravyn's dynamic threatens their vitality in the game, and two teams face off in elimination.
Episode 4 - Olivin' on the Edge
Release Date: 2022-11-02
TJ keeps the surprises coming, several players pair off romantically, the daily challenge tests one vet's biggest fear, and a rookie team cuts a risky deal to stay out of elimination.
Episode 5 - Get Rich or Ride or Die Tryin'
Release Date: 2022-11-09
The competitors throw an emo-themed house party, some costly mistakes shake up the competition during a relay challenge, and one team uses its power to go after a veteran player.
Episode 6 - Come Michele or High Water
Release Date: 2022-11-16
Laurel moves on from Horacio to another housemate, Jakk regrets his former friendship with untrustworthy Jay, and Michele's choices leave her racked with guilt.
Episode 7 - Deep Web
Release Date: 2022-11-23
Nelson makes new enemies, the housemates become suspicious of Devin's strategy, and two teams face off in a climbing and puzzle elimination.
Episode 8 - Born to Ride or Die
Release Date: 2022-11-30
Bananas celebrates turning 40, the players jump on moving cars in Double Trouble, Nelson faces his toughest choice yet, and two teams try not to get Spun Out in elimination.
Episode 9 - Split Decision
Release Date: 2022-12-07
After the intense mini-final challenge Haul or Nothing, one pair of Ride or Dies must make difficult decisions that will change the entire game.
Episode 10 - Dancing on My Own
Release Date: 2022-12-14
Jordan's fling with Nurys upsets Tori, the players take on a challenge inspired by "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," and cracks start to form in the foundation of Faysal's new team.
Episode 11 - Nelly: Ride (or Die) Wit Me
Release Date: 2022-12-21
TJ runs a dizzying trivia challenge, Nurys comes clean with Tori about her relationship with Jordan, and two players face off in the Pato Brawl, an Argentinean update of the Pole Wrestle.
Episode 12 - Frenemy of the State
Release Date: 2022-12-28
Devin tries inspiring his teammates to end their losing streak, the players hold on tight in Chopper Drop, and the elimination vote gets ugly when Tori and Jordan's feelings come into play.
Episode 13 - Blind Faith
Release Date: 2023-01-04
Jordan faces blowback for his duplicitous elimination vote, the teams gamble in Blind Faith, and Faysal and Moriah's Ride or Die relationship begins to crack.
Episode 14 - Terrorist of Love
Release Date: 2023-01-11
The players pair up for a vertigo-inducing challenge, Tori's fragile relationship with Jordan is threatened by one choice, and TJ changes the game's trajectory with the mother of all twists.
Episode 15 - Knot a Problem
Release Date: 2023-01-18
Two pairs fight to get back into the game, Amber and Chauncey have a target on their backs, and players must solve a puzzle in the back of an out-of-control bus.
Episode 16 - Friends or Froze
Release Date: 2023-01-25
The competitors determine who among them are most vulnerable, puzzle and communication skills are tested in Frozen Senseless, and two teams climb to the top in Bridge It.
Episode 17 - Riders on the Storm
Release Date: 2023-02-01
Four pairs begin TJ's grueling 100-hour final challenge, and misfortune and miscommunication jeopardize the teams' chances of winning.
Episode 18 - The Hours
Release Date: 2023-02-08
As the final continues, tempers flare as Devin and Tori try to maintain their lead, an injury sparks an explosive argument, and the challengers face a formidable feast.
Episode 19 - The End of the Ride
Release Date: 2023-02-15
With 31 hours left in the final, three teams face a cornfield maze and Balls In for a last chance at $1 million in the ultimate test of their physical strength and intelligence.
Episode 20 - Reunion (1)
Release Date: 2023-02-22
Amber reveals a secret, Johnny, Ravyn and Nurys discuss their love triangle, and Olivia shares the severity of her facial injury.
Episode 21 - Reunion (2)
Release Date: 2023-03-01
Turbo sends a message, Faysal's comments about Moriah come to light, Tori and Jordan relive their confusing dynamic from this past season, and Nelson's honorable style of play is praised.