The Challenge

The Challenge - MTV

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Reality Series

1998

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Competition Reality

Entertainment

Alumni from various MTV reality series members compete against one another in extreme challenges.

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1998– Reality Series 40 Seasons394 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, December 22

Battle For a New Champion: El Saboteur

Season 39 • Episode 13

Chaos continues as a new alliance threatens to shift the power dynamics in the house.

Sunday, December 22

Battle For a New Champion: Don't Let TJ Decide

Season 39 • Episode 14

The end of chaos is near and with alliances on the brink of collapse, a grueling minifinal awaits.

Sunday, December 22

Battle For a New Champion: Welcome to Conquest

Season 39 • Episode 15

The game intensifies as the contenders enter a new phase, leading to shocking new twists.

Sunday, December 22

Battle For a New Champion: Family Knows Best

Season 39 • Episode 16

A chaotic selection divides the house, forcing one contender to choose between their closest allies.

Sunday, December 22

Battle For a New Champion: Feel the Bern

Season 39 • Episode 17

The remaining contenders fight to secure their chance to become the next Challenge Champion.

Sunday, December 22

Battle for a New Champion: The Beginning of the End

Season 39 • Episode 18

The final seven contenders enter the final, where they must face the three levels of the game again.

Sunday, December 22

Battle for a New Champion: Only One Gets the Crown

Season 39 • Episode 19

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

Tuesday, December 24

Champs Vs. Pros: Settling the Scores

The rivalry between Wes and Bananas comes to the forefront; a football game escalates into drama.

Tuesday, December 24

Champs vs. Pros: Watch out for the Wolfpack

The players get to choose their own match ups when the Champs go one-on-one with the Pros.

Tuesday, December 24

Champs vs. Pros: A Cold Day in Hell

A Pro seeks advice from a Champ when the politics of the game intensify.

Tuesday, December 24

Champs vs. Pros: Immovable Objections

A twist in an endurance challenge catches the players by surprise; a player hits a low point.

Tuesday, December 24

Champs vs. Pros: No Guts No Glory

The players endure a gut-busting challenge to determine who goes to the final.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Stairing Down The Competition

The teams are mixed together and lines are blurred; Champs scramble to maintain control of the game.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Over the Edge and Under a Bus

One player manages to ruffle feathers with some of the other girls.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs vs. Stars: From Rainbows to Storm Clouds

Tensions rise with one star out for revenge against the person who sent him to elimination.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Face Off, Gloves On

The champs and stars engage in an extremely physical challenge that leaves one player ready to quit.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Fire in the Heart, Ice in the Veins

Teams compete in a life-size game of table hockey; one contestant tries to sabotage their own team.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Champs Caught in Cross Fire

With even numbers of Champs and Stars on the red squad, the stars plan to take back control.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs vs. Stars: Go Deep, or Go Home

Teams Red and Blue become teams of two and no one is safe with their alliances anymore.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: When Loyalty Is Spot On

Two contestants get into an explosive shouting match when one accuses the other of cheating.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Crossed Words and Mixed Signals

Four remaining teams battle it out in a challenge that mixes speed, puzzles and pop culture.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars: Bank Rolling in the Deep

Three teams remain and battle it out in this epic "Champs vs. Stars" finale.

Wednesday, January 1

Champs Vs. Stars Reunion

The Miz and the cast of "The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars" dish on this season.

Wednesday, January 1

Location Change Era

Season 40 • Episode 17

The Challengers arrive to a beautiful new landscape where their dreams may come to a screech halt.

Wednesday, January 1

The End of An Era New

Season 40 • Episode 18

The eight finalists begin TJ's final and must endure intense checkpoints.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

Tuesday, January 7

Reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations.

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‘The Challenge’: Aviv Bruno Reveals How ‘Johnny’s Angels’ Actually Started & Where They Stand Now

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‘The Challenge’: Josh Martinez Reveals the Truth About the ‘Vacation Alliance’ & That Dust-Up

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‘The Challenge’ Star Devin Walker Reveals Where He Stands With Johnny Bananas Now

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‘The Challenge’ Stars Derrick Kosinski & Averey Tressler Reflect on Season 40 Struggles

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‘The Challenge’: Jodi Weatherton Reveals What We Didn’t See of Era 1’s Disaster Moment

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Olivia Kaiser Speaks Out About Feud With Nurys Mateo in ‘The Challenge 40’

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Vince Vaughn in ‘Bad Monkey,’ Challenge All-Stars, Streaming True Crime, Expeditions on Discovery

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Leroy Garrett Says He’ll Never Formally Retire From ‘The Challenge’ Again

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‘The Challenge’ Couples in Real Life

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‘The Challenge’ Star Nelson Thomas Gives Health Update After Shocking Foot Amputation

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Nature TV Bonanza with ‘Spy in the Ocean’ and ‘Life on Our Planet,’ ‘Invasion’ Finale, New ‘Challenge’ Battle, Pawn Stars Hit the Road

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‘The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion’: TJ Lavin Talks Intense Eliminations & House Drama

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‘The Challenge’: Tori Talks Tough ‘USA’ Elimination & Being a Mercenary in ‘Battle for a New Champion’

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‘The Challenge’: Michele Admits ‘There Wasn’t a Lot of Self-Growth’ Between ‘USA’ & ‘Battle for a New Champion’

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‘The Challenge’ Vet Johnny Bananas on What ‘USA’ Version Was Lacking & All Those Quitters

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‘The Challenge’: Johnny Bananas on Returning for ‘Ride or Dies’ Feeling Like an ‘Outsider’

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