TV series
The Challenge
1998–, English, on MTV & Paramount+. Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim & Jonathan Murray.
Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.
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.
- Seasons
- 42
- Episodes
- 660
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S42 E14 “Episode 14”, 28 October 2026.
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Latest episode
S42 E13: The Final - Part 1
Aired 21 October 2026
Seasons 42
All Stars
1998 · 5 episodes · 7.2/10
Real World vs. Road Rules
1998 · 6 episodes · 7.0/10
Challenge 2000
2000 · 11 episodes · 6.9/10
Extreme Challenge
2001 · 19 episodes · 7.0/10
Battle of the Seasons
2002 · 17 episodes · 7.9/10
Battle of the Sexes
2003 · 21 episodes · 8.1/10
The Gauntlet
2003 · 18 episodes · 8.0/10
The Inferno
2004 · 20 episodes · 7.9/10
Battle of the Sexes II
2004 · 19 episodes · 7.9/10
The Inferno II
2005 · 17 episodes · 7.4/10
The Gauntlet II
2005 · 17 episodes · 8.0/10
Fresh Meat
2006 · 17 episodes · 8.1/10
The Duel
2006 · 17 episodes · 8.0/10
The Inferno III
2007 · 17 episodes · 8.5/10
The Gauntlet III
2008 · 10 episodes · 8.4/10
The Island
2008 · 9 episodes · 7.3/10
The Duel II
2009 · 10 episodes · 8.2/10
The Ruins
2009 · 12 episodes · 8.2/10
Fresh Meat II
2010 · 10 episodes · 8.2/10
Cutthroat
2010 · 12 episodes · 7.8/10
Rivals
2011 · 12 episodes · 8.1/10
Battle of the Exes
2012 · 12 episodes · 8.1/10
Battle of the Seasons
2012 · 12 episodes · 6.7/10
Rivals 2
2013 · 13 episodes
Free Agents
2014 · 13 episodes · 9.0/10
Battle of the Exes II
2015 · 14 episodes · 8.2/10
Battle of the Bloodlines
2015 · 15 episodes · 8.1/10
Rivals III
2016 · 15 episodes · 7.9/10
Invasion of the Champions
2017 · 16 episodes · 7.9/10
XXX: Dirty Thirty
2017 · 20 episodes · 8.0/10
Vendettas
2018 · 16 episodes · 8.1/10
Final Reckoning
2018 · 24 episodes · 7.9/10
War of the Worlds
2019 · 18 episodes · 8.1/10
War of the Worlds 2
2019 · 18 episodes · 7.8/10
Total Madness
2020 · 18 episodes · 8.4/10
Double Agents
2020 · 21 episodes · 8.1/10
Spies, Lies and Allies
2021 · 21 episodes · 7.3/10
Ride or Dies
2022 · 21 episodes · 8.1/10
Battle for a New Champion
2023 · 21 episodes · 7.0/10
Battle of the Eras
2024 · 21 episodes · 1.0/10
Vets and New Threats
2025 · 21 episodes · 1.4/10
Cutthroat
2026 · 14 episodes · 9.8/10
Specials
2010 · 21 episodes
Cast & crew
- Mary-Ellis BunimCreator
- Jonathan MurrayCreator
- T.J. LavinSelf - Host · 507 ep
- Adrienne NaylorSelf - New Threat · 35 ep
- Chris 'C.T.' TamburelloSelf · 32 ep
- Will GagnonSelf - New Threat · 32 ep
- Justin HinsleySelf - Contestant · 31 ep
- Sydney SegalSelf - Contestant · 26 ep
- Nany GonzálezSelf - Vet · 25 ep
- Johnny 'Bananas' DevenanzioSelf - Vet · 24 ep
- Olivia KaiserSelf - Contestant · 23 ep
- Leonardo DionicioSelf - New Threat · 23 ep
- Theo CampbellSelf - Contestant · 23 ep
- Cara Maria SorbelloHerself · 22 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 April 1998
- Network
- MTV, Paramount+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Reality
- Rated
- U
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The Challenge: quick answers
Is The Challenge worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Challenge are there?
The Challenge has 42 seasons and 660 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is The Challenge finished?
No. The next episode, S42 E14 “Episode 14”, airs 28 October 2026.
Where can I watch The Challenge?
The Challenge is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
Is The Challenge suitable for kids?
The Challenge is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Challenge?
If you liked The Challenge, try Squid Game: The Challenge, The Amazing Race, Total Wipeout.
Who created The Challenge?
The Challenge was created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray and stars T.J. Lavin, Adrienne Naylor, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello.