The Challenge

The Challenge - MTV

MTV

Reality Series

1998

TV14

Competition Reality

Entertainment

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

Where to Stream

1998– Reality Series 39 Seasons368 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

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

Saturday, March 30

Battle for a New Champion: Feeling Used

Season 39 • Episode 10

The outcome in a sky-high challenge makes one contender question their alliance.

Sunday, March 31

Battle for a New Champion: My Own Worst Frenemy

Season 39 • Episode 11

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

Sunday, March 31

Battle For a New Champion: A Legend Returns

Season 39 • Episode 12

A contender finds they are on the outs in their alliance as another tries to change a power dynamic.

Sunday, March 31

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, March 31

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, March 31

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, March 31

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, March 31

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, March 31

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, March 31

Battle for a New Champion: Only One Gets the Crown New

Season 39 • Episode 19

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

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Tuesday, April 9

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

The Challenge: All Stars Sneak Peek New

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

Wednesday, April 10

Alumni MTV cast members compete.

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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’ 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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‘The Challenge: USA’ Trailer Teases Eliminations, Competition & Drama (VIDEO)

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‘The Challenge’ Docuseries to Explore the Franchise’s Legacy on MTV

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‘Big Brother’ Season 24 & ‘The Challenge: USA’ Premiere Dates Set for Summer 2022 on CBS

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Mark Long Is Back in the Game for ‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Epic Season 3

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‘The Challenge’: More ‘All Stars,’ Plus New Series Setting up ‘War of the Worlds’ 

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‘The Challenge’: Who Wins ‘Spies, Lies and Allies’? Plus, a Twist About the Prize Money (RECAP)

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‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies’: Is the Veteran Alliance Over? (RECAP)

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‘The Challenge’: Fessy Makes the Elimination Unnecessarily Messy & TJ Is the Best Part (RECAP)

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‘The Challenge’ Host TJ Lavin: ‘Spies, Lies and Allies’ Is ‘a Really, Really Good Season for Rookies’

'The Challenge' Season 37 'Spies, Lies and Allies' Elimination

‘The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies’ Trailer: Vets vs. Rookies — and Each Other (VIDEO)

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‘The Challenge’ Season 37: Meet the Cast of ‘Spies, Lies and Allies’ (PHOTOS)

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‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Premiere: What Worked & What Didn’t

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‘The Challenge’ Season 36 Cast: Which All-Star Vets Are Returning?

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‘The Challenge’ Season 35: Who Won ‘Total Madness’? (RECAP)

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‘The Challenge’: Did That Elimination With Legends Live up to the Hype?

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Johnny Bananas on Why ‘The Challenge’ Season 35 Really is ‘Total Madness’

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‘The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2’: Which Team Won? (RECAP)

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‘The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2’ Premiere: Did the US Team Make a Huge Mistake?

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‘The Challenge’s Jordan Wiseley on ‘War of the World 2’s Teams & Proposing on the Show

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