The Challenge

Premiere Date
Season 41 Premiere:

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1998

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

Upcoming TV Airings

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

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: Teamwork Makes The Perfect Work

Season 39 • Episode 1

The contenders learn that they will have to play together as a team; relationships form.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose

Season 39 • Episode 2

The contenders go out on a limb and some are left hanging as they continue to work together.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: It's A Matter of Semantics

Season 39 • Episode 3

After betraying their alliance, one contender does damage control.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: I'm Coming Out

Season 39 • Episode 4

One contender celebrates her truth and coming out to her fellow contenders.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: Countdown to Chaos

Season 39 • Episode 5

The game is flipped as contenders learn they have to face challenge champions in the arena.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: The Big Mistake

Season 39 • Episode 6

Contenders get down and dirty; another Champ enters, hoping to end one contender's dream.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: So Flip Floppy

Season 39 • Episode 7

In a move of desperation, one contender tries to prove his loyalty by betraying his friends.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle for a New Champion: Struggling to Hold It Together

Season 39 • Episode 8

A rigorous and exhausting challenge; an intense night out finds a contender in the firing line.

Tuesday, July 15

Battle For a New Champion: A Banana Split

Season 39 • Episode 9

Cracks in the alliances show themselves as one contender works to flip the house vote.

Wednesday, July 23

Vets & New Threats: Day Zero New

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‘The Challenge’ Season 41: Premiere Date & Cast Details Revealed

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Meet ‘The Challenge’ Season 41 Cast: ‘Vets & New Threats’

Zach Nichols and Jenna Compono

Are ‘The Challenge’ Stars Jenna Compono & Zach Nichols Still Together? 

Johnny Bananas, Aneesa Ferreira, CT Tamburello

15 ‘The Challenge’ Stars Who Have Been on the Most Seasons

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‘The Challenge’ Star Tony Raines Shows Off Wild Body Transformation

Johnny Bananas on 'The Challenge' Season 40

Johnny Bananas Posts Golf Cart Video After Reportedly Being Present for Fatal Golf Cart Accident

Averey Tressler and Adam Larson

‘The Challenge’: Did Averey Tressler Accept Adam Larson’s On-Air Proposal?

The Challenge Season 40 Cast

Do ‘The Challenge’ Cast Members Get Paid Just for Being on the Show?

Ashley Kelsey and Dario Medrano on The Challenge

When Did ‘The Challenge’ Exes Ashley K. & Dario Date & What Happened?

Tony Raines

‘The Challenge’ Star Tony Raines Arrested for Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated

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‘The Challenge’ Stars Jenna Compono & Zach Nichols Spark Split Rumors Amid Pregnancy No. 4

Nany González and Kaycee Clark attend the 2022 MTV VMAs

‘The Challenge’s Nany González Addresses Rumor She Cheated on Kaycee During ‘All Stars 5’

Nicole Zanatta and Laurel Stucky, Brad Fiorenza and Tori Hall

9 Messiest ‘Challenge’ Breakups: From Divorces to Showmances Gone Wrong

Aneesa Ferreira on 'The Challenge'

‘The Challenge’ Star Aneesa Ferreira Shows Off Impressive Weight Loss & Fans Praise Her ‘Motivation’

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‘The Challenge’ Star Leroy Garrett Gives Update on Wedding Plans With Kam Williams

Beth Stolarczyk and Leroy Garrett on 'The Challenge: All Stars' Season 5
Q&A

‘The Challenge: All Stars’: Beth Talks Her Return After Quitting, Leroy Spills on That ‘Dirty’ Move

Beth and Jonna on 'The Challenge: All Stars' Season 5

‘The Challenge’s Beth Insists ‘I’m Not a Liar’ After Jonna Cheating Rumor: Inside Her Allegations

Nany González and Kaycee Clark attend the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center

‘The Challenge’ Stars Nany González & Kaycee Clark Split More Than 1 Year After Getting Engaged

Finalists on The Challenge
Spoiler Alert

‘The Challenge 40’ Reunion: The 9 Most Jaw-Dropping Moments

Challenge All Stars Rivals
Exclusive

‘The Challenge: All Stars’ Rivals Trailer Shows the Enemy Teams in Action

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Jordan Wiseley and CT Tamburello for 'The Challenge' Season 40

‘The Challenge’ Stars Who Won the Most Money Competing on the Show

Jenny West and Rachel Robinson on The Challenge
Q&A

‘The Challenge’ 40 Winners Rachel Robinson & Jenny West on That Karma Points Twist & Those Elimination Rumors

Leroy Garrett, Kam Williams and Cory Wharton in Cast Photos for 'The Challenge'

8 Best ‘Challenge’ Contestants Who Never Won: Cory Wharton, Kam Williams, Leroy Garrett & More

Robin Hibbard

‘The Challenge’ Star Robin Hibbard Looks Healthy & Shares Update in Social Media Return

Jordan Wiseley for 'The Challenge: Battle of the Eras'

What Happened to ‘The Challenge’ Star Jordan Wiseley’s Hand?

Cara Maria Sorbello
Q&A

‘The Challenge’ Star Cara Maria Sorbello Reveals Why 40 Was the ‘Most Fun Season’ for Her

Cory Wharton on The Challenge
Q&A

‘The Challenge’ Star Cory Wharton Says He’s Still in ‘Win or Bust’ Mode After That Elimination

Aviv Melmed Bruno from The Challenge
Q&A

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

Josh Martinez on The Challenge
Q&A

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

Devin Walker on The Challenge
Q&A

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

Derrick Kosinski and Averey Tressler
Q&A

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

Nelson Thomas update

‘The Challenge’ Star Nelson Thomas Shares Stunning Recovery Update (VIDEO)

Darrell Taylor and Tina Barta on The Challenge
Spoiler Alert

‘The Challenge’: Darrell Taylor & Tina Barta Break Down Era 1’s Latest Loss

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Why ‘The Challenge’ Isn’t New This Week

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‘The Challenge’ Stars Are Beefing Over Who Really Won the Elimination Between Horacio Gutierrez & Derrick Kosinski

Aneesa Ferreira on The Challenge Season 40
Q&A

‘The Challenge’ Star Aneesa Ferreira on That Betrayal, Retirement Plans & More (VIDEO)

Tony Raines on The Challenge 40
Q&A

‘The Challenge’: Tony Raines Reveals Truth About That Stalemate

Jodi Weatherton on The Challenge
Q&A

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

Paulie Calafiore and Nurys Mateo on The Challenge Season 40

‘The Challenge’: Paulie Vows Revenge Against Theo & Nurys Reveals Olivia Makeup Scene We Didn’t See

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‘The Challenge’s Mark Long Is ‘Just Getting Warmed Up,’ Teases ‘Road Rules’ Reunion (VIDEO)

Paulie Calafiore and Cara Maria Sorbello on The Challenge 40
Exclusive

‘The Challenge’ Sneak Peek: Paulie Calafiore Slams Johnny Bananas for Sending Cara Maria Sorbello Into Elimination (VIDEO)

Johnny Bananas' Toast for Challenge 40

MTV Finally Released Johnny Bananas’ Epic ‘Challenge 40’ Toast (VIDEO)

Kyland Young on The Challenge 40

Kyland Young Reveals How ‘Big Brother’ Uniquely Prepared Him for ‘The Challenge’ House

Tori Deal on the Challenge: Battle of the Eras

How Does Tori Deal Feel About Working With Ex Jordan Wisely on ‘The Challenge 40’?

Olivia Kaiser and Nurys Mateo

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

Vince Vaughn stars in Bad Monkey

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

Johnny Bananas on 'The Challenge' Season 40

Johnny Bananas Reveals the Toast You Didn’t Hear on ‘The Challenge’ Launch Special

Leroy Garrett on The Challenge Season 40
Preview

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

CT on The Challenge Season 40

‘The Challenge’ Sets ‘Battle of the Eras’: Trailer, Cast, and More About Season 40

Nany Gonzales and Kaycee Clark, Kam Williams and Leroy Garrett, and Cara Maria Sorbello and Paulie Calafiore

‘The Challenge’ Couples in Real Life

Brandon Nelson — 'The Challenge: All Stars' Season 4
Spoiler Alert

‘The Challenge: All Stars’: Brandon Nelson Says He & Cara Maria Sorbello Are ‘Fine’ Now After That Elimination

Nelson Thomas

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

Nelson Thomas on The Challenge

‘The Challenge’ Star Nelson Thomas to Have Foot Amputated After Car Accident

Clip from PBS's 'Spy in the Ocean: A Nature Miniseries'

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

TJ Lavin of 'The Challenge: USA'
Q&A

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

Tori Deal in 'The Challenge: USA'
Q&A

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

Michele Fitzgerald in 'The Challenge: USA'
Q&A

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

Wes Bergmann in 'The Challenge: USA'
Spoiler Alert

Wes Retires From ‘The Challenge’: ‘As Soon As Bananas Becomes My Number One, That’s Time to Call It’

Cara Maria, CT, and Big T for 'The Challenge'

‘The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion’ Cast: Meet Legends & Contenders (PHOTOS) 

The Cast of 'The Challenge: USA'

‘The Challenge: USA’ Season 2: Which MTV Vets Are Competing? (PHOTOS)

The Challenge Season 37 Spies Lies and Allies Cast

‘The Challenge’ Turns 25: 7 Controversies From the MTV Show

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio for The Challenge: Ride or Dies
Q&A

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

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TV Insider’s Top 25 of the Week (October 10-16): ‘The Winchesters,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ & More

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio for The Challenge: Ride or Dies
Q&A

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

The Cast of The Challenge: Ride or Dies

‘The Challenge: Ride or Dies’: Meet Season 38 Players (PHOTOS)

‘Big Brother’ and Reality All-Star ‘Challenge,’ PBS’ ‘Green Planet,’ Romcoms and Romdrams, Return of ‘Crank Yankers’