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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Challenge Season 4 Episode 19 - The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S4:E19

    Catch up with the twelve former Real World and Road Rules alumni who are returning to compete in the 'Extreme Challenge' as they fill us in on how they've changed, what they regret from their show, and where they are today.

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  2. The Challenge Season 6 Episode 20 - Battle of the Sexes: The Good, The Bad, and The Notorious
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E20

    Meet the 32 former Real World and Road Rules alumni who will be competing on this season of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Battle of the Sexes. Hosted by Olympic Ski Jumper, Johnny Moseley, and Real World Hawaii alum Ruthie.

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  3. The Challenge Season 6 Episode 21 - Real World/Road Rules: 19 Degrees of Reality Hookups
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S6:E21

    'Real World: Miami' and 'Extreme Challenge' alum Dan Renzi links two former 'Real World: Back to New York' roommates through 19 degrees of hookin' up on 'The Real World,' 'Road Rules,' and 'The Challenge.' Recap some of your favorite reality couples and learn about some never before seen hook ups.

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  4. The Challenge Season 7 Episode 18 - Showdown at the Real World Road Rules Corral: A Guide to the Gautlet
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S7:E18

    Host Johnny Moseley, and 'Battle of the Seasons' champ Coral introduce the twenty-eight new competitors who will be arriving in Telluride, Colorado for 'The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet.'

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  5. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 20 - Casualties of The Inferno: Smoldering to the Final Challenge
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E20

    MTV VJ Damien Fahey recaps this season of the 'Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno' going into the final Inferno of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Challenge Season 9 Episode 19 - He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S9:E19

    Former 'Battle of the Sexes' competitors and eager new Challengers recap the first 'Battle' and give some insight on what to expect in the most anticipated re-match in 'Challenge' history.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Challenge Season 37 Episode 21 - Reunion (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S37:E21

    Maria Menounos questions the agents about their on- and off-air hookups, Cory accuses Josh of making promises he couldn't keep, and the Rookie of the Year performs the song of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Challenge Season 42 Episode 8 - Is This Safe?
    5.6/10(55 votes)

    S42:E8

    Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 16 - Family Knows Best
    6.2/10(48 votes)

    S39:E16

    A high-stakes challenge finds the Contenders hanging on for dear life. A tumultuous selection divides the house, forcing one Contender to choose between their closest allies.

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  10. The Challenge Season 8 Episode 1 - Grope The Rope
    6.6/10(73 votes)

    S8:E1

    Mission: ""Grope The Rope""- To traverse a wire hanging 17 stories above the ground faster than your opponent on a opposing wire. Mission Winner: Road Rules Guy's Inferno Nominees- Real World: Syrus + Ace Road Rules: Timmy + Jeremy Chosen for The Inferno- Real World: Syrus Road Rules: Jeremy Bank Totals- Real World: $0 Road Rules: $10,000 Piggy from Road Rules Australia was actually chosen for the challenge and actually arrived on the Road Rules boat, she later overdosed on medication and was removed from the cast. She was replaced by Christina from Road Rules South Pacific.

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  11. The Challenge Season 37 Episode 6 - Alien
    6.6/10(48 votes)

    S37:E6

    The slow burning tension between Fessy, Josh, and Amber erupts into chaos; agents are taken for a spin during the dizzying Turning Agents mission; two players have a shocking secret hookup.

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  12. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 19 - Only One Gets the Crown
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    S39:E19

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

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  13. The Challenge Season 2 Episode 3 - Getting Drunk
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S2:E3

    They are heading to the Hollywood YMCA where both teams know they have to work, but not sure on what they'll be doing. The Real World team is tired of losing and Neil is wondering why he even decided to do this challenge. They arrive at the YMCA, and the ladies and men are seperated in different locker rooms. They are given basketball jerseys to change into. The teams walk out on a basketball court where Kobe Bryant and Reggie Miller are playing. The only ones that recognize them are Kefla, Roni, and Nathan. Since Road Rules has ""Japenese Pacers"" they get to play against Kobe and Reggie in a basketball match. Their special referree is Syrus from Real World Boston. For each time Road Rules scores a basket, they receive $20. But for each time Kobe or Reggie score a basket, $10 of Road Rules money goes to them. Real World has ""Snoop Doggy Doggs"" where they have to bathe Kobe Bryant's dogs.

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  14. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 12 - A Legend Returns
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    S39:E12

    The contenders fight for their lives high above the water! One Contender finds themselves on the outs with their alliance, while another attempts to change the power dynamic in the game. A long-awaited returning Champion shakes.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Challenge Season 1 Episode 1 - Road Rules All Stars: Five Easy Pieces
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    S1:E1

    Welcome to the first Real World / Road Rules Challenge. Some people claim that this isn't a real challenge, but we are taking 5 Real Worlders and throwing them in Road Rules missions, so I'm gonna count that as a Real World / Road Rules Challenge. We start off with- Eric from Real World New York riding a train, he claims that he had to think really hard to do another MTV show, but excited for the trip. On the way, the train will stop at separate stations and pick up the remaining 4 castmates. Next stop, we pick up- Jon from Real World Los Angeles They catch up on old times, Jon says he's still trying to get a Country record deal, while Eric shows off that he doesn't even sing and he received a record deal. Next stop, we see- Rachel from Real World San Francisco

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  16. The Challenge Season 1 Episode 4 - Road Rules All Stars: How To Eat Fried Worms...
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S1:E4

    The group receives its next clue that says ""Their world is gonna be turned upside down"". When they arrive at the mission site they notice vans labeled for the best adventures of Urban Rap Jumping. They get out of the winnie to notice a guy porpelling off a side of a building. But unlike normal propelling, in Urban Rap Jumping, the propellers face the ground as they descend. They find out that each of them will have to propel themselves off a 20 stories building. They get to the top of the building and fear already starts to kick in. Sean goes first and goes down like a champ. Eric goes next and does some wild jumps on his way down. Rachel and Jon follow, Cynthia goes last and has the most fear but makes it through and proud to be on the ground. When they get back to the winnie, they find another clue that says they're heading to LA. Since most ex-Real Worlders live in LA, they call up Beth from the Los Angeles season to stay with her

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  17. The Challenge Season 4 Episode 17 - Handsome Reward
    6.8/10(49 votes)

    S4:E17

    We start off with James and Rebecca on a walk. Rebecca mentions that she loved James at the beginning of the challenge and now that the Road Rules team continously loses, she finds his hard to be around. James mentions that he is tired of losing and doesn't want to be around anyone, Rebecca or his team. They receive a clue on their phones that they're heading to California. On the van ride to the next mission, both teams are playing with eachother. Road Rules is bound to take this last mission while Syrus says that he is leading the Real World team to victory. They arrive at a race track out in the desert to find ""Raced-Up"" Toyota Celicas for each of them. Their mission mayor arrives and announces that their last mission will be ""Toyota Motorsports"". There will be two events, the team with the best times overall wins the last $10,000 Monster.Com paycheck.

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  18. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 2 - Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    S39:E2

    The contenders go out on a limb in Ball Control, divides form in the house between U.S. and U.K. competitors, and one player is left surprised when their alliance doesn't keep them safe.

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  19. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 6 - The Big Mistake
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    S39:E6

    Head on down to your local bingo hall because we're playing BINGO - Challenge Style. Contenders get down and dirty, and tensions mount as they wrestle for power. Another Champ enters, hoping to end one Contender's dream.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 11 - My Own Worst Frenemy
    6.8/10(36 votes)

    S39:E11

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

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  21. The Challenge Season 2 Episode 2 - Bed Sores
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S2:E2

    They arrive in Mammouth Lakes CA, where their next mission will take place. In their campsite, they find a newspaper that has a article about their mission. It says that casts of the Real World and Road Rules will take part in the yearly Frontier Day's Bed Race. There is talks about whether Beth should stay in the challenge or not. Beth wants the cash so she is gonna stay, but Neil says she better work if she wants a piece of the cash. The Real World team is starting to get close to their rundown RV which they have now named ""Bessie"". So, they take it to a gas station and they buy lots of spray paint and both teams leave their marks on the RV. They arrive at the mission site, they are told they will be taking part in a Bed Race. Each team must dcorate a bed as wild as possible and then it will be placed on wheels and they will have to race it down a hill. The team with the best of out 3 races will win a minute in the Money Chamber and the luxory bus.

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  22. The Challenge Season 3 Episode 1 - Stratos-Fear
    6.9/10(59 votes)

    S3:E1

    Welcome to the Real World / Road Rules Challenge 2000, we start off with helicopters arriving with cast members blindfolded. They are dropped off atop a parking garage in Vegas. When all have arrived, they take off their blindfolds and meet their teammates. On the Real World Team- Amaya from Real World Hawaii Kat from Real World London Heather from Real World New York David from Real World Seattle Teck from Real World Hawaii Mike from Real World Miami On the Road Rules Team- Holly from Road Rules Latin America Piggy from Road Rules Australia Veronica from Road Rules Semester at Sea Yes from Road Rules Semester at Sea Dan from Road Rules Northern Trail Carlos from Road Rules 1 They are met by this season's Ms. Big- Gladys from Road Rules Latin America She then shows them that they're next to the tallest tower in North America, the Stratosphere. Their mission? To bungee off a platform extended off the tower.

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  23. The Challenge Season 23 Episode 1 - Tis the Season
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    S23:E1

    Cast members from The Real World's most memorable seasons come together for an all out battle for Real World supremacy, but an early twist could shake things up. Plus- a surprise hook up and a fight that involves the entire house.

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  24. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 9 - A Banana Split
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    S39:E9

    Cracks in the alliances begin to show themselves as one Contender works to flip the house vote. Multiple romantic scandals come to a head as one of the Contenders is confronted about being unfaithful.

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  25. The Challenge Season 39 Episode 18 - The Beginning of the End
    6.9/10(34 votes)

    S39:E18

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife" is the worst rated episode of "The Challenge". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Battle of the Sexes: The Good, The Bad, and The Notorious".