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The Best Episodes of The Real World Season 21

Every episode of The Real World Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Real World Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Real World Season 21 Episode 1 - Brooklyn Bridging
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Brooklyn Bridging

    S21:E1

    Season 21 opens with eight strangers this season (not seven), moving into a home in Brooklyn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Real World Season 21 Episode 2 - The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn

    S21:E2

    Katelynn comes out to some of the roommates, but she's not sure Chet and Ryan are open-minded enough to accept her. Meanwhile, Baya auditions for the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Real World Season 21 Episode 3 - The BFF-O-Meter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The BFF-O-Meter

    S21:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Real World Season 21 Episode 4 - Daddy Dearest and the Dueling Divas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Daddy Dearest and the Dueling Divas

    S21:E4

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Real World Season 21 Episode 5 - Friends and Enemies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Friends and Enemies

    S21:E5

    Ryan is upset over a late-night prank which was pulled by JD.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Real World Season 21 Episode 6 - Battle of the Sexes
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Battle of the Sexes

    S21:E6

    Ryan wants to know the secret which Katelyn has been keeping from him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Real World Season 21 Episode 7 - Of Mice and Devyn's Men
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Of Mice and Devyn's Men

    S21:E7

    The Brooklyn house receives a visit from Devyn's "semi-fiance" while still stringing along another guy. Meanwhile, Devyn receives payback for her cheating ways when guys pull a prank on her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Real World Season 21 Episode 8 - Angry Boys and Dirty Girls
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Angry Boys and Dirty Girls

    S21:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Real World Season 21 Episode 9 - Dilators, Dresses and Bow Ties
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Dilators, Dresses and Bow Ties

    S21:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Real World Season 21 Episode 10 - Pole Dancing and Pedro
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Pole Dancing and Pedro

    S21:E10

    Katelynn thinks seriously about quitting the show and heading home.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Real World Season 21 Episode 11 - Saving a Private Ryan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Saving a Private Ryan

    S21:E11

    As election day 2008 approaches, Ryan discovers he has been called back into duty in Iraq.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Real World Season 21 Episode 12 - Atlantic City, Baby!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Atlantic City, Baby!

    S21:E12

    Ryan must put his dreams on hold as he copes with the news of his redeployment to Iraq. Also: the roommates head to Atlantic City; Devyn gets a puppy.

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  13. The Real World Season 21 Episode 13 - Saying Goodbye
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Saying Goodbye

    S21:E13

    The housemates prepare to move out as their stay in the house nears its end. Scott, Baya and Devyn plan to stay in New York, and move in together as roommates. Ryan prepares to report for active duty as part of Operation: Iraqi Freedom, but not before getting into an altercation at a bar. The women engage in one last war of pranks, with J.D. caught in the middle, and Ryan reacting with outrage. Despite the conflict, the group bonds one last time over Ryan's guitar music on their last night together, and enjoys some emotional exchanges as they each leave the loft the next day.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Real World Season 21 Episode 14 - Real World XXI Reunion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Real World XXI Reunion

    S21:E14

    The program, hosted by Maria Menounos, featured all eight housemates. Ryan, whose appearance was a surprise to the other seven, is set to leave for Fort Bragg, North Carolina before leaving for Iraq. Sarah and J.D. returned to San Francisco and Miami, respectively, while Kat has gotten and job as an I.T. specialist at the University of Montana, and Baya has been producing music and deejaying. Among the topics discussed are how life has changed for the cast, the argument in the season finale, Sarah and Kat's unresolved issues with J.D., the gender conflict in the house, with Ryan and Chet taking issue with what they saw as Sarah's lack of sincerity and prejudice, and the cast's feelings about Ryan's recall. It is revealed that Ryan and Belle broke up, and that he and Baya are in a relationship

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Brooklyn Bridging" is the best rated episode of "The Real World" season 21. It scored 7.9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2009. This episode is rated 7.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn".