Jonathan Murray
Director
The Challenge (1998)
Battle of the Exes
The Challenge: Battle of the Exes is the 22nd season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. It takes place in the Dominican Republic and Iceland, with former cast members from MTV's The Real World, Road Rules, and The Challenge competing. The season premiered on January 25, 2012, and concluded on April 4, 2012, with the Reunion special.
Released April 20, 1998
Episode 39 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Game Show, Reality
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Production Companies: Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP), Dualstar Productions
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S22E1 - Love Is a Battlefield
Season 22 opens as 26 players arrive in the Dominican Republic and learn they'll be paired up with their exes to compete for their share of a $300,000 grand prize.
Jan. 25, 2012, midnight
S22E2 - What's Love Got to Do With It?
Unrequited love is in the air as Wes pines after Mandi; a drunken action by one player has devastating consequences.
Feb. 1, 2012, midnight
S22E3 - Where Did Our Love Go?
Abram is insecure about his relationship with Cara Maria; Paula and Dunbar appear to be getting over their issues; two teams may go home.
Feb. 8, 2012, midnight
S22E4 - Love the Way You Lie
Robin has an emotional breakdown; CT and Diem try to repair their relationship; bad blood resurfaces.
Feb. 15, 2012, midnight
S22E5 - Crazy in Love
A jealous Camila goes on a drunken rampage; the relationship between Paula and Ty heats up; Abram and Cara Maria continue to struggle with their undefined relationship.
Feb. 22, 2012, midnight
S22E6 - Tainted Love
Paula and Ty take their flirtation to the next level, creating tension with his teammate, Emily. Also: CT and Diem tear each other down; Rachel and Aneesa struggle with trust issues.
Feb. 29, 2012, midnight
S22E7 - Love and Marriage
The exes compete in a wedding-theme challenge. Then, things take a dark turn when a racially charged incident occurs, tearing the house apart.
March 7, 2012, midnight
S22E8 - On the Wings of Love
The Top 4 teams are revealed before the penultimate challenge, where the players nearly get blown away while fighting for a spot in the finals.
March 14, 2012, midnight
S22E9 - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
The final three teams are revealed after a grueling battle in the Dome. The players then travel to Iceland, where the final challenge will be held.
March 21, 2012, midnight
S22E10 - I Will Always Love You
In Iceland, the Top 3 teams embark on a rigorous, long-distance race for the $300,000 grand prize in the Season 22 finale.
March 28, 2012, midnight
S22E11 - Reunion
The "Battle of the Exes" cast reunite to dish about their stay in the Dominican Republic.
March 28, 2012, midnight
S22E12 - The S#!@ They Should Have Shown
Outtakes and previously unseen footage from the "Battle of the Exes.
April 4, 2012, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 39 min.
Season Runtime: 25495 min.
Released: April 20, 1998
Last Air Date: Dec. 3, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 10, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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