Jonathan Murray
Director
The Challenge (1998)
Invasion of the Champions
In Season 29, Invasion of the Champions, 18 Underdogs battle across a series of contests for the chance to move out of squalor and into typical Challenge luxury, The Oasis! Just when the lucky ones get comfortable, they’ll find the game is far from over. The final crop of Underdogs will have to face down eight proven Champions for their share at the $350,000 prize. With devastating elimination rounds, truly baffling hookups and the first-ever three-day final on the way, Season 29 may just prove to be the most unpredictable and gripping yet!
Released April 20, 1998
Episode 39 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Game Show, Reality
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.reality-competition, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.crossover, imdb.long-running-tv, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.competition-reality-tv + 4 more, imdb.physical-game-show, imdb.elimination-game-show, imdb.race-game-show, imdb.21st-century
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Production Companies: Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP), Dualstar Productions
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S29E1 - Gimmie Shelter
Eighteen eager Underdogs arrive in Thailand and are shocked to be living in a run-down hut called The Shelter. While the players adjust to their living conditions, the Champions prepare to invade the game.
Feb. 7, 2017, midnight
S29E2 - Skeletal Fracture
Kailah finds herself universally disliked and must figure out how to survive being considered the game’s most hated player. Sylvia struggles with loyalty to her friendships versus the pressures of her alliance.
Feb. 7, 2017, midnight
S29E3 - Helter Shelter
Cory takes a big risk in order to earn his ticket to The Oasis. One player’s nerves become too much to handle at a terrifying elimination.
Feb. 14, 2017, midnight
S29E4 - Four Tickets To Paradise
Paranoia gets the best of Shane and causes him to lash out. LaToya and Nelson bond as the last four tickets to the Oasis are awarded and the players are ecstatic to finally move out of The Shelter.
Feb. 21, 2017, midnight
S29E5 - Underdog Eat Underdog World
The Underdogs are shocked to see the Champions enter the game; Nelson rages after a rejection; after wetting the bed, a player loses her suitor.
Feb. 28, 2017, midnight
S29E6 - The Mile-High Club
Nelson flies into a rage when things don't go his way; a player wets her bed, dousing the affections of her handsome suitor; and Jenna hopes to rekindle a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Zach.
March 8, 2017, midnight
S29E7 - Achy Breaky Heart
When Ashley spots Hunter flirting with a Champion, she questions their romance. The Champions vow to even out the bank accounts at the "Roll With The Punches" challenge. Bananas makes a suspicious move to save himself.
March 14, 2017, midnight
S29E8 - A Low Down Dirty Shane
The competitors must endure a spicy curry eating challenge that sends tempers flaring. The Underdogs question if they can trust Shane, when he is suspected of making multiple alliances.
March 20, 2017, midnight
S29E9 - An Officer and a Gentlewoman
Flirtatious Nicole vows that she can hook up with both Cara Maria and Laurel, but her plans go awry. The pranksters are revealed causing all hell to break loose between the girls on each team.
March 28, 2017, midnight
S29E10 - Go Your Own Way
The Underdog alliances begin to unravel; Hunter's motives for flirting with Ashley are questioned; TJ surprises the competitors with a twist.
April 3, 2017, midnight
S29E11 - The Bloodbath
The Underdogs must prove they are worthy of the final; a friendship turns into a rivalry when suspicious game-play is revealed.
April 11, 2017, midnight
S29E12 - Caged
With only four players remaining on each team, The Champions and Underdogs must rely on their teammates to navigate a tricky maze course. In-fighting among the Champs leaves tempers flaring right before their last elimination.
April 18, 2017, midnight
S29E13 - A River of Endless Light
A meltdown threatens to break apart the Underdog team. An ancient Thai lantern festival prompts reflection among the Challengers. TJ shocks everyone with a twist to the Final that no one saw coming.
April 24, 2017, midnight
S29E14 - Math Is Hard
Camila and Cory’s love affair is put to the ultimate test when they must work together in the Final. The Underdogs and Champs must rely on each other in order to finish the Final.
May 2, 2017, midnight
S29E15 - The True Champions
After a grueling three-day Final, the winners of Invasion of the Champions are revealed. Will an Underdog earn the title of Champ? Or will a Champ remain on top?
May 9, 2017, midnight
S29E16 - Reunion
Our Champs and Underdogs gather to discuss all the explosive moments of the past season including remaining rivalries, salvaged friendships, hot hook-ups, secrets, and some unbelievable unseen footage. Hosted by The Miz.
May 16, 2017, 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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