Jonathan Murray
Director
The Challenge (1998)
Total Madness
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.
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
S35E1 - Mad World
Players face an intimidating first challenge and then move into the most shocking living conditions in history; a new alliance threatens to topple the game while a stunning twist at elimination changes everyone's expectations.
April 1, 2020, midnight
S35E2 - Sweet Dreams Are Made of Dee
Players compete in the Airdrop Extraction challenge; Rogan falls for a new player; Dee seeks to stand in the way.
April 8, 2020, midnight
S35E3 - A Hard Jay's Night
The Challengers blow up trucks during the Decode and Detonate challenge; Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise; Wes and Bananas' alliance faces its first true test.
April 15, 2020, midnight
S35E4 - Karma Chameleon
Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah; Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument; the players compete in the freezing Cold War challenge, which proves too chilling for one person.
April 22, 2020, midnight
S35E5 - Break Up With Your BF I’m Bored
During the "Bomb Squad" challenge, teams must work together to detonate an explosion. Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay. Jordan and Wes get into a heated argument involving deli meat.
April 29, 2020, midnight
S35E6 - Love Will Tear Us Apart
Jenna struggles to maintain her tumultuous relationship at home while competing for a life-changing amount of money. A prank gone wrong threatens Bear & Kailah's budding romance. Players compete in a high-speed "Fast and Furious" inspired challenge.
May 6, 2020, midnight
9.0
S35E7 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go
Tori believes that she is ready to earn her red skull. Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa. Two players face off in the Dust-to-Dust elimination.
May 13, 2020, midnight
S35E8 - Live and Let Die
Players must cope with toxic chemicals in the mind-bending "Decontamination" challenge. Wes and Bananas plot their biggest game move yet, but it may mean outing their secret alliance. A double elimination sends shockwaves.
May 20, 2020, midnight
S35E9 - Backstabber
Players drop into the sewers during the unique "Tunnel Rats" challenge. When Dee contemplates a risky power play, it raises questions whether or not she can be trusted.
May 27, 2020, midnight
S35E10 - The Final Countdown
Bananas and Wes' alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the finals. Players must compete in TJ's favorite game of each season: trivia.
June 3, 2020, midnight
S35E11 - You Ain't Right
Bananas, Rogan, and Jenny hatch a plot to blindside Dee, but one emotional player might foil their plans. Josh calls out Swaggy for working with Wes. Two players get heated during the explosive "Flagged Down" challenge.
June 10, 2020, midnight
S35E12 - Pictures of You
A furious challenger seeks revenge after utter betrayal. When Cory's daughter refuses to talk to him, it makes him even more motivated to make it to the Finals. Players compete in the grueling “Tanks A Lot” challenge.
June 17, 2020, midnight
S35E13 - Victim of Love
Nany and Kaycee's budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past; two women compete for their Red Skull in the brutal Off With You Heads elimination.
June 24, 2020, midnight
S35E14 - Your Time is Gonna Come
Aneesa worries that her Red Skull may be in jeopardy when players wonder if she has what it takes to run a Final. Fessy makes a questionable move against his alliance. A nighttime challenge and another double elimination shock.
July 1, 2020, midnight
S35E15 - Crash Into Me
One player engages in sloppy political maneuvering, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend. Competitors must fight for survival in the elimination game "Hall Brawl".
July 8, 2020, midnight
S35E16 - It's the End of the World As We Know It
After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the nine finalists compete for their share of the $1 million prize.
July 15, 2020, midnight
S35E17 - Reunion
The challengers reunite virtually for the first time since the finale to break down the strategy, expose the snakes and address the madness from this season.
July 22, 2020, midnight
S35E18 - Behind The Total Madness
The Challengers are pulling back the curtains on the behind-the-scenes madness, hookups, and fails the fans didn’t know they were missing.
July 29, 2020, 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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