The Challenge (1998)
The Challenge (1998)
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.

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4x01 A Challenging Decision

10 January, 2001 4:00 am
Cast members from previous seasons of Real World and Road Rules compete for prizes. This year's Real World team features Julie and Jamie from New Orleans; Kameela and Syrus from Boston; Rebecca from Seattle; and Dan from Miami. The Road Rules team consists of Laterrian and Jim from the “Maximum Velocity” season; Michelle from the European excursion; and Christian and Emily from the show's second season.

4x02 Blimp Water-Skiing

17 January, 2001 4:00 am
The teams compete in a wake-boarding mission, which earns Julie MVP honors. Upon learning of her expulsion from BYU, her teammates console her and offer her advice on what she should do next.

4x03 Budding Romance

24 January, 2001 4:00 am
The Roadies hit the wall during the Fisherman Games and fall into a full-fledged losing streak. Also, Roadie James strikes up a relationship with the "Real Worlder" Rebecca.

4x04 No Laughing Matter

31 January, 2001 4:00 am
James' relationship with Rebecca is tested when his "Road Rules" team loses for the third time in a row to her "Real World" team.

4x05 Rollerball Resurrection

07 February, 2001 4:00 am
The "Road Rules" team finally manages a win. Also, Christian breaks through the language barrier.

4x06 Ayanna's Departure

14 February, 2001 4:00 am
Ayanna is kicked off the show after she attacks her teammate Christian.

4x07 Wrestling with the Past

28 February, 2001 4:00 am
Julie struggles to accept Ayanna's dismissal. The "Road Rules" team is down to five members and fights to win the the next challenge.

4x08 Love and Foosball

07 March, 2001 4:00 am
Rebecca is unsure about starting a relationship with James because his competitive streak turns her off. Meanwhile, James makes his first gay friend--Dan.

4x09 Yes Sir...I Mean, Yes Ma'am!

14 March, 2001 4:00 am
For the sub mission, the Real Worlders remain unified while following Kameelah ; but the Road Rulers have difficulty when James refuses to show respect to Emily, the Roadies' appointed leader.

4x10 Leader of the Pack

21 March, 2001 4:00 am
During the Extreme Cheer-Off, Dan's Challenge-mates respond poorly to his coaching techniques, forcing them to confront him about his leadership skills.

4x11 The Scariest Mission of All Time

28 March, 2001 5:00 am
During the tightrope Challenge, Christian faces the fears left from his and Emily's car accident.

4x12 Tough Love

04 April, 2001 4:00 am
During the "Tough Guy" competition, Susie learns that certain things--like friendships and teamwork--are more important than money.

4x13 Grudge Match

18 April, 2001 4:00 am
Emiy's extreme dislike of Julie comes to a head when the two face off during the gravity-defying "Relay Mission".

4x14 Good Intentions

25 April, 2001 4:00 am
Julie has second thoughts about taking part in a provocative "fetish fashion" event.

4x15 Downward Spiral

02 May, 2001 4:00 am
The Road Rulers experience difficulties during the "Gross-out Games", leading James to lose his cool and engage Syrus in a fight.

4x16 True to Himself

09 May, 2001 4:00 am
The "Road Rulers" and "Real World" veterans head to the court of Judge Mills Lane to decide who won the disastrous "Paintball Mission."

4x17 Race to the Finish

16 May, 2001 4:00 am
The teams compete in a race-car competition, the final event before the "handsome reward" is doled out.

4x18 Cease Fire Reunion

23 May, 2001 4:00 am
Reunion special featuring the whole cast even Ayanna who was sent home from the challenge mid-way through the season.

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