How many seasons does The Challenge have?

The Challenge has 41 seasons and 646 episodes.

Is The Challenge renewed or canceled?

The Challenge is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

The Challenge

Name: The Challenge
Genre: Reality
Released: 1998-04-20
Rating: 7.219
Cast: T.J. Lavin

RETURNING41 Seasons646 Episodes★ 7.2

NetworkMTV

First AiredApr 20, 1998

Last AiredDec 17, 2025

GenreReality

Runtime42 min

Created ByMary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray

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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T.J. Lavin

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Seasons & Episodes41 seasons · 646 episodes

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E1Welcome to the Challenge

Jul 30, 202563m

The newly formed pairs of Challenge Vets and New Threats must put their partnership to the test immediately; a rivalry causes chaos and uncertainty, leading to a drama-filled nominations; a nail-biting elimination sends shockwave.

E2We Used to Hook Up

Aug 6, 202564m

TJ throws a huge wrench in the players' plans, making an ever-changing game even more difficult; two challengers get hot and heavy, making another begin to boil over with jealousy; the elimination sees the first head banger.

E3I Am The Challenge

Aug 13, 202564m

One player's game is at risk, while their partner's competitiveness rears its ugly head and wishes it hadn't. The challenge tests the players' swimming skills for the first time and an added element makes some of the veterans lose their minds.

E4Wish I’d Been Practicing

Aug 20, 202564m

The stakes are sky high, as one veteran shocks the house by getting last in the challenge. Hangnail, Gabe, looks to make a high risk move to earn back some favor. The challenge tests the players' sense of direction and sudoku.

E5Pride Comes Before the Fall

Aug 27, 202564m

The rivalry between vets and new threats heats up. Worlds collide when the sports-horror movie “HIM” from Director Jordan Peele gets in on the action! A New Threat is taken off guard when the challenge loser wants to swing big and take them out.

E6Is He Throwing It?

Sep 3, 202563m

A major player in the game becomes the public enemy after it appears they were trying to throw the challenge; the nominations expose where one player stands in the game and baffles another whose plan backfired.

E7At Least Someone's Getting Laid!

Sep 10, 202564m

Loose lips, sink ships; one player's inability to keep a secret puts a target on them; the first-ever Challenge Grand Prix sees a speedy go-kart and a series of puzzles; things start to heat up.

E8Justice for Leka

Sep 17, 202564m

Karma comes for one veteran, as their challenge performance raises suspicions; the announcement of the Lock-In approaching pushes the challengers to determine who would be the best partner for the rest of the game.

E9Does Anyone Want to Confess?

Sep 24, 202564m

While forming friendships, rivalries and romances, badass reality competitors from around the globe face off in cutthroat challenges and brutal eliminations, with the chance to earn their share of a million-dollar prize.

E10

E10A War Brewing

Oct 1, 202564m

The players compete in their first challenge as permanent partners, and trivia is the staple; TJ's favorite, but they have never seen it done like this before; TJ introduces a huge twist that could throw a wrench in the game.

E11

E11A King of Kamikaze

Oct 8, 202564m

The Stake a Claim twist creates paranoia amongst the house; the Challengers show off their speed and strength in a challenge that sees them walking the plank; an intense nominations draws the line in the sand.

E12

E12Punch You in Your Face

Oct 15, 202564m

The epic movie, "The Running Man," with Glen Powell inspires today's challenge with chains, cars and detonators! After one player's failed attempt to stake a claim, everyone strategizes as to how they can use this wild twist to their advantage.

E13

E13They Are Like Cockroaches

Oct 22, 202563m

The challengers are sent on the heist of a century to collect a key using… haystacks. This exhausting challenge is a crucial look into everyone's speed and endurance, and one team's performance is shocking to everyone.

E14

E14We Have to Boogie!

Oct 29, 202564m

As the numbers whittle down, everyone's collective performance in the challenge becomes crucial because winning or losing takes a vote away from their alliance. How important is your own safety versus your team's safety?

E15

E15The Best Birthday Present

Nov 5, 202564m

In a challenge filled with chains, the players must trust their partner’s driving skills to help them succeed. If you love rummaging through your junk drawer and unraveling cable, this elimination won’t be one to miss.

E16

E16Am I Being Bamboozled?

Nov 12, 202564m

The challengers must navigate a harrowing and pitch-black cave in hopes of earning safety. The teams in elimination must cram into a replica airplane bathroom - and it's not even close to the mile high club.

E17

E17Ten Toes Down

Nov 19, 202564m

An argument creates tension in the house and reveals who's been playing honest and how devious the game can really be; a headbanger awaits the teams in elimination and it's more than just their life in the game.

E18

E18Finale (1)

Nov 26, 202564m

After a grueling season, the final four teams have made it to TJ's Final. While battling exhaustion, the players must complete grueling runs, mind-numbing checkpoints and the ultimate temptation to become Challenge Champions. And that's only day one.

E19

E19Finale (2)

Dec 3, 202572m

The finalists must rely on their partner and battle through pain, sweat and tears to become Challenge Champions. Only one team will be the first to ascend a treacherous path to a peak in the Andes Mountains where a share of $500,000 awaits them.

E20

E20Reunion (I)

Dec 10, 202565m

The Challenge: Vets & New Threats Reunion explodes with drama as Olivia and Michaela go head-to-head, Gabe breaks down, and relationships unravel. Smashley steals the spotlight before a fiery face-off leaves everyone shaken.

E21

E21Reunion (II)

Dec 17, 202561m

The drama doesn't let up! CT and Turbo's blow-up shakes the room, Ashley vs Aneesa pulls Nany in, Bananas and Dee spill relationship tea, and TJ's surprise steals the show. Justice for Leka sparks fireworks before a fun trip down memory lane.

About The Challenge

The Challenge is a reality series on MTV. The show first aired on Apr 20, 1998 and currently has 41 seasons and 646 episodes. The Challenge has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 73 votes. The cast includes T.J. Lavin. Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray.