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The Challenge
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Status
Returning Series
Network
MTV, Paramount+
Audience Rating
7.2 / 10
Rating Votes
81
Origin
US
Last Air Date
Oct 21, 2026
Production
In Production
Current Season
Season 42
Next scheduled episode
No next air date confirmed
Series overview and metadata
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.
- First aired
- Apr 20, 1998
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- MTV, Paramount+
- Seasons
- 42
Previous season schedules
Season 1 · 5 episodes
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Season 4 · 19 episodes
Season 5 · 17 episodes
Season 6 · 21 episodes
Season 7 · 18 episodes
Season 8 · 20 episodes
Season 9 · 19 episodes
Season 10 · 17 episodes
Season 11 · 17 episodes
Season 12 · 17 episodes
Season 13 · 17 episodes
Season 14 · 17 episodes
Season 15 · 10 episodes
Season 16 · 9 episodes
Season 17 · 10 episodes
Season 18 · 12 episodes
Season 19 · 10 episodes
Season 20 · 12 episodes
Season 21 · 12 episodes
Season 22 · 12 episodes
Season 23 · 12 episodes
Season 24 · 13 episodes
Season 25 · 13 episodes
Season 26 · 14 episodes
Season 27 · 15 episodes
Season 28 · 15 episodes
Season 29 · 16 episodes
Season 30 · 20 episodes
Season 31 · 16 episodes
Season 32 · 24 episodes
Season 33 · 18 episodes
Season 34 · 18 episodes
Season 35 · 18 episodes
Season 36 · 21 episodes
Season 37 · 21 episodes
Season 38 · 21 episodes
Season 39 · 21 episodes
Season 40 · 21 episodes
Season 41 · 21 episodes
Episode Intelligence
Season 42 Episode Timeline
14 episodes
Episode Intelligence
Season 42 Episode Timeline
S42E01Return to CutthroatAug 5, 2026
Runtime: 1h
Rating: 10.0 / 10
The Challenge returns to Thailand, where competitors must immediately race through Bangkok to their new villa. The top three become team captains, facing a challenge that tests the new teams' balance and agility.
S42E02Crying Won't Get You Off This RoofAug 5, 2026
Runtime: 48m
New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.
S42E03Keep My Name Out Your MouthAug 12, 2026
Runtime: 47m
The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.
S42E04Say It To My FaceAug 19, 2026
Runtime: 48m
At the first swimming challenge of the season, the teams face a terrifying test that could determine who might sink or swim, while differing strategies, close observation, and a growing connection create pressure in the house.
S42E05Down and DirtyAug 26, 2026
Runtime: 47m
Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.
S42E06Leave Room For JesusSep 2, 2026
Runtime: 44m
A memory-based challenge has teams swinging forty feet above water, while attempts to clear the air fuel more drama. Romances wobble, and one argument could send a player into The Arena.
S42E07You Need MeSep 9, 2026
Runtime: 45m
The players cut loose western style after the daily challenge tests each team's endurance and cohesion. Blue struggles with leadership and a devastating exit shakes the house.
S42E08Is This Safe?Sep 16, 2026
Runtime: 48m
Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.
S42E09A Captain's Worst NightmareSep 23, 2026
Runtime: 51m
A Thai temple challenge sparks sabotage. Choosing a new captain forces a tough decision: friendship or the betterment of the team?
S42E10Trial By CombatSep 30, 2026
Runtime: 46m
TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.
S42E11Underwear GateOct 7, 2026
Runtime: 50m
An underwear theft, a blindfolded beach challenge, Rookie vs Vet tension, and a bold plan in the Arena rattle the house.
S42E12Participation TrophiesOct 14, 2026
Runtime: 47m
A massive rig, an elimination twist, and an Arena selection shake the game.
S42E13The Final - Part 1Oct 21, 2026
Runtime: 51m
Rating: 9.5 / 10
Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.
S42E14The Final - Part 2Oct 28, 2026
Runtime: 46m
Event: Season Finale
One final Day decides the winners, but captains ultimately split the cash.
Cast & creators
Release Intelligence
Episode Status
Most recently aired and next scheduled episodes.
Last Episode
Air Date
Oct 28, 2026
The Final - Part 2
Runtime
46m
Audience Rating
—
Votes
—
One final Day decides the winners, but captains ultimately split the cash.
Next Episode
No episode information is currently available.
Full series release history
Season history
Season 42Latest
Aug 5, 2026 · 14 episodes
Season 41
Jul 30, 2025 · 21 episodes
Season 40
Aug 14, 2024 · 21 episodes
Season 39
Oct 25, 2023 · 21 episodes
Season 38
Oct 12, 2022 · 21 episodes
Season 37
Aug 11, 2021 · 21 episodes
Season 36
Dec 9, 2020 · 21 episodes
Season 35
Apr 1, 2020 · 18 episodes
Season 34
Aug 28, 2019 · 18 episodes
Season 33
Feb 6, 2019 · 18 episodes
Season 32
Jul 10, 2018 · 24 episodes
Season 31
Jan 2, 2018 · 16 episodes
Season 30
Jul 18, 2017 · 20 episodes
Season 29
Feb 7, 2017 · 16 episodes
Season 28
May 4, 2016 · 15 episodes
Season 27
Dec 2, 2015 · 15 episodes
Season 26
Jan 6, 2015 · 14 episodes
Season 25
Apr 10, 2014 · 13 episodes
Season 24
Jul 10, 2013 · 13 episodes
Season 23
Sep 19, 2012 · 12 episodes
Season 22
Jan 25, 2012 · 12 episodes
Season 21
Jun 22, 2011 · 12 episodes
Season 20
Oct 6, 2010 · 12 episodes
Season 19
Apr 7, 2010 · 10 episodes
Season 18
Sep 30, 2009 · 12 episodes
Season 17
Apr 8, 2009 · 10 episodes
Season 16
Sep 16, 2008 · 9 episodes
Season 15
Jan 23, 2008 · 10 episodes
Season 14
Apr 10, 2007 · 17 episodes
Season 13
Oct 12, 2006 · 17 episodes
Season 12
May 29, 2006 · 17 episodes
Season 11
Dec 5, 2005 · 17 episodes
Season 10
Mar 7, 2005 · 17 episodes
Season 9
Oct 4, 2004 · 19 episodes
Season 8
Feb 2, 2004 · 20 episodes
Season 7
Sep 29, 2003 · 18 episodes
Season 6
Jan 6, 2003 · 21 episodes
Season 5
Feb 4, 2002 · 17 episodes
Season 4
Jan 9, 2001 · 19 episodes
Season 3
Jan 17, 2000 · 11 episodes
Season 2
Nov 9, 1998 · 6 episodes
Season 1
Apr 20, 1998 · 5 episodes
Full series release history
Season history
Season 42Latest
Aug 5, 2026 · 14 episodes
Season 41
Jul 30, 2025 · 21 episodes
Season 40
Aug 14, 2024 · 21 episodes
Season 39
Oct 25, 2023 · 21 episodes
Season 38
Oct 12, 2022 · 21 episodes
Season 37
Aug 11, 2021 · 21 episodes
Season 36
Dec 9, 2020 · 21 episodes
Season 35
Apr 1, 2020 · 18 episodes
Season 34
Aug 28, 2019 · 18 episodes
Season 33
Feb 6, 2019 · 18 episodes
Season 32
Jul 10, 2018 · 24 episodes
Season 31
Jan 2, 2018 · 16 episodes
Season 30
Jul 18, 2017 · 20 episodes
Season 29
Feb 7, 2017 · 16 episodes
Season 28
May 4, 2016 · 15 episodes
Season 27
Dec 2, 2015 · 15 episodes
Season 26
Jan 6, 2015 · 14 episodes
Season 25
Apr 10, 2014 · 13 episodes
Season 24
Jul 10, 2013 · 13 episodes
Season 23
Sep 19, 2012 · 12 episodes
Season 22
Jan 25, 2012 · 12 episodes
Season 21
Jun 22, 2011 · 12 episodes
Season 20
Oct 6, 2010 · 12 episodes
Season 19
Apr 7, 2010 · 10 episodes
Season 18
Sep 30, 2009 · 12 episodes
Season 17
Apr 8, 2009 · 10 episodes
Season 16
Sep 16, 2008 · 9 episodes
Season 15
Jan 23, 2008 · 10 episodes
Season 14
Apr 10, 2007 · 17 episodes
Season 13
Oct 12, 2006 · 17 episodes
Season 12
May 29, 2006 · 17 episodes
Season 11
Dec 5, 2005 · 17 episodes
Season 10
Mar 7, 2005 · 17 episodes
Season 9
Oct 4, 2004 · 19 episodes
Season 8
Feb 2, 2004 · 20 episodes
Season 7
Sep 29, 2003 · 18 episodes
Season 6
Jan 6, 2003 · 21 episodes
Season 5
Feb 4, 2002 · 17 episodes
Season 4
Jan 9, 2001 · 19 episodes
Season 3
Jan 17, 2000 · 11 episodes
Season 2
Nov 9, 1998 · 6 episodes
Season 1
Apr 20, 1998 · 5 episodes




