The Challenge (1998)

Name: The Challenge
Genre: Reality
Rating: 7.2
Cast: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello

Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.

★ 7.2/10 April 20, 1998 42 seasons

Reality

Creator: Mary-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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Creators

Mary-Ellis Bunim

Jonathan Murray

Cast

T.J. Lavin Self - Host

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio Himself

Nurys Mateo Herself

Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello Himself

Cara Maria Sorbello Herself

About The Challenge (1998)

The Challenge is a 1998 reality TV series from the United States created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, starring T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio and Nurys Mateo. It first aired on April 20, 1998. The series has 42 seasons and 660 episodes on MTV. Episodes run about 42 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.2/10 from 79 votes — well received. You can stream it on MTV, Pluto TV, Tubi TV and Paramount Plus.

“Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.”

The Challenge: FAQ

When did The Challenge premiere?

The Challenge premiered on April 20, 1998.

Who created The Challenge?

The Challenge was created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray.

Who is in the cast of The Challenge?

The main cast includes T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello and Cara Maria Sorbello.

How many seasons does The Challenge have?

The Challenge has 42 seasons (660 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch The Challenge?

It is available to stream on MTV, Pluto TV, Tubi TV, Paramount Plus and Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime) (US). See "Watch Now" above for rent and buy options.

Is The Challenge worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 79 ratings, so fans of reality titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

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Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.2/1079 votes

IMDb8.1/105,212 votes

🏆 Awards: 13 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 42
Episodes: 660
Network: MTV, Paramount+
Created by: Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
First aired: Apr 20, 1998
Last aired: Sep 30, 2026
Next episode: Oct 7, 2026
Status: Returning Series
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Bunim/Murray Productions, Dualstar Productions

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