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The Challenge (1998)

Series · 1998 · 42 seasons · Reality

Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.

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.

Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray

Starring T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello

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Series details

First aired20 April 1998
Latest episode30 September 2026
StatusReturning Series
Seasons42 (660 episodes)

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