The Challenge
Alumni from reality TV and other forms of entertainment and first time cast members live together and compete against one another in physical and mental challenges for cash prizes.
- 1998-2026
- 42 seasons
- CBS All Access
- Action & Adventure, Game Show, Reality
- TV-14
Alumni from reality TV and other forms of entertainment and first time cast members live together and compete against one another in physical and mental challenges for cash prizes.
Season 18 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
The Ruins: Wes Side Story
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 40 mins
Twenty-eight competitors arrive in Thailand ready to take home big money. But no one is ready for the hell that?s about to break loose when old rivalries and broken romances come to the surface.
Episode 2
The Ruins: The Booby Trap
Wed, Oct 7, 2009 43 mins
The war between Wes and his team intensifies. And the Champions reach a new low when they intentionally pit best friends against each other in The Ruins.
Episode 3
The Ruins: The Road to Ruins
Wed, Oct 14, 2009 43 mins
Evan finds romance. But is it love or strategy? The rest of the Champions continues to battle over Wes?s real intentions in the game.
Episode 4
The Ruins: Girls Gone Wild
Wed, Oct 21, 2009 43 mins
Champions struggle with team camaraderie: Katie and Tonya continue to have their buttons pushed and a past grudge is revealed leading to a shocking departure from Thailand.
Episode 5
The Ruins: Reversal of Fortune
Wed, Oct 28, 2009 43 mins
The Champions keep up their winning streak and Wes goes after Cohutta in The Ruins.
Episode 6
The Ruins: Ruining on Empty
Wed, Nov 4, 2009 43 mins
The Evan, Kenny, Susie, Johanna alliance continues to reign supreme, and Johnny becomes increasingly insecure about his place in the group.
Episode 7
The Ruins: Silence of the Ruins
Wed, Nov 11, 2009 43 mins
Winding down to the final challenges, the two teams are tied, but the strength clearly lies with the Champions. And the Challengers desperately need a win in order to get rid of their weakest link.
Episode 8
The Ruins: Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down
Wed, Nov 18, 2009 43 mins
Anger and frustration take hold of the Challengers as KellyAnne and Dunbar wage war over unresolved sexual issues, and Brad makes a decision that could change the course of the competition.
Episode 9
The Ruins: Muay So-Called Ruins
Wed, Dec 2, 2009 43 mins
In The Ruins, Dunbar and Kimberly fight to keep the Challengers? dream alive. And, in a strategic move, the Champions consider throwing the next challenge to give them a stronger position in the final. But not everyone agrees.
Episode 10
The Ruins: Good Thai and Good Luck
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 43 mins
The Champions become paranoid that they could lose in the end if one worrisome team member fails to pull their weight. The Champions and the Challengers take part in a nail-biting finale - a grueling race for the $300,000 prize!
Episode 11
The Ruins: Reunion
Wed, Dec 16, 2009 42 mins
"The Ruins" cast reunites to dish about the season.
Episode 12
The Ruins: S#!% They Should Have Shown
Wed, Dec 23, 2009 41 mins
Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 18th season.
