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The Challenge Season 39 Episodes
Season 39 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2023 - 2024
Episode 0
Battle for a New Champion: Countdown Begins
Wed, Oct 18, 202342 mins
Embarking on an exhilarating new chapter, TJ sets his sights on the next generation of Challenge Contenders; all have competed before, but are yet to claim victory. Getting to know the Contenders as they spend the night before battle.
Episode 1
Battle for a New Champion: Teamwork Makes the Perfect Work
Wed, Oct 25, 202362 mins
After a wet and wild night in the arena, the contenders learn that they will have to play together as a team; relationships form as they move into the house.
Episode 2
Battle for a New Champion: Two Lungs, One Heart, Can't Lose
Wed, Nov 1, 202362 mins
The contenders go out on a limb, and some are left hanging as they continue to work together; with a house divided by nations, lines are beginning to be drawn; one contender hopes their allegiances will keep them safe.
Episode 3
Battle for a New Champion: It's a Matter of Semantics
Wed, Nov 8, 202362 mins
After betraying their alliance, one contender does damage control; love is in the air as two contenders get to know each other; an argument disrupts the house, putting two contenders in the spotlight for the house vote.
Episode 4
Battle for a New Champion: I'm Coming Out
Wed, Nov 8, 202362 mins
A water challenge tests the Contenders' swimming abilities. One Contender celebrates her truth and coming out to her fellow contenders while another struggles with temptation in the house.
Episode 5
Battle for a New Champion: Countdown to Chaos
Wed, Nov 15, 202362 mins
Chaos has entered the room. The game is flipped upside down as Contenders learn they will have to face Challenge Champions in the Arena. Confusion takes over as one Contender worries that a member of her own alliance is after her.
Episode 6
Battle for a New Champion: The Big Mistake
Wed, Nov 22, 202362 mins
Head on down to your local bingo hall because we're playing BINGO - Challenge style. Contenders get down and dirty, and tensions mount as they wrestle for power. Another Champ enters, hoping to end one Contender's dream.
Episode 7
Battle for a New Champion: So Flip Floppy
Wed, Nov 29, 202362 mins
Horacio appears laser-focused, yet hesitant, with regards to his strategy while contemplating his relationships and alliances in the house. Michele plans something special for herself and Callum to further their relationship. Teams compete in groups of three (and four), with the fear of injury severely impacting the contribution of one contender. Meanwhile, Corey drops a surprising bombshell in an effort to reassure his alliance by exposing the truth about his 'friendship' with two unsuspecting Challengers, rubbing several contenders the wrong way. The final elimination challenge comes as quite a shock to the Challengers, as the returning Champ is the first to pull the unknown (chaos) option from the sandbox.
Episode 8
Battle for a New Champion: Struggling to Hold It Together
Wed, Dec 6, 202362 mins
A rigorous and exhausting challenge sees one contender give their blood, sweat and tears for the win; an intense night out finds a contender in the firing line after another reaches their boiling point.
Episode 9
Battle for a New Champion: A Banana Split
Wed, Dec 13, 202362 mins
Cracks in the alliances begin to show themselves as one Contender works to flip the house vote. Multiple romantic scandals come to a head as one of the Contenders is confronted about being unfaithful.
Episode 10
Battle for a New Champion: Feeling Used
Wed, Dec 20, 202362 mins
Moriah's relationship with James is pulled into the spotlight by several of her allies, a few who question her allegiance and one who is concerned about the impact on her gameplay. After a highflying challenge, Horacio and Kyland are questioning their places within their alliance. Berna confronts Michele with regards to their friendship, leaving Michele frustrated and overwhelmed. Cory goes on the offensive while James refuses to follow Moriah's defensive advice. A second Challenge Champ calls out Moriah on behalf of Bananas. TJ throws the challengers a curve ball after the final elimination.
Episode 11
Battle for a New Champion: My Own Worst Frenemy
Wed, Dec 27, 202362 mins
Immediately following a fiery elimination, the challengers embark on their first nighttime challenge, mixing 'champion-themed' trivia with an interesting twist. Nurys and Horacio advance their relationship while struggling with the complexity of their future outside of the challenge house. The returning Champ is hopeful to settle an old score with one of the remaining challengers.
Episode 12
Battle for a New Champion: A Legend Returns
Wed, Jan 3, 202462 mins
Nurys receives troubling insight into her relationship with a close ally. Meanwhile, Olivia struggles with feeling ignored by, but also indebted to, a fellow challenger. The 16 remaining contestants compete in teams of four in a tournament-style high-rise power struggle. The returning Champ brings the chaos, and a little drama, to an elimination challenge that requires both brains and brawn.
Episode 13
Battle for a New Champion: El Saboteur
Wed, Jan 10, 202462 mins
With battle lines drawn, Horacio and Kyland plot a big move against a former ally. Contenders compete in teams of four in a 'semi'-dangerous challenge, during which one contender is sabotaged by their own teammates. Colleen backs a fellow challenger into a corner with questions regarding her position within their alliance. During nominations, one challenger is faced with a difficult decision, resulting in a burn vote that foils another challengers plan.
Episode 14
Battle for a New Champion: Don't Let TJ Decide
Wed, Jan 17, 202462 mins
Challengers get a glimpse of what's to come while competing in a mini-final style challenge. Competitors work in teams of 4 to complete several checkpoints, bringing to light the strengths and weaknesses of fellow teammates. Nomination places challengers in a difficult situation, bringing Nurys' loyalty into question while creating a true sense of chaos in the house. TJ and a larger-than-life champ bring the drama, and tears, to a bittersweet elimination.
Episode 15
Battle for a New Champion: Welcome to Conquest
Wed, Jan 24, 202462 mins
Jay, upset about recent events, confronts several contenders and ruffles the feathers of a close ally and friend. Challengers begin the final segment of the game, Conquest, which introduces several interesting twists and sends contenders racing to find new strategies. Several challengers struggle to complete a late-night swimming challenge, where finishing last could have dire consequences. Ed faces a difficult decision during The Selection, where alliance relationships and friendships are put to the test. Elimination forces several alliance members to face off for a chance to stay in the game.
Episode 16
Battle for a New Champion: Family Knows Best
Wed, Jan 31, 202462 mins
After a secret elimination, a short-lived deception has Olivia in tears and questioning her loyalty. Berna, stressed by her personal drama, lashes out at Kyland. Stakes are high as contenders compete in a rope challenge, not only for power and safety, but also for an individual $15k prize. During The Selection, Olivia makes a huge game-changing decision leading to chaos between Nurys and Berna. Yet another elimination 'twist' places higher stakes on winning and leads to upsetting results.
Episode 17
Battle for a New Champion: Feel the Bern
Wed, Feb 7, 202462 mins
The remaining contenders fight to secure their chance to become the next Challenge Champion.
Episode 18
Battle for a New Champion: The Beginning of the End
Wed, Feb 14, 202462 mins
The final seven contenders enter the Final, where they must face the three levels of the game again.
Episode 19
Battle for a New Champion: Only One Gets the Crown
Wed, Feb 21, 202462 mins
The final six contenders compete for a place amongst the most esteemed competitors.
Episode 20
Battle for a New Champion: Reunion Part 1
Wed, Feb 28, 202462 mins
The battle is over and it's time for stage four - closure. Maria Menounos returns to uncover what went down behind-the-scenes of this season's chaos.
Episode 21
Battle for a New Champion: Reunion Part 2
Wed, Mar 6, 202462 mins
Big T and Melissa discuss their feelings toward Corey, Moriah talks about moving on from Bananas and returning home, and a never-before-seen hookup is revealed
