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The Real World Season 16 Episodes

25 Episodes 2005 - 2005

Episode 1

Howdy, Welcome to Austin

Mon, Feb 16, 202644 mins

Seven strangers arrive in Austin and embark upon their new journey. Wes, Nehemiah, Johanna, Rachel, Danny, Melinda, and Lacey all seem to mesh well at first and crushes are developed fast.

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Episode 2

Chaos on 6th Street

Tue, Jun 21, 200522 mins

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Episode 3

One Man's Loss; Another's Gain

Tue, Jun 28, 200522 mins

Melinda comforts Danny, who is in extreme pain from his broken cheekbone, while the roommates have another night on the town.

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Episode 4

Danny's Surgery

Tue, Jul 5, 200522 mins

Danny's dad comes to visit and he and Melinda accompany Danny into surgery. In the hospital, Melinda comforts Danny and the two grow even closer.

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Episode 5

Love & War

Tue, Jul 12, 200522 mins

When Rachel talks about her experience as a soldier in Iraq, an explosive argument about war ensues with Nehemiah.

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Episode 6

First Dates

Tue, Jul 19, 200522 mins

While "on a break" from her boyfriend back home, Rachel finds a new romance with Colin. Wes and Nehemiah raid the groupie drawer in search of potential hook ups.

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Episode 7

Mel and Danny Get Up Close and Personal

Tue, Jul 26, 200522 mins

The roommates soak up the bar life, while Danny stays home to recover from his eye surgery. Just when Danny thinks he is all alone for the night, Melinda surprises him with hugs, kisses, and nakedness, which saves him from his sorrow.

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Episode 8

A Heartbreaking Valentine's Day

Tue, Aug 2, 200522 mins

Melinda primps and prepares for her big date with Danny, but when Danny arrives home from his shopping spree, he receives the tragic news that his mom died earlier that day. Stunned and shocked, Danny plans a flight home to be with his family.

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Episode 9

Heading Home

Sat, Apr 9, 200522 mins

A heartbroken Danny returns to Massachusetts for his mother's funeral.

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Episode 10

Jo and Leo Sittin' in a Tree?

Tue, Aug 16, 200522 mins

Jo and Leo finally go on a date! Jo decides she actually doesn't have strong feelings for Leo but she still flirts with him at the bar.

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Episode 11

Danny's Back!

Tue, Aug 23, 200522 mins

The gang's next film assignment is to create short portraits of each other. They choose the following set-ups: Rachel/Lacey, Wes/Nehemiah, Mel/Jo. They are also surprised to find out that they have their very own editing room in the house.

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Episode 12

Things Are Heating Up

Tue, Aug 30, 200522 mins

While Wes is out on the town trying to be the pimp he always says he can be, he meets the hottest girl in the whole bar, Wren. After Rachel makes out with the bouncer of a local bar, Nehemiah calls her a slut and Rachel freaks out. The girls try to console Rachel but all she wants to do is hit Nehemiah and go home.

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Episode 13

Trouble's in the Air

Tue, Sep 6, 200522 mins

The gang screen their portraits for their editor, Paul, who criticizes Nehemiah's work. Since Nehemiah was a film major he is surprised and hurt by this but takes it in stride.

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Episode 14

Ranchin' It

Tue, Sep 13, 200522 mins

Mel plans a weekend getaway for the gang on a ranch, but the boys seem to be thinking of open pastures in the relationship sense. The thought of a little horesplay makes Danny question just what he is doing with Mel. In Real World fashion, the gang hit the bars the night before their trip.

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Episode 15

Johanna's Jailbreak

Tue, Sep 20, 200522 mins

Drinking seems to bring out another side of Johanna. Where could it possibly land her? Rachel and Johanna sit around and talk about Johanna's drunken actions the night before. Johanna seems to get out of control when she puts back a few, so much so that it took Rachel and Mel to hold her back.

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Episode 16

Jo and Leo: To Be or Not to Be?

Tue, Sep 27, 200522 mins

Johanna has it bad for Leo, but (surprise!) Leo has a girl on the side. Johanna talks with Wes and gets his take on the whole situation. Wes tells her to be more up front with what she wants and to watch out, but Johanna can't keep her distance.

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Episode 17

The Best Documentarians Yet

Tue, Oct 4, 200522 mins

Love and work don't always mix so well. Danny realizes how lucky he is to have such a great connection with Mel and asks her to be his girlfriend. SxSW starts and the gang jump into work mode--well, maybe just a few of them. The group finds out from their boss, Paul, that by early next week they must have a decent rough cut of their documentary or they can't go on their vacation.

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Episode 18

SxSW All the Way

Tue, Oct 11, 200522 mins

South by Southwest is in full swing and the roomies are busy gathering footage for their documentary. First up is the band Halifax, whom everyone seems to like except for Lacey. When the band chills at the Real World house, Rachel develops a little crush on lead singer Mike.

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Episode 19

Love Hurts

Tue, Oct 18, 200522 mins

Rachel's boy Erik is paying Rachel a visit, but it's not clear yet whether love or heartbreak is on the itinerary. Meanwhile, Danny starts the search for the guy who sucker-punched him.

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Episode 20

The Pressure's On

Tue, Oct 25, 200522 mins

The pressure is on the roomies as the deadline for their film project approaches. Everyone's reputation is at stake, especially aspiring film student Nehimiah's.. Since the housemates know that Nehimiah has previous editing experience, they leave all of the video editing to the expert, something that Lacey and Rachel don't feel completely comfortable doing.

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Episode 21

Watch Out, Costa Rica

Tue, Nov 1, 200522 mins

Watch out, Costa Rica...here comes the cast from Real World: Austin! The housemates are so psyched to be in Costa Rica that they head straight for the beach as soon as they arrive at their ocean-view hotel. And of course, it wouldn't be a vacation without a late night of bar-hopping and hitting the town.

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Episode 22

Nehemiah's Actin' Up

Tue, Nov 8, 200521 mins

Wes can't seem to get his mind off the ladies, especially the frontrunner for his heart, Wren. He can't decide whether to continue what he has with her or to start playing the field again. Later the gang gets invited to a special screening of the documentary Dig! Wes and Danny ditch the invitation, claiming they have better things to do with their Friday night.

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Episode 23

Who's in Jail?

Tue, Nov 15, 200521 mins

Ring ring... who is it? Oh, it's Nehemiah and he is calling from jail! The documentary screening is just around the corner and the editor is behind bars. What is the gang to do? After hearing the news of Nehemiah's arrest Danny heads to the Travis County Justice Complex to gather some information on what happened.

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Episode 24

Goodbye Austin

Tue, Nov 22, 200522 mins

All good things must come to and end, and what would a roomie farewell be without some drama for the road?

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Episode 25

Tex, Hugs, and Rock and Roll: The Real World Austin Reunited

Tue, Nov 29, 2005

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