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The Real World Season 8 Episodes

23 Episodes 1999 - 1999

Episode 1

Nudity and 911

Tue, Jun 15, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie and Teck meet up and click right away. Ruthie reveals to Teck that she has a girlfriend, and he guesses that she likes guys, too. They're the first to arrive at the house. It's locked, so they strip down and go skinny-dipping in the pool. Meanwhile, looking-for-love Matt and Amaya show up. They're a bit shocked by their new, uninhibited roommates. Kaia arrives at the house, and Matt says that Ruthie is everything he looks for in a woman.

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Episode 2

The Trouble with Ruthie

Tue, Jun 15, 1999 30 mins

Colin, Teck and Kaia head home from the club and discuss Ruthie's alcohol problem. When Amaya and Justin return from the hospital, Amaya confronts Teck, telling him how P. she was at the other roomies for bailing on the Ruthie situation. Teck appreciates her honesty and gives her a hug. Matt brings Ruthie home from the hospital. She has no recollection of what happened to her.

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Episode 3

Teck and New Talent

Tue, Jun 22, 1999 30 mins

Teck expresses his opinion about gay lifestyles; the roommates start working in a coffeehouse.

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Episode 4

The Kiss Off Begins

Tue, Jun 29, 1999 30 mins

Two female roommates kiss in the back of a van.

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Episode 5

Pairing Off in Paradise

Tue, Jul 6, 1999 30 mins

Amaya expresses a romantic interest in Colin; Kaia has an admirer.

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Episode 6

Sex, Cries and Videotape

Tue, Jul 13, 1999 30 mins

The roommates are again concerned about Ruthie's problem with alcohol, after she performs a wild dance for their boss's girlfriend.

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Episode 7

Relationship Rumblings

Tue, Jul 20, 1999 30 mins

Amaya wonders why Colin doesn't reveal more of his softer side, and the couple go on their first date. Also, Teck is attracted to a woman he met at work, and his dad visits.

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Episode 8

Gender Benders

Tue, Jul 27, 1999 30 mins

When Local Motion comedian Auggie T. performs his act, Justin responds with disgust. Matt, on the other hand, thinks the gay jokes are hilarious. While visiting KCCN to promote Local Motion, Matt and the DJ banter on air about women. Justin is embarrassed to be there. Matt confronts Justin regarding his obvious disapproval while at the radio station. He accuses Justin of being heterophobic, prompting Justin to storm off. Kaia and Justin decide to try a seven-day fast.

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Episode 9

Ruthie Risks Her Life

Tue, Aug 3, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie gets behind the wheel of a car after a night of drinking.

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Episode 10

Hawaiian Havoc

Tue, Aug 10, 1999 30 mins

Colin and Amaya face a crisis in their romance.

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Episode 11

Kaia Comes Clean

Tue, Aug 17, 1999 30 mins

Kaia meets a rap star.

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Episode 12

Glass Houses

Tue, Aug 24, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie's drinking problem comes back to haunt her during a visit with her sisters.

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Episode 13

Hasta Pasta, Hawaii

Tue, Aug 31, 1999 30 mins

In her scheduled meeting, Ruthie tells the roommates she is aware she let alcohol take over her life during her stay in Hawaii. She makes no promises to quit drinking, but swears to make a positive change. Knowing that Matt told Ruthie about their planned intervention, an angry Colin confronts him outside. Later that night, the roommates agree that Ruthie really needs medical treatment for her alcohol problem. ""This thing can't linger,"" says Colin.

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Episode 14

Twin Trouble

Tue, Sep 7, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie has left the house, but no one is certain where she went.

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Episode 15

Passing Through India

Tue, Sep 14, 1999 30 mins

The group begins a trip to India.

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Episode 16

Justin Fouls Out

Tue, Sep 28, 1999 30 mins

The gang returns from India; Justin's efforts to cause a split between Colin and Amaya are exposed.

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Episode 17

Teck's Love Triangle

Tue, Oct 5, 1999 30 mins

Amaya uses Justin's absence to get closer to Colin.

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Episode 18

Ruthie Returns

Tue, Oct 12, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie brings her friend Malo with her, creating tension in the house. Teck thinks Malo has ulterior motives.

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Episode 19

My Oh Amaya

Tue, Oct 19, 1999 30 mins

Ruthie and Colin get down to the business of silk screening T-shirts as the roomies prepare for an upcoming charity boat cruise sponsored by Local Motion. Later that day Amaya and Colin take a tour of the children's hospital to see who will benefit from their cruise. While on the phone with a friend, Amaya talks of Ruthie's return. Amaya feels that Ruthie is faking a sunny deposition. Over lunch, Ruthie and Colin talk about her time away from the house.

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Episode 20

Lovesickness

Tue, Oct 26, 1999 30 mins

During a performance at Local Motion, Amaya has her sights set on Michael, the keybord player from The Hawaiian Style Band. When Kaia learns that Colin has asked Ruthie to join them on a trip to Maui, she decides not to go. Colin and Ruthie, clearly not bothered by Kaia's action, look at this as an opportunity to get to know each other better. Later that evening Amaya and Michael go out for Cinco de Mayo.

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Episode 21

Strange Bedfellows

Tue, Nov 2, 1999 30 mins

A friend of Colin's visits, but when Amaya takes a liking to him, it doesn't sit well with the other roommates.

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Episode 22

The Final Clash

Tue, Nov 9, 1999 30 mins

When the roommates' Hawaiian stay comes to a close, Amaya cannot wait to leave. Also: a secret concerning Matt and Kaia comes to light.

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Episode 23

Mahalo

Tue, Nov 9, 1999 30 mins

The roommates' Hawaii stay comes to an end. Matt makes a decision regarding Kaia, as does Amaya.

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