The Challenge(1998)
Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.
The Challenge Synopsis
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.
The Challenge (1998) is a reality series that premiered on April 20, 1998, spanning 42 seasons and 654 episodes. It stars T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo and Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1998-04-20
- Last aired:
- 2026-08-05
The Challenge Cast & Crew
Main cast
T.J. Lavin
as Self - Host
Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio
as Himself
Nurys Mateo
as Herself
Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello
as Himself
Cara Maria Sorbello
as Herself
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The Challenge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 78 ratings.
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The Challenge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Challenge?
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The Challenge (1998) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Challenge are there?
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The Challenge has 42 seasons and 654 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 20, 1998.
Is The Challenge still running?
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The Challenge is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on August 5, 2026.
Who is in the cast of The Challenge?
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The Challenge (1998) stars T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello and Cara Maria Sorbello. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Challenge any good?
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The Challenge (1998) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like reality series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.