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The Challenge

The Challenge - Rivals (2011)

Audience Score
72

Rivals Plot

The Challenge: Rivals is the 21st season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. Rivals takes place in Costa Rica, Argentina, and Patagonia. The season used former cast members from The Real World and The Challenge. Rivals marked the first season of The Challenge to not include any cast members from cancelled series Road Rules. The season featured an incendiary format in which players were teamed with their arch enemies from past seasons of The Real World and The Challenge. The season premiered on June 22, 2011

The Challenge Rivals aired on June 22nd, 2011.

Rivals Episodes

1. Welcome to the Jungle

June 22nd, 201142 min

Twenty-eight Challenge competitors arrive in Costa Rica only to find out that they will be teamed up with their biggest rivals. And a fight on night two sends one Challenger home early.

2. Through The Looking Glass

June 29th, 201142 min

On the first men's elimination day, the competition is crushing, and everyone is surprised at who ends up fighting for their lives in the Jungle. Jonna and Camilla have it out, but it's Jasmine who takes the fight to the next level.

3. Underdog Day Afternoon

July 6th, 201142 min

A strong team struggles on the girls' elimination day.

4. D-DAY

July 13th, 201142 min

The guys plot to send CT home, while Laurel and Mandi vie for his attention. Also: Kenny worries that he's lost his competitive edge.

5. Ill Communication

July 20th, 201142 min

Things get heated between teammates Jasmine and Jonna, and a blowout between the girls changes the game. Meanwhile, Adam pursues Jenn.

6. Blow Up

July 27th, 201142 min

Evan considers throwing a challenge as part of the guys' plan to get rid of CT. Meanwhile, CT finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with Mandi and Laurel.

7. Blood on the Dance Floor

August 3rd, 201142 min

One alliance begins to crumble after a brawl between Jenn and Cara Maria. Later, a surprise twist changes the game.

8. Cry for Me, Argentina

August 10th, 201142 min

Some players crack under pressure as the final challenge approaches; Laurel defends Cara Maria after Wes and Paula drive her to tears.

9. The Storm Before the Storm

August 17th, 201142 min

Two strong male teams fight tooth and nail in "T-Bone," the last elimination of the season. A clue sends the remaining twelve Challengers off to another destination, where they begin the toughest Final in Challenge history.

10. At the End of the World

August 24th, 201142 min

With the Final underway, teams thrive or fail based on their ability to work together. One male team and one female team will claim the title of Challenge champions.

11. Reunion

August 31st, 201142 min

The "Rivals" cast reunites and dishes about what went down on the 21st season.

12. The S#!@ They Should Have Shown

September 7th, 201142 min

Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

All Seasons

Vets and New Threats
Jul 30, 2025
14
Battle of the Eras
Aug 14, 2024
10
Ride or Dies
Oct 12, 2022
Double Agents
Dec 9, 2020
Total Madness
Apr 1, 2020
90
Final Reckoning
Jul 10, 2018
Vendettas
Jan 2, 2018
76
XXX: Dirty Thirty
Jul 18, 2017
45
Rivals III
May 4, 2016
Free Agents
Apr 10, 2014
Rivals 2
Jul 10, 2013
Battle of the Exes
Jan 25, 2012
Rivals
Jun 22, 2011
Cutthroat
Oct 6, 2010
Fresh Meat II
Apr 7, 2010
The Ruins
Sep 30, 2009
The Duel II
Apr 8, 2009
The Island
Sep 16, 2008
The Gauntlet III
Jan 23, 2008
The Inferno III
Apr 10, 2007
The Duel
Oct 12, 2006
Fresh Meat
May 29, 2006
The Gauntlet II
Dec 5, 2005
The Inferno II
Mar 7, 2005
The Inferno
Feb 2, 2004
The Gauntlet
Sep 22, 2003
Challenge 2000
Jan 17, 2000
All Stars
Apr 20, 1998
Specials
Apr 1, 2010