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The Challenge

The Challenge - Final Reckoning (2018)

Audience Score
72

Final Reckoning Plot

The thirty-second season features alumni from Real World, Road Rules, The Challenge, Are You the One?, the U.S. version of Big Brother, and the U.K. television shows Ex on the Beach and Geordie Shore, competing along with, for the first time, alumni from Bad Girls Club and Vanderpump Rules who appeared on the U.S. version of Ex on the Beach.

The Challenge Final Reckoning aired on July 10th, 2018.

Final Reckoning Episodes

1. Six Feet Under

July 10th, 201842 min

Pairs of Vendettas must face their final reckoning when they are teamed up to compete for a million dollar prize. The past comes back to haunt two players, leading to a brawl with potentially severe consequences.

2. The Young and the Wreckless

July 17th, 201842 min

Kam and Kayleigh’s fate in the game is revealed. Players wonder if exes Britni and Chuck may still have some unresolved feelings for one another. Bananas gains a new love interest and a deceitful partner.

3. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

July 24th, 201842 min

Kyle's jealousy over Cara Maria's flirtation with Paulie brings him closer to Faith and threatens to impact the game; Shady Shane's social media meltdown may leave him targeted for elimination.

4. The Affair

July 31st, 201842 min

TJ stuns everyone with the return of the Double Cross. The players in the Redemption House have the chance to re-enter the game. Paulie reveals shocking information that will put a relationship to the test.

5. Breaking Brad

August 7th, 201842 min

A furious CT lays into Veronica, putting their partnership in jeopardy; an unsettled Brad grows anxious after Paulie's accusation about Britni and Chuck; a terrifying challenge with dire consequence leaves a lot at stake.

6. A Series of Unfortunate Events

August 14th, 201842 min

Brad struggles to move past the rumors about Britni and Chuck, CT strategizes, and Kyle screws over Cara Maria -- twice.

7. Big Little Lies

August 21st, 201842 min

Queen Kam devises an elaborate plan that rocks the house and tests her royalty status. TJ proves yet again that he is the dirtiest player in the game when he drops a massive twist that will change the game.

8. Shaneless

August 28th, 201842 min

Shane takes shadiness to a whole new level when he stirs up drama in the house and then later on the playing field; Faith is dealt shocking news that changes how she views her tryst with Kyle.

9. Bro-ing Pains

September 4th, 201842 min

A torturous elimination shocks the players and sends the losers to an angry Redemption House. An unforgettable Double Cross promises to shake up the game.

10. Redemption House of Cards

September 11th, 201842 min

When one team pulls the Double Cross, a player takes politicking to a whole new level when he tries to flirt his way to safety; a disgusting meal awaits the players at the "Dunking For Dinner" challenge.

11. You're the Worst

September 18th, 201842 min

Tensions boil over between Cara Maria and the Lavender Ladies, leaving Marie in the middle of her friends and her vendetta partner; at the "Sky Bridge" challenge, the players must rebuild both their trust and a perilous rope bridge.

12. Unhappy Days

September 25th, 201842 min

One player is shaken when their partner hurls an unforgivable insult at them; the players find themselves locked up and puzzled at the "Caged In challenge"; at the "Tread Lightly Elimination," a shocking match-up has tremendous impact.

13. The People vs. Johnny Bananas

October 2nd, 201842 min

A plot by the Lavender Ladies and Team Young Buck to topple Johnny Bananas spins wildly out of control, resulting in the most shocking elimination of the season so far.

14. Lavender Is the New Black

October 9th, 201842 min

After the results of the last wild elimination, the Lavender Ladies' loyalty toward one another is put to the test; Sylvia head-butts Marie...really.

15. Wheel of Fortune

October 16th, 201842 min

Bananas and Tony struggle with being the odd men out in the game. A twist in the Double Cross leads to a twisted plan that blow up in one team’s face. Two results of the elimination round send shockwaves through the game.

16. The Leftovers

October 23rd, 201842 min

A night ends in total chaos as simmering tensions throughout the game finally boil over. The players face off in “Hit List” where their trivia skills are put to the test.

17. Scandal

October 30th, 201842 min

Rumors and gossip become one team’s secret weapon when their backs are against the wall. Surprising outcomes at the “Heads Will Roll” challenge have lasting implications on the game.

18. It’s Always Sunny in South Africa

November 6th, 201842 min

The Redemption House erupts when enemies come face to face. A season-long grudge match is finally settled when two power-house teams must battle for survival. Players compete in the “Rolling Thunder” challenge.

19. The Walking Dead

November 13th, 201842 min

Alliances are dissolved as every team fights to earn their way into the Finals. Paulie and Cara Maria’s season-long flirtation turns into something more. TJ reveals a shocking twist regarding the Final Challenge.

20. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

November 20th, 201842 min

The Challengers come face to face with their ultimate Final Reckoning as the four remaining teams of Vendettas compete to take home the million dollar prize in a grueling, epic, and completely shocking Final Challenge.

21. Reunion (1)

November 27th, 201842 min

After facing the one of most intense seasons in Challenge history, the Final Reckoning cast reunites with their vendettas one last time to rehash this season's biggest backstabs, blowups, hookups, and more.

22. Reunion (2)

December 4th, 201842 min

The insanity and intensity continues in the second hour of the Finale with the most feuds and fights in the history of The Challenge. Our four finalists will find out who will be crowned the solo champion for the first time.

23. CT's Getting Married (1)

December 11th, 201842 min

Challenge All-Star CT is planning to get married to Lili, the mother of his young son, CJ – but, his family doesn’t support his engagement and he’s not sure they will show up at the wedding.

24. CT's Getting Married (2)

December 18th, 201842 min

What should be one of the most exciting, emotional and heartwarming times of CT’s life is becoming the most confrontational and heartbreaking.

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