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S11 E1 Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Reality

15+

20m

4 Dec 2005

The 32 competitors arrive in Trinidad and Tobago and learn being team captain comes at a cost, Robin throws Mark a birthday party and one player cracks under pressure.

Season 11, 17 Episodes

The Challenge - Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Throwing Down the Gauntlet,

The 32 competitors arrive in Trinidad and Tobago and learn being team captain comes at a cost, Robin throws Mark a birthday party and one player cracks under pressure.

The Challenge - Derrick Steps it Up

Derrick Steps it Up,

One player quits the competition, the teams compete in the Chock Full of Coconuts challenge, and two veterans lock horns in the Gauntlet.

The Challenge - We Can Work It Out

We Can Work It Out,

Another player withdraws from the competition, securing Kina's spot as rookie team captain, and Aneesa goes off on Cara.

The Challenge - The 10,000 Pyramid

The 10,000 Pyramid,

The rookies and veterans try to out-muscle each other in the Moving Pyramid challenge, and one player's erratic behavior makes him a target.

The Challenge - Sloppy Seconds

Sloppy Seconds,

Jodi has a meltdown as Mark and Robin's relationship heats up, things get too close for comfort in the Sponge Worthy challenge, and one player gives the bare minimum during elimination.

The Challenge - Watching Paint Dry

Watching Paint Dry,

The teams strategize to get a leg up in the Body Painters challenge, Alton gives his opponent a fair shot in the Capture the Flag elimination, and Brad and Derrick clash.

The Challenge - The Heat is On

The Heat is On,

Beth and Montana's squabble destroys the veterans' morale at the Rickshaw Races challenge, and Ruthie is bested, giving rise to a new veteran team captain who puts everyone on edge.

The Challenge - Rookie Moves

Both teams are on high alert after Jillian tells Kina two rookie players formed an alliance with veterans to throw challenges.

The Challenge - Walking the Line

Walking the Line,

Jillian is at odds with Cara and Susie after telling Kina about the alleged alliance, and rivals Beth and Montana square off in the Reverse Tug-of-War elimination.

The Challenge - Bucked

Jodi comes up with a winning strategy in the Buck-a-Neer challenge, which unexpectedly puts Syrus on the chopping block, and sparks fly between Alton and Jodi.

The Challenge - Victory at Last

Victory at Last,

One team ends their losing streak at the Pull Me challenge, and things get physical when two feuding teammates face off in the Name That Coconut elimination.

The Challenge - Tire Me Up, Tire Me Down

Tire Me Up, Tire Me Down,

Alton struggles in the Spare Tires challenge, showing everyone he's only human, and Jeremy tries to dethrone the rookie team captain in the Capture the Flag elimination round.

The Challenge - Mac-Beth

The rookies and veterans perform their best balancing acts at the Easy Does It challenge, and one team's loss comes with a silver lining when a toxic player must compete in elimination.

The Challenge - The Good, the Brad, and the Ugly

The Good, the Brad, and the Ugly,

The teammates create a human ladder to overcome the obstacles of The Pit challenge, and Alton's words deal a blow to Jodi's confidence when he confirms his stance on their relationship.

The Challenge - Blind Panic

As the final female Gauntlet looms, one player's leadership skills come into question when she puts herself before the team.

The Challenge - Last Men Standing

Last Men Standing,

As the final male Gauntlet nears, Kina and Alton consider which of their teammates they might sacrifice to the Gauntlet gods, and Randy shines in the Piece by Piece challenge.

The Challenge - Don't Bet On It

Don't Bet On It,

Derrick and Timmy duke it out in an epic final Gauntlet, and the remaining players compete in an intense three-part final elimination challenge worth $150,000.

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The Challenge

Reality

15+

10 Seasons

21m

The Challenge is a reality competition battle across a series of contests for the chance to win money. Contestants endure brutal challenges, devastating elimination rounds, steamy hookups and bitter rivalries.

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