The Challenge

Rivals

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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

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12 Episodes

Welcome to the Jungle
E1
Welcome to the JungleTwenty-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.
Through The Looking Glass
E2
Through The Looking GlassOn 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.
Underdog Day Afternoon
E3
Underdog Day AfternoonA strong team struggles on the girls' elimination day.
D-DAY
E4
D-DAYThe guys plot to send CT home, while Laurel and Mandi vie for his attention. Also: Kenny worries that he's lost his competitive edge.
Ill Communication
E5
Ill CommunicationThings get heated between teammates Jasmine and Jonna, and a blowout between the girls changes the game. Meanwhile, Adam pursues Jenn.
Blow Up
E6
Blow UpEvan 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.
Blood on the Dance Floor
E7
Blood on the Dance FloorOne alliance begins to crumble after a brawl between Jenn and Cara Maria. Later, a surprise twist changes the game.
Cry for Me, Argentina
E8
Cry for Me, ArgentinaSome players crack under pressure as the final challenge approaches; Laurel defends Cara Maria after Wes and Paula drive her to tears.
The Storm Before the Storm
E9
The Storm Before the StormTwo 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.
At the End of the World
E10
At the End of the WorldWith 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.
Reunion
E11
ReunionThe "Rivals" cast reunites and dishes about what went down on the 21st season.
The S#!@ They Should Have Shown
E12
The S#!@ They Should Have ShownOuttakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.