As of July 2026, The Challenge Season 9 aired in 2004 with 19 episodes — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Challenge Season 9

2004 19 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

The Challenge Season 9 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 77 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The casting decisions here are sharper than the genre usually manages. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Challenge Season 9 is worth clearing space for. The production behind The Challenge Season 9 knows exactly which moments to let breathe. Battle of the Sexes 2 is the 9th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to The Inferno. Battle of the Sexes 2 is the first sequel season of The Challenge, representing the sequel to the show's 6th season, Battle of the Sexes. It was aired in 2004. The editing in The Challenge Season 9 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Challenge Season 9 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

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🎬 The Challenge Season 9 — Episode Guide

E1
Howdy Sante Fe
2004-10-04
The second battle of the sexes begins, as 36 former "Real World" and "Road Rules" cast members arrive in Santa Fe, N.M., and take part in the competition's first contest. Also: two contestants are sent home.
E2
Dangle Drop
2004-10-11
The teams take part in the first mission, the "Dangle Drop", which has them hanging onto punching bags while dangling over a lake. Later, the teams vote off two contestants.
E3
Snake Pit Poker
2004-10-18
The teams play "Snake Pit Poker", which requires them to retrieve poker chips from a pit filled with snakes.
E4
Melt With You
2004-10-25
The teams must melt blocks of ice that hold within them cell phones; the first team to make a call wins. Also: Tonya and Tina have a run in; and Tonya and Theo heat up.
E5
Bombs Away
2004-11-01
The teams compete in the "Bombs Away" challenge, which combines an eating contest and a puzzle-solving competition.
E6
Junk Boat
2004-11-08
The teams must use junk to make boats and do two laps in the lake. Later, the gals disagree about who to send home.
E7
High Noon
2004-11-15
The teams compete in a "High Noon" quick-draw paintball challenge. Also, Frank offers Angela advice on how to handle her teammates.
E8
Fill'er Up
2004-11-22
Mission: ""Fill'er Up""- To chew up cockroaches and worms and then fill a cup with the remains Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Frank, + Nick Girls: Rachel, Sophia, + Tonya Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Mike from Real World Back 2 New York Girls: Rachel from Road Rules Campus Crawl
E9
Sa-Wing
2004-11-29
Mission: ""Sa-Wing""- To swing from one rope to another without falling Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Shane, + Theo Girls: Ibis, Katie, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Chris from Road Rules South Pacific Girls: Katie from Road Rules The Quest
E10
Electro Shock
2004-12-06
Mission: ""Electro Shock"" - To transport a metal pole through a electrified course without being shocked Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Randy, + Steven Girls: Aneesa, Coral, + Robin Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Nick from Road Rules X-treme Girls: Aneesa from Real World Chicago
E11
Pop Culture Bike Ramp
2004-12-13
Misson: ""Pop Culture Bike Ramp""- To answer a pop culture question and then jump a ramp on a bike Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Frank, + Theo Girls: Arissa, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Girls Sent Home- Guys: Frank from Real World Las Vegas Girls: Veronica from Road Rules Semester at Sea
E12
The Shredder
2004-12-20
Mission: ""The Shredder""- To catch as much trash being shredded and then thrown in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Mark, + Shane Girls: Ibis, Robin, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Randy from Real World San Diego Girls: Ibis from Road Rules X-treme
E13
Cast A Spell
2004-12-27
Mission: ""Cast a Spell""- Without speaking the teams must spell as many words as possible with the letters given to them Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Shane, + Theo Girls: Coral, Ruthie, + Tonya Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Steven from Real World Las Vegas Girls: Tonya from Real World Chicago
E14
Semi-Cross
2005-01-03
Mission: ""Semi-Cross""- To complete a obstical course while staying a speed of 30 miles per hour. Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Dan, + Mark Girls: Robin, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent Homes- Guys: Shane from Road Rules Campus Crawl Girls: Robin from Real World San Diego
E15
Car-Go
2005-01-10
Mission: ""Car-Go""- Using pulleys, pull a car full of luggage 10 feet in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Dan + Eric Girls: Ruthie + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Brad from Real World San Diego Girls: Ruthie from Real World Hawaii
E16
Vertigo
2005-01-17
Mission: ""Vertigo""- To stand on a skinny plank hanging off a side of a tall building Team Leaders- Guys: Mark + Theo Girls: Arissa + Coral Winners: The Girls Sent Homes- Guys: Mark from Road Rules 1 Girls: Tina from Road Rules South Pacific
E17
Handsome Reward
2005-01-24
Mission: ""Escape from Santa Fe"" - To be dropped off in the desert and use a tracking device to find your way to three seperate obsticals Final Contestants- Guys: Dan, Eric, + Theo Girls: Arissa, Coral, + Sophia Winners: The Guys Handsome Reward: $180,000
E18
Secrets from Elimination Hill
2005-01-31
Battle of the Sexes 2 Reunion Special Cast Members That Attended- Arissa - RW Las Vegas Brad - RW San Diego Coral - RW Back 2 New York Dan - RR Northern Trail Eric - RW New York Mark - RR USA Mike - RW Back 2 New York Sophia - RR Thw Quest Steven - RW Las Vegas Theo - RR Maximum Velocity Tour Tina -...
E19
He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2
2004-09-27
Former 'Battle of the Sexes' competitors and eager new Challengers recap the first 'Battle' and give some insight on what to expect in the most anticipated re-match in 'Challenge' history.

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