The Challenge is a adventure TV show created by Jonathan Murray and Mary-Ellis Bunim and is produced by Bunim-Murray Productions (BMP). The television show stars T.J. Lavin, Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio, Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello and Cara Maria Sorbello. The Challenge first aired on MTV on June 1, 1998. So far there have been seventeen seasons. The series currently has a 7.7 out of 10 IMDb rating, based on 2,836 user votes.
MTV did not officially renew The Challenge for the eighteen season yet. The release date for The Challenge season 18 has not been scheduled.
This post has the latest information on the status of The Challenge season 18 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you updated.
The Challenge season 18 release date: When will it premiere?
Was The Challenge renewed for season 18?
No, The Challenge has not been renewed for eighteen season yet.
When does The Challenge season 18 come out?
MTV has yet to be officially renew The Challenge for season 18. As of March 2023, there is no release date scheduled for the new season. This does not mean the series has been canceled. The show may be on a break and the next season has not been announced or scheduled yet. We will update this post with more details as soon as they become available. If you want to get notified of the season 18 premiere, please sign up for updates below, and join the conversation in our forums.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Challenge cancelled?
No, The Challenge has not been cancelled.
Is The Challenge on Netflix?
We do not track Netflix release dates, you can check is The Challenge on Netflix, at NetflixSchedule.
How many seasons of The Challenge are there?
As of March 2023, The Challenge has 17 seasons.
What time does The Challenge come on?
The Challenge airs 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on MTV. You can also find out The Challenge start times in different time zones.
Will there be a season 18 of The Challenge?
There is no word on the next season yet. We’ll update this page as soon as there are any new announcements.
When did The Challenge originally come out?
The Challenge originally came out on Monday, June 1, 1998.
The Challenge plot and series summary
Past members of “The Real World,” “Road Rules,” “Are You the One?,” first time cast members called ‘Fresh Meat,’ relatives of these members, and past members from other shows compete against each other for the chance to win a cash prize.
You may also visit The Challenge’s official website and IMDb page. You can also watch The Challenge season 18 trailer on YouTube.
The Challenge age rating
The Challenge is rated TV-PG, which means it contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental guidance and/or the program may contain one or more of the following: some suggestive dialogue, infrequent coarse language, some sexual situations, or moderate violence.
The Challenge season 18 status and details
Name: | The Challenge |
Season: | Season 18 |
Status: | PENDING |
Release Date: | PENDING |
Start Time: | 8:00 PM ET |
TV Channel: | MTV |
Episode Runtime: | Approx. 1 hour |
Genres: | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality |
Parental Rating: | TV-PG |
Region: | United States |
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