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Series · MTV

The Challenge

199836 seasons374 episodes

The Challenge is a American series that premiered on MTV in 1998. 36 seasons and 374 episodes. Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim.

MTV logoOriginal networkMTVcable channel · 225 shows on record
19401960198020002020

Premiered 1998; no finale on record, so the bar runs to 2026

Key facts

Network
MTV
Format
Series
Premiere
July 1, 1998
Seasons
36
Episodes
374
Genre
Reality
Language
English
Production
MTV
Distributor
Skydance TV
Based on
Road Rules

Credits

Created byMary-Ellis Bunim