Oct 4, 2004 · 21m
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.
The Challenge
Legends will fall. A new champion will rise.
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.
Created by: Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim
Season 9 Episodes
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Oct 11, 2004 · 21m
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.
Oct 18, 2004 · 21m
The teams play "Snake Pit Poker", which requires them to retrieve poker chips from a pit filled with snakes.
Oct 25, 2004 · 21m
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.
Nov 1, 2004 · 21m
The teams compete in the "Bombs Away" challenge, which combines an eating contest and a puzzle-solving competition.
Nov 8, 2004 · 21m
The teams must use junk to make boats and do two laps in the lake. Later, the gals disagree about who to send home.
Nov 15, 2004 · 21m
The teams compete in a "High Noon" quick-draw paintball challenge. Also, Frank offers Angela advice on how to handle her teammates.
Nov 22, 2004 · 21m
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
Nov 29, 2004 · 21m
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
Dec 6, 2004 · 21m
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
Dec 13, 2004 · 21m
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
Dec 20, 2004 · 21m
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
Dec 27, 2004 · 21m
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
Jan 3, 2005 · 21m
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
Jan 10, 2005 · 21m
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
Jan 17, 2005 · 21m
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
Jan 24, 2005 · 21m
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
Jan 31, 2005 · 21m
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 - RR South Pacific Tonya - RW Chicago Veronica - RR Semester at Sea Some interesting facts we learned- *Coral believes the whole concept of ""Battle of the Sexes"" is unfair.
Sep 27, 2004 · 21m
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.
Season 9 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The Challenge Season 9 premiere?
The Challenge Season 9 premiered on October 4, 2004.
How many episodes are in The Challenge Season 9?
The Challenge Season 9 has 19 episodes.
What is the first episode of The Challenge Season 9?
The season opens with Season 9 Episode 1, "Howdy Sante Fe". It aired on October 4, 2004.
Go to Season 9 Episode 1