Series synopsis
The Challenge: USA is an American reality drama television series that premiered on CBS on July 6, 2022. It ended on October 19, 2023. It was created by Johnathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim. It stars T.J. Lavin.
Reality titans from the CBS universe compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives. With an ever-changing game, players are in a constant state of paranoia, unable to trust anyone but themselves. The CBS all-stars compete for a chance to join the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship.
Premise
Reality titans from the CBS universe compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives. With an ever-changing game, players are in a constant state of paranoia, unable to trust anyone but themselves. The CBS all-stars compete for a chance to join the upcoming global “War of the Worlds” championship.
Premise: 28 reality legends compete to be America's best.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- T.J. Lavin as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Monte Taylor as Contestant
- Josh Martínez as Contestant
- Ameerah Jones as Contestant
- Javonny Vega as Contestant
- Cely Vazquez as Contestant
- Jonna Mannion as Contestant
- Cashel Barnett as Contestant
- Paulie Calafiore as Contestant
- James Wallington as Contestant
- Tasha Fox as Contestant
- Luis Colon as Contestant
- Amanda Garcia as Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 6, 2022 | September 14, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 14 | August 10, 2023 | October 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The United States of Challenge BMX Legend TJ Lavin welcomes 28 competitors from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and Love Island to The Challenge. With old rivalries, new alliances, messy exes, and fractured friendships under one roof, who will be the first eliminated? |
July 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Oh Say Can You See Tiffany The Challengers are shocked by TJ's latest twist. A Survivor legend looks to cement their dominance in the game, while a crafty Big Brother player might be proving a little too popular with other Challengers. |
July 13, 2022 |
| 3 |
Declarations of Independence While some alliances are growing in strength, others are starting to fall apart. A powerful duo starts to raise suspicions in the game, while a pair of newly mismatched Challengers' lack of team chemistry puts their games in serious danger. |
July 20, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Riskiest Season Yet The 18 reality titans from "Big Brother," "Survivor," and "The Amazing Race" are shocked to learn that they are competing amongst six legendary veterans from MTV's "The Challenge"; a new twist puts multiple players at risk at the first elimination. |
August 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
Blurred Battle Lines The challengers battle it out in a difficult water challenge; a new alliance is formed to target a veteran; romance blossoms between two teammates. |
August 13, 2023 |
| 3 |
Civil War The challengers compete in a difficult swimming challenge; a vet turns on one of their own in an act of self-preservation. |
August 17, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 6, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday, Sunday at 22:00:00 |