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Episode Guide

Season 40

Episode Guide

The Challenge : Launch Special: Eras Only'

Launch Special: Eras Only

S40 E0

40 legends return, toast to the fortieth season, and move into their new home.

The Challenge : The Era Invitational: Part 1'

The Era Invitational: Part 1

S40 E1

Reality stars party, fight and hook up in exotic locales while competing in insane physical challenges and scheming to win cash prizes on the competition show that started it all.

The Challenge : The Era Invitational: Part 2'

The Era Invitational: Part 2

S40 E2

The largest number of eliminations ever to take place in one epic night.

The Challenge : A Fatal Era'

A Fatal Era

S40 E3

The eras must now work together to keep their team safe. A gross feast is prepared, and TJ's new twist puts two members of each era at risk of elimination. The winners make things difficult for themselves as they struggle to agree on a decision.

The Challenge : My Trivia Era'

My Trivia Era

S40 E4

Targets change the game as competitors must learn how to play without knowing if they'll be safe come the next elim. TJ's favorite challenge returns in the form of a Challenge history lesson! A questionable sudden death round seeds internal doubt.

The Challenge : An Era Tradition'

An Era Tradition

S40 E5

Eras begin to question their own as long-standing beef bubbles over.

The Challenge : My Real Friends Era'

My Real Friends Era

S40 E6

A challenger must decide between righting their past wrongs or creating a new divide. Another player tries to protect a "friend" in their relationship, but only creates a problem for themself. An entire era grasps at anything to turn the game around.

The Challenge : Trust in Your Era'

Trust in Your Era

S40 E7

The Challenge takes the players to never-before-seen heights. The winners must make a heart-breaking decision as to which of their friends must fight in elimination. Target selection causes chaos as player numbers dwindle, leaving less room to hide.

The Challenge : The Era of the Gladiator'

The Era of the Gladiator

S40 E8

A battle erupts at the challenge, as the players must find their inner Gladiator to take out their competition and achieve glory... and safety. A vote from one team causes friends to question whether they were ever on the same page.

The Challenge : An Era of One'

An Era of One

S40 E9

Having seen their whole team lose in elimination, one Challenger must hold their entire era on their back to earn safety. Cracks in an alliance begin to form as relationships across eras create paranoia and uneasiness amongst its members.

The Challenge : A New Era'

A New Era

S40 E10

The game takes a huge turn as the Challengers must now work as individuals to claim victory, while still repping their era. A hot and grueling challenge has one person seeing double and another wishing they could use it as an excuse.

The Challenge : Payback Era'

Payback Era

S40 E11

The targets are painted on three friends as they must scrape through an intense obstacle course in order to keep themselves safe. One player decides to blow up anyone's game who stands in their way.

The Challenge : The Era of the Purge'

The Era of the Purge

S40 E12

The Challengers get their first taste of what a Final could look like, while battling to avoid being purged from the game. One Challenger tries to put the final nail in the coffin for their foe.

The Challenge : Best Friends 4Era'

Best Friends 4Era

S40 E13

Bystanders beware! A rivalry heats up and no one is safe from the chaos that ensues. One Challenger tries to reignite their competitive flame to avoid elimination, while best friends avoid facing off with one another.

The Challenge : Swinging Era'

Swinging Era

S40 E14

A challenge staple sees the Challengers swinging for their safety.

The Challenge : Thinking Thin Era'

Thinking Thin Era

S40 E15

The Challengers must traverse tight, bat-filled quarters to avoid the Arena.

The Challenge : Must Win Era'

Must Win Era

S40 E16

The Challengers must survive a death-defying plunge to keep themselves safe.

The Challenge : Location Change Era'

Location Change Era

S40 E17

A location change spices up the game and forces the Challengers to stay afloat.

The Challenge : The End of An Era Part 1'

The End of An Era Part 1

S40 E18

With all of the eras represented, the eight finalists begin TJ's Final and must endure a gauntlet of intense checkpoints, while a big twist hangs over their heads.

The Challenge : The End of An Era Part 2'

The End of An Era Part 2

S40 E19

The Final comes to a close, but an epic twist could shatter someone's dreams.

The Challenge : Reunion Part 1'

Reunion Part 1

S40 E20

Four eras of Challenge icons clash one last time on the Reunion stage. Laurel and Cara set the record straight. Bananas calls Devin out for being a hypocrite. Surprise guests shake up the Reunion and the targeted flip the script on their targeters.

The Challenge : Reunion Part 2'

Reunion Part 2

S40 E21

Legendary competitors return to the reunion stage to settle unfinished business. Who was shadiest this season? Is the Vacation Alliance in shambles? Tori and Cara team up? A GOAT is crowned, and surprise guests join the Challenge Reunion celebration.