The Challenge

Battle of the Exes

12 episodes 41 seasons

The Challenge: Battle of the Exes is the 22nd season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. It takes place in the Dominican Republic and Iceland, with former cast members from MTV's The Real World, Road Rules, and The Challenge competing. The season premiered on January 25, 2012, and concluded on April 4, 2012, with the Reunion special.

Release Date

Premiered

The Challenge Season 22 released on January 25, 2012.

Your Progress

Track your watching progress by signing in

Sign In to Track Progress

Episodes

Watched?

S22E01 Aired January 25, 2012

Love Is a Battlefield

Season 22 opens as 26 players arrive in the Dominican Republic and learn they'll be paired up with their exes to compete for their share of a $300,000 grand prize.

S22E02 Aired February 01, 2012

What's Love Got to Do With It?

Unrequited love is in the air as Wes pines after Mandi; a drunken action by one player has devastating consequences.

S22E03 Aired February 08, 2012

Where Did Our Love Go?

Abram is insecure about his relationship with Cara Maria; Paula and Dunbar appear to be getting over their issues; two teams may go home.

S22E04 Aired February 15, 2012

Love the Way You Lie

Robin has an emotional breakdown; CT and Diem try to repair their relationship; bad blood resurfaces.

S22E05 Aired February 22, 2012

Crazy in Love

A jealous Camila goes on a drunken rampage; the relationship between Paula and Ty heats up; Abram and Cara Maria continue to struggle with their undefined relationship.

S22E06 Aired February 29, 2012

Tainted Love

Paula and Ty take their flirtation to the next level, creating tension with his teammate, Emily. Also: CT and Diem tear each other down; Rachel and Aneesa struggle with trust issues.

S22E07 Aired March 07, 2012

Love and Marriage

The exes compete in a wedding-theme challenge. Then, things take a dark turn when a racially charged incident occurs, tearing the house apart.

S22E08 Aired March 14, 2012

On the Wings of Love

The Top 4 teams are revealed before the penultimate challenge, where the players nearly get blown away while fighting for a spot in the finals.

S22E09 Aired March 21, 2012

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

The final three teams are revealed after a grueling battle in the Dome. The players then travel to Iceland, where the final challenge will be held.

S22E10 Aired March 28, 2012

I Will Always Love You

In Iceland, the Top 3 teams embark on a rigorous, long-distance race for the $300,000 grand prize in the Season 22 finale.

S22E11 Aired March 28, 2012

Reunion

The "Battle of the Exes" cast reunite to dish about their stay in the Dominican Republic.

S22E12 Aired April 04, 2012

The S#!@ They Should Have Shown

Outtakes and previously unseen footage from the "Battle of the Exes.