Extreme Challenge is the 4th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to Real World/Road Rules Challenge 2000. Extreme Challenge is the first season that adorned the show with a subtitle, the series having begun a new trend of titling each season based off its format and theme. To date, it's also the only season in which the season title alters the show title, through the insertion of "Extreme" between "Real World/Road Rules" and "Challenge." Extreme Challenge consisted of the third and final six-on-six Challenge. The casts were split up into two different six-person teams, one representing The Real World and the other representing Road Rules. The teams traveled via tour bus in the eastern U.S. and Europe competing in different individual challenges. Each time a team won an individual challenge, money would be added to an E-Trade account. Each time they won a challenge, they had the chance to invest those winnings in the stock market for the duration of the challenge. The last mission would be for the right to keep the money collected in the pot, an additional cash prize, and a car.
Release Date
PremieredThe Challenge Season 4 released on January 9, 2001.
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A Challenging Decision
Cast members from previous seasons of Real World and Road Rules compete for prizes. This year's Real World team features Julie and Jamie from New Orleans; Kameela and Syrus from Boston; Rebecca from Seattle; and Dan from Miami. The Road Rules team consists of Laterrian and Jim from the “Maximum Velocity” season; Michelle from the European excursion; and Christian and Emily from the show's second season.
Blimp Water-Skiing
The teams compete in a wake-boarding mission, which earns Julie MVP honors. Upon learning of her expulsion from BYU, her teammates console her and offer her advice on what she should do next.
Budding Romance
The Roadies hit the wall during the Fisherman Games and fall into a full-fledged losing streak. Also, Roadie James strikes up a relationship with the "Real Worlder" Rebecca.
No Laughing Matter
James' relationship with Rebecca is tested when his "Road Rules" team loses for the third time in a row to her "Real World" team.
Rollerball Resurrection
The "Road Rules" team finally manages a win. Also, Christian breaks through the language barrier.
Ayanna's Departure
Ayanna is kicked off the show after she attacks her teammate Christian.
Wrestling with the Past
Julie struggles to accept Ayanna's dismissal. The "Road Rules" team is down to five members and fights to win the the next challenge.
Love and Foosball
Rebecca is unsure about starting a relationship with James because his competitive streak turns her off. Meanwhile, James makes his first gay friend--Dan.
Yes Sir...I Mean, Yes Ma'am!
For the sub mission, the Real Worlders remain unified while following Kameelah ; but the Road Rulers have difficulty when James refuses to show respect to Emily, the Roadies' appointed leader.
Leader of the Pack
During the Extreme Cheer-Off, Dan's Challenge-mates respond poorly to his coaching techniques, forcing them to confront him about his leadership skills.
The Scariest Mission of All Time
During the tightrope Challenge, Christian faces the fears left from his and Emily's car accident.
Tough Love
During the "Tough Guy" competition, Susie learns that certain things--like friendships and teamwork--are more important than money.
Grudge Match
Emiy's extreme dislike of Julie comes to a head when the two face off during the gravity-defying "Relay Mission".
Good Intentions
Julie has second thoughts about taking part in a provocative "fetish fashion" event.
Downward Spiral
The Road Rulers experience difficulties during the "Gross-out Games", leading James to lose his cool and engage Syrus in a fight.
True to Himself
The "Road Rulers" and "Real World" veterans head to the court of Judge Mills Lane to decide who won the disastrous "Paintball Mission."
Race to the Finish
The teams compete in a race-car competition, the final event before the "handsome reward" is doled out.
Cease Fire Reunion
Reunion special featuring the whole cast even Ayanna who was sent home from the challenge mid-way through the season.
The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife
Catch up with the twelve former Real World and Road Rules alumni who are returning to compete in the 'Extreme Challenge' as they fill us in on how they've changed, what they regret from their show, and where they are today.
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Extreme Challenge is the 4th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to Real World/Road Rules Challenge 2000. Extreme Challenge is the first season that adorned the show with a subtitle, the series having begun a new trend of titling each season based off its format and theme. To date, it's also the only season in which the season title alters the show title, through the insertion of "Extreme" between "Real World/Road Rules" and "Challenge." Extreme Challenge consisted of the third and final six-on-six Challenge. The casts were split up into two different six-person teams, one representing The Real World and the other representing Road Rules. The teams traveled via tour bus in the eastern U.S. and Europe competing in different individual challenges. Each time a team won an individual challenge, money would be added to an E-Trade account. Each time they won a challenge, they had the chance to invest those winnings in the stock market for the duration of the challenge. The last mission would be for the right to keep the money collected in the pot, an additional cash prize, and a car.
Release Date
PremieredThe Challenge Season 4 released on January 9, 2001.
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Sign In to Track ProgressA Challenging Decision
Cast members from previous seasons of Real World and Road Rules compete for prizes. This year's Real World team features Julie and Jamie from New Orleans; Kameela and Syrus from Boston; Rebecca from Seattle; and Dan from Miami. The Road Rules team consists of Laterrian and Jim from the “Maximum Velocity” season; Michelle from the European excursion; and Christian and Emily from the show's second season.
Blimp Water-Skiing
The teams compete in a wake-boarding mission, which earns Julie MVP honors. Upon learning of her expulsion from BYU, her teammates console her and offer her advice on what she should do next.
Budding Romance
The Roadies hit the wall during the Fisherman Games and fall into a full-fledged losing streak. Also, Roadie James strikes up a relationship with the "Real Worlder" Rebecca.
No Laughing Matter
James' relationship with Rebecca is tested when his "Road Rules" team loses for the third time in a row to her "Real World" team.
Rollerball Resurrection
The "Road Rules" team finally manages a win. Also, Christian breaks through the language barrier.
Ayanna's Departure
Ayanna is kicked off the show after she attacks her teammate Christian.
Wrestling with the Past
Julie struggles to accept Ayanna's dismissal. The "Road Rules" team is down to five members and fights to win the the next challenge.
Love and Foosball
Rebecca is unsure about starting a relationship with James because his competitive streak turns her off. Meanwhile, James makes his first gay friend--Dan.
Yes Sir...I Mean, Yes Ma'am!
For the sub mission, the Real Worlders remain unified while following Kameelah ; but the Road Rulers have difficulty when James refuses to show respect to Emily, the Roadies' appointed leader.
Leader of the Pack
During the Extreme Cheer-Off, Dan's Challenge-mates respond poorly to his coaching techniques, forcing them to confront him about his leadership skills.
The Scariest Mission of All Time
During the tightrope Challenge, Christian faces the fears left from his and Emily's car accident.
Tough Love
During the "Tough Guy" competition, Susie learns that certain things--like friendships and teamwork--are more important than money.
Grudge Match
Emiy's extreme dislike of Julie comes to a head when the two face off during the gravity-defying "Relay Mission".
Good Intentions
Julie has second thoughts about taking part in a provocative "fetish fashion" event.
Downward Spiral
The Road Rulers experience difficulties during the "Gross-out Games", leading James to lose his cool and engage Syrus in a fight.
True to Himself
The "Road Rulers" and "Real World" veterans head to the court of Judge Mills Lane to decide who won the disastrous "Paintball Mission."
Race to the Finish
The teams compete in a race-car competition, the final event before the "handsome reward" is doled out.
Cease Fire Reunion
Reunion special featuring the whole cast even Ayanna who was sent home from the challenge mid-way through the season.
The Real World/Road Rules: The Afterlife
Catch up with the twelve former Real World and Road Rules alumni who are returning to compete in the 'Extreme Challenge' as they fill us in on how they've changed, what they regret from their show, and where they are today.