The Challenge, It's a Matter of Semantics

Embarking on an exhilarating new chapter, TJ sets his sights on the next generation of Challenge Contenders: all have competed before, but are to yet to claim victory. (S39, ep1)

After a wet and wild night in the Arena, The Contenders learn that they will have to play together as a team for the first time in Challenge History. (S39, ep2)

The Contenders go out on a limb, and some are left hanging as they continue to work together, but with a house divided by nations, lines are beginning to be drawn. (S39, ep3)

After betraying their alliance, one Contender does damage control. Love is in the air as two Contenders get to know each other. An argument disrupts the house. (S39, ep4)

A water challenge tests the Contenders' swimming abilities. One Contender celebrates her truth and coming out to her fellow contenders while another struggles with temptation. (S39, ep5)

Chaos has entered the room! The game is flipped upside down as Contenders learn they will have to face Challenge Champions in the Arena. (S39, ep6)

Head on down to your local bingo hall because we're playing Bingo-Challenge Style. Contenders get down and dirty, and tensions mount as they wrestle for power. (S39, ep7)

In a move of desperation, one Contender tries to prove his loyatly to his alliance by betraying his other friends. Love is in the air for one of the couples. (S39, ep8)

A rigorous challenge sees one Contender give their blood, sweat and tears for the win. A night out finds a Contender in the firing line after another reaches boiling point. (S39, ep9)

Cracks in the alliances begin to show themselves as one Contender works to flip the house vote. Multiple romantic scandals come to a head. (S39, ep10)

The Contenders soar to new heights in a sky high challenge, with an outcome that makes one Contender question their alliance. A Champion brings the heat in the elimination. (S39, ep11)

One Contender is shocked when their so-called alliance nominates them for elimination. Another Contender has an eerie feeling that their past is about to catch up with them. (S39, ep12)

The Contenders fight for their lives high above the water! One Contender finds themselves on the outs with their alliance, while another attempts to change the power dynamic. (S39, ep13)

Chaos continues as a new alliance threatens to shift the power dynamics in the house. A Contender seeks to protect their love interest from the Arena. (S39, ep14)

The end of Chaos is near and with alliances on the brink of collapse, a grueling mini-final awaits the Contenders to push them to their limits. (S39, ep15)

The game intensifies as the Contenders enter a new phase, leading to new twists that have them scrambling to survive. One player is forced to make a heartbreaking decision. (S39, ep16)

A high-stakes challenge finds the Contenders hanging on for dear life. A tumultuous selection divides the house, forcing one Contender to choose between their closest allies. (S39, ep17)

With one last challenge before the Final, everything is on the line as the remaining Contenders fight to secure their chance to become the next Challenge Champion. (S39, ep18)

The remaining seven Contenders enter the Final, where they must face the three levels of the game again - Control, Chaos and Conquest, for one final time. (S39, ep19)

The Battle for a New Champion concludes, and a first-time Champion is crowned. It's anyone's race as the final six Contenders compete for over $300,000. (S39, ep20)

The battle is over and now it's time for phase four - closure. Maria Menounos returns to uncover what went down behind-the-scenes of this season's chaos. (S39, ep21)