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When does The Challenge Season 21 come out?

The Challenge Season 21 premiered Wednesday, June 22, 2011 on Paramount+ and ended Wednesday, September 7, 2011. The season has 12 episodes.

The Challenge: Rivals is the 21st season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. Rivals takes place in Costa Rica, Argentina, and Patagonia. The season used former cast members from The Real World and The Challenge. Rivals marked the first season of The Challenge to not include any cast members from cancelled series Road Rules. The season featured an incendiary format in which players were teamed with their arch enemies from past seasons of The Real World and The Challenge. The season premiered on June 22, 2011

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1. Welcome to the Jungle

Twenty-eight Challenge competitors arrive in Costa Rica only to find out that they will be teamed up with their biggest rivals. And a fight on night two sends one Challenger home early.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

2. Through The Looking Glass

On the first men's elimination day, the competition is crushing, and everyone is surprised at who ends up fighting for their lives in the Jungle. Jonna and Camilla have it out, but it's Jasmine who takes the fight to the next level.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

3. Underdog Day Afternoon

A strong team struggles on the girls' elimination day.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

4. D-DAY

The guys plot to send CT home, while Laurel and Mandi vie for his attention. Also: Kenny worries that he's lost his competitive edge.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

5. Ill Communication

Things get heated between teammates Jasmine and Jonna, and a blowout between the girls changes the game. Meanwhile, Adam pursues Jenn.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

6. Blow Up

Evan considers throwing a challenge as part of the guys' plan to get rid of CT. Meanwhile, CT finds himself in the middle of a love triangle with Mandi and Laurel.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

7. Blood on the Dance Floor

One alliance begins to crumble after a brawl between Jenn and Cara Maria. Later, a surprise twist changes the game.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

8. Cry for Me, Argentina

Some players crack under pressure as the final challenge approaches; Laurel defends Cara Maria after Wes and Paula drive her to tears.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

9. The Storm Before the Storm

Two strong male teams fight tooth and nail in "T-Bone," the last elimination of the season. A clue sends the remaining twelve Challengers off to another destination, where they begin the toughest Final in Challenge history.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

10. At the End of the World

With the Final underway, teams thrive or fail based on their ability to work together. One male team and one female team will claim the title of Challenge champions.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

11. Reunion

The "Rivals" cast reunites and dishes about what went down on the 21st season.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

12. The S#!@ They Should Have Shown Finale

Outtakes and previously unseen footage for the 21st season.

Wednesday · 15 years ago

The Challenge Season 21 FAQ

When does The Challenge Season 21 come out?

The Challenge Season 21 premiered Wednesday, June 22, 2011 on Paramount+.

How many episodes are in The Challenge Season 21?

The Challenge Season 21 has 12 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Challenge Season 21 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Challenge Season 21 finale?

The The Challenge Season 21 finale (Episode 12) aired Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

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