The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II
The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II is the 26th season of MTV's reality game show, The Challenge, and the sequel to the show's 22nd season, Battle of the Exes. Filming occurred in Pedasí, Panama and Ørsta, Norway in August and September 2014, with former cast members from MTV's The Real World, The Challenge, and Are You the One? competing
Season 26 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Challenge Season 25.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II is the 26th season of MTV's reality game show, The Challenge, and the sequel to the show's 22nd season, Battle of the Exes. Filming occurred in Pedasí, Panama and Ørsta, Norway in August and September 2014, with former cast members from MTV's The Real World, The Challenge, and Are You the One? competing
Episode Guide
Season 26 Progress Shield
Where Is the Love?
Jan 6, 2015 · 42 min
The competitors arrive in Panama in the Season 26 premiere.
I Will Always Hate You
Jan 13, 2015 · 42 min
There is a budding romance in the house; tensions rise between veteran teams; a pair who cannot get over the past struggles to work together.
Love Sick
Jan 20, 2015 · 42 min
Diem's condition forces her and CT to leave the game; past rivalries resurface; veteran teams are in the hot seat.
Crazy Stupid Love
Jan 27, 2015 · 42 min
There are surprising hook-ups after a scandalous night out; one player has unrequited feelings of love for her partner.
Love, Sweat, and Tears
Feb 3, 2015 · 42 min
The ongoing feud between two power couples reaches a climax at eliminations, thereby causing strife in the house.
That's the Way Love Goes
Feb 17, 2015 · 42 min
The teams' confidence unravels after enduring a stressful trivia test; a power couple makes a risky move during nominations.
Total Eclipse of the Heart
Mar 3, 2015 · 42 min
The "Battle of the Ex-iled" reigning champions are revealed, and drama erupts, changing the dynamics of the game.
Lovers in the Dark
Mar 10, 2015 · 42 min
The first night time challenge brings the teams to new heights; a power couple tears apart their alliance.
Bye Bye, Love
Mar 17, 2015 · 42 min
As the teams travel to Norway, one player lashes out so badly, they may be sent home before the last elimination.
The Greatest Love of All
Mar 24, 2015 · 42 min
The remaining teams embark on the two-day final in an effort to win the prize money; contestants face brutal obstacles.
Reunion
Mar 24, 2015 · 42 min
The top six teams reunite to discuss the biggest moments of the season, including challenge twists, hookups and rivalries.
The S... They Should've Shown
Mar 31, 2015 · 42 min
Unseen footage includes boys vs. girls prank wars, wild animals on the loose and Zach in his birthday suit.