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The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II

14 episodes Premiered Jan 6, 2015 Updated Sep 27, 2026

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

Previously on The Challenge

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

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Season 26 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 26: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S26·E1 Mytharc

Where Is the Love?

Jan 6, 2015 · 42 min

The competitors arrive in Panama in the Season 26 premiere.

S26·E2 Core

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.

S26·E3 Core

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.

S26·E4 Core

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.

S26·E5 Core

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.

S26·E6 Core

Love Hurts

Feb 10, 2015 · 42 min

A couple reach their boiling point.

S26·E7 Core

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.

S26·E9 Core

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.

S26·E10 Core

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.

S26·E11 Core

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.

S26·E12 Core

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.

S26·E13 Mytharc

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.

S26·E14 Mytharc

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.

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