The Real World 1992
What is The Real World?
The Real World is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV in 1992. Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, the show features a group of young adults from diverse backgrounds living together in a shared house.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 634
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- May 21, 1992
- Last aired
- Aug 29, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MTV, Facebook Watch
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 634 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Real World is an American reality television series that premiered on MTV in 1992. Created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, the show features a group of young adults from diverse backgrounds living together in a shared house. Each season, seven strangers in their twenties are selected to participate, representing different regions, cultures, and perspectives. The series aims to document their interactions and experiences as they navigate personal and social challenges. Airing annually for over two decades, the show became a defining program in the reality TV genre. It was produced by MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions and transitioned to Facebook Watch for its final season in 2019. The format combines documentary-style filming with unscripted drama, emphasizing authenticity and real-life situations among cast members.
Should you watch it?
“Seven strangers from diverse backgrounds move into a shared home in a major city.”
- explores diverse perspectives
- examines group dynamics
- premise is limited to domestic interaction
Watch it if you enjoy observing how strangers from different backgrounds interact in a shared living environment.
The series focuses on the interpersonal relationships and daily lives of young adults living together.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 This is the True Story... May 21, 1992
- E2 Julie and Eric... Could it be Love? May 28, 1992
- E3 Leather Chaps and Sequins? What is Eric... Jun 4, 1992
- E4 Trouble Throughout the House Jun 11, 1992
- E5 Kevin and Eric Mend Their Relationship Jun 18, 1992
- E6 Kevin... Come Back! Jun 25, 1992
- E7 Heather Wants to Grab His Booty! Jul 2, 1992
- E8 Becky Falls into Troubled Love Jul 9, 1992
- E9 Julie in a Homeless Shelter? Jul 16, 1992
- E10 He's So Ugly He's Cute! Jul 23, 1992
- E11 Julie Thinks Kevin is Psycho! Jul 30, 1992
- E12 WWF is in the House! Aug 6, 1992
- E13 Goodbye to the Big Apple! Aug 13, 1992
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 New York, One Year Later Jun 26, 1993
- E2 Boot Scootin' Boogie Jun 26, 1993
- E3 To a New Beginning... Jul 1, 1993
- E4 Too Many Cat Fights in this House Jul 8, 1993
- E5 David, David, David Jul 15, 1993
- E6 Different Strokes for Different Folks Jul 22, 1993
- E7 Is David Going Home? Jul 29, 1993
- E8 No Apologies Necessary Aug 5, 1993
- E9 The New Roomate Aug 12, 1993
- E10 Is This Group Bonding Aug 19, 1993
- E11 Pro-Choice or Pro-Life? Aug 26, 1993
- E12 Wedding Bells Ring Sep 2, 1993
- E13 No More Practical Jokes Sep 9, 1993
- E14 To My Roomies Sep 16, 1993
- E15 Troubling Careers Sep 23, 1993
- E16 Home Away From Home Sep 30, 1993
- E17 Truth Or Dare? Oct 7, 1993
- E18 Let the Dating Games Begin! Oct 14, 1993
- E19 Dom and His Drinking Oct 21, 1993
- E20 Beth Puts the Smackdown in Paintball Oct 28, 1993
- E21 The Musical Showcase Nov 4, 1993
- E22 Goodbye Roomies! Nov 11, 1993
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Planes, Trains and Paddywagons Jun 23, 1994
- E2 Love Stinks Jun 30, 1994
- E3 White Like Me Jul 7, 1994
- E4 From a Six to a Nine and Back Again Jul 14, 1994
- E5 You Gotta Have Art Jul 21, 1994
- E6 Trouble in Paradise Jul 28, 1994
- E7 Coffee and Sympathy Aug 5, 1994
- E8 Together and Apart Aug 12, 1994
- E9 Collision Course Aug 19, 1994
- E10 Kiss and Tell Aug 26, 1994
- E11 Getting Dropped Sep 2, 1994
- E12 Rebel, Rebel Sep 9, 1994
- E13 Homecoming Sep 16, 1994
- E14 Old Fish, New Fish Sep 23, 1994
- E15 Why is Love Like an Elevator Sep 30, 1994
- E16 Love and Death Oct 7, 1994
- E17 Hawaii Oct 14, 1994
- E18 Just Friends Oct 21, 1994
- E19 Love Rules Oct 28, 1994
- E20 Last Call Nov 4, 1994
- E21 A Tribute to Pedro Zamora Nov 29, 1994
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Moving In: London (part 1) Jun 28, 1995
- E2 Moving In: London (part 2) Jun 28, 1995
- E3 A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Swine and Thou Jul 5, 1995
- E4 Shush, Shush, Sweet Sharon Jul 12, 1995
- E5 Brand New Swords and Formula Fords Jul 19, 1995
- E6 Model Employees Jul 26, 1995
- E7 Speaking Parts Aug 2, 1995
- E8 Hounds of Love Aug 9, 1995
- E9 Innocents Abroad Aug 16, 1995
- E10 Dysfunction Junction Aug 23, 1995
- E11 Outward Bonding Aug 30, 1995
- E12 Fast Company Sep 6, 1995
- E13 The Play's the Thing Sep 13, 1995
- E14 Unexpected Developments Sep 20, 1995
- E15 Oral Examinations Sep 27, 1995
- E16 Homebodies and Free Spirits Oct 4, 1995
- E17 Tales from The Confessional Oct 11, 1995
- E18 Words of Love Oct 18, 1995
- E19 Clubs, Pubs, and Dubs Oct 25, 1995
- E20 There is no place like home...is there? Nov 1, 1995
- E21 Into Africa Nov 8, 1995
- E22 Out of Africa...and Outta Here! Nov 15, 1995
- E23 Out of Africa...and Outta Here! Part 2 Nov 15, 1995
- E25 The Real World Reunion 1995
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Welcome to the Picture Show Jul 10, 1996
- E2 Beauty is Only Skin Deep Jul 17, 1996
- E3 The Temptation of Joe Jul 24, 1996
- E4 The Silence of the Dan Jul 31, 1996
- E5 Torn Between Two Lovers Aug 7, 1996
- E6 Fear of Commitment Poster Children Dec 11, 1996
- E7 America needs Underwear Aug 21, 1996
- E8 Stand by Me? Aug 28, 1996
- E9 Say It Ain't so Joe Sep 4, 1996
- E10 Act Up! Sep 11, 1996
- E11 Dependence Day Dec 11, 1996
- E12 Act Out Sep 25, 1996
- E13 Meet The Renzis! Oct 2, 1996
- E14 Resignation Oct 9, 1996
- E15 A Class Act Oct 16, 1996
- E16 Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Oct 23, 1996
- E17 ...Lies, and Videotape Oct 30, 1996
- E18 Liars and Lovers Nov 6, 1996
- E19 Nature Calls Nov 13, 1996
- E20 Everyone Gets the Jackson Nov 20, 1996
- E21 None of Your Business Nov 27, 1996
- E22 Ba-Bye Dec 4, 1996
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Seven strangers in their twenties from different backgrounds and countries are chosen to live together in a major city.
Who are the participants?
The participants are seven strangers in their twenties from various backgrounds and countries.
Where does the show take place?
The participants live together in a major city.
How are the participants selected?
The participants are chosen to live together each year.
What is the core focus of the series?
The series focuses on the experience of seven strangers living together in a major city.