The Real World: Brooklyn
The Real World: Brooklyn serves as the 21st season of the long-running MTV reality television series. The program follows the established format of selecting seven strangers in their twenties, representing diverse backgrounds and countries, to reside together in a shared living space for several months. During this period, cameras document their daily lives and interpersonal relationships. This season marks the third
Season 21 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series features seven strangers in their twenties chosen from diverse backgrounds and countries.
- Participants live together in a shared house for several months while cameras record their interpersonal relationships.
- The show moves to a different major city for each season to provide a new setting for the cast.
- The production has previously filmed in New York City twice, specifically in the borough of Manhattan.
Season overview
The Real World: Brooklyn serves as the 21st season of the long-running MTV reality television series. The program follows the established format of selecting seven strangers in their twenties, representing diverse backgrounds and countries, to reside together in a shared living space for several months. During this period, cameras document their daily lives and interpersonal relationships. This season marks the third time the series has been set in New York City, following the original 1992 season and the 2001 installment. Unlike those previous iterations, which were filmed in Manhattan, this season is the first to be located in the borough of Brooklyn. As with other seasons of the franchise, the footage captured during the housemates' time together is edited into episodes that record the dynamics of their communal living experience. The production continues the show's tradition of moving to a new city each season to provide a fresh environment for the participants as they navigate their interactions and personal growth under constant observation.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Brooklyn Bridging
Jan 7, 2009 · 42 min
Season 21 opens with eight strangers this season (not seven), moving into a home in Brooklyn.
The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2009 · 42 min
Katelynn comes out to some of the roommates, but she's not sure Chet and Ryan are open-minded enough to accept her. Meanwhile, Baya auditions for the Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory.
Friends and Enemies
Feb 4, 2009 · 42 min
Ryan is upset over a late-night prank which was pulled by JD.
Battle of the Sexes
Feb 11, 2009 · 42 min
Ryan wants to know the secret which Katelyn has been keeping from him.
Of Mice and Devyn's Men
Feb 18, 2009 · 42 min
The Brooklyn house receives a visit from Devyn's "semi-fiance" while still stringing along another guy. Meanwhile, Devyn receives payback for her cheating ways when guys pull a pra
Pole Dancing and Pedro
Mar 11, 2009 · 42 min
Katelynn thinks seriously about quitting the show and heading home.
Saving a Private Ryan
Mar 18, 2009 · 42 min
As election day 2008 approaches, Ryan discovers he has been called back into duty in Iraq.
Atlantic City, Baby!
Mar 25, 2009 · 42 min
Ryan must put his dreams on hold as he copes with the news of his redeployment to Iraq. Also: the roommates head to Atlantic City; Devyn gets a puppy.
Saying Goodbye
Apr 1, 2009 · 42 min
The housemates prepare to move out as their stay in the house nears its end. Scott, Baya and Devyn plan to stay in New York, and move in together as roommates. Ryan prepares to rep
Real World XXI Reunion
Apr 1, 2009 · 42 min
The program, hosted by Maria Menounos, featured all eight housemates. Ryan, whose appearance was a surprise to the other seven, is set to leave for Fort Bragg, North Carolina befor