The Real World: Portland
Season 28 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 Real World Season 27.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 28 Progress Shield
Portland: Hot Air Jordan
Apr 3, 2013 · 42 min
Jordan fights with Jessica after getting into it with Anastasia; Averey and Johnny's relationship comes to a head; Marlon reveals a secret.
Portland: Hot and Bothered
Apr 10, 2013 · 42 min
Jordan angers everyone; the roommates interview for jobs; one roommate wants to leave; Johnny struggles to keep up with Averey's appetites.
Portland: New Chick, Little D...
Apr 17, 2013 · 42 min
The new roommate is drawn to Jordan; Marlon and Nia flirt, making the roommates believe there is another couple in their midst.
Portland: I Wanted Romance Not No Pants
Apr 24, 2013 · 42 min
The house is uneasy in the aftermath of Jordan and Nica; a wild night drives a wedge between Averey and Johnny; Jessica struggles with letting Tyler into her heart.
Portland: How To Play The Game
May 1, 2013 · 42 min
Nia continues to mess with Jordan's head, culminating in a knock-down, sexual and ultimately, bizarre confrontation.
Portland: A-Nia-lation Proclamation
May 8, 2013 · 42 min
In the aftermath of Jordan and Nia's explosive encounter, the whole house gets worked up once again and it's surprising who ultimately comes to Jordan's defense. Johnny's drunken r
Portland: Pantsfall
May 15, 2013 · 42 min
Nia loses a fight with a sex toy. Jessica and Nia confront Averey and the chaos that ensues afterwards doesn't end until Johnny's pants hit the floor. Nia gets fired.
Portland: Heartbreak Hotel
May 22, 2013 · 42 min
All hell breaks loose when Anastasia's boyfriend visits, forcing her to consider leaving Portland. Meanwhile, tension in the house rises among the roommates and Nia keeps overfeedi
Portland: Sins of the Flesh (Eaters)
May 29, 2013 · 42 min
Jessica and Tyler's relationship hits a snag; Marlon has a crisis of faith; Averey and Johnny's relationship takes a sour turn.