The Real World: Seattle
Set on Pier 70 with a stunning view of Seattle's Elliott Bay, this Real World features--for the first time--cast members who knew each other before arriving at the house. To give the show a new music twist, the seven strangers work as "modulators" at alterna-rock radio station, 107.7 The End. What begins as a series of promotional duties eventually leads to producing and hosting a live radio show. The gang has to dea
Season 7 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 6.
- 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
Set on Pier 70 with a stunning view of Seattle's Elliott Bay, this Real World features--for the first time--cast members who knew each other before arriving at the house. To give the show a new music twist, the seven strangers work as "modulators" at alterna-rock radio station, 107.7 The End. What begins as a series of promotional duties eventually leads to producing and hosting a live radio show. The gang has to deal with major issues ranging from the perils of long-distance relationships to suicide. Later in the season, the cast members travel to Nepal in support of their various radio station duties. And who can forget Stephen's goodbye slap for Irene?
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Seattle's Best
Jun 16, 1998 · 42 min
Two outstanding cadets from the Virginia Military Institute--who also happen to be best friends--are cast for this season's Real World. Before joining the Institute, David overcame
Feeling Each Other Out
Jun 23, 1998 · 42 min
Nate and Stephanie continue to have problems--she wants to quit school and join him, while Nathan suggests they temporarily break up. Meanwhile, in the exercise area, David pumps i
Tough To Be A Rockstar
Jun 30, 1998 · 42 min
David and Rebecca are hanging out late at night, going for long walks, having dinner together. The two seem to be making a love connection. Meanwhile, Irene is stressed out and hea
Goodnight, Irene
Jul 7, 1998 · 42 min
The roomies must start at the bottom before they get their own radio show. Today, that means lugging equipment out of a sound studio and packing it in the location van. As Lindsay
I’m Feelin’ No Love
Jul 14, 1998 · 42 min
Nathan and Janet head out to buy Valentine's Day gifts for Stephanie. Janet reveals that her parents are angry because they didn't want her to take part in the show. Back at the pi
Battin’ For The Yankees?
Jul 21, 1998 · 42 min
The roomies trek out to trip the light fantastic at a gay club. Janet and Lindsay are bumping and grinding on the dance floor, while a local drag queen takes a liking to David. The
Being Good To My Lady
Jul 28, 1998 · 42 min
David takes a lonely stroll to a phone booth where he makes a call that includes the words, ""When you stole my heart, you stole my sexual desire. For the first time I'm giving my
It’s All Downhill From Here
Aug 4, 1998 · 42 min
The gang stocks up on snowboarding gear for their next work assignment. Irene wants to find some boys, but she's stressed because she's never boarded before. From snow to ice-packe
Alive! (Nepal, Part 1)
Aug 11, 1998 · 42 min
Nathan, Rebecca, and Irene travel to R.E.I., an outdoor gear and clothing store, to discuss radio ads. They find out that R.E.I. is sending them to Nepal for some first-hand experi
Nirvana Is Not In Seattle (Nepal, Part 2)
Aug 18, 1998 · 42 min
The stay in Nepal isn't all fun and games. The cast must produce six R.E.I. commercial spots for the radio. This means sampling the natural sounds of Nepal along with organizing a
We’re Gonna Be DJs!
Aug 25, 1998 · 42 min
The time has finally come to discuss the on-air show, but who will be the DJs? At a meeting, everyone shows interest. Unfortunately, the show only calls for three DJs. The rest of
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Sep 1, 1998 · 42 min
The cast picks a name for their show: ""Dead Air."" The first show will be taped, but the pressure is still there. Rebecca gets to work as producer, running the board, and overseei
The Past Isn't Passed
Sep 8, 1998 · 42 min
David talks about his past in Boston, and how he escaped jail. David's friend Shannon comes to town. Stephen's mother is about to have a baby. David edits a bad interview at KNDD.
No Script To Go By
Sep 15, 1998 · 42 min
Irene's been acting strange lately, and she sheds some light on her situation--she's sick. Irene is suffering from headaches, and it's affecting her work on the radio commercials.
Goodbye, Irene
Sep 22, 1998 · 42 min
Despite Irene's sickness, the show must go on, but at a production meeting for Dead Air, Irene's exhaustion forces her to leave. The other girls do their best to fully understand h
Fall Out
Sep 29, 1998 · 42 min
When David returns to the house and finds out that Stephen hit Irene, he gets angry. With a potentially dangerous confrontation between David and Stephen nearing, a necessary actio
Facing Facts
Oct 6, 1998 · 42 min
Lindsay and Janet take a class to prepare for skydiving and don't even pay attention. Back home, Lindsay gets a message from her close friend, Bill, who's like one of the family. D
Throw A LIttle Guilt In The Mix
Oct 13, 1998 · 42 min
Rebecca has lunch with Ricardo, whose primary job is managing rap artist Sir-Mix-A-Lot. She discusses following through with her life long passion of music, and he suggests she do
The Aqua Games
Oct 20, 1998 · 42 min
The cast is challenged to The Real World/Road Rules Aqua Games Competition on a cold, rainy day at Lake Washington. Mark and Kit, from Road Rules 1, are hosting the games. The kids
Closing Time
Oct 27, 1998 · 42 min
The kids pack up and prepare to leave, and reflect on their experiences. Stephen is changed by his anger management sessions. When there's an altercation at a bar, he tries to talk
A Little Bit of Everything, Part 1
Nov 3, 1998 · 22 min
Clipshow featuring the best scenes from season 7 of The Real World, set in Seattle. Part 1.
A Little Bit of Everything, Part 2
Nov 3, 1998 · 42 min
Clipshow featuring the best scenes from season 7 of The Real World, set in Seattle. Part 2.