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Episode Guide

Season 12

Episode Guide

The Challenge : Kickin' Things Off'

Kickin' Things Off

S12 E1

May 30, 2006

Things are a little different on the Challenge this time around, 12 brand new, never on TV competitors join the veterans to battle it out for crazy cash in Australia.

The Challenge : Anxieties Run High'

Anxieties Run High

S12 E2

May 30, 2006

The contestants test their balance in Bush Whacked, and two teams head into Exile with a hefty challenge that sends one team packing.

The Challenge : Hanging Tough'

Hanging Tough

S12 E3

Jun 5, 2006

Diem opens up to Derrick about her cancer diagnosis, the Austin crew has a target on its backs in the strength challenge, and one contestant volunteers to go into Exile.

The Challenge : Jailbirds'

Jailbirds

S12 E4

Jun 12, 2006

Melinda struggles in the house without Danny, one team loses its power position in the competition to an unlikely pair, and the contestants go head-to-head in Exile.

The Challenge : Climbers Paradise'

Climbers Paradise

S12 E5

Jun 19, 2006

Wes takes it personally when Johanna's team faces the possibility of being sent into Exile, and tensions rise when Johanna refuses to do things Wes's way in the deliberation.

The Challenge : Costume Extravaganza'

Costume Extravaganza

S12 E6

Jun 26, 2006

The roommates cut loose with a costume party, and Casey reaches her limits with Wes after yet another grueling trip to Exile.

The Challenge : Crossing Paths'

Crossing Paths

S12 E7

Jul 3, 2006

Tonya and Johnnie find a way to be better teammates to each other, an injury threatens to sideline one contestant, and alliances and friendships are tested during a difficult deliberation.

The Challenge : Kayak Challenge'

Kayak Challenge

S12 E8

Jul 10, 2006

Tonya puts a target on the back of her longtime rival Tina as she heads into Exile, a romance sparks between two of the housemates, and another team goes home after a frustrating challenge.

The Challenge : Kenny vs. Tina?'

Kenny vs. Tina?

S12 E9

Jul 17, 2006

Panic sets in as the contestants must solve a puzzle while swimming in a shark tank, and a last-minute decision in deliberation leaves one team in shambles.

The Challenge : Game Over?'

Game Over?

S12 E10

Jul 24, 2006

Wes gives Eric and Katie pointers on how to tackle competing in Exile, injuries threaten to take one team out of the game, and two more contestants are sent home.

The Challenge : Money or Friendship?'

Money or Friendship?

S12 E11

Jul 31, 2006

One team receives devastating news, the game is proving to be too much for Diem, and friendships are on the line at deliberation.

The Challenge : Jump Down Under'

Jump Down Under

S12 E12

Aug 7, 2006

Linette confronts Diem about her decision to send her to Exile, one contestant's fear of heights threatens their team's standing in the Jump Down Under challenge, and one team is sent home.

The Challenge : Diving In'

Diving In

S12 E13

Aug 14, 2006

The teams dive out of their comfort zones in Deep Blue, and alliances are tested when the weaker teams attempt to take out a top team in deliberation.

The Challenge : Kenny and Tina's Triumph'

Kenny and Tina's Triumph

S12 E14

Aug 21, 2006

The battle for immunity is at an all time high when the players navigate a tough obstacle course, and then shock and awe abound when the Exile ends in surprise.

The Challenge : The Death Roll'

The Death Roll

S12 E15

Aug 28, 2006

A twist in the Death Roll challenge gives the winning team an advantage, Diem and Tina come to blows over deliberation, and two teams in Exile are neck and neck for a spot in the finals.

The Challenge : And The Winners Are...'

And The Winners Are...

S12 E16

Sep 4, 2006

The remaining three teams compete in an intense final challenge for a chance to take home $250,000.