The Challenge

- Season 16

(2008)

The contestants arrive on the island and find their accommodations are not what they expected, TJ reveals the unique rules of the game, and three players battle it out in the first Face Off.

A veteran plays two rookies against each other, one contestant reaches his breaking point, a physical game of Ring Wrestle takes place in the Face Off, and a player makes an unusual plea.

A lack of food causes conflict among the contestants, The Rack Face Off is a battle of wills and endurance, and a player weighs the cost of compromising her integrity.

Players needing keys jockey to get into the Face Off, an injury puts a contestant's stay on the island in jeopardy, and challengers partner up to compete in the bruising Ball Buster event.

An airdrop delivers a much-needed diversion for the challengers, TJ reveals a game-changing twist, the Bridge It Face Off winner gets an extra treat, and a possible power shift emerges.

A player plots revenge, an island romance wilts, a contestant risks safety for the good of his alliance, and Face Off competitors try to untangle and escape the Rat in a Cage game.

Building the boats leads to conflict, the Timber Face Off requires a mix of strength and endurance, and TJ offers one last glimmer of hope for the players still needing keys.

The Water Bound Face Off provides one last chance to win a key, one competitor sees their opportunity snatched away, and two teams of four keyholders set sail for a treasure worth $300,000.

The cast of the sixteenth season of The Challenge reunite, everything that happened on The Island is discussed.