The Challenge

- Season 35

(2020)

28 players face an intimidating first challenge and then move into the most shocking living conditions in Challenge history. A new alliance threatens to topple the game while a stunning twist at elimination changes everyone's expectations.

Players compete in the thrilling "Airdrop Extraction" challenge. When Rogan falls for a new player, a scored Dee seeks to stand in the way. With pressure building to help secure Tori a red skull, Jordan has a temper tantrum at the challenge.

The Challengers blow up trucks during the badass "Decode and Detonate" challenge. Jay finds himself in the middle of a dangerous love triangle that could result in his demise. Wes and Bananas's alliance faces its first true test of loyalty.

Bear seeks to prove that no one can extinguish the fire that he has burning for Kailah. Ashley and Mattie get into a heated argument. The players compete in the freezing "Cold War" challenge, which proves too chilling for one player.

During the "Bomb Squad" challenge, teams of Challengers must work together to detonate an explosion. Rogan seeks vengeance on Jay. Jordan and Wes get into a heated argument involving deli meat.

Jenna struggles to maintain her tumultuous relationship at home while competing for a life-changing amount of money. A prank gone wrong threatens Bear & Kailah's budding romance. Players compete in a high-speed "Fast and Furious" inspired challenge.

Tori believes that she is ready to earn her Red Skull. Nany's budding crush on one player causes tension in her friendship with Aneesa. Two players face off in the "Dust to Dust" elimination with an outcome that will change the game.

Players must cope with toxic chemicals in the mind-bending "Decontamination" challenge. Wes and Bananas plot their biggest game move yet, but it may mean outing their secret alliance. A double elimination sends shockwaves through the game.

Players drop into sewers during the unique "Tunnel Rats" challenge. When Dee contemplates a risky power play, it raises questions to whether or not she can be trusted.

Bananas and Wes' alliance comes to a crossroads as players realize that they may not have much longer to earn a Red Skull to make it into the Finals. Players must compete in TJ's favorite game of each season - trivia.

Players without Red Skulls worry that they may not have an opportunity to make it to the Finals. Melissa puts her trust in two players, but wonders if she can truly count on them when it counts. Two women must unbury their way out of trouble in a tight elimination.

When Cory's daughter refuses to talk to him, it makes him even more motivated to earn his way to the Finals. Kyle almost loses a limb during a grueling challenge. Bayleigh sees an opportunity for Swaggy to earn a Red Skull, but is he ready?

Nany and Kaycee's budding relationship brings out a shocking side of Bayleigh, as well as some alleged tea about Kaycee and Bayleigh's past. Two women compete for their Red Skull in the brutal "Off With You Heads" elimination.

Aneesa worries that her Red Skull may be in jeopardy when players wonder if she has what it takes to run a Final. Fessy makes a questionable move against his alliance. A nighttime challenge and another double elimination shock the remaining players.

One player's sloppy political maneuvering comes back to haunt them, while another takes a shocking gamble to save a friend. Competitors must fight for survival in the elimination game "Hall Brawl," where two players with Red Skulls will be eliminated

After a season of grueling challenges and brutal eliminations, the 9 finalists compete for their share of the $1,000,000 prize. Will they be able to withstand the freezing temperatures and massive mountains as they fight for the championship title?

The players virtually reunite to discuss what went down in the bunker.

Vernon Davis joins the players to share unseen stories.