The rewatch series continues with Season 18, The Ruins! A season marred in controversy yet much more interesting and entertaining than one may remember... at least I felt that way upon rewatch. So much to discuss with this season and I get into it all using the following topics:

Intro and programming notes (00:48).

Basics of the Season: where the Challenge was, what past relationships mattered coming into this season, and the evolutions and history made (04:54).

The mistreatment of cast members this season and the lawsuit filed by Tonya two years later (16:28).

Major storyline: the Champions dominate in a historic way and there is nearly nothing the Challengers can do about it (33:23).

Major storyline: Wes vs his entire team and the twisted relationship map of the house (45:39).

Major storyline: Susie and Sarah become besties and stars in the process (53:45).

Awards for Best Daily, Best Elim, and Best Athletic Performance (01:03:34).

Awards for Best Quote, Best Episode, and Iconic Moment which yes, is where we talk about the popped implant and the gnarliest punch in Challenge history (01:11:58).

Picking the Rookie of the Season and the Full Season MVP (01:24:22).

The seasons final grade and placement in the all time rankings of Challenge seasons (01:31:55).

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