Episode guide
The Challenge: Battle of the Sexes II
19 episodes · premiered Oct 4, 2004
Battle of the Sexes 2 is the 9th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to The Inferno. Battle of the Sexes 2 is the first sequel season of The Challenge, representing the sequel to the show's 6th season, Battle of the Sexes. Battle of the Sexes 2 premiered on October 4, 2004, and concluded on January 31, 2005. The Challenge took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Before each challenge, every team would choose three leaders. If the team won, those leaders got to vote off anyone else; if the team lost, one of those leaders would be voted off. No life-shields were used during this season.
- Episode 1: Howdy Sante Fe Oct 4, 2004 · 21m The second battle of the sexes begins, as 36 former "Real World" and "Road Rules" cast members arrive in Santa Fe, N.M., and take part in the competition's first contest. Also: two…
- Episode 2: Dangle Drop Oct 11, 2004 · 21m The teams take part in the first mission, the "Dangle Drop", which has them hanging onto punching bags while dangling over a lake. Later, the teams vote off two contestants.
- Episode 3: Snake Pit Poker Oct 18, 2004 · 21m The teams play "Snake Pit Poker", which requires them to retrieve poker chips from a pit filled with snakes.
- Episode 4: Melt With You Oct 25, 2004 · 21m The teams must melt blocks of ice that hold within them cell phones; the first team to make a call wins. Also: Tonya and Tina have a run in; and Tonya and Theo heat up.
- Episode 5: Bombs Away Nov 1, 2004 · 21m The teams compete in the "Bombs Away" challenge, which combines an eating contest and a puzzle-solving competition.
- Episode 6: Junk Boat Nov 8, 2004 · 21m The teams must use junk to make boats and do two laps in the lake. Later, the gals disagree about who to send home.
- Episode 7: High Noon Nov 15, 2004 · 21m The teams compete in a "High Noon" quick-draw paintball challenge. Also, Frank offers Angela advice on how to handle her teammates.
- Episode 8: Fill'er Up Nov 22, 2004 · 21m Mission: ""Fill'er Up""- To chew up cockroaches and worms and then fill a cup with the remains Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Frank, + Nick Girls: Rachel, Sophia, + Tonya Winners: The Guys Sent…
- Episode 9: Sa-Wing Nov 29, 2004 · 21m Mission: ""Sa-Wing""- To swing from one rope to another without falling Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Shane, + Theo Girls: Ibis, Katie, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Chris from…
- Episode 10: Electro Shock Dec 6, 2004 · 21m Mission: ""Electro Shock"" - To transport a metal pole through a electrified course without being shocked Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Randy, + Steven Girls: Aneesa, Coral, + Robin Winners…
- Episode 11: Pop Culture Bike Ramp Dec 13, 2004 · 21m Misson: ""Pop Culture Bike Ramp""- To answer a pop culture question and then jump a ramp on a bike Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Frank, + Theo Girls: Arissa, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Girls…
- Episode 12: The Shredder Dec 20, 2004 · 21m Mission: ""The Shredder""- To catch as much trash being shredded and then thrown in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Eric, Mark, + Shane Girls: Ibis, Robin, + Ruthie Winners: The Guys Sent…
- Episode 13: Cast A Spell Dec 27, 2004 · 21m Mission: ""Cast a Spell""- Without speaking the teams must spell as many words as possible with the letters given to them Team Leaders- Guys: Dan, Shane, + Theo Girls: Coral, Ruthie, +…
- Episode 14: Semi-Cross Jan 3, 2005 · 21m Mission: ""Semi-Cross""- To complete a obstical course while staying a speed of 30 miles per hour. Team Leaders- Guys: Brad, Dan, + Mark Girls: Robin, Sophia, + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent…
- Episode 15: Car-Go Jan 10, 2005 · 21m Mission: ""Car-Go""- Using pulleys, pull a car full of luggage 10 feet in the air Team Leaders- Guys: Dan + Eric Girls: Ruthie + Tina Winners: The Guys Sent Home- Guys: Brad from Real…
- Episode 16: Vertigo Jan 17, 2005 · 21m Mission: ""Vertigo""- To stand on a skinny plank hanging off a side of a tall building Team Leaders- Guys: Mark + Theo Girls: Arissa + Coral Winners: The Girls Sent Homes- Guys: Mark from…
- Episode 17: Handsome Reward Jan 24, 2005 · 21m Mission: ""Escape from Santa Fe"" - To be dropped off in the desert and use a tracking device to find your way to three seperate obsticals Final Contestants- Guys: Dan, Eric, + Theo Girls…
- Episode 18: Secrets from Elimination Hill Jan 31, 2005 · 21m Battle of the Sexes 2 Reunion Special Cast Members That Attended- Arissa - RW Las Vegas Brad - RW San Diego Coral - RW Back 2 New York Dan - RR Northern Trail Eric - RW New York Mark - RR…
- Episode 19: He Says / She Says: The Battle for the Battle of the Sexes 2 Sep 27, 2004 · 21m Former 'Battle of the Sexes' competitors and eager new Challengers recap the first 'Battle' and give some insight on what to expect in the most anticipated re-match in 'Challenge' history.