The Real World

Cast of The Real World

Seasons

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  Specials

  Feb 17, 1996

  16 episodes

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  New York City

  May 21, 1992

  13 episodes

  The Real World is the first season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. It was created by producers Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray. The first cast consisted of seven people who were paid $2,600 to appear on the series. The cast was filmed living in a SoHo loft from February 16 to May 18, 1992, The series premiered May 21 that year. This was the first of three seasons to be filmed in New York City. In 2001 the show made a repeat visit with The Real World: Back to New York, and in 2008, set its twenty-first season, The Real World: Brooklyn, in the borough of Brooklyn.

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  Los Angeles

  Jun 26, 1993

  22 episodes

  The Real World: California is the second season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of several diverse strangers living together for several months, as the cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Los Angeles season featured a total of nine cast members over the course of the season, as one cast member was evicted and replaced, and another was replaced when she got married. The Real World expanded from 13 to 21 episodes with this season. The season, which documented 22 weeks of the cast's interactions, began with two cast members being flown to Nashville and then spending ten days driving cross country to Venice Beach in a Winnebago, picking up a third cast member in Owensboro, Kentucky along the way.

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  San Francisco

  Jun 23, 1994

  21 episodes

  The Real World: San Francisco is the third season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. It was the second season of The Real World to be filmed in California after The Real World: Los Angeles in 1993. The Real World: San Francisco is noteworthy for the depiction of Pedro Zamora's struggle with AIDS, and his and other cast members' confrontations with David "Puck" Rainey, which led to Rainey's eviction. This conflict provided considered what Entertainment Weekly calls emotional high points for the season, and are credited with making The Real World a hit, for which it was ranked #7 on Time magazine's list of 32 Epic Moments in Reality-TV History. The season is also notable for featuring the first-ever same-sex commitment ceremony on TV, between Zamora and his partner, Sean Sasser.

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  London

  Jun 28, 1995

  24 episodes

  The Real World: London is the fourth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow and document their lives and interpersonal relationships. This particular season first aired in 1995 and featured the cast living in the Notting Hill Gate area of London.

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  Miami

  Jul 10, 1996

  22 episodes

  The Real World: Miami is the fifth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow and document their lives and interpersonal relationships. The season was filmed in Miami Beach, Florida, and first aired in 1996.

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  Boston

  Jul 15, 1997

  24 episodes

  The Real World: Boston is the sixth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Boston cast lived in a converted historic firehouse at 127 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, which is located right off of Charles Street and was also used in the television series Spenser: For Hire. The show made its debut in 1997. This was the only season to be filmed in New England, and the second season to be filmed in the Northeastern United States. The season ran for 25 episodes, which was the most for any season until it was surpassed by the Las Vegas season.

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  Seattle

  Jun 16, 1998

  23 episodes

  Set on Pier 70 with a stunning view of Seattle's Elliott Bay, this Real World features--for the first time--cast members who knew each other before arriving at the house. To give the show a new music twist, the seven strangers work as "modulators" at alterna-rock radio station, 107.7 The End. What begins as a series of promotional duties eventually leads to producing and hosting a live radio show. The gang has to deal with major issues ranging from the perils of long-distance relationships to suicide. Later in the season, the cast members travel to Nepal in support of their various radio station duties. And who can forget Stephen's goodbye slap for Irene?

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  Hawaii

  Jun 15, 1999

  24 episodes

  The Real World: Hawaii is the eighth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. First airing in 1999, the cast lived in a modern beach house in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the second of five seasons to be filmed outside of the continental United States, the only season not named after a city, and the first season set in the United States to be filmed outside of the mainland United States. It is notable for the cast's concerns over castmate Ruthie Alcaide's excessive drinking, resulting in her leaving the house to enter an alcohol treatment program, which is cited as one of the series' memorable moments by Time magazine.

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  New Orleans

  Jun 13, 2000

  27 episodes

  The Real World: New Orleans is the ninth season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The series was filmed from January to May 2000 in the Belfort Mansion on St. Charles Avenue, and first aired on MTV later that year, with the cast living in a remodeled Civil War-era mansion, called The Belfort, in the Garden District, New Orleans. It was the second of four seasons to be filmed in the American South, the first being The Real World: Miami in 1996.

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  Back to New York

  Jul 3, 2001

  24 episodes

  The Real World: Back to New York is the 10th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Back to New York season was filmed January 9 to June 2, 2001, and premiered later that year, with the cast living in a four-floor loft at 632 Hudson Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. As its title indicates, Back to New York was the first season of The Real World to take place in a city that had hosted a previous season, as the show's first season was set in New York in 1992.

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  Chicago

  Jan 15, 2002

  27 episodes

  The Real World: Chicago is the 11th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Chicago season debuted in 2002, with its cast living in a converted bookstore/coffeehouse in the Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. This was the first and to date the only season of The Real World to be filmed in the Midwestern United States. This was the first season in which production would start months after wrapping the previous season allowing filming and broadcasting almost immediately unlike the usual annual season.

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  Las Vegas

  Sep 17, 2002

  30 episodes

  The Real World: Las Vegas is the 12th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. Premiering in September 2002, the Las Vegas cast lived in a converted penthouse suite on the 28th floor of the Las Vegas Palms Casino and Resort. The Las Vegas season was the second highest-rated season of the series after 2002's Chicago installment. This was the fourth season of The Real World to be filmed in the western United States. The season ran for 28 episodes, which along with the Denver season, is the highest number to date.

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  Paris

  Jun 3, 2003

  27 episodes

  The Real World: Paris is the 13th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The season was filmed over 120 days from January 19 to May 18, 2003. The Paris season first aired from June 3 to November 4, 2003.

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  San Diego

  Jan 6, 2004

  28 episodes

  The Real World: San Diego is the 14th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The San Diego season premiered in 2004. It was the second season of The Real World to be filmed in southern California after The Real World: Los Angeles in 1993, and the third season to be filmed in California after The Real World: San Francisco in 1994. The season premiere was watched by approximately 4 million viewers.

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  Philadelphia

  Sep 7, 2004

  28 episodes

  The Real World: Philadelphia is the 15th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Philadelphia installment began filming in April 2004, and premiered September 7 later that year. This was the fourth season to be filmed in the northeastern United States, after The Real World: New York in 1992, The Real World: Boston in 1997 and The Real World: Back to New York in 2001. The season premiere was watched by 3.3 million viewers.

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  Austin

  Jun 21, 2005

  26 episodes

  The Real World: Austin is the 16th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Real World: Austin won "Favorite Season" at the 2008 The Real World Awards Bash. The season premiere was watched by nearly 4 million viewers.

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  Key West

  Feb 28, 2006

  26 episodes

  The Real World: Key West is the 17th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. This season was shot in the Key Haven neighborhood of Key West, Florida in From August to December 2005, and debuted February 28, 2006. It is the second season of The Real World to be filmed in southern Florida, as The Real World: Miami was filmed 10 years prior in 1996. It is also the fourth season to be filmed in the southern United States, after Miami in 1996, The Real World: New Orleans in 2000, and The Real World: Austin in 2005. The season premiere was viewed by 3.33 million people.

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  Denver

  Nov 22, 2006

  29 episodes

  The Real World: Denver is the 18th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. This season premiered on November 22, 2006, and its finale aired May 16, 2007. The season premiere was watched by 4.3 million viewers.

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  Sydney

  Aug 8, 2007

  25 episodes

  The Real World: Sydney is the 19th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. It is the third season of the series to be set outside the United States, after The Real World: London and The Real World: Paris. Production lasted from February to May 26, 2007. The season premiered on August 8, 2007.

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  Hollywood

  Apr 16, 2008

  14 episodes

  The Real World: Hollywood is the 20th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. It premiered on April 16, 2008. Its season finale was broadcast July 9, 2008, and a reunion special was broadcast live on July 12, 2008.

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  Brooklyn

  Jan 7, 2009

  14 episodes

  The Real World: Brooklyn is the 21st season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. It is the third season of the show to be set in New York City, though the first to be set in the borough of Brooklyn, as previous seasons, 1992's The Real World: New York and 2001's The Real World: Back to New York, were filmed in Manhattan.

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  Cancun

  Jun 24, 2009

  12 episodes

  The Real World: Cancun is the 22nd season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. Cancun, Mexico was first announced as the location for the season on Jan 26, 2009. It is the fourth season of the series to be set outside the United States, after The Real World: London, The Real World: Paris, and The Real World: Sydney. Series co-creator Jonathan Murray explained the choice of Cancun, saying, "Cancun is a good one to do after Brooklyn, which was a more gritty environment."

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  Washington D.C.

  Dec 30, 2009

  15 episodes

  The Real World: D.C., also known as The Real World: Washington D.C., is the 23rd season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. Washington, D.C. was officially announced as the location for the newest season on June 10, 2009. Filming began on July 2, 2009 and completed on October 12, 2009. The season's December 30, 2009 premiere was watched by 1.9 million viewers. The March 31, 2010 season finale was watched by 1.1 million viewers, the record low at the time for a season finale of the The Real World. The finale was immediately followed with a reunion special, The Real World: Washington D.C. Reunion. Overall the season averaged 1.5 million viewers a week.

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  New Orleans

  Jun 30, 2010

  13 episodes

  The Real World: New Orleans is the 24th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. New Orleans was first reported as the location for the 24th season in a December 2009 article on the website Vevmo. This is the second season of the program located in New Orleans, after the ninth season, which aired in 2000. This season also marks the third city to be re-used as a season's location, following New York City in the 10th and 21st seasons, and Los Angeles in the 20th season.

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  Las Vegas

  Mar 9, 2011

  15 episodes

  The Real World: Las Vegas is the 25th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. Las Vegas was first reported as the location for the 25th season by the website Vevmo on September 8, 2010. The season premiered on March 9, 2011. This is the second season of the program located in Las Vegas, after the 12th season, which aired in 2002.

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  San Diego

  Sep 28, 2011

  11 episodes

  The Real World: San Diego is the 26th season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. San Diego was first reported as the location for the 26th season on June 7, 2011. This season, which is housed in the San Diego suburb of La Jolla, is the second season of the program to be located in the San Diego area, after the 14th, which aired in 2004; it is the fifth season to be located in California, after the second, third, 14th, and 20th seasons.

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  St. Thomas

  Jun 27, 2012

  10 episodes

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  Portland

  Mar 27, 2013

  13 episodes

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  Skeletons

  Dec 16, 2014

  13 episodes

  The 30th season of "The Real World" titled "Skeletons" begins tonight by introducing the 7 new cast members, 3 male and 4 female contestants will compete.

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  Go Big or Go Home

  Mar 17, 2016

  12 episodes

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  Seattle: Bad Blood

  Oct 12, 2016

  12 episodes

  The 32nd season sees seven strangers move into an upscale loft in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood with the hope of starting an exciting new chapter in their lives, but what they don’t know is there are seven other people coming to crash their party. The roommates will be given the opportunity to revisit a particularly difficult relationship in their lives, capturing their efforts to work through their “Bad Blood” while living under one roof.

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  Atlanta

  Jun 13, 2019

  12 episodes

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