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The Challenge: Untold History
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The Challenge: Untold History

2022-09-21 · 42 min / episode · ★ 8.4

Reality · Documentary

Exploring the conception of the reality show. Featuring commentaries from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.

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MTV Productions
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United States of America
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Ended

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T.J. LavinT.J. Lavin
Chris 'C.T.' TamburelloChris 'C.T.' Tamburello
Johnny 'Bananas' DevenanzioJohnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio
Aneesa FerreiraAneesa Ferreira
Darell Taylor
Kam Williams
Laurel Stucky
Wes BergmannWes BergmannHimself
Tori DealTori Deal
Jake JohnsonJake Johnson
Nany GonzálezNany González
Leroy GarrettLeroy Garrett
Nelson ThomasNelson Thomas

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