The Real World
Still airing- Started airing: 1992
- Seasons: 24
- Episodes: 527 (Avg. 21 per season)
- Followers: 8
Season 24 |
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24x1: Welcome to New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans (24x1)Season 24 opens as the latest group of eight strangers moves into a posh mansion in New Orleans. |
July 1st, 2010 |    (8.6) |
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24x2: Knight Fights, Love Bites
Knight Fights, Love Bites (24x2)Knight offers to help Jemmye lose her "white-boy virginity." Sahara and Eric share a kiss. Also the roommates become skeptical of Ryan after a night out sends him to the hospital. |
July 8th, 2010 | (8.7) |
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24x3: Jemmye's White Knight
Jemmye's White Knight (24x3)Mckenzie plays games with Ryan and he gets fed up and hooks up with her friend. Knight wins over Jemmye. |
July 15th, 2010 | (8.8) |
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24x4: Superbrawl 2010
Superbrawl 2010 (24x4)McKenzie worries her roommates when she drinks heavily and blacks out. Preston and Ryan's animosity leads them to take extreme measures against each other. |
July 23rd, 2010 | (8.7) |
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24x5: Confused & Abused
Confused & Abused (24x5)Mardi Gras is in full swing and the roommates take part in a big parade. Jemmye deals with her ex, Kodi and comes back home to Knight and confesses to him about her past relationship with an abusive ex. Preston and Ashley continue to mess up on their job. Also, McKenzie meets a nice guy. |
July 29th, 2010 | (8.8) |
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24x6: Sing Out, Cop Out
Sing Out, Cop Out (24x6)Things reach a boiling point between Ryan and Preston when Ryan finds out about the toothbrush incident. Sahar meets a singer who gives her advice on singing and being in the business. |
August 5th, 2010 | (8.6) |
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24x7: Building & Breaking
Building & Breaking (24x7)The roommates work with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for a Katrina survivor. Things get tense between Knight and Jemmye when it seems that Knight is flirting with McKenzie and his behavior makes Jemmye remember past abusive relationships. |
August 12th, 2010 | (6.3) |
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24x8: Saint Patrick's Secret
Saint Patrick's Secret (24x8)Knight, Jemmye and McKenzie decide to celebrate St. Patricks Day while the rest of the roommates work at the soup kitchen. Jemmye ends up drinking too much and has an emotional breakdown about her violent past. Jemmye ends up going to the women's shelter and eventually fills her mother in on her past as she tries to move on. |
August 19th, 2010 | (8.7) |
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24x9: Fired
Fired (24x9)Knight and Sahar get into a fight trading nasty barbs with each other. Knight takes a voluntary drug test to prove to his roommates that he is not using painkillers. Ryan seeks treatment for his OCD. |
August 26th, 2010 | (0.0) |
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Season 23 |
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23x1: Looks Can Be D.C.-ving
Looks Can Be D.C.-ving (23x1)Eight roommates move into their new house in Washington, D.C. Things heat up between Ashley and Ty when a discussion over religion ignites at the dinner table. |
December 31st, 2009 | (8.5) |
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23x2: Bipartisan Lovin'
Bipartisan Lovin' (23x2)Sparks fly between the roommates as Andrew tries to get Callie. Ashley and Mike heat up and Emily and Ty begin to have a real connection. |
January 7th, 2010 | (7.8) |
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23x3: Playboys and Proper Portions
Playboys and Proper Portions (23x3)Emily land Ty's relationship escalates when they realize that they want different things. Later, Callie is caught in the crossfire of one of their arguments. |
January 14th, 2010 | (8.8) |
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23x4: The Princess and the Panda
The Princess and the Panda (23x4)The girls help Andrew work on his skills when it comes to the ladies. Also, Mike and Ashley's sexual tension turns hostile. |
January 21st, 2010 | (8.1) |
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23x5: Love Hits a Sour Note
Love Hits a Sour Note (23x5)Josh's girlfriend comes to visit, but the relationship gets a little rocky when they each hear rumors about each other and cheating. Also, Erika gets the singing break she's been dreaming of. |
January 28th, 2010 | (8.8) |
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23x6: When Push Comes to Shove
When Push Comes to Shove (23x6)Tensions rise between Ashley and Andrew when she tries to get him to open up. Callie looks into a photography internship and Mike meets a new man. |
February 4th, 2010 | (7.3) |
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23x7: Bitch Begins With Bi
Bitch Begins With Bi (23x7)Erika and Ashley get into a confrontation that makes Erika contemplate going home. Mike and Eric go out on a first date and later they are tested when Eric questions Mike's bisexuality. |
February 11th, 2010 | (7.6) |
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23x8: Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage
Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage (23x8)Mike makes a decision to make his sexual orientation known to his family. Erika and Josh compete against each other musically and their rivalry heats up. |
February 18th, 2010 | (8.2) |
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23x9: Cheaters, Beaters & Pavement Eaters
Cheaters, Beaters & Pavement Eaters (23x9)Josh must confess his infidelity to his girlfriend. Later, the roommates drink heavily and begin to joke around with each other, but the siutaion escalates and someone is injured. |
February 25th, 2010 | (9.0) |
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23x10: Laughing Panda, Changing Ty
Laughing Panda, Changing Ty (23x10)The roommates must decide if Ty should stay in the house after Andrew falls over the balcony. Emily reaches her breaking point with Ty. |
March 4th, 2010 | (5.2) |
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23x11: Girlfriends and Dead Ends
Girlfriends and Dead Ends (23x11)Andrew meets a nice girl and thinks that he may be falling for. Erika questions whether or not she wants to stay in the house and Callie calls her out on her lack of drive. |
March 11th, 2010 | (7.4) |
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23x12: White House, Glass House
White House, Glass House (23x12)Erika's boyfriend, Ian, visits and she thinks once more about leaving the house. Also, Andrew lands a gig that gets him into the White House. |
March 18th, 2010 | (8.9) |
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23x13: Sisterhood and Brotherly Love
Sisterhood and Brotherly Love (23x13)Josh gets his first big gig but wonders if he is ready for it. Mike and his boyfriend, Tanner recommit to each other but not everyone in Mike's life is accepting of it. |
March 25th, 2010 | (8.4) |
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23x14: Real World DC: Sh*@ They Should Have Shown
Real World DC: Sh*@ They Should Have Shown (23x14)Outakes from the season in Washington D.C. |
March 25th, 2010 | (8.4) |
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23x15: From D.C., With Love
From D.C., With Love (23x15)The roommates say good-bye to Washington, D.C. and each other as Season 23 comes to a close. |
April 1st, 2010 | (7.5) |
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23x16: Real World XXIII Reunion
Real World XXIII Reunion (23x16)The D.C. cast members reunite to dish about their stay in the nation's capital and what happened when the cameras stopped rolling. |
April 1st, 2010 | (6.9) |
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Season 22 |
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22x1: Yes We Cancun!
Yes We Cancun! (22x1)This season takes The Real World across the border into Cancun, Mexico. Eight new strangers move into their ME Suite in Cancun, Mexico and get to know each other. CJ seems to be the heartthrob of the house, but after snuggling with Emilee, his previous relationship comes to an end. Joey is quick to sow his wild Cancun oats and hooks up with a local girl while Bronne makes out with the girls mom. |
June 25th, 2009 | (8.7) |
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22x2: Jerkface Joes and Romeos
Jerkface Joes and Romeos (22x2)Tensions arise in the house as Joey and Ayiiia comes to blows and Joey spits on Ayiiia's food and Ayiiia, Emilee and Jasmine ruin his guitar in retaliation. Newly single, CJ now sets his sights on Jonna, but when CJ tries to kiss Jonna does she realize things have gotten out of hand. The cast meet their new boss and are surprised to learn the rules of their employment. |
July 2nd, 2009 | (9.0) |
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22x3: I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It (At First)
I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It (At First) (22x3)Ayiiia and Emilee become close but later a fight breaks out in the house and Ayiiia doesn't stick up for Emilee and her feelings change for Ayiiia. The boys try to get away from the drama by going out for boys night. |
July 9th, 2009 | (8.0) |
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22x4: Cancun Casanovas
Cancun Casanovas (22x4)Romance is blooming for the roommates. Derek's ex shows up unexpectedly and Derek realizes that it's over and meets someone else. Joey thinks he's found conquest number two and CJ is turned down by a local. Also, Jasmine sets her sights on Student City employee, Pat. |
July 16th, 2009 | (8.9) |
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22x5: Payback, Piglets & Projects
Payback, Piglets & Projects (22x5)Joey returns home from his grandmother's funeral, launching a "Send Ayiiia Home" campaign even after he learns she has resorted to cutting herself. Jasmine continues to get closer to Pat until she finds out he might have slept with CJ's girl, Amanda, but decides she isn't ready to give up the romance. |
July 23rd, 2009 | (8.9) |
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22x6: Flirting With Disaster
Flirting With Disaster (22x6)Jonna's boyfriend, Matt visits and when he is worried about her leaving him, she spends time flirting with another guy. Joey's increasingly bad behavior may jeopardize his job with Student City and his time in Cancun. |
July 30th, 2009 | (8.8) |
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22x7: Peak Week
Peak Week (22x7)Joey misses another shift at work but claims that it's not his fault and is sent home. Jasmine tries to reveal her true feelings for Pat but feels insecure when it seems Pat may like Jonna. |
August 7th, 2009 | (7.8) |
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22x8: Settling DIF-erences
Settling DIF-erences (22x8)When she is rejected by Pat, a devastated Jasmine turns to alcohol to cope with her emotions as Jonna and Pat get closer. The roommates raise money to help DIF, a local Cancun children's charity. |
August 14th, 2009 | (8.9) |
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22x9: The Love Square
The Love Square (22x9)Jasmine hooks up with Pat's cousin, JR, which drives Jonna and Pat closer together and Jonna breaks up with Matt. Also, Bronne's antics get him banished from the ME hotel. |
August 20th, 2009 | (8.8) |
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22x10: Three's a Crowd
Three's a Crowd (22x10)Ayiiia begins to miss her boyfriend Ryan and sets her sights on Jonna, which ends in a threesome between Pat, Jonna, and Ayiiia. Tension rises between Jonna and Emilee over Jonna keeping the threesome a secret from her. |
August 27th, 2009 | (6.3) |
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22x11: Love Bites
Love Bites (22x11)CJ, Bronne and Derek head to Las Vegas so CJ can try out for the NFL. Meanwhile the girls take a mini-vacation to Playa Del Carmen. Later Bronne's bragging about Las Vegas leads to Emilee trashing the property of Bronne. Also, the girls seem annoyed by Jonna's desire for male attention. |
September 3rd, 2009 | (9.2) |
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22x12: Adios Cancun!
Adios Cancun! (22x12)Joey returns to the house as he and his roommates bid farewell to Cancun. Joey and Ayiiia end up making up and later sleeping together which sends Ayiiia's relationship with Ryan into turmoil. The roommates reminisce about their experiences and say goodbye to each other. |
September 10th, 2009 | (9.0) |
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22x13: The S#!T They Should Have Shown
The S#!T They Should Have Shown (22x13)A behind-the-scenes look at the past season in Cancun. Outtakes and commentary from the cast. |
September 10th, 2009 | (7.6) |
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22x14: Reunion Special
Reunion Special (22x14)No synopsis available |
September 17th, 2009 | (8.3) |
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22x15: The Real World Presents: Return To Duty
The Real World Presents: Return To Duty (22x15)Cameras follow Real World Brooklyn's Ryan Conklin as he travels back to Iraq for his second tour of duty. |
November 12th, 2009 | (7.0) |
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Season 21 |
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21x1: Brooklyn Bridging
Brooklyn Bridging (21x1)The new season of The Real World is set in Brooklyn, New York. |
January 8th, 2009 | (8.6) |
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21x2: The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn
The Outs & Ins of Brooklyn (21x2)Chet becomes the prankster of the house and later he and JD come to blows while JD is drunk. Katelynn admits her transgendered status to Baya and Sarah. Baya pursues her dream of dancing. |
January 15th, 2009 | (8.6) |
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21x3: The BFF-O-Meter
The BFF-O-Meter (21x3)Relationships in the house become more interesting as crushes continue to develop between Devyn and Scott and Baya and Ryan. Elsewhere, Katelynn worries about her relationship with her boyfriend. |
January 22nd, 2009 | (8.4) |
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21x4: Daddy Dearest and the Dueling Divas
Daddy Dearest and the Dueling Divas (21x4)Sarah gets disturbing phonecalls from her estranged dad and she opens up about her past. Devyn is engaged in a singoff with a transexual. Chet continues to pursue Alex. |
January 29th, 2009 | (8.5) |
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21x5: Friends and Enemies
Friends and Enemies (21x5)Chet pursues his dream of being a TV host and lands a gig interviewing Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy. Scott starts to date around after coming to terms with the fact that he broke up with his girlfriend before he moved. Ryan talks to his roommates about his time in Iraq and remembers September 11. |
February 5th, 2009 | (8.6) |
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21x6: Battle of the Sexes
Battle of the Sexes (21x6)Ryan and Chet continue to wonder about Katelynn's sexuality as she flaunts her body around the house. Later, Katelynn comes out to Devyn and also Ryan. When the housemates travel to Gettysburg for a charity event, it's evident that the boys are annoyed with the girls. |
February 12th, 2009 | (8.7) |
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21x7: Of Mice and Devyn's Men
Of Mice and Devyn's Men (21x7)A mice problem in the house makes it easy for the boys to play a joke on Devyn and Sarah. Devyn juggles two men both of whom want to be the only guy in her life. |
February 19th, 2009 | (9.2) |
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21x8: Angry Boys and Dirty Girls
Angry Boys and Dirty Girls (21x8)Tensions are running high in the house as the boys don't like the fact that the girls are slobs. JD puts up a chore list, but that doesn't really help. JD and Sarah have an argument and Sarah is called out for talking about the boys behind their back. A house meeting is called. Also, Ryan pursues his dream of working behind the camera. |
February 26th, 2009 | (8.8) |
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21x9: Hey Mr. VJ
Hey Mr. VJ (21x9)Chet continues to be curious about Katelynn's surgery and asks her about the procedure. Chet lands an audition with a casting director. Devyn lands a job with dress designer, Jovani. Baya tries dancing again. |
March 5th, 2009 | (8.8) |
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21x10: Pole Dancing and Pedro
Pole Dancing and Pedro (21x10)The housemates are invited to a special screening of Pedro, about castmember, Pedro, on the Real World, San Francisco. Katelynn works on getting a job as a go-go dancer. Later, Katelynn and Scott plan prank after prank with each other and come to blows again. |
March 12th, 2009 | (9.0) |
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21x11: Saving a Private Ryan
Saving a Private Ryan (21x11)Ryan deals with the possibility of returning to Iraq. The roommates celebrate the election, but Scott and Chet feel out of place since they voted Republican. Chet makes a life-size cutout of himself to use for pranks. |
March 19th, 2009 | (9.5) |
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21x12: Atlantic City, Baby!
Atlantic City, Baby! (21x12)Ryan has been called back to Iraq and tells his roommates that he will be deployed shortly after his time in Brooklyn. The roommates head to Atlantic City for some fun and gambling. Scott keeps quiet when Katelynn gambles away the money he lent her. |
March 26th, 2009 | (9.1) |
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21x13: Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye (21x13)It's time for the eight roommates to say goodbye to the Brooklyn house and each other. Chet plans a final dinner with the roommates that causes a bar brawl with the guys. The girls decide to play last time pranks on the boys. Scott, Baya and Devyn decide to live together after the show. |
April 2nd, 2009 | (8.6) |
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21x14: Brooklyn Reunion Special
Brooklyn Reunion Special (21x14)The cast reunites to dish about their season and each other. |
April 2nd, 2009 | (8.7) |
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Season 20 |
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20x1: The Real World XX: Hollywood Premiere
The Real World XX: Hollywood Premiere (20x1)It's the twentieth season of The Real World and this time, seven strangers move into a house in Hollywood! |
April 17th, 2008 | (8.7) |
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20x2: Let's Not Get Ghetto
Let's Not Get Ghetto (20x2)Kimberly and Sarah confront Brianna about the way she uses her body; Dave and Kimberly get closer; and Sarah tries to set some boundaries with Will. |
April 24th, 2008 | (8.2) |
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20x3: The Devil Inside
The Devil Inside (20x3)Dave and Kim hook up and try being friends with benefits. The roommates start an improv acting class. Joey reveals his struggle with addiction, and Brianna dumps him. |
May 1st, 2008 | (8.0) |
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20x4: The Party's Over
The Party's Over (20x4)Joey hits rock-bottom and the other roommates want to stage an intervention. Brianna must return to Philadelphia to face the pending charges against her. |
May 8th, 2008 | (8.3) |
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20x5: Music and Messes
Music and Messes (20x5)When Dave brings home a girl, it puts his relationship with Kimberly in jeopardy. Sarah tries to understand Brianna's promiscuity. Greg gets a modeling job and missed improv once again. |
May 15th, 2008 | (8.4) |
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20x6: Panties, Pranks and Thieves
Panties, Pranks and Thieves (20x6)Greg has some trouble from his roommates for inviting promiscuous women into the house. After Sarah's panties are stolen, Will seeks revenge on Greg. Sarah's boyfriend, Ryan, visits. |
May 22nd, 2008 | (8.6) |
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20x7: Grumpy Young Men
Grumpy Young Men (20x7)Greg pulls another prank on the roommates and Will and Dave get furious. The roommates visit Joey in rehab. |
May 29th, 2008 | (8.4) |
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20x8: Arrival and Departure
Arrival and Departure (20x8)Joey has second thoughts about his decision to come back to the house. Greg misses another improv show. Will meets a familiar face from the Real World. |
June 5th, 2008 | (7.7) |
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20x9: Joey Checks Out
Joey Checks Out (20x9)Will and Brianna work on Briann's music. Joey works on his sobriety but feels that he should possibly go home. |
June 12th, 2008 | (8.5) |
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20x10: In With the New
In With the New (20x10)The Hollywood house gets two new roommates to replace Greg and Joey. Brittini makes an impression on Will who has to keep from flirting with her because of Janelle. |
June 19th, 2008 | (8.0) |
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20x11: Making It
Making It (20x11)Kim, Nick and Sarah get internships at a movie website. Brianna decides to record a demo. |
June 26th, 2008 | (8.4) |
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20x11: Mexi-Loco
Mexi-Loco (20x11)The roommates travel to Cancun, Mexico for a vacation. Sarah and Kimberly bother Brianna. Will and Brittini cross the line with each other. |
July 3rd, 2008 | (8.6) |
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20x12: Hollywood Season Finale
Hollywood Season Finale (20x12)The roommates say goodbye to Hollywood in the season finale. |
July 10th, 2008 | (8.8) |
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20x13: Special: Real World Hollywood Reunion
Special: Real World Hollywood Reunion (20x13)The roommates return to dish about what really happened in Hollywood. |
July 13th, 2008 | (8.8) |
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Season 19 |
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19x1: G'Day, Australia!
G'Day, Australia! (19x1)The gang finally arrive in Sydney, Australia! Trisha, Cohutta, and KellyAnne are the first group introduced to the viewers. Isaac and Shauvon, follow. Finally, Dunbar and Parisa are the last to arrive at the house. Tension starts to build between Parisa and KellyAnne and Trisha. The gang later has their first night of partying at a bar. Later, Dunbar and KellyAnne flirt in the hot tub. |
August 9th, 2007 | (8.4) |
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19x2: Hittin' The Hot Tub
Hittin' The Hot Tub (19x2)Kelly Anne is not pleased when she hears Parisa and Shauvon talking about her behind her back and it looks like the four girls are going to be facing off against each other. Shauvon and Isaac end up flirting at the beach and share a make-out session in the confessional. Shauvon and Kelly Anne make up and Kelly Anne tries to smooth things over with Parisa as well. Looks like things in the Sydney house have settled down for the time being. |
August 9th, 2007 | (7.7) |
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19x3: Suddenly Single
Suddenly Single (19x3)Trisha decides to take a break from her boyfriend and cut loose by dating some locals. Shauvon also decides to date a local Aussie, named Ky, but later regrets moving so fast after a long-term relationship. The guys in the house weigh in on their bed-hopping roommates. The conflict between Parisa and Trisha continues. |
August 16th, 2007 | (7.4) |
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19x4: Big Pimpin'
Big Pimpin' (19x4)Coming Soon! |
August 23rd, 2007 | (7.8) |
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19x5: Mini Crush
Mini Crush (19x5)Kelly Anne sets the record straight with Dunbar about her supposed "crush" on him. Surprisingly, she moves on to Cohutta. Cohutta brings home girls from the bar and Dunbar's left without any girls. |
August 30th, 2007 | (7.8) |
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19x6: Getting Wet and Wild
Getting Wet and Wild (19x6)Kelly Anne finds out she likes Cohutta a lot more than she thought. Meanwhile, Shauvon and Isaac go at in a wet and wild water bottle fight when Shauvon blames Isaac for an injury during a friendly game of roommate Twister. |
September 6th, 2007 | (8.1) |
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19x7: The Real World: Whining and Dining
The Real World: Whining and Dining (19x7)Dunbar goes overboard in his attacks on Parisa. Kelly Anne goes on a date with an Australian guy she met out at night but Cohutta gets a bit jealous. Later that night Cohutta and Kelly Anne finally hook up. |
September 13th, 2007 | (8.1) |
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19x8: Mardi Gras Mayhem
Mardi Gras Mayhem (19x8)The roommates attend Syndey's Gay Mardi Gras Parade minus Cohutta, Kelly Anne, and Trisha. Trisha comes to terms with her religion and her conflicting lifestyle in the house which leads to tension between herself and the roommates. Meanwhile, Dunbar reveals some information about his past. |
September 20th, 2007 | (8.1) |
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19x9: Boys vs. Girls
Boys vs. Girls (19x9)It's the boys versus the girls in the house this week. The girls think the boys start all the drama and make it very obvious while the boys think the girls need to just chill out. As always Dunbar is at the center with Parisa and Trisha opposite him in this battle of the sexes. Also, the roommates find themselves with new jobs. |
September 27th, 2007 | (8.1) |
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19x10: Breaking The Girl Code
Breaking The Girl Code (19x10)Parisa and Trisha feud again as they both go after Alex, a resident Australian. What they both don't realize at first, and then later ignore, is that Alex is playing both of them. Trisha goes after Parisa claiming Alex is hers despite having a boyfriend back home, which leads to big fights and a lot of backstabbing. Meanwhile, Kelly Anne and Cohutta appear to be close after their hook up a few weeks ago. |
October 4th, 2007 | (7.5) |
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19x11: The Grilled Cheese Incident
The Grilled Cheese Incident (19x11)Parisa and Trisha's feud over Alex rises to a new level. After they each made out with him last week, their feuding drags in Shauvon and Cohutta to the craziness. Whille Kelly Anne and Isaac attempt to mediate a massive fight erupts in the house when Parisa makes grilled cheese for everyone after a night out on the town. |
October 11th, 2007 | (8.4) |
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19x12: Girl Fight
Girl Fight (19x12)Parisa and Trisha continue their verbal fight, but the next morning they act civil toward one another. Shauvon writes an e-mail to her ex-fianc; he later responds asking her to come home. Trisha confesses to Jared that she kissed Alex; then gives her approval to Parisa to pursue Alex outside the home. |
October 18th, 2007 | (7.8) |
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19x13: Anger Mis-Management
Anger Mis-Management (19x13)Shauvon talks to Cohutta and KellyAnne about her situation with her fianc David, after David begs her to come home. The Real World crew begins their next assignment on restaurants under the leadership of KellyAnne. Dunbar's girlfriend, Julie arrives in Sydney with everyone hoping that she can help to calm him down. They end up spending the week together. Later after Julie leaves, Dunbar gets into another with Parisa, prompting Parisa to complain to their boss about Dunbar's anger towards her. |
October 25th, 2007 | (7.7) |
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19x14: Second Fiddle
Second Fiddle (19x14)The Real World roommates are overjoyed to learn that their next assignment is to take a business trip to Cairns, Australia. Meanwhile, Shauvon decides to leave and return home to her fianc, David. In Cairns, Cohutta flirts with other girls he meets at a bar to make KellyAnne jealous; KellyAnne then decides to flirt with a bartender to seek revenge. The next day, the Real World crew try bungee jumping. Finally, Parisa and KellyAnne get into an argument when Parisa flirts with the guy KellyAnne was dancing with. |
November 1st, 2007 | (8.0) |
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19x15: The New Girl
The New Girl (19x15)Shauvon's left The Real World: Sydney house, and the rest of the roommates are left to pick up the pieces. When Isaac tells his girl, Noirin that Shauvon split for her boy back home, Noirin can't quite fathom why anyone would want to leave the house... especially before a vacation. |
November 8th, 2007 | (8.3) |
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19x16: The Birds
The Birds (19x16)Isaac is missing. He's gone, vanished into thin air. The Real World house is in total shock. Where has he gone? Is he still alive? The Real Worlder's want answers, worried about their friend. |
November 15th, 2007 | (9.1) |
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19x17: Off The Hook
Off The Hook (19x17)Trisha whirls the phone cord around her finger. Her boyfriend, Jarod, is on the other end of the line. They speak for a while, constantly interrupted by the sound of the call-waiting tone. It's Parisa's mother. As minutes go by, the ringing won't... |
November 22nd, 2007 | (8.4) |
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19x18: Enjoy Your Flight
Enjoy Your Flight (19x18)It's a gloomy day in Sydney when prodigal son Isaac returns to the house, eager to let loose and party after attending his grandfather's funeral. The roommates welcome him back and fill him in on Trisha's exile. To KellyAnne's surprise, Isaac is... |
November 29th, 2007 | (9.6) |
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19x19: Friends Again
Friends Again (19x19)Isaac returns to Sydney and is ready to party and the news about Trisha puts Isaac in an even better mood, as he says he never liked Trisha and he's sure that no one else liked her either, regardless of what they say. A night of partying has... |
November 29th, 2007 | (8.5) |
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19x19: Friends Again
Friends Again (19x19)Isaac returns to Sydney and is ready to party and the news about Trisha puts Isaac in an even better mood, as he says he never liked Trisha and he's sure that no one else liked her either, regardless of what they say. A night of partying has... |
December 6th, 2007 | (8.4) |
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19x20: Praying For A Miracle
Praying For A Miracle (19x20)Things start to heat up between Cohutta and KellyAnne but a broken condom cools them down fast. The two try and make the best of their situation but they can't keep from thinking the big 'what if?' and what KellyAnne being pregnant would mean for... |
December 13th, 2007 | (8.5) |
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19x21: The Honeymoon Is Over
The Honeymoon Is Over (19x21)On this episode of The Real World: Sydney the Dunbar and Ashli situation is still in decline. Now barely able to be in the same room together or have a conversation without getting into a petty argument and the rest house is starting to get... |
December 20th, 2007 | (8.4) |
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19x22: Tourism
Tourism (19x22)In this episode, it's time for the teams to impress their bosses at Contiki with their two-day excursion plans. Isaac, Parisa and Ashli's tour is a success while Dunbar, Kelly Anne and Cohutta's leaves a little to be desired. |
December 28th, 2007 | (8.6) |
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19x23: Gettin' Down
Gettin' Down (19x23)As the roommates time in Australia winds down, Alex makes a comeback and makes Parisa wonder what she ever saw in him. The romance between Isaac and Noirin is in question when Isaac has to decide if he's going to travel with her after his time in the house ends and a surprising announcement from Isaac leaves the roommates wondering about his past. |
January 3rd, 2008 | (8.6) |
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19x24: Season Finale (Moving On and Out)
Season Finale (Moving On and Out) (19x24)The roommates time in Sydney comes to an end. Ashli and Dunbar have a final confrontation while the rest of the roommates say their goodbyes. |
January 10th, 2008 | (8.3) |
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19x25: Return from Oz: The Real World Sydney Reunion
Return from Oz: The Real World Sydney Reunion (19x25)It's time for the roommates to gather for a reunion. How will the roommates feel about each other after they have watched themselves on screen? |
January 17th, 2008 | (8.9) |
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19x26: Special: Real World Awards Bash
Special: Real World Awards Bash (19x26)Who will come away a winner? From Best Fight to Hottest Male and Female. 19 seasons of The Real World will be looked back on and awards given out. |
April 3rd, 2008 | (8.5) |
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Season 18 |
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18x1: 3-Way Premiere
3-Way Premiere (18x1)This season's Real World is in Denver Colorado. The roomies get the party started right away and promise it will be a wild ride. |
November 23rd, 2006 | (8.3) |
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18x2: Heating Things Up
Heating Things Up (18x2)Conflict arises when Davis' sexuality classes with Stephen's religious views. |
November 23rd, 2006 | (8.4) |
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18x3: The Morning After
The Morning After (18x3)The aftermath of Jenn's sexcapade gets ugly. However, after an emotional confession to Colie, they both realize their friendship is more important than any quick hookup. But things fall apart quickly. |
November 30th, 2006 | (8.3) |
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18x4: Davis vs Tyrie
Davis vs Tyrie (18x4)The "n"-word gets used in a club and Tyrie becomes furious that Davis could have heard that and not done a thing. Later, the argument gets brought back to the house and it gets quite ugly. |
December 7th, 2006 | (8.6) |
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18x5: Dark Kent
Dark Kent (18x5)Tyrie's "other side", named Dark Kent, gets put to work after meeting two girls at a club. However, trouble occurs when he meets both girls at the same club. |
December 14th, 2006 | (7.9) |
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18x6: Bus Brawl
Bus Brawl (18x6)Trouble occurs on a bus after leaving a club with a drunken Jenn. Tyrie tries to stop Jenn from acting unpolite. Jenn, however, dosen't want to. |
December 21st, 2006 | (7.9) |
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18x7: The Kissing Disease
The Kissing Disease (18x7)Brooke is fed up with Denver and wants to go home. Will she go or stay? While that happens, Colie finds out she has mono. |
December 28th, 2006 | (8.4) |
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18x8: Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line (18x8)Jenn meets a guy who works on security for a club and she brings him back to the house but doesnt sleep with him. Meanwhile, the gang learn about their assignment. |
January 4th, 2007 | (8.5) |
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18x9: Outward Bound
Outward Bound (18x9)The roommates start their job at Outward Bound. Brooke freaks out about being in the wilderness and heights. |
January 4th, 2007 | (8.6) |
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18x10: Breaking Point
Breaking Point (18x10)Brooke goes off the deep end when she directly disobeys their boss. However Brooke ends up going a long way in the program, probably benefiting the most from the learning experience after having a deep talk with Alex. |
January 11th, 2007 | (8.4) |
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18x11: Hit Where It Hurts
Hit Where It Hurts (18x11)The non-single roommates have a difficult time remembering that fact; Alex asks his mom for advice; Words are thrown all over the house. |
January 18th, 2007 | (8.1) |
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18x12: The Disabled List
The Disabled List (18x12)Brooke, Davis and Stephen are sent home from the mountain as the rest of the roommates continue on their Outward Bound journey. |
January 25th, 2007 | (8.3) |
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18x13: Reaching the Peak
Reaching the Peak (18x13)Roommates are still in the wilderness; team morale is low; and Brooke misses out on some bonding |
February 1st, 2007 | (8.4) |
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18x14: Playing the Field
Playing the Field (18x14)The love triangle manages to get even more complicated. |
February 8th, 2007 | (8.3) |
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18x15: Out and Proud
Out and Proud (18x15)Davis, Jenn and Colie attend a gay pride festival; Davis' boyfriend P.J. visits; Stephen's girlfriend Mercii visits. |
February 15th, 2007 | (8.2) |
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18x16: Lashing Out
Lashing Out (18x16)Colie has mixed feeling about her boyfriend Corey visiting; Alex gets sloppy drunk; and more excitement with the love triangle. |
February 22nd, 2007 | (8.0) |
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18x17: Letting Go
Letting Go (18x17)More drama with the love triangle; Colie shares her feeling about the roommates with Corey; Brooke gets upset after hearing C&C getting it on |
March 1st, 2007 | (8.2) |
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18x18: Butting In
Butting In (18x18)Brooke feels left out of the love fest; David, Stephen and Brooke have time to make up with their training; the perpetual party continues. |
March 8th, 2007 | (7.8) |
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18x19: Juggling Act
Juggling Act (18x19)The roommates juggle the lovin' and things get messy; Jenn has an emotional roller coaster ride regarding her man Jared. |
March 15th, 2007 | (7.5) |
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18x20: Locked Up
Locked Up (18x20)After much drama, Tyrie gets arrested for public drunkenness; Jenn and Jared have it out over the phone about his loose lips; Tyrie and Jazalle talk over dinner. |
March 22nd, 2007 | (8.1) |
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18x21: Leaving Early
Leaving Early (18x21)Jenn hooks up with Stephen's friend. Meanwhile, the Katrina kids come out for the group's Outward Bound training, but Stephen attends his sister's wedding instead. |
March 29th, 2007 | (7.8) |
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18x22: Personal Evaluations
Personal Evaluations (18x22)Stephen rejoins the group, but relations are strained. Meanwhile, the housemates face their first Outward Bound trip with a group of young men from New Orleans; and Stephen receives a poor review from Chris and asks Tyrie about the housemates' feelings toward him. |
April 5th, 2007 | (7.5) |
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18x23: False Appearances
False Appearances (18x23)Davis lets the girls know what he honestly thinks about their appearances which pisses the girls off especially one in particular. Tyrie is getting tired of Jazelle. |
April 12th, 2007 | (8.5) |
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18x24: Loose Lips
Loose Lips (18x24)Jenn's "boyfriend" from home Jared visits. And Davis crosses the line when he confides in him that Jenn hooked up with Alex twice. |
April 19th, 2007 | (9.0) |
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18x25: Conquering Fears
Conquering Fears (18x25)The roommates must now lead a group of girls through the Outward Bound course. And Brooke must overcome her fear of heights for the girls. |
April 26th, 2007 | (8.7) |
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18x26: Make-Out Bandits
Make-Out Bandits (18x26)The gang celebrates Davis's birthday. Colie makes a move on a roommate. |
May 3rd, 2007 | (9.0) |
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18x27: Welcome to Paradise
Welcome to Paradise (18x27)The roommates go on a long awaited and deserved vacation. Thailand beckons them. |
May 10th, 2007 | (8.5) |
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18x28: Out With A Bang
Out With A Bang (18x28)It's the last week that the crew will live together in Denver and before the crew says goodbye to each other, three roommates regretfully get a little bit too heated between the sheets with people other than their mates back home. |
May 17th, 2007 | (9.0) |
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18x29: Real World XVIII Reunion
Real World XVIII Reunion (18x29)The Real World: Denver reunites in order to discuss their experience in the house and answer questions. |
May 24th, 2007 | (9.0) |
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18x30: Real World XVIII S*#! They Should've Shown
Real World XVIII S*#! They Should've Shown (18x30)Unseen footage from the Real World: Denver cast. |
May 31st, 2007 | (8.8) |
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Season 17 |
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17x1: Welcome to Key West
Welcome to Key West (17x1)The seven house mates come to Key West after waiting out Hurricane Katrina in seperate locations. John and Zach are drawn to Svetlana, who has a boyfriend. Paula tells the girls she thinks all of the guys are attractive. |
March 1st, 2006 | (9.2) |
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17x2: Roommate Anxiety
Roommate Anxiety (17x2)The roommates try to have a little fun before their job starts. The roommates believe that Paula has an eating disorder. John comments about Paula's weight causing her to confide in Zach about her insecurities. She appears to experience an anxiety attack and Janelle and Svetlana calm her down. |
March 1st, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x3: Club Hoppin'
Club Hoppin' (17x3)The roommates (minus Paula) go out to breakfast without her and discuss their thoughts on the previous night's anxiety attack. Paula feels terrible for losing control and hopes she won't be negatively judged for her performance. The group goes to a gay club for the night but John convinces everyone to leave for an Irish pub. After the group splits and goes seperate ways, an argument erupts when they arive home. Janelle shows Tyler a new angle on John's behavior that night and approaches Paula about seeking professional help. |
March 8th, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x4: Svetlana's Tough Times
Svetlana's Tough Times (17x4)Svetlana looks up information on eating disorders to educate the group and becomes the target after annoying Tyler. After a ghost tour the guys create their own ghost to scare the girls. The group learns their job, meeting their partner at the "Pineapple Gallery". Svetlana approaches Tyler at work to address the animosity in their relationship. |
March 15th, 2006 | (8.6) |
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17x5: Troubled Waters
Troubled Waters (17x5)Svetlana and John start to notice each other a bit more due to her current relationship unhappiness. And Zach finds a new friend. |
March 22nd, 2006 | (8.7) |
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17x6: No Friends of Mine
No Friends of Mine (17x6)Things get stressful just before the groups opening. They can't agree on a manager and the clock is ticking. |
March 29th, 2006 | (8.2) |
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17x7: Zach Steps It Up
Zach Steps It Up (17x7)The looming deadline for the store is causing everyone's true personalities to shine and conflict. |
April 5th, 2006 | (9.1) |
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17x8: John's Got Game
John's Got Game (17x8)The roomies go to a bar for some partying and Paula shares some intense news with Svetlana. |
April 12th, 2006 | (9.2) |
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17x9: John and Paula's Fight
John and Paula's Fight (17x9)John and Paula fight over a situation at a club. Also, Hurricane Rita heads the roommates way. |
April 19th, 2006 | (8.6) |
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17x10: Gettin' Stormy
Gettin' Stormy (17x10)The gang has to seek refuge due to Hurricane Katrina. |
April 26th, 2006 | (9.2) |
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17x11: Clarification
Clarification (17x11)Zach and Crystal's relationship gets hotter as they spend more time together. |
May 3rd, 2006 | (8.9) |
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17x12: Tyler's Night of Fun
Tyler's Night of Fun (17x12)Tyler and Svetlana discuss their opinion on whether homosexuality is nature or nurture. |
May 10th, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x13: Opening Day
Opening Day (17x13)The roomies prepare for opening of Mystic Tan |
May 17th, 2006 | (9.3) |
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17x14: Janelle and Jose's Fight
Janelle and Jose's Fight (17x14)Janelle fights with Jose for doing nothing as assistant manager. |
May 24th, 2006 | (9.1) |
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17x15: The Burn Book
The Burn Book (17x15)Svetlana tells John about Tyler talking trash behind his back. They make up and make a burn book against Svetlana. |
May 31st, 2006 | (8.7) |
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17x16: Zach's Girl Trouble
Zach's Girl Trouble (17x16)Zach is torn between three women at once. |
June 7th, 2006 | (7.9) |
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17x17: Let's Get Physical
Let's Get Physical (17x17)Things heat up between John and Janelle during organization for Fantasy Fest. |
June 14th, 2006 | (9.0) |
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17x18: Hurricane Wilma
Hurricane Wilma (17x18)The danger of Hurricane Wilma calls mandatory evacuation for the roomies - again. |
June 21st, 2006 | (9.2) |
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17x19: Wake of the Storm
Wake of the Storm (17x19)After going through three hurricanes in one year, Mystic Tan closes down. And Svetlana finds Tyler's burn book. |
June 28th, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x20: Spanish Getaway
Spanish Getaway (17x20)The roomies go to Spain. |
July 12th, 2006 | (7.7) |
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17x21: Jose Gets Stranded
Jose Gets Stranded (17x21)John and Tyler get into a huge fight, plus Jose is upset with Tyler. |
July 19th, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x22: Relationships
Relationships (17x22)Janelle's Ex visits Key West, but after a fight she kicks him out the Key West House leaving him with no were to go. |
July 26th, 2006 | (9.0) |
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17x23: Regaining the Pace
Regaining the Pace (17x23)When Tyler decides to run a marathon, he decides he only wants three roomates there-Jose, Paula and Zach to support him, which offends the other housemates. |
August 2nd, 2006 | (8.8) |
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17x24: Svetlana's Birthday
Svetlana's Birthday (17x24)Martin is planning to visit Key West for Svetlana birthday which she is looking forward to, but what she doesn't is that Tyler is planning a surprise for him. As therapy ends, Paula looks back on how she's changed. |
August 9th, 2006 | (9.1) |
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17x25: Time To Say Goodbye.
Time To Say Goodbye. (17x25)After being postponed by Hurricane Wilma, the roomates finally go to Fantasy Fest and enter costume contests. John ends up encountering trouble with the gang's parade float. |
August 16th, 2006 | (8.6) |
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16x1: Howdy, Welcome to Austin!
Howdy, Welcome to Austin! (16x1)Meet the seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their every move taped on the season premiere of The Real World Austin. The cast features three guys (Danny, Wes, and Nehemiah) and four girls (Lacy, Rachel, Johanna, and Melinda). |
June 22nd, 2005 | (8.9) |
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16x2: Chaos on 6th Street
Chaos on 6th Street (16x2)The roomies spend some time trying to get to know each other. Later, they go out on the town and Danny and Wes get into a major street fight with some locals. |
June 22nd, 2005 | (9.3) |
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16x3: One Man's Loss; Another's Gain
One Man's Loss; Another's Gain (16x3)The roommates receive information on their job while in Austin and Melinda receives an upsetting phone call from home. |
June 29th, 2005 | (8.9) |
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16x4: Danny's Surgery
Danny's Surgery (16x4)Danny's dad travels to Austin for Danny's surgery. Rachel develops feelings for Wes but he is more interested in Johanna. |
July 6th, 2005 | (9.0) |
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16x5: Love & War
Love & War (16x5)Danny is upset when Melinda kisses Wes. Nehemiah and Rachel argue over Rachel's experience in Iraq. |
July 13th, 2005 | (8.8) |
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16x6: First Dates
First Dates (16x6)Rachel meets a hot local bouncer who may be out of her league. Wes and Nehemiah reach into the groupie drawer to invite over some local girls. |
July 20th, 2005 | (8.4) |
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16x7: Mel and Danny Get Up Close and Personal
Mel and Danny Get Up Close and Personal (16x7)Finally recovered, Danny wants to emulate Wes and Nehemiah's lifestyle. |
July 27th, 2005 | (8.7) |
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16x8: A Heartbreaking Valentine's Day
A Heartbreaking Valentine's Day (16x8)Danny plans a date with Melinda for Valentine's Day and spends the day shopping with Nehemiah for the right shirt and tie to wear on the special day. When they return from shopping, Danny gets a devistating phone call that his mother died earlier that day from a heart attack. |
August 3rd, 2005 | (8.9) |
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16x9: Heading Home
Heading Home (16x9)Danny goes back to Boston for his mother's funeral. Mel worries that Danny won't come back to Austin and Nehemiah worries his mother won't make it out of rehab. Lacey's boyfriend, Ryan, visits. |
August 10th, 2005 | (8.5) |
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16x10: Jo and Leo Sittin' in a Tree?
Jo and Leo Sittin' in a Tree? (16x10)Jo and Leo go on a date and Leo tells Wes that he thinks Jo is just leading him on. Wes tells this to Jo, who isn't happy about it, and then tells Wes she isn't speaking to him for a long time. |
August 17th, 2005 | (8.4) |
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16x11: Danny's Back!
Danny's Back! (16x11)The housemates receive their next film assignment and Danny returns. Instead of hanging out with Mel, Danny goes out with the guys instead which upsets Mel. Mel gets drunk and Danny ends up taking care of her. |
August 24th, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x12: Things are Heating Up
Things are Heating Up (16x12)Wes meets a girl, Wren, at a bar and brings her home to meet the rest of the housemates. Jo begins to second guess her decision to blow Wes off and later, Wes and Jo share their first kiss. Rachael opens up to Danny about her experiences in Iraq |
August 31st, 2005 | (8.1) |
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16x13: Trouble's in the Air
Trouble's in the Air (16x13)Nehemiah's portrait work is criticized by their editor but takes it all in stride. Later at a bar, Nehemiah tries to start a fight after a drink is spilled on him but Wes stops him from becoming to violent. |
September 7th, 2005 | (8.7) |
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16x14: Ranchin' It
Ranchin' It (16x14)Mel gets the gang on a dude ranch. While there, Danny continues to question his relationship with Mel. After another night out of drunken debauchery, Wes and Danny begin to feel like they could be missing out on the most exciting time of their lives by trying to maintain their respective relationships. |
September 14th, 2005 | (8.1) |
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16x15: Johanna's Jailbreak
Johanna's Jailbreak (16x15)Johanna steals a rose from a homeless man. She is arrested for public intoxication. |
September 21st, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x16: Jo and Leo: To Be or Not To Be?
Jo and Leo: To Be or Not To Be? (16x16)Jo has serious feelings for Leo, but Leo doesn't seem quite as interested. Jo tries to get Wes' opinion on the matter. |
September 28th, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x17: The Best Documentarians Yet
The Best Documentarians Yet (16x17)The group must have a cut of their film and Danny's feeling for Mel get stronger. |
October 5th, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x18: SxSW All the Way
SxSW All the Way (16x18)The local music festival is in full swing and the roommates are getting their footage together. |
October 12th, 2005 | (8.5) |
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16x19: Love Hurts
Love Hurts (16x19)Rachel's boyfriend Erik visits along with her dog Reese. Rachel tells Erik she doesn't want to have sex. |
October 19th, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x20: The Pressure's On
The Pressure's On (16x20)coming soon |
October 26th, 2005 | (8.5) |
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16x21: Watch Out, Costa Rica
Watch Out, Costa Rica (16x21)The roommates party it up in Costa Rica. |
November 2nd, 2005 | (7.0) |
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16x22: Nehemiah's Actin' Up
Nehemiah's Actin' Up (16x22)While out drinking, the roommates lose Nehemiah, and find him in jail. |
November 9th, 2005 | (8.3) |
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16x23: Who's In Jail?
Who's In Jail? (16x23)The roommates have to post bail for Nehemiah. |
November 16th, 2005 | (8.4) |
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16x24: Goodbye Austin
Goodbye Austin (16x24)Danny and Melinda try to figure out if they have any future together. And a fight involving Wren, Rachel and Wes breaks out. |
November 23rd, 2005 | (8.1) |
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Season 15 |
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15x1: Welcome to Philly!
Welcome to Philly! (15x1)MJ from Nashville is the cute all-American football player. Melanie is the girl who always has the boyfriend, but wants to find her independence. Karamo is a buff guys' guy from Houston. Sarah, the redhead from Tampa, FL likes a sexual relationship without the emotions. Landon from River Falls, Wisconsin, claims to get a little crazy sometimes and he dubs himself as "off the hook." Shavonda from San Diego works at Hooters and is in an interracial relationship. Willie from New York City is gay and hopes to find a hot, fantastic, fabulous, sexy relationship while in Philly. Take these seven completely different people, add cheese steak, a gigantic house, and two hot tubs and you've got the 15th season of The Real World. MJ and Landon meet first and they are wearing the same pair of shorts and both have curly hair. Too cute. MJ explains he left a girl back home, while Landon just got out of a seven year relationship. When the boys meet up with Shavonda, she notes that it looks like the boys just stepped out of an Abercrombie ad. As the boys get to know Shavonda, they notice she is making it really clear that she has a boyfriend back home. Meanwhile, Sarah admits her nervousness about the experience to Willie when she meets up with him. Willie tells her that he's currently a personal shopper, but wants to create and direct Broadway shows. Because she seems "mad cool," Willie makes a pack with Sarah that if everyone in the house is lame, he's got her back and she's got his. Landon, Shavonda and MJ arrive at the house first and cannot believe their new pad. It has a giant tree in the middle of the house for Pete's sake! Sarah and Willie arrive and take a tour of their new palace. Sarah narrates that MJ has one of the best bodies she has ever seen. While these five get their drink on, Karamo and Melanie meet at the top of the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. When the last two arrive at the house, they, too, are stunned by its magnificence. Sarah tells her roommates that she likes to walk around naked and within moments she removes her bra underneath her tank top. "Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be sexy," Sarah purrs. Sarah announces that she's had a breast enhancement and invites her roommates to cop a feel, but Landon gets a little nervous and knocks over a painting as he backs away from her breasts. The first night out, MJ explains that he hasn't hung out with many gay people, but he respects Willie. While at the bar, in a shocking turn of events, guys' guy Karamo comes out to Shavonda. Her jaw drops and she feels burdened by this secret she now must keep. |
September 8th, 2004 | (9.8) |
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15x2: "Out" In Philadelphia
"Out" In Philadelphia (15x2)The new roommates head straight to the hot tub when they return home from the club and Sarah flirts with MJ, while MJ looks slightly uncomfortable. Sarah explains she thinks like a guy and wants sex without the emotional ties. Outside, Willie tells Melanie that he thinks there is a possibility that Karamo is gay, but he's not sure. Karamo narrates that he doesn't feel the need to come out to everyone just yet. MJ narrates he is very intuitive and would be able to tell if he was living with someone who was gay. MJ and Sarah stay up late talking and flirting. MJ explains he only likes blondes, not redheads, but admits Sarah is hot. "If there is a blonde girl in the room, I will probably approach them, even if they are really not that pretty," MJ narrates. Now MJ is a challenge and it's game-on for Sarah. Karamo talks to a friend back home and tells him that he is afraid MJ and Landon will turn on him when they find out he is gay. Landon and Shavonda look at pictures of MJ and Ashley and make fun of the fact that she is scrapbooking after only two months with him. Shavonda describes MJ's relationship back home as a "kinda-sorta." The second night out, Willie decides he wants to go to a gay club, so the girls go with him and MJ, Landon and Karamo go have a drink at another club. When MJ asks the guys if they would be comfortable going to a gay bar, Karamo finally reveals that he is gay and the Abercrombie twins are shocked. MJ narrates that Karamo has really blown any stereotype he had out of the water. "If Landon comes out, Im going to lose my mind," MJ teases. On their third night out, the group goes to a gay bar called Shampoo. After MJ is sittin' pretty with a few drinks in him, he tells Willie that this is the most fun he has ever had. Willie appreciates the compliment and says that if MJ wasn't having fun, he would leave with him. At the club, Sarah presses MJ to explain the situation with his "girlfriend." She does her best flirting, but he rebuffs her advances. But it seems clear that there is an attraction. Who knows what will happen while seven strangers get to know each other in Philly? |
September 8th, 2004 | (9.5) |
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15x3: Bed-Swapping Begins
Bed-Swapping Begins (15x3)Sarah feels comforted when she is around MJ and as the both walk home from the gym, she grabs his hand. MJ definitely thinks Sarah is hot, but is confused about what she wants from him. Meanwhile, Shavonda already has a crush on Landon. She doesn't want to disrespect her boyfriend, but admits she'd totally go after Landon if she wasn't in a relationship. Landon even admits to crushing on Shavonda. This could get mighty interesting. Via phone, Shavonda tells her boyfriend she is worried that she might do something he might not approve of. He's like, uh...as long as you don't hook up with someone, we're cool, babe. That isn't good enough for Shavonda so she comes up with the brilliant idea that they should take a relationship break. But they are already apart, isn't that enough of a "break," he wonders. Shavonda narrates that she'd like to "date around" while she is in Philly and then shell know if she and Shawn are meant to be together. After she gets off the phone, Shavonda tells MJ that she and the boyfriend just had a fight...MJ understands her situation since he has someone back home too, but explains that if he thinks he's going to do something to compromise the relationship, he will tell his girlfriend first and break it off. The AC broke in the house and this is the perfect opportunity for Sarah to hop into MJ's bed because he has the coolest room in the house, while Shavonda takes the opportunity to crawl into bed with Landon. Karamo, the voice of reason, says that "sleeping in another man's bed [while in a relationship], is never cool, whether it's sexual or not." In the morning, Sarah alludes to the fact that she and MJ kissed that night, but MJ uses the stock "I don't remember" as his response to her allegation. MJ narrates that cheating is something he doesn't do and doesn't want to do, but he realizes that he doesn't want to "walk on eggshells" the whole time he is in Philly just because he has a two month kinda-sorta relationship back home. He decides to tell Ashleigh that their timing isn't right and they should probably break up for now. Ashleigh takes the news well. Landon predicts that a newly single MJ will dabble "with the roommates"... ...but not before he dabbles with the hot blonde girls at the club. That night, MJ flirts with all the blond girls in da club, while Sarah watches in the wings. After a few drinks, Sarah becomes furious when MJ asked her what the house phone number is so he could give it to a blonde girl. Sarah decides to head home while MJ smooches the blonde girl at the club. "I just needed somebody to cuddle with; that's all I want," Sarah moans innocently. When MJ comes home, Sarah reads him the riot act. "She was chubby and she had bad roots," Sarah says about the blonde girl. When MJ and Sarah actually sit down and talk, MJ explains that he and Sarah didn't "hook up," they just kissed and it was one of them there friendly kisses. "I want you and it hurts me to see you wanting to get ass in another place." Sarah says sweetly. Sarah clarifies that she doesn't have boyfriend/girlfriend feelings for him; it's just purely sexual. MJ does not know what to do with this info, but reminds Sarah that he just broke up with a girlfriend. In the meantime, Landon runs around the house like a drunken teenager and Shavonda does not have any tolerance for his wacky antics. She doesn't even think it's cute when he tries to hit on her by asking her if she's hungry. But that's okay, because he heads straight for the confessional and declares his love for her there. "I could rock your world," Sarah says as she continues to pursue MJ. MJ narrates that Sarah puts him in situations that are very sexual and its human nature that he's going to respond. |
September 15th, 2004 | (6.2) |
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15x4: Boys Will Be Boys
Boys Will Be Boys (15x4)"My breasts are an expensive accessory," Sarah purrs. Melanie likens Sarah's "graduation gift" to parents buying their kid a car and makes it clear that she does not believe in plastic surgery. Sarah narrates that Mel has a bad habit of telling other people in the house what to do or how what they are doing is wrong. During the same conversation, the roommates are shocked to hear that Sarah has had an eating disorder since she was 17 and was bulimic as recent as six months ago. Willie explains that he hasn't been romantically involved in the last two years. The roommates stumble onto a gay festival while they are out and about in the city and Willie bumps into Daniel, a guy he used to kiss, hug and talk with, but not date. When they steal a moment away together, both admit that they liked each other and Daniel even says he felt stupid that he didn't realize how great Willie was two years ago when they met in NY. Back the house, MJ wakes up from a nap and jokes that he suddenly has "gay pride America" in his living room and he's not quite sure what to do. Both he and Landon aren't quite comfortable with having a handful of gay guys at their house all at once. That night, Daniel and Willie go for a walk and Willie opens up about how he and his father have a better relationship now than they'd ever had, but his mom is unable stop judging him. Daniel comes back to the house and he and Willie get into bed and do some snuggling. Willie narrates that he and Daniel are happy to have reconnected, but they do want to take things slow. Willie shares his excitement about seeing Dan again the next morning when he talks to Sarah. The next day, the gang goes shopping and Sarah buys a $140 pair of jeans. When they arrive home, Melanie gossips to Landon and Karamo about how much Sarah spent on jeans. Sarah complains about Melanie's actions to Willie and MJ and MJ suggests she just straight up tell Mel. So Sarah pulls Melanie aside and explains that she was hurt and Mel is genuinely sorry and knows that sometimes her opinions make her come off as a bitch. Both are happy they talked it out and didn't let it fester. Willie and Daniel have another talk about how they want to take things slow and next thing we know, they are in the shower making out and then they are naked in bed together. Shovonda catches a glimpse of a naked butt and MJ and Landon crane their necks to find out if what they think is going on in Willie bedroom is, in fact, going on. |
September 22nd, 2004 | (8.7) |
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15x5: Gunning for Karamo
Gunning for Karamo (15x5)Karamo knows that his father might have influenced him in some ways that he's realizing now were not right. While playing pool, Landon tells Karamo that when he was younger he said the "N" word on a school bus and learned really fast that he shouldn't be uttering words like that. Landon narrates that he was brought up not to have prejudices against anyone. Karamo narrates that Landon makes what he would consider offensive comments and he lets them slide. Karamo opens up to Shavonda about being out of his comfort zone here in Philly and he is feeling like he is about to shutdown, but Karamo knows he doesn't need to be bullying anyone or causing any false problems. While Karamo talks to his mom on the phone in private, MJ wonders if everything is okay with his road dog and he hopes they haven't done anything to upset Karamo. Karamo tells his mom that things are not going well and he needs to reactivate his mind before he goes crazy. Shavonda calls her dad to tell him about her experience so far and asks him for money. When he doesn't put money in her account, like he promised, and dodges her phone calls, Shavonda calls her ex-stepmom to vent about her dad's inability to come through for her. Her stepmom offers to put some money in Shavonda's account to tie her over. Later, Shavonda tells Sarah she doesn't have a great relationship with her dad because he never intervened when her mom would hit her. Shavonda says she has learned that her dad just wont be there for her. On a guys night out, MJ tells a story about how he got hassled when he drove in the projects one time and Karamo takes the opportunity to explain to Landon that he didn't like to hear him use the N word. Landon feels misunderstood by Karamo and says he has a lot of respect for Karamo but doesn't feel the same respect in return. Karamo admits to being "borderline racist" and doesn't typically have white friends. Later that night at a club, four cops surround Karamo and when he calls out to MJ, MJ doesn't hear him. The officers tell Karamo that they received an anonymous tip that he had a gun and Karamo is furious. Outside, Karamo raises his voice to the policemen, while MJ tries to get Karamo to calm down. Karamo feels that MJ is badgering him and implying that he is overreacting to the situation. Karamo is frustrated because incidents like this happen to him and his friends all the time. "You don't listen to anybody, Karamo," MJ shouts while they walk home. MJ narrates that he just wants to be there for Karamo, but he doesn't know how, if Karamo won't let him in. When MJ and Landon return home, Karamo angrily tells them this sort of incident has happened to him more than 20 times and asks how many times it has happened to them. MJ believes Karamo is holding this incident against them. When MJ offers a handshake to call a truce, Karamo walks away and goes outside to pray. |
September 29th, 2004 | (8.8) |
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15x6: The Roomies Have Soul
The Roomies Have Soul (15x6)Still reeling from the other night's events, MJ still doesn't understand why Karamo feels like MJ has turned his back on his boy. Back at home, Karamo tells a friend about the incident with the police. Karamo relates that he can't believe MJ thought he was overreacting. All Karamo was looking for was a little understanding from MJ. Besides, Karamo is convinced that this incident would have never happened to any of his other roommates. As Landon and MJ walk the streets of Philadelphia, people yell out "you suck" and throw plastic bottles and CDs at them. While at a bar, a guy throws a stool at MJ. It appears the city of Philadelphia isnt treating any of the roommates that well. Back at home, Landon relates the chair throwing incident and Karamo laughs it off. Still hurt, he is finding it hard to be empathetic. "Some people will say Karma's a bitch," Karamo suggests. Differences are temporarily put aside when the gang receives their job assignment and learns they will be working for the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football team. They freak out further when they realize they could possibly meet Jon Bon Jovi. The Real Worlders take their new ride to watch the Philadelphia Soul play and Willie is pumped to finally have the opportunity to make money. They watch the game in a posh VIP suite. MJ notes that being around all the players and watching the warm up is hard for him because his football career ended recently when he wasn't drafted in the NFL. They meet their supervisors and learn that they will also be working within the community and with kids. On the way home, the gang gets lost with Karamo at the wheel and the other roommates are nervous about the neighborhood they are driving through. Karamo finds it humorous that his roommates are uncomfortable. Rumor has it that Karamo told Shavonda that he hopes MJ has four more chairs thrown at him, so it appears that Karamo and MJ are not going to making up anytime soon. When Karamo walks in the house, Willie asks him to come talk to MJ, but this approach doesn't fly because Karamo ends up feeling attacked so he shuts down. Karamo says he doesn't need resolutions to conflict and he's not good at forgiveness. Their next trip to the Soul arena, the cast gets to meet Bon Jovi and Shavonda notes that Landon is "cheesing from ear to ear." The rocker tells them that they will help build a playground in the city. At the game, the seven strangers hand out t-shirts with the cheer squad and have a blast. Karamo has decided he wants to figure out how to convey to his roommates that he is upset, but he doesn't want to come across as if he is angry and upset. After a night out and a few drinks, MJ and Karamo patch things up. "We are going to allow the future to see 'how we are'," Karamo says to MJ. |
October 6th, 2004 | (7.0) |
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15x7: Ivana Have Some Fun!
Ivana Have Some Fun! (15x7)Sarah and MJ flirt in the kitchen, yet MJ narrates that while thy have fooled around while intoxicated a couple times, there are no true feelings between them. Sarah is on the same page. Sarah gets into the Jacuzzi in a white bikini and a furry white and calls herself Ivana, her Swedish alter ego. Melanie notes that Sarah is wild when she is sober, but her drunken exploits are over-the-top. Sarah knows she has good reasons for her issues for sex and explains to Melanie that she was once raped. After gaining this knowledge, Melanie now has a better understanding of Sarah and her actions. Meanwhile, Shavonda and Landon enjoy each other's company and flirt. Landon narrates that he is trying to figure out exactly what is between him and Shavonda. He definitely has a crush on her, but he also knows she has a boyfriend back home. Shavonda tells Shaun on the phone that she might be crushing on Landon. Bad move, honey. Honesty is not always the best policy. She wonders if they could take a break and Shaun wants to understand what she defines as "a break". Shavonda basically picks a fight with him and since he says he might not be able to trust her again. They decide to break up, but Shavonda can't believe it when Shaun says he won't talk to her then. Karamo, the voice of reason, does not think that Shavonda should disrespect her relationship with Shaun just so she can hook up with Landon. That night at the club, Shavonda and Landon dance close. The bartender offers the gang free drinks all night if Shavonda licks whip cream off a banana. Shavonda has no qualms and her roommates cheered her on. On the way home, Landon admits he was turned on by her banana licking skills and he even admits he has a crush on her. When Shavonda talks to Shaun again, he tells her he is willing to give her space and he would be okay if she kissed someone, but if it goes beyond that or if she hooks up with Landon he will not be pleased. Shavonda doesn't like the "limits" his is putting on her while she is in Philadelphia and they both hang up the phone angry again. After a night out, MJ makes a drunken phone call to Ashley, his girl back home, and tells her that there is a girl in the house who constantly throws herself at him. Sarah listens in on the conversation. Sarah reminds us that MJ has said that when he's drunk, Sarah should watch out for him, but of course she doesn't. She welcomes the attention she gets from drunk MJ. After the phone call to Ashley, MJ crawls into bed with Sarah and pulls the covers over their heads. Sarah still maintains that they haven't had sex. The next morning, MJ calls Ashley sober. Ashley reminds MJ of what he said the previous night and they both laugh about it. MJ narrates that his feelings for her probably go deeper than he is willing to admit. Melanie takes it upon herself to inform Sarah that MJ would rather that Sarah not sleep in his bed anymore. Sarah is not offended when she learns this and, instead, sees it as a wake-up call. MJ is not happy that Melanie delivered this news to Sarah, but it saves him the trouble of having to be straight with Sarah. Realizing she was using MJ as a source of emotional support, Sarah knows now that he can't fulfill that right now for her, so she goes to sleep in her own bed. |
October 13th, 2004 | (7.2) |
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15x8: Frustrations
Frustrations (15x8)Karamo tells Willie that he is sexually frustrated, but things are looking up when Karamo notes that he might have a crush on Dorian, who signed the housemates up for the nearby gym. On the job front, the roommates will be building a playground for kids who are part of the Northern Home for Children programs. The organization is a non-profit that works with kids in the community, so the gang meets their new bosses and gets to know the kids there. In the car on the way home, Melanie orders Landon around. Landon is not pleased and Melanie doesn't understand why he gets so "pissy" with her. Later, Landon tells MJ that he is mad at Mel because of the way she attacks him sometimes. Admitting hes more sensitive then the Average Joe, Landon wonders how he should handle the situation. MJ narrates that he and most of the others are fed up with Mel and wish she could just go with the flow a little better. That night at a club, Karamo runs into Dorian. Karamo is surprised because originally he didnt think Dorian was gay. Apparently Dorian wasn't sure if Karamo was gay either. They dance seductively and Willie is excited for Karamos potential romance. Landon is excited because he and the roommates are responsible for assisting in building a playground on the grounds of Northern Home. This is what he has gone to school for. But when Landon expresses his ideas for the playground, Melanie mumbles numerous times that she doesn't like them. Then, Mel is fully offended when Willie tells her to pipe down and give Landon a chance state his ideas. "Mel needs to find that happy medium between being a strong female and being overzealous," Sarah advises. Remember Dan, Willie's man? Well, he has been traveling for his job and finally has time to come back to Philly for a visit. Willie narrates that he adores Dan and looks forward to seeing him. Meanwhile, Karamo has a first date with Dorian. They both talk about their coming out experiences and Karamo explains his family had a difficult time hearing and understanding that he was gay. As the date ends, Karamo seems shy and awkwardly shakes Dorian's hand. Back at home, Karamo reveals to Dan that he cannot be himself with the cameras around. Willie narrates that it appears Karamo is not that comfortable with his sexuality and therefore feels the need to hide it. Dan has a really simple response for Karamos seemingly complex problem. "You have to deal with some sh-t," he says. "That is life." Karamo decides that it would be easier if he wasn't intimate with any guys for the duration of his stay at the Real World house. Dan reminds him to keep an open mind before he makes any rash decisions. Sitting in traffic again with the roommates, Melanie wonders who is going to explain to their boss that they are late and constantly complains about the fact that the traffic is making them late. And again, the roommates become annoyed with her comments. Karamo and Dorian go out again and Karamo strives to be more himself and open up this time around. Karamo realizes that Dorian is an outlet for him in Philly and someone he can share his dreams and fears with. Karamo narrates that what Dan said inspired him to be more affectionate and be simply who he is. He doesn't want to worry about what his family or someone else will think about him. That being said, Karamo and Dorian make out on the couch back at the house and Karamo says he can see himself being with Dorian for a long time. |
October 20th, 2004 | (6.9) |
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15x9: Landon & Leo
Landon & Leo (15x9)Normally a prude, Shavonda is learning that she enjoys reading the books in the house on Eroticism. So much so that she calls Landon into her bedroom to read him some passages. When she is finished, Landon walks out feeling more sexually frustrated than ever. It's been quite some time since Landon's had sex and believes that things are pretty close to breaking down between him and Shavonda. Pretty soon their relationship it's going to go one way or the other. "He ain't getting' nothing from me," Shavonda narrates. Meanwhile, Karamo is counting down the days until they sleep together, while Sarah and Mel think Shavonda won't cross the line. The guys and gals hit Pure, a gay club. Landon drinks a few two many martinis and becomes wild-frat-party-boy and dangerously flings Sarah around the dance floor. "Landon doesn't act right when he's drunk," Shavonda says "And it's starting to get old." Could her crush be fading? The next morning, Landon says he doesn't remember the walk home where he got in Shavonda's face. Mel, who doesn't always like to do what the other roommates like to do, went off by herself last night to a bar where everybody knows your name, called Drinker's Tavern. Everyone was, like, sooo nice to her and she found "serenity" in this little bar. Apparently, being in Philadelphia is not enough of a vacation for this Santa Cruz girl and she needed to get away from the house. When Mel talks about her night, she refuses to tell the roommates the name of the bar and MJ is offended that she is trying to make them feel like the rest of the house is not welcome there. When Sarah talks about her bulimia, Mel chimes in that she could "never do that to herself." Sarah says she has learned that not everyone has a right to have an opinion on everything, especially actions that don't affect them. Sarah recounts Mel's reaction to Willie and they both agree that she is very one-sided and it is hard for her to understand why someone else is why the way they are. Karamo, once again the voice of reason, says if they would just talk to Melanie, they would understand why she has sort of an abrasive tone. It's not always coming from a malicious place, he theorizes. The next morning, Mel is seriously hung-over from another night out at Drinker's Tavern, but she and Sarah have to volunteer at the PSPCA with animals. Sarah notes that there is tension between the two, but they are both trying to understand one another. Back at the house, Sarah asks Mel about how she was adopted. Mel's mother was seventeen when she had her, so Mel was put in foster care for six months and then was adopted. Mel talks about how her parents fought all the time when she was young and explains that was her past and it's something she went though, but she is stronger for it. Shavonda and Landon go for a walk and she opens up about how his drunkenness is scaring her. Landon is glad Shavonda is talking to him and feels bad about getting in Vonda's face and making the roommates uncomfortable. He vows to change his ways. When they arrive home, Landon suggests he and Vonda sleep in the confessional where it's cooler. Lying next to Shavonda, Landon asks her if she is interested in her at all. "As a friend," Shavonda says. Shavonda explains that even though she and Shawn broke up, she appreciates him more. "I do not have a crush on Landon anymore, solely because of his drinking." Shavonda states unconvincingly. Either way, Landon is cool if friendship is all Shavonda wants... |
October 27th, 2004 | (6.9) |
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15x10: Things Change
Things Change (15x10)Landon tells Sarah that he wishes he was in love again and recalls how his ex-girlfriend Becky treated him with such respect. Landon and Becky were high school sweethearts and they dated for seven years, but now Becky is dating his old roommate who Landon does not approve of at all. Shavonda says that even though she and Shaun are still broken up, they still love each other. Shavonda is okay with Shaun dating others, as long as it's not his ex-girlfriend. Shaun still talks to his ex all the time and it's a touchy subject for Shavonda. Shavonda emailed Shaun a "cuddle card" and since he didn't mention receiving it during their conversation, she decides to log on to his email and see if he got it. What she found were a bunch of travel confirmations and she soon came to the conclusion that his ex-girlfriend had bought a ticket for him to go to Texas that day. Shavonda immediately gets on the phone and casually asks Shaun what he's been up to and when he doesn't come clean she tells him what she found. Shaun says he didn't tell her because he knew she'd freak out. He also claims that nothing is going on between him and his ex, but Shavonda doesn't buy it. "I have a temper and I'm irrational, but I don't lie about sh-t," Shavonda angrily narrates. Shaun says he feels sick for lying and apologizes profusely, but Shavonda doesn't accept it and now does not trust him. She cusses him out pretty good on the phone and basically tells him to not come out and see her in Philly, blah, blah, blah, and BTW, "kiss my ass." Random coincidence struck when Becky calls the house and says she is in town for the night. Nervous and excited, Landon doesn't know what to expect, but admits her call brings back a lot of feelings of possibilities. He hopes that Becky called to reconnect and rekindle and old flame. Meanwhile, Landon is happy to see a familiar face in Becky when he picks her up. "She still gives me butterflies in my stomach, I can't lie; I'm still in love with her," he says. Since they broke up, Landon has always thought Becky still had feelings for him, too. As he, Becky and her friend are about to go on a Booze Cruise, Becky's friend gets mad sick and pukes on Landon. While Becky's friend pukes in the bathroom, Landon tries to talk to Becky about their relationship and friendship, but Becky just tells him that she is with Jason and she's happy with it. Landon just wants Becky to be able to act the same way around him as she does her friends. To make matters worse, Becky does not seem to care about her friend Sabrina who is sick, while Landon is tending to Sabrina and worried that she needs to go to the hospital, Becky just wants to put her friend in a cab and Landon cannot believe how Becky is acting. Landon worries that Becky's new boyfriend is having a negative influence on her personality. After the girls leave, Landon goes upstairs and cries and tells Sarah that it hurts him deeply that a girl he knew so well has changed so much. It's hard for him to just let it go and he is not sure if he's ever going to get over her. Shavonda talks to Shaun again and he tells her that he really, really needs her. He made a mistake and he's sorry, but Shavonda doesn't think their relationship will ever be the same. She says she is convincing herself that she doesn't need him and will be okay without him. "I love you," Shaun whimpers before they hang up. "Don't f--kin' say that to me," Shavonda shouts. After their convo, Mel advises Shavonda to not talk to Shaun for a while and Landon suggests they draw some lines in the sand. Landon invites Shavonda to go for a walk for him to clear her head. Both open up to each other about their relationships. "Who am I supposed to go to now when he's [Shaun] the one who f--ked me over?" Shavonda wonders. "Us," Landon says sweetly. |
November 3rd, 2004 | (8.9) |
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15x11: Happy Birthday MJ!
Happy Birthday MJ! (15x11)On the phone, Shavonda continues to fight with Shaun, while Landon requests the usage of the phone. Instead of getting off the phone, Shavonda bitches at him. Landon doesn't understand why Shavonda continues to call Shaun and talk with him for hours even after they are broken up. Landon surmises that while Vonda may have a crush on him, Shavonda is scared to give up things between her and Shaun. It's MJ's birthday and Sarah brings him breakfast in bed. Apparently, he had a traumatic experience when he was in fifth grade. He invited 25 kids to the roller rink for his party and only five came. MJ appreciates the effort, but doesn't have the heart to tell her that he's not hungry. Turns out MJ has been dubbed Muja Star by his roommates because of his giant star tattoo on his back. Willie came up with "Muja" and then MJ created a super hero out of this term. This alter ego tends to come out late at night. The gang eats at Dave & Busters for MJ's birthday, but while they are eating dinner, Landon sits off by himself and thinks about what to do about his situation with Shavonda. He decides if Shavonda won't hook up with him, he'll bring other girls home and she'll have to deal with it. Cut to Coyote Ugly where Landon and MJ continue the party. Landon meets a bartender and brings Graphic Tee Girl back to the house. When MJ returns home, the roommates surprise him with a cake, and later, MJ surprises the roommates with Muja Star. In his grey undees, blue cape and black mask, Muja Star will protect the house from all intruders. Guys are weird, seriously. Shavonda is not impressed with the girl Landon brings back to the house. After some making out in the hot tub, Landon and the Coyote Ugly girl retire to the shower where MJ suspects some hanky panky is taking place. Shavonda is disappointed in Landon and decides this Wisconsin boy is nasty and she will not sleep in his bed anymore. Probably a good idea since three's a crowd. The next morning, Landon claims he didn't have sex the previous night, while all of the other roommates wonder if he is really telling the truth. Meanwhile, desperately in need of redemption, Shaun sends Shavonda some red roses. The card says "I'm so sorry and I love you." Shavonda eats this little flower delivery up. Landon hooks up with a Coyote Ugly girl and Shaun sends her flowers and suddenly everything is great with Vonda and Shauny boy. Back on good terms, Landon tells Shavonda that he is not really a one-night stand kind of guy. And when Shavonda says Shaun takes care of her, Landon says, "lots of guys can do that, just to let you know." HINT, hint. Landon narrates how Shavonda just blows him away with her sweetness and overall greatness, but Shavonda narrates that Shaun is the only person in her life that unconditionally loves her. |
November 10th, 2004 | (7.1) |
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15x12: Passive Aggression
Passive Aggression (15x12)Willie claims that if wasn't for him, the house would be much more dirty than it already is. This neat-freak lists off the names of roommates who don't clean and Landon hears his while in the hot tub. Upset, Landon prefers that Willie come to him if he has a problem with him. Sarah decides to clean the house because it has become too disgusting for her to walk around in. It is spotless when she is finished and she retires to her bedroom. When MJ and Landon arrive home at 3 a.m., they proceed to be loud and Sarah wakes up. Instead of piping down, Landon complains that Willie kept him up until 5 a.m. the previous day. Landon chose not to say anything about that incident it because "It's not him" to confront like that. Landon doesn't handle the situation with Sarah any better and tells her to "F-off", which leaves her in tears. MJ notes that Landon lets a lot of things built up when it comes to people or problems in the house. The following day, the roommates head to Northern Home to work on their playground project. They receive an assignment with a deadline. Willie notes there is a lot of research they have to do and they are not sure where to start. Fourteen hours before the assignment deadline, Mel, Shavonda, MJ and Landon go into the office because they want to finish the project. Back at the house, Sarah is upset that she has no input in the project and that Landon has implied that she Willie and Karamo are slackers. Willie says he asked Landon if there was anything else he could help with and Landon said it was all taken care of. The morning of the meeting, Landon tells everyone that he's leaving at 8:35 a.m. whether they are ready or not because he is tired of being late. Willie and Karamo are the last to arrive to the meeting at 9:05 a.m. While not impressed with their tardiness, the bosses at the Philadelphia Soul, are impressed with the work the housemates did and ask each of the roommates which area they focused on. Sarah, Willie and Karamo explain they were not asked to participate in the project and their bosses instruct all of them to work together more as a team next time. After the meeting, when the roommates confront Landon, he feels unjustly attacked and later he says he is starting to feel that he is not liked by the roommates. Landon decides to explain himself to Sarah and apologize. "I was trying to make us all look good," Landon says. This Wisconsin boy realizes he needs to be more upfront with people about his feelings, otherwise he will be seriously misinterpreted. "Be yourself," Sarah says to him. |
November 17th, 2004 | (6.8) |
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15x13: Switchin' Teams
Switchin' Teams (15x13)Sarah is very vocal about how she is in desperate need of some good ol' sexual pleasure. She's not looking for a soul mate; she's just looking for some fun. Sarah becomes attracted to a guy from the club, Jason, and warns him that she is picky. It's a moot point because he's gay. When Jason and Sarah talk about what they like in a partner, Sarah says she should respect Jason's homosexuality, but he is just too cute to resist. Jason says he would never sleep with a woman, while Sarah secretly hopes that Jason is bisexual. Meanwhile, Landon and MJ are at glam hitting on girls. MJ notes that when he gets drunk, he views girls differently. MJ slobbers all over one blonde girl and she invites herself back to the house. MJ takes his gal-pal Nicole into his closet and Shavonda suspects some canoodling is going on. After their romp in the closet, poor Nicole doesn't have enough money to get back to Jersey. To make matters worse, she writes her number down even though it seems clear MJ won't ever use it. Not taking any chances on missing any phone calls from this hunk, she leaves two phone numbers. Good idea, honey. Willie and Sarah joke about the "skanky" gal that MJ was in the closet with and MJ is slightly offended, but mostly takes the ribbing in stride. Later, MJ opens up to Landon saying he still worries about what Ashley will think about all of his Philadelphia antics. MJ doesn't want to bring girls back to the house anymore and will draw the line at kissing, because he really doesn't want to mess things up with Ashley. Putting more thought into it, MJ realizes he tried to cut off something he really wanted. Ashley is constantly in the back of his mind and distance is making the heart grow fonder. So MJ calls Ashley to tell her that he has tested the waters, but his heart belongs with Ash. "Stay strong for me, baby, cuz I know that I am," MJ coos. Still confused about what to do, Sarah contemplates calling Jason and asks Diana, her male hairdresser for advice. Diana thinks it's a bad idea, but Sarah feels like there are enough signals being sent her way to give her the green light to pursue Jason in a sexual way. Sarah and Jason meet for coffee and talk about the weirdness between them. Jason tells her he doesn't want to be inhibited in any way. Sarah knows it was probably a bad idea to call him, but truthfully, she would like to "conquer" a gay man. Willie advises Sarah to only sleep with him if she has some deeper feelings for him. It's doubtful Sarah will heed his advice. Turns out Jason is more into Sarah than she anticipated, so they set up some pillows and start making out. But Sarah felt a strong internal conflict when they were being physical with each other. The next day, Sarah tells Willie, who can't stop from giggling, that she has never really been in contact with a confused penis and she would rather not deal with that again. |
November 24th, 2004 | (6.9) |
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15x14: Forbidden Affair
Forbidden Affair (15x14)On the way back from watching a Philadelphia Soul game in NY, Landon gets to know Gina, the team accountant for the Soul. Unfortunately, there is a "no fraternizing" rule in their intern contract, but that doesn't stop Landon from flirting or inviting Gina back to the house. The question of the day is: What exactly does fraternizing mean? Does it mean you can't have coffee with a Soul staffer? Or does it mean you can't dance seductively at Glam with a Soul staffer and then kiss her? The gang learns they will participate in the Easter Seals walk-a-thon, but Shavonda is not happy because since she was little, she has been uncomfortable around disabled people. The Special Ed kids were mean to her when she was a child and she still carries this discomfort with her. Soul staffer Laura tells her to give the walk-a-thon a shot and see how she feels. Sarah also educates Shavonda on what cerebral palsy is so that she goes into the experience more informed. Of course Melanie weighs in with her judgment and pisses everyone off, as usual. Landon decides to make his own fraternization rule: as long as you can conduct yourself in the office in a professional manner, everything is cool as hell. So he promptly invites Gina to come out with them that night. In the club, Gina tells Landon that she just can't hook up with someone; she is looking for someone to go home to, like, on a regular basis. Gina makes it clear that no one can know about their "relationship" and then they dance seductively and kiss. They party until the wee hours of the morning. In the back of his mind, Landon knows that if he were to get fired from his job, he would have to go home. The next morning the gang rises early to go to the Easter Seals walk. Shavonda is assigned to hang out with five year old Olivia and her ambassador family. She is nervous, but hoping to tackle her fears. She eventually begins to realize that Olivia's family treats their child just like any other child. "It was a good day and I felt good about it," Shavonda sums up. After the walk, Gina and Landon talk at her car and Landon wonders if it would be appropriate to kiss her goodbye. Don't kiss her in public you, fool! Apparently thinking no one is looking, Gina allows him to give her a smooch. Oh, geez. Bad move. Cut to the next day where the seven roommates are requested to attend a special meeting at the Soul offices. Uh oh. Turns out the meeting has been called so they can review the fraternization rule. Landon squirms in his seat and avoids eye contact with anyone. "Landon's scared sh-tless," Shavonda observes. Although the rule has been breached, no one gets fired and Landon gets the message. When Landon and MJ discuss the meeting, Landon tells MJ that Gina would like to continue the relationship, despite the fact that she could potentially get fired. Then, the conversation turns serious when MJ asks if Landon has seen our touched Gina boobs. He has touched, but not seen them, if you are keeping score. Trying to do the right thing, Landon calls Gina when he gets home and tells her answering machine that they "need to talk." He thinks they should end their relationship and sever all ties. |
December 1st, 2004 | (7.0) |
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15x15: Gone Sour
Gone Sour (15x15)Karamo tells Dorian that he doesn't have any "real" white friends due of his upbringing. His distrust of white people has caused him not to pursue friendships. While Karamo enjoys having deep discussions with Dorian, Karamo narrates that he needs a mate who embraces the hip hop culture and isn't so...Banana Republic. It's clear that Karamo is losing interest in Dorian. Sarah's mom has been diagnosed with CLL, a type of leukemia. She is currently going through chemotherapy, yet seems to be in good spirits. Sarah explains to MJ that her eating disorder started when her mom got cancer. Sarah's sister Rachel calls unexpectedly to let Sarah know that she and Sarah's mom will be in Philly shortly. Sarah is afraid to see her mom so soon after she has completed chemotherapy, so she tells them she is not sure she'll be able to see them. Sarah says being in the Real World house is kind of like being in a bubble which allows her to keep things out that she doesn't want. With her family in town, that bubble could be bursting. Realizing it will ultimately be good for her to see her mom and confront her mom's disease. Sarah meets her sister, mom and dad for dinner. Rachel confronts Sarah right in the middle of dinner about whether or not Sarah has "thrown-up" in Philly. Sarah maintains that she has been eating and staying healthy. Because Sarah can't control her mom's cancer, that's what ultimately drives her obsession with her body and her criticism of herself, she explains. Sarah believes it was good to see her family and she now knows she should stop bottling up her emotions. Meanwhile, Dorian calls the house to see if he can stop by, but Karamo is sleeping. Willie wakes Karamo up enough to learn that Karamo will call Dorian right back. Rather than waiting for that phone call, Dorian comes over anyway, which Karamo does not appreciate. So Karamo does what any mature person would do in a relationship. He says he has a headache and can't go out. MJ and Landon decide to hang out with Dorian and his friend. As soon as Dorian leaves, Karamo sneaks out with Willie. Shady, shady, shady! Dorian comes back to the house at 2:30 in the morning and wonders where Karamo could be. Just a few hours earlier, Karamo was "sick." Willie advises Karamo not to lead Dorian on. When Dorian confronts Karamo about his dubious actions, Karamo insists he is not "playin'" and promises to clear some things up face to face. Karamo narrates that he and Dorian aren't even in a relationship; they are "just talking." When Dorian comes over for their DTR (define the relationship) talk, Karamo doesn't handle their conversation in a mature way. He becomes defensive and gets up and walks off in the middle of their talk. "Things go sour sometimes when you think they are going to be sweet," Karamo shrugs. Karamo narrates that he wants companionship, but he doesn't want a relationship right now and he knows he needs to be clear about that with the next guy he meets. |
December 8th, 2004 | (7.0) |
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15x16: MJ's Having Trouble with The Ladies
MJ's Having Trouble with The Ladies (15x16)Sarah and MJ get into a heated discussion about Mel Gibson and The Passion of the Christ. She feels the movie is anti-Semitic and becomes frustrated that MJ does not appear to be informed on the subject. Meanwhile, MJ is frustrated by Sarah's frustration. Sarah believes MJ is taking the conversation too personally and can't appreciate hearing someone else's views. This makes for some major tension between the two. Angry, Sarah narrates that she thinks the ideal woman for MJ is a blond who doesn't have much of an opinion because she doesn't believe MJ has respect for strong females. In da club, MJ meets Kim, a girl who knows some of the girls he went to college with. MJ says goodbye to Kim, but struggles with whether or not he should hit on her further. He decides to go for it and buys her a rose, but he leaves before she can even say thank you. In the cab, he is proud of himself for being able to resist Kim, since he has recently decided to remain committed to being with Ashley. Back at home, MJ wants to tell Ashley how much she means to him, but he can't get on the phone because Shavonda is hogging it again. He presses his face against the phone door to get Shavonda to hurry it up. Eventually he comes in and sits down next to her and asks her how much longer she will be. When Shavonda tells him ten more minutes, he says he's not going to be rude, but in ten more minutes she better be off the phone. "Is that a threat?" Shavonda wonders. "Yes it is," MJ says. Shavonda bursts into tears because she doesn't like being disrespected. "White a-country bleeping bleep," Shavonda curses. Two wrongs don't make a right, Shavonda honey. Shavonda then goes to Sarah to relay the story. Turns out Vonda had a combative relationship with her ex-boyfriend and MJ's drunken "threat" rubbed her the wrong way. MJ comes up to her room to find out what's bothering her. Shavonda explains and he apologizes, adding that it's not a big enough deal for her to cry about. "Don't dismiss my feelings," Shavonda snaps. Eventually they hug it out and all is well. Meanwhile, Willie gets trashed at Pure, but has to wake up at 7 a.m. for work. When his taxi arrives at the house, Willie doesn't have enough cash to pay the bill, so he calls to Karamo to help him out. Next thing they know, the cops are knocking on the door to make sure Willie will be paying the bill. Karamo takes care of it. The next morning, Willie decides to blow off work because he is still drunk and can't manage to even get out of bed. The rest of the crew goes to the Northern Home to do some yard work. While they are working, the gang bitches about Willie's irresponsibility. Later when the gang meets with Laura, Willie tells her right out that he had a late, drunken night and he apologizes. On the bus ride back from a meeting for their job, Sarah is offended that MJ refers to her as "sweetheart." "I just never have had anyone talk to me that way," Sarah says as she stirs the pot. MJ has no clue where all this animosity is coming from and it completely baffles him. Over lunch, MJ asks Sarah to just be upfront with her about when says anything that offends her. Sarah agrees and knows that deep down MJ's a good person and just wants everyone to be happy. |
December 29th, 2004 | (8.8) |
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15x17: Altercations
Altercations (15x17)Landon and MJ head out for a guys night out and stop by Mel's favorite bar, Drinker's Tavern, to watch the game. As soon as they walk in, they get heckled by other patrons, so they decide to leave. Back at home, they tell Mel of their experience and she is bummed that they invaded her special place where she goes to get away from the other roommates. Shavonda is offended that Mel even needs to get away from them and Landon thinks Mel just flat out doesn't like him. MJ and Landon head out to party and Landon explains that the reason why he goes out so much (i.e. drinks SO much) is that he wants to enjoy his time in Philly to the fullest. MJ narrates that Landon doesn't seem to know when to stop drinking and that is becoming a problem. As MJ and Landon get home that night, they encounter Mel's friends from the Drinker's Tavern and Mel and Landon have an altercation in front of the house. Mel maintains that she is just playing around, while Landon utters a powerful "step the f-down." One of Mel's friends doesn't help by saying to Landon that he'll break his jaw, so MJ pulls Landon inside the house to get him out of the potentially volatile situation. Mel is offended by how rude Landon is acting. MJ comes back outside to smooth things over and invites everyone back into the house. "There's going to be fights," Landon drunkenly promises as Mel hangs out with her friends in the house. Mel instructs her friends to leave Landon alone, but Landon can't leave them alone. He hangs out in the kitchen with a knife in his back pocket while Mel and her friends play pool. Karamo keeps Landon away from Mel and her friends while Landon talks about cutting Mel's friends with the kitchen knives. Creepy! After Mel's friends leave, she says she is way over "drunk Landon." "Mel your friends are so nice," Landon says sarcastically the next morning. Mel reminds Landon that he told all of her friends not to come in the house and that is what started the previous night's conflict. The two have a good talk and Landon apologizes for not respecting her. Karamo wants Shavonda and him to hang out, but he feels that he has been unable to connect with her because of their differences. "I am aware of my surroundings. I'm aware of my past; I'm aware of slavery; I'm aware of where we've been as a people; I just don't let it run my life," Shavonda says. She hopes she can help open Karamo's mind a bit while he's in Philly. A couple days later, at dinner, Karamo and Shavonda continue to learn more about each other. Karamo narrates that Shavonda is really opening up his mind and he is beginning to see things differently. Meanwhile, Landon realizes he needs to worry about how he's acting when he is blacked out. Landon listens as Karamo tells Landon how he put a knife in his back pocket the other night and Landon is sickened by what he hears. Back at home, Landon talks to Mel again about his drunken habits. Mel is glad Landon is starting to realize it would be best if he was a more responsible drinker. Landon enlists the help of his roommates to let him know when he has had too much to drink so that he can start ordering a double water on the rocks. |
January 5th, 2005 | (4.8) |
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15x18: Ew, Scabies!
Ew, Scabies! (15x18)Melanie discovers little red, itchy bumps all over her body and has no clue what they are. She supposes she might be having an allergic reaction to working in the weeds at Northern Home. Dr. Landon advises Mel not to wear a bra or underwear for a day to, like, "air it out." Brilliant advice. Remember this later when Landon says Mel is always talking out of her ass. Mel goes to the doc and learns she is stricken with scabies, a.k.a. body lice. Mel just wants a little sympathy, but the roomies are enjoying making fun of her way too much. Plus, they become concerned about their own risk of developing scabies. Because they all live in close quarters, Mel's doctor comes over to the house to examine the other roommates and give them some treatment lotions. Willie is freaked out and does not want to get body lice, while Sarah thinks that scabies is the best thing that has ever happened to the house because this will finally motivate everyone to clean up. The roommates wash all of their bedding and clothing and spray down areas of the house and cross their fingers that they don't get it. The roommates also learn they have to put a "funky, sticky, honey-like medication all over their bodies" per the doctor's orders. As Landon reads the instructions for the medication, Mel decides to impart her "considerable" scabies knowledge to him and he becomes quickly fed up. Once again, Landon believes Mel is talking out of her ass. See above for proof that Mel isn't the only one who talks out of her ass. Later that night, Shavonda, Landon and MJ complain about Mel's behavior and her lack of consideration for the other roommates. Shavonda recalls how every sentence Mel utters starts in the middle of hers. "How do you sit someone down and say, your personality annoys me," Shavonda wonders. At the Philadelphia Soul offices, the roommates learn they must draw up plans for the playground and then make a presentation to the Philadelphia Soul and Northern Home and hope it gets approved. Now, two days before the presentation, Landon becomes annoyed with the roommates when he doesn't agree with their input for the presentation. Sarah does appreciate the fact that it seems to be "Landon's way or the highway". Meanwhile, worker-bee Landon just wants the roommates to trust him and his skills and he wants their bosses to be blown away by their product. The day of the presentation, the roommates are all nervous as they drive over to Northern Home. And when Jon Bon Jovi shows up unannounced, they giggle and try not to act stupid. In the end, the housemates do a stellar job and Jon Bon Jovi is blown away by the work the Real Worlders have put in. The rock star announces that the seven strangers will receive a special surprise when they return to their house. When their surprise arrives in the afternoon, the roommates can't contain their giddiness and they can't open the door because it appears to be broken. They are resourceful and finally bust it open. Each person receives a suitcase and as they rifle through their bags, trying to find a clue about where they will be headed, they mutter various, "Oh my Gods" and finally it's Willie who screams, "Fiji!!!" Oh my God, they are goin' to Fiji and takin' the scabies with them. Somebody warn the Fijians. |
January 12th, 2005 | (5.8) |
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15x19: Fiji
Fiji (15x19)As the roommates pack for Fiji, Shavonda asks Shaun via phone what he would think if she and her roommates all went skinny dipping together while on vacation. He is not pleased, but it doesn't matter because Shavonda narrates that while in Philly she is living her life as Shavonda, not as "Shavonda with Shaun." "What happens in Fiji stays in Fiji," Landon grins The roommates finally arrive on the beautiful Robinson Crusoe island. Shavonda wrinkles her nose at this "rustic, primitive" resort that does not feature hotel rooms or individual bathrooms. It sucks to be on a private island with crystal clear water and white sandy beaches. Boo hoo. Sarah wastes no time flirting with some British guys staying at the resort. Willie notes that she is on a mission to get some kind of action from the most willing cutie. While the roommates watch a Polynesian show, Sarah brings British cutie Freddie back to her bungalow. Sarah cannot believe it when he tells her that he doesn't want to have sex. When relaying the story to Shavonda, Sarah decides the next best thing to do is have sex with one of his friends and off she goes. British guy #2 runs away scared from Sarah's bungalow, while Sarah collapses in giggles. Before the night's end, Sarah is at least making out with British guy #3, but that's it. Meanwhile, Landon and Shavonda look cozy talking on the beach together and back at the bungalow, Landon tells Shavonda that he likes her and he's not looking at her as just a hook up. "All I wanna do is kiss you," Landon says. See ya tomorrow, Shavonda offers as a response. The next morning, Mel worries that Sarah is mad at her because she told Sarah that the British guys were saying bad things about her. Sarah tells Willie that she just wants to do what she wants to do and she doesn't want people standing over her shoulder telling her what she should care about. When Mel returns to the main part of the resort after watching a traditional ceremony with Landon and Shavonda, Mel goes right up to the British guys and acts all "cutesy and fun" around them. Sarah is seriously offended and vents her frustrations to Shavonda. Mel walks in on the conversation and asks Sarah what's wrong. Sarah explains she was hurt by Mel's actions. Basically, if people are talking sh*t about Sarah, Mel shouldn't associate with them in such a friendly way. Meanwhile, after a romantic evening, Landon and Shavonda make out under the covers, but she ends up leaving his bungalow before anything more happens. The next day the roommates arrive at another resort on Fiji, which is more upscale, with real hotel rooms. Mel and Sarah try and work out their differences so they can enjoy the rest of their vacation. Landon tells MJ what happened with Shavonda the other night and explains that he boldly told Shavonda (before their trip) that he thought they would hook up in Fiji. There's still time... |
January 19th, 2005 | (7.1) |
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15x20: Romantic Getaway
Romantic Getaway (15x20)The roomies continue to enjoy their time in Fiji by jumping off waterfalls and frolicking in the ocean. The romance of the islands seems to have finally gotten to Landon and Shavonda, as they dance in the restaurant. "Landon really cares for Shavonda deeply," Sarah observes. "He looks at her like she is a goddess." While Sarah goes topless on the beach, Shavonda tries to muster up the courage to get naked, but she can't quite do it. Landon decides he should get some sun on his ass, and suddenly, Shavonda begins to pay closer attention to Landon's hot body. Landon plops down on the sand bare-assed and Shavonda sprays him with oil. Back at the hotel, the roommates play truth or dare. Shavonda and Sarah French kiss. Shavonda and Landon make out for 30 seconds and Landon drops trow. Karamo does not approve of the lust that seems to be boiling over between Shavonda and Landon. Eh, Karamo's probably just bitter that he isn't getting any. On a boat out the ocean, the roommates dive into the deep blue water. Shavonda is hesitant because she is scared of large bodies of water and monsoons. Her roommates try to encourage her and finally they all hold hands and jump in together. Their sunny day quickly turns into a major rainstorm, so the seven strangers must get back to land. Back on the island, Landon and Shavonda make out in the rain and then hop into bed together. The next morning, Karamo glares at Landon and Shavonda as they oil each other up. Good news! Shavonda finally gets the courage to take off her top, while Landon tries to play it cool. "I wouldn't mind seeing Vonda's chest," Landon gulps. Their last night at Sonaisali Resort, Landon watches Shavonda get ready for dinner and he is clearly enamored by her. "I haven't sat and watched a girl get ready in so long," Landon muses. At dinner there is more glaring from Karamo. MJ asks a stupid question at dinner about who would procreate with who if they were all stranded on an island together. This stupid question leads Karamo to ruin the mood by saying he would become a hunter and slit Landon's throat. The roommates try to laugh this off but are clearly disturbed by Karamo's harsh statement. After dinner, Landon and Shavonda dance and then head back to their room. The next morning, the roommates tease Landon and Shavonda about how they look so refreshed. "Something did happen," Shavonda narrates about last night. "But I'll let Landon tell you if we did it or not." Huh? Landon, what happened? Please tell us! The roommates discuss Karamo's inappropriate behavior and his judgmental attitude. Has he been taking lessons from Mel? Meanwhile, Shavonda says she doesn't feel bad about hanging out with Landon because she is not committed to Shawn right now. Either way, Karamo still believes Shavonda is playing Shawn. |
January 26th, 2005 | (8.7) |
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15x21: Back to Reality
Back to Reality (15x21)After their amazing adventure in Fiji, the roommates are adjusting to life back in Philly. Once back at the house, it doesn't take Karamo and Mel to start gossiping about Landon and Shavonda. Karamo believes that Shavonda's actions are disrespectful to her kinda-sorta boyfriend Shaun. Shavonda calls Shaun and uses her cute voice and he is so excited to hear from her. Too bad, he's about to get some really upsetting news. "Did you think about me a lot; did you miss me; do you still love me?" Shaun quizzes. Shavonda tries to deliver the bad news with a soft touch, but that only freaks Shaun out and gives him a stomach ache. Finally, she admits to kissing and hooking up with Landon. "You seriously just threw away everything that we had," Shaun cries. Shavonda tries to explain that she still loves him, but she is confused by these new feelings she has for Landon. Meanwhile, Landon believes that Karamo doesn't approve of Landon's relationship with Shavonda because Landon is white. Karamo denies this. Landon and Shavonda talk about their Fiji hook-up. Landon sweetly explains that their last night in Fiji was a climax of emotions for him. Shavonda can't think of anything sweet to say back and tells Landon she isn't sure if she regrets their hook up. It's uncomfortable for her to talk about their relationship. Landon says whatever happens between them from here on out is totally up to Shavonda and whatever she decides he will respect her no matter. Shavonda finally admits that what they had in Fiji was cool. "Is that where you want to leave it?" Landon asks. Shavonda doesn't know. Karamo has been missing the more urban side of life, so he hangs out with his Puerto Rican friend Ed. They dance and get close at Pure, then take it back to the house. Karamo's roommates are surprised that he has brought back a guy to the house who is not black. Most of the roommates believe Karamo is full of crap at this point. Karamo admits that it is new for him to date someone outside of his race. Part of Karamo really wants to get to know his roommates, but the other part is jaded and really could care less. Ed is helping him get over the part that is jaded. Outside the house, Sarah explains to Shavonda and Willie that Karamo recently said that he "hated" Shavonda and the three of them don't understand why Karamo is speaking so hatefully of his roommates. Shavonda and Shaun talk again and poor ol' Shaun tells Shavonda that he understands what she is going through, but he is ultimately shocked by what happened. Shavonda apologizes and says it is scary for her to make a life long commitment to Shaun. Feelings are changing, Shavonda says; she likes being independent. It doesn't seem that there is a chance for them to get back together. Shavonda thinks that she and Landon were both lonely and that's part of the reason why the two got together in Fiji. Shavonda says she doesn't give herself to guys that easily and if Landon wants to hook up with her, then she will be the only person he is hooking up with. If Landon is not cool with that, that's fine, they can still be tight, but they won't be hooking up at night. At a night club, Shavonda dances with a bunch of guys and Landon dances and kisses girls. Shavonda finds an excuse to make her way over to Landon. "You go work it, I'll go work it and we'll meet each other at 2 a.m. and we'll go home," Landon smiles. Back at home, Shavonda and Landon bicker about dancing and kissing other guys. Shavonda then narrates that intimately, she and Landon are very compatible, but she doesn't know if there is anything more to their relationship. She's afraid to delve into that part because she doesn't want to get hurt. Meanwhile, Karamo says he no longer has a problem with Shavonda and Landon hooking up. Everybody goes to bed happy, some happier than others. |
February 2nd, 2005 | (8.8) |
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15x22: Intervention
Intervention (15x22)At dinner, the roommates gossip about Mel. "She is one of the most self-righteous people I've ever met," Sarah says. Shavonda says Mel's personality is abrasive and annoying but isn't sure how to tell her this. Mel narrates that she likes a bar setting more than a club setting and she likes the people who go to Drinker's a lot because they have tough exteriors and soft hearts. When Mel comes home drunk from Drinker's and repeatedly tells everyone how much she likes the people at her bar, her roommates want to ring her neck. MJ wants to know why the rest of the housemates aren't "allowed" in her bar. Mel says she never said such a thing. Meanwhile, Shavonda wonders why Mel doesn't try to bond with her roommates and would rather bond with guys at Drinker's. Mel gets in Vonda's face and claims she has done everything to bond with Shavonda. Shavonda busts out with straight up honesty, saying that the reason why she doesn't ask Mel to hang out is because Mel won't let her get a word in edgewise. "You are a f--king know-it-all," Shavonda says. "You don't listen to save your life." Shavonda narrates that she has tried numerous ways of dealing with Mel, but this was the last straw and that's why she went off. After the conversation, Mel calls her dad in tears to tell him that her roommates hate her and think she's a horrible person; she wants to come home. She talks to Andy the next morning and he advises her to show her strength. "I don't think the roommates necessarily understand who I am," Mel says. Mel decides to talk to everyone about how they feel about her. Willie says he doesn't have issues with her, but she does have a way of delivering information that makes others feel like she is judging. He advises Mel to make an extra effort to be more conscious of this. Next, Sarah tries to explain what bothers her and hopes that Mel can change because she wants her roommate to stay in the house. The ball is now in Melanie's court and she knows it will be hard, but she is willing to try to improve her relationships with her roommates. The housemates arrive at the Philadelphia Soul offices and learn they have a lot to do in the next five and a half weeks. Karamo has made a personal decision that it would be better for him to be a mentor to the children rather than be involved in the execution of the playground like the other housemates. He is so not interested in helping put together 5,000 playground parts by hand. The following day, Karamo, Landon and Melanie decide not to show up for a three hour work day and the other roomies are annoyed. Landon claims he informed Laura that he would be hanging out with his mom and sister who are in town. Karamo and Mel just decide not to go. The next day, the playground pieces come in and all the roommates help unload and unpack. On a break, Laura sits them all down and explains that they all need to be at work from here on out and cannot be late. If they are late, they will be terminated. If they are terminated, they will have to go home. While they work on the playground assembly, the housemates get a call from ING Direct and learn this company is donating $5,000 to the Northern Home, but wait, it gets better. If the Real Worlders complete this playground project successfully, they will each receive an ING Direct Savings account with $1,000 already in it. That sure sounds like some extra motivation to show up to work on time. |
February 9th, 2005 | (8.7) |
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15x23: Willie's Love Triangle
Willie's Love Triangle (15x23)Willie is still committed to Dan even though they have a long distance relationship and technically aren't exclusive, but recently it's been harder for Willie to stay away from other hot guys. On the phone, Dan tells Willie that he wants him to be able to date other people if he wants to and get the most out of his Philadelphia experience. Willie is a bit hesitant, but Dan is never around and Willie is getting lonely. Cut to the club where Willie hits on a curly headed boy named Neil and they exchange numbers. "He's hot," a drunken Willie mumbles to Sarah. "I think I need to get laid." Willie has dinner with Neil and tells him about Dan and while Willie thinks he is being honest, he says he and Dan are not together. This could be interpreted in a few different ways and Neil takes it to mean that Willie and Dan are not currently dating. Willie calls Neil a "sexy, guy, guy" and Sarah notes that everything she's heard Willie say about Neil has been about his looks. Sarah and Shavonda both tell Willie they want to see him with someone like Dan, not Neil. Willie admits that Neil is a bit of a snooze, but he's still hot. During this conversation, Dan calls to let Willie know he'll be in town tomorrow, and the juggling begins. Unsure about what he is supposed to do, Willie decides to break his plans with Neil just a few hours before their planned date. On his date with Dan, Willie tells him about Neil. For a minute it appears that Dan is unhappy, but then he assures Willie that he should be doing whatever he wants to in Philly. Willie bumps into Neil at the club with Dan and Neil is pissed that Willie has not only broken his date with him, but Willie wasn't totally truthful about his situation with Dan either. Willie is sure he explained his relationship situation clearly and can't understand why there is steam coming off of Neil's curls. The next day, Willie calls Neil to explain further, but Neil isn't hearing any of it. Neil's main beef is that Willie made it seem like he used to be dating Dan. It seems that Willie won't be getting any nookie from Neil anytime soon. "Weird" is the word the roommates are using lately to describe Karamo. Karamo tries to explain his odd behavior by telling Sarah he has a mischievous and vicious mind, but his soft side always wins out. Then, he alludes to the fact that he likes to mentally harm people. Weird. Mel talks to Karamo about how all of the roommates think he's weird and Karamo notes that the roommates just don't get him and most of the time his strange comments are taken seriously when he's really just joking. "The thing that I have not tried to do here is try to get these people to understand who I am," Karamo explains to his boyfriend Ed. Ready to get things back on track, Karamo talks to Landon first. Landon would like to see more communication from Karamo so that they all can understand him better. In an effort to bond with his roommates, Karamo comes up with the idea to go play a game of dodge ball. The housemates all have a great time together. Karamo narrates that after his conversation with Landon he has decided that he is ready to make an effort to be more positive and get to know his roommates better in the time he has left in Philadelphia. |
February 16th, 2005 | (9.6) |
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15x24: Ashley's Visit
Ashley's Visit (15x24)Previously, MJ didn't want to be "walking on egg shells" wondering if something he did in Philly would hurt his gal Ashley, back home. Now, MJ has come to the realization that no one compares to Ashley and he is willing to give up the Philly nookie so that he can be in a committed relationship with her. "I cannot wait to make out with you," MJ says to Ashley, anticipating her arrival in the City of Brotherly Love. Turns out the same time Ashley is going to be in town, one of MJ's best friends, David will also be in town. David is just "blowing through", while Ashley has planned a trip. Does anyone see where this is headed? Ah, Landon does. "It just doesn't work very well to have your buddy and your girlfriend in the same place," Landon warns. After a serious of unfortunate events, Ashley finally arrives and she and MJ have some quality kissy time together before David arrives. The first night David is in town, Ashley is beat from all her traveling and just wants to go to bed. Meanwhile, David wants to go out drinkin'. MJ doesn't know what to do, so he drags his girlfriend out drinking with his best friend. She pretends like she's okay with it, but she is not. And, by the way, MJ does an excellent job of ignoring Ashley while they are out drinking. MJ and Ashley spend some time alone the next day and see the sights of Philadelphia. Ashley asks if he has done anything more than kissing with anyone in Philly and MJ owns up to the fact that he has and, according to him, Ashley takes this news well. Hmm, that doesn't sound right. The two lovebirds must say goodbye and when Ashley arrives home, Ashley complains that she wants to talk to him without being recorded. "I just have some questions for you," Ashley says, while she giggles nervously. MJ is frustrated that Ashley can't just talk to him about whatever is on her mind, so he hangs up on her. The next day, MJ learns that now Ashley wants to go out and date other people. She explains that her heart was there for him four months ago when he called her saying he needed his space. With three weeks left in Philly, MJ is bummed that he won't have someone waiting for him back home. His safety net is gone and it's scary. During their night out, Landon learns from David that the MJ he has known in Philly is totally different that the MJ at home. Landon is shocked that he has learned more about MJ in five minutes with David than in the entire time they have been in Philly together and this has him questioning his bond with MJ. In bed, in their underwear, Landon and MJ have a heart to heart about their relationship. MJ explains that the only thing he hasn't shown in Philly is his anger, then he admits that he could do a better job of opening up and letting people in. At the end of their conversation, both understand each other better. |
February 23rd, 2005 | (8.8) |
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15x25: Motherly Love
Motherly Love (15x25)Sarah admits that since she was 15 or 16, she has had an unhealthy attitude towards her body, which has lead to eating disorders. At dinner, the roomies tell Sarah she needs to eat and they worry about her negative body image. The roomies do their best to support Sarah but they know there is only so much they can do to help. Later, at the gym, Sarah works out and narrates that she has been working out really hard to try and lose some weight she gained in Fiji. When Sarah's sister Rachel calls to tell her that their mom thinks Sarah should start the South Beach diet again, Sarah is crushed. Sarah's mom thinks Sarah has been eating and drinking too much, but doesn't know how to tell her, so she has her other daughter deliver the message. Way to go mom. Sarah already has plans to see her mom and dad that night in Philly, but changes her mind. When Sarah's mom calls to find out what happened to Sarah, Melanie answers the phone and gets an earful. Sarah calls her mom right back and tells her mom off. Sarah's mom's response? "You don't look good." At the Northern Home for Children, the roommates put the finishing touches on the playground. Karamo has decided that he wants to give Landon a tangible gift for all of the extra work he has put in on the playground. That gift will come in the form of a special plaque he has ordered. Karamo is also making plaques for their bosses Laura and Donna. Proving that he has come a long way, Karamo comes to MJ to tell him about the plaque he got for Landon. Karamo doesn't want MJ to feel left out and MJ appreciates the respect Karamo has shown for him. At work, Sarah can't focus, so she decides to talk their boss Donna who she looks up to. She confides in her about the recent problem with her mom. Donna tells Sarah that it's her mom's issue and Sarah needs to look in the mirror and realize she has control of how she lives her life. During this conversation, Willie calls out to Sarah, saying they need her help. Willie narrates that he is tired of Sarah talking about her weight because, really, it's a "non-issue" and such a "girl thing." This hits a major nerve with Sarah and leads to a major screaming match between her and Willie. When they finally talk it out, Willie has a better understanding of Sarah and what she is going through. At dinner that night, Sarah is distant and there is some major tension between her and her mom. Eventually, her mom apologizes and even admits that she was wrong. The next day, as the roommates put the finishing touches on the playground, Jon Bon Jovi comes to check out the new playground. He is very pleased with what he sees. IKEA has given a large donation to the Northern Home, so the housemates go shopping for items for the day care center. At the dedication ceremony, Karamo presents the plaques. He calls Landon one of the "most amazing people" he has ever met in his life. Landon is clearly surprised and even a little choked up as Karamo presents him with the plaque. He appreciates that his roommates value his dedication and hard work. After the ceremony, Donna offers them a hug and some heartfelt thanks. |
March 2nd, 2005 | (8.9) |
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15x26: Losing You
Losing You (15x26)The roommates go to Shampoo with Willie and when a drag queen comes out on stage, MJ looks shocked and proclaims "I'm straight." At lunch the next day, Willie tells Mel that he thinks MJ and Landon think of Willie as a character, not as a person. Willie does admit that part of that is his fault because they haven't spent a lot of one-on-one time together. So Willie has a drink with MJ, Mel and a friend and opens up about how his parents are not accepting of his lifestyle. It's clear that through this conversation, MJ comes to understand Willie better and even looks at him differently. With only a day or two left, the roommates pack their things, but most say they are in denial that they are actually leaving Philly. Landon explains that since Fiji, it has been hard for him to resist Shavonda. He now worries that when they go their separate ways they won't be left with anything: a friendship or a physical relationship. Meanwhile, Shavonda just wants to hook up with Landon, but that's it. Landon has told Shavonda that's not a good idea because he can get emotionally attached. Shavonda doesn't understand this saying, "If you tell yourself not to get attached, you won't get attached." You know the ol' if you say it, you can do it approach. Despite Landon's honesty, Shavonda won't hear any of it. MJ comes up with a brilliant idea and tells Landon to bring a girl home. That will send a message to Shavonda. It might also send her to the bathroom in tears, but at least she'll get the message, right? Landon goes through his phone book and calls this chick Mackenzie who once waited on him in a bar. He brings the waitress home and Shavonda is shocked. Mackenzie is all, "Landon, I've never, ever been in a hot tub before; will you show me what it's like," Landon cannot resist the temptation. In the morning, Landon hustles Mackenzie out of the house so that Shavonda doesn't feel more awkward than she already does. The morning after is a fine time to start considering Shavonda's feelings. Landon feels badly about his behavior. When Shavonda snuggles up to him, he tells her that he didn't have sex with Mackenzie and Shavonda narrates that she is relieved. Somehow we think there is more to this story than he is letting on. Shavonda realizes that her emotions have caught up with her and she really does care about Landon. Landon writes a really sweet card to Shavonda about how he hopes for good things for her and asks her to be open to possibilities. Shavonda feels fortunate to have made such a strong connection with Landon. "It's gonna be weird not seeing you every day," Landon says on their last morning in the house as they cuddle in bed. "I could fall in love with Landon," Shavonda says. "But it's kind of hard to do that when they are in two different parts of the country." Mel's cab arrives and they all share a group hug before they send the first roommate on her way. When Karamo leaves, MJ notes that Karamo is more accepting than he was when he first came into the house. Willie and Sarah will take the train back to New York City and there are more tears when they leave. "I fell in love with six people," Sarah cries. "MJ gave me a kiss," Willie smiles as he and Sarah ride to the train station. "He's come pretty far with his comfort level for gay people," Willie notes. MJ says he learned from Landon that you can be a man and still have a "sissy conversation" and it actually makes you feel good. As MJ rides off in a taxi, Shavonda and Landon can't stop hugging, crying, and hugging and then they finally say goodbye. "My eyes have been so open to what their eyes were already open to and I just pray to God that I've done the same for them," Landon narrates. |
March 9th, 2005 | (8.9) |
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15x27: Fistful of Philly: The Real World Philadelphia Reunion
Fistful of Philly: The Real World Philadelphia Reunion (15x27)Season 15, Philadelphia cast reunites |
March 16th, 2005 | (8.7) |
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14x1: Hello, San Diego!
Hello, San Diego! (14x1)Brad, a sleeveless-shirt-wearing dude from Illinois says goodbye to his girlfriend of four years, jumps on his motorcycle and heads to beautiful San Diego to pick up his new roommate and the keys to the Real World house. He's hoping it's a chick because he doesn't want some dude riding on the back of his bike. Cameran, a 19 year old from South Carolina, waits near the harbor to meet her new roommates and stresses how much she does not like Yankees. No, not the baseball team. This southern belle is talking about the loud people from "up north" who wear sleeveless shirts and ride motorcycles. Frankie, a massage therapist from Kansas City, Mo., is 21 and is drawn to skinny, tattooed white boys. Guess there's no chance of a hook up between her and buff Brad. Robin, from Tampa, Fla., is a 23 year old looking to have a good time. Brad rides up to a scenic lookout near the beach and he meets Jaime, a petite girl from San Francisco, and she is immediately struck by his cuteness. She gets on the back of his hog and they set off to find the house. Jacquese, a 19 year old business management major, hails from what he calls a bad neighborhood in New Jersey. He meets up with Frankie in the park and is struck by her punk rock style. Frankie tells him she left a boyfriend back home and he's not taking her departure well. She and her boyfriend met where most people tend to meet (if you are a tattoo artist and a punk rocker massage therapist)...at the back of a porn store. Randy says Southern Cal is very close to his idealistic place to live and a stark contrast from Boston. Robin notes how she has always lived a short distance from her family and she has always depended on them when she has needed something. It's going to be hard for her to start over on her own. Randy and Robin meet up and find that they both work in the nightclub industry (No way! Get out!) and they instantly have a bond. Randy works as a head of security and Robin is a dancing bartender at Coyote Ugly. (Dude, I can't believe we both work at bars. That's so cool.) Back at the park, Jacquese helps Frankie with her luggage as they get on a San Diego Trolley, while Robin and Randy opt for a water taxi. When Brad and Jamie arrive, they, like many Real Worlders before them, can't believe how cool the house is. Jacquese and Frankie are the next to arrive and Frankie is struck by Brad's contagious smile. Cameran gets on the water taxi and meets Robin and Randy. Once in the house, Cameran finds a book on sex tips and mentions that sex is not a big deal for her at all. On a beer run, Brad and Frankie talk about their significant others. The rest of the roommates get to know each other on the deck and learn that Randy went to art school and sculpts and paints. In confessional, Cameran says when she first met everyone, she was sure none of them would hook up. But then, she adds that there is a little something that is attracting her to Brad. At night, out on the deck, Frank talks about how she has a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis and how she really shouldn't smoke. The rest of the roommates are concerned about her condition even though Frankie tells them it's not a big deal. Professor Frankie explains that alcohol can make you do some really stupid stuff. Can you say foreshadowing? Cut to Brad and Frankie talking alone outside. Frankie says Brad reminds her of this guy she used to have a crush on. Brad tells her that that he loves the color of her hair and Frankie says she feels like she just bonded with Brad. Brad concludes their meaningful talk by saying the boat in the harbor makes him want to pee. How sweet. It's not long before everyone dons their skimpiest bathing suits and ends up in the hot tub with their drinks. Cameran notes that Brad is the epitome of a loud-mouth Yankee, but she thinks he's an awesome guy anyway. But it's Frankie who starts stroking Brad's hair and it's not long before she's hugging on him. Jacquese, the astute college student, realizes they are about to hook up. But ol' faithful Brad knows if he does anything with Frankie, he's dead, so dead (DSD). Brad looks embarrassed and nicely encourages Frankie not to do what she's doing, especially since they both have partners back home. Randy admires the way Brad handles the situation. Frankie gets out of the hot tub and stumbles back into the house. She crawls into her bed in her wet bathing suit and throws up on her pillow. Later, she doesn't respond when Jacquese asks if she is okay. He goes to get Robin and Cameran and they help her get out of her wet clothes and get her feeling better. Cameran later tells Brad that Cystic Fibrosis is a deadly disease and he is surprised to hear how serious it is. The next morning Frankie feels stupid for drinking so much. |
January 7th, 2004 | (9.3) |
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14x2: Rockin' the Relationship
Rockin' the Relationship (14x2)Jacquese wants to know what happened with Frankie and teases Brad about last night. Brad notes that he has a great relationship with his girlfriend back home and he's never felt that way about a girl. Randy, the observant artist, suspects that Brad has some unexpected trouble headed his way while in the house. Frankie calls her boyfriend Dave and he asks if there are cute boys in her house and he wonders if she made out with any of the boys while she was drunk. Frankie says she doesn't remember exactly what happened last night. On their second night in the house, Cameran notes that Brad is everything she doesn't like in a guy, but for some reason, she is attracted to him. Jamie, the sharp cute chick, smells a hook up. Boisterous Brad causally mentions that he's got a large manhood and suggests they call his girlfriend to verify. Too drunk to realize he's calling her at 6:45am, Brad calls while Cameran listens in. She confirms that Brad has a right to brag about what's in his bag. During the day, Frankie worries that she kissed Brad while she was drunk. Meanwhile, Brad seems to be fighting on the phone with his girlfriend Andrea about his flirtation with Frankie, but they are actually talking about something that happened between him and an entirely different girl a while ago. Robin, the dancing bartender, gives him some very good advice about how to handle the situation with his girlfriend, but even Robin doubts Brad can be faithful to his long distance love. Brad agrees and thinks maybe he and his girlfriend should take some time apart while he is living with four hot girls in a posh house at the beach. To further rationalize breaking up with Andrea, Brad admits that five months is a long time to go without sex. Dude, his sex life has never taken a hit like that. Cameran, who's developing a crush on Brad and is far from neutral, encourages him to break up with Andrea. Then sweet Cameran surprises everyone when she tells them she brought her vibrator. Frankie decides to call her boyfriend Dave and tell him she might have been flirtatious the other night. Her soul mate says if they make it through this, then they'll know their relationship is forever. Brad calls Andrea and suggests they love each other as friends (he did not just say that!) and he feels good about his decision. It's not long before Brad wonders what's going to pan out between him and Cameran over the course of the next few months. |
January 7th, 2004 | (9.2) |
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14x3: The
The (14x3)While the roommates party in the hot tub, Robin asks Jacquese if he is from the ghetto and he wonders "what does someone from the ghetto look like?" He thinks Robin's opinions about people from the ghetto are based on things she has seen on TV and not in real life. Jacquese talks to his cousin Calvin about the incident in the hot tub and explains that respect is really big with him. When Jaime and Jacquese are together, they talk about how the two of them and Frankie are not in a clique in the house, but the others have formed a clique. Jaime wants everyone to be one giant clique, but it's not quite working out that way. Jacquese is upstairs using the computer and no one tells him they are going out and he's upset that people aren't including him. Cameran thinks that Jacquese is very sensitive and doesn't think anyone meant anything by not telling him they were going out. Randy notes that Jacquese is a little more introverted than the rest of the group and is being left out because of that. The gang heads out to downtown San Diego and outside the club, a local San Diego black man calls Robin a bitch, so she calls him what she describes as "probably the most hurtful thing you could say to somebody of color". Jacquese asks her what she said and he can't believe it when she tells him. The have a conversation outside the club about why what she said was inappropriate. Jacquese stays totally calm, while Robin points and gets in his face. He asks her to get out of his face, but she doesn't back down. Upset that he's not getting through to her, Jacquese heads home. Robin tells Randy that she didn't mean any disrespect and she's upset that she offended one of her roommates. Randy says the situation is a misunderstanding and she is not the type of person who wants to hurt people. Brad says even though he is not even a part of that race, he is offended. Jacquese calls his mom when he gets back to the house and she tells him not to become an angry black man. She says it is his role to educate the others on how hurtful that word is. She tells him to be tolerant of their ignorance and does not want him to rush to judgment. Jacquese thanks his mom for calming him down and giving him advice on what he should do. When the rest of the group arrives home, Brad tries to explain to Robin that there is no excuse for ever using that word. Robin cries a lot and says she would take it back in a heartbeat. Cameran steals Jacquese away and tells him that Robin is really upset about hurting him and they decide to all sit down and talk. Jacquese says he feels like he is not getting much attention in the house. Robin interrupts him and asks him if he was raped by someone who was white. Robin tells Jacquese that he doesn't understand where she comes from and Jacquese hugs her to calm her down. Robin sits down with Jacquese to tell him that she had one negative experience with a person of a different background. Jacquese tells him to try not to use that word and she should try and be the bigger person. As roommates, they need to respect each other's feelings. Later, Jaime comes to Jacquese and tells him that he can always come to her and since they are both minorities, they are going through a similar situation. Robin says she is glad people forgive, but she'll never forget. She hopes to come out of this a better person. Everything seems to be water under the bridge when Robin wakes up Jacquese the next morning and they go outside to shoot some hoops. While Brad, Camera, Robin and Randy hang out on one deck, Frankie, Jaime and Jacquese hang out together on the other deck. Frankie thinks that they are just on the outskirts of the clique. Brad comes over to see them and they tell him they feel like outcasts. Brad says that everyone in the house is an outcast. With Brad and Cameran now on their deck, Jaime opens up about how there have been numerous occasions when she has been uncomfortable about her ethnicity. Cameran says she has put labels on people in the past and she feels bad about her previous behavior. Cameran believes she is going to learn from this experience and grow from it. Jacquese says no matter what race they are, they all want the same things in life. Robin explains that even though they went through an ugly situation yesterday, it brought them all closer together. |
January 14th, 2004 | (9.8) |
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14x4: Boom Bazooka Joe!
Boom Bazooka Joe! (14x4)Randy and Robin shoot some hoops. Randy thinks Robin is sweet. Robin thinks Randy's a big teddy bear. Randy thinks Robin has a great personality. Robin says she is drawn to him because they have similar backgrounds. But they are roommates. When has being roommates ever stopped anyone from hooking up. Looks as though pretty soon they are going to be swapping schmoopies, while they coo like love birds. When the roommates' conversation turns to sex, Randy says he is not into casual sex. If he likes some body he "can't hold nothin' back." The roommates receive some information about their job. All they know is that it involves water and a boat and the rest is up to speculation. Jacquese is not happy because he doesn't know how to swim. Frankie is not happy because she is deathly afraid of large boats. When she spots a big cruise ship in the harbor, Frankie gets a panic attack and explains to her confused roommates that basically she has a phobia of large metal structures, especially large boats. Boat phobias are not funny. Don't laugh. I know you're laughing. Dude, seriously. Don't laugh. Cameran, the nave Southern belle, shares that she has never met anyone who is afraid of a large cruise liner. Of course it's not long before the girls are joking again and Robin wonders if Frankie is scared of Brad's large, ahem, package. Robin and Randy engage in a deep conversation on the deck. Too bad Robin doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Ready for a change of pace, the two potential love birds hop into the hot tub and get cozy, while the other roommates peak in on them and giggle. Cameran thinks Robin is more mentally attracted to Randy than physically. After the hot tub, they get in the show and Randy gets naked, while Robin cautiously showers in the individual shower. Busybody Cameran makes sure that Brad and the other roommates are informed about the fact that Randy is naked in front of Robin. Brad, who hasn't stopped thinking about sex since he got to the house, wonders who's going to have sex first. Robin and Randy cuddle up in bed, while Cameran continues to gossip about them to Brad and Jacquese. Getting hooked on the scandalous nature of their relationship, Jacquese listens in at the doorway and hears Randy say, "Boom! Bazooka Joe." The other roommates crack up upon hearing this. The next morning, the roommates are excited about going to their job. As they walk down the pier, Frankie begins having a panic attack. The guys suggest she close her eyes while they lead her up to the boat. Cameran starts singing a random song about work to take Frankie's mind off of things. They meet Brian and Matt on the boat and find out they will be taught how to sale. It turns out Jacquese is the only roommate who does not know how to swim, so they give him a life vest to wear on the boat. Their instructors explain that this is a very serious job and they expect them to come to work ready to go. The roommates get right to work and learn the aspects of sailing. Frankie helps out a little bit, but soon she has her head between her knees. Even though she had a rough time out in the ocean, Frankie says she is the kind of person who will try her hardest at anything to prove to herself and other people that she can do it. As far as the two love birds go, Robin says that Randy and her only cuddled and did "G" rated things. Yeah, right. Jacquese tells Randy that he said "Boom! Bazooka Joe" last night and he wonders what he said it in context to and laughs about how he said such a random thing that he will probably be teased about the entire time he is in the house. |
January 14th, 2004 | (8.0) |
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14x5: Pass or Fail
Pass or Fail (14x5)The boat crew trainees learn that after only three days on training they will be given a test to see how much they have digested so far. As soon as their instructors say "test," Jaime starts to ask a lot of questions and really puts an effort into learning everything about sailing. The seven strangers are told that if they pass the test, they will earn their salary for the last few days, which will work out to be about $200 each. Star student Jaime is concerned that Robin is going to fail the test because she has not been showing much interest in the sailing. But Robin comes to Jaime for some study help and Jaime is more than willing to tutor her. It's the night before the test and Cameran, Brad and Randy have not studied and decide to put that off until after they go out and party. Besides, Brad is pretty confident that he already knows the "bull---t terms" that they've been asked to memorize. In the car on the way home from the bar, someone said something about how Cameran and Jaime have never kissed a girl. Not waiting for those girl kissing virgins to start making out, Frankie and Robin do a little smooching to get things rolling. Cameran and Jamie are clearly uncomfortable going in for a big kiss, so they agree on a nice, respectable peck. If people paid to see this, they'd definitely be asking for their money back. And that's when it all becomes about Brad's penis. Not wanting to miss what goes down (or up), Jacquese pulls the car over. Apparently getting over her initial embarrassment, Cameran and Robin share a pretty intense kiss and then request that Brad pull out his prize-winning penis, but he's feeling violated and asks that they continue this negotiation at home. The girls agree, knowing it would be better if they gave Brad the chance to get it to its fully functioning size. Jacquese tells a somewhat oblivious Brad that Cameran wants to have the sex with the guy attached to the eight inch penis. Brad doesn't know what to do about that, so he comes back into the house and says they are getting this game over with right now. He reaches into his pants and pulls it out for Robin and Cameran to see. Cameran lets out a squeal, while Robin is impressed that Brad is a man of his word and kept his bet. The roommates drink and talk the night away and before they know it, it's 6 a.m. and they've got a test on their sailing skills in just a few short hours. A few of them study and then hit the sack only to be woken up a few hours later by their alarm clock. The roommates cram for the test while they get ready and Cameran goes down to the dock a few hours early to make sure she knows all of the things she had learned over the past couple of days. On the boat, the housemates are given a multiple choice test and Frankie is confident that her excellent memory will help her ace the test. Brad, on the other hand, claims he knows what each of the terms mean, but he has trouble matching the term to the proper definition on the test. Whatever, Brad. Cameran says at first she is confident answering the questions, but then it starts to go over her head and she begins to get lost. After they turn in the written part, they each have to take a practical exam. It looks like Brad, Jaime and Jacquese do really well. Cameran has the most difficulty and wonders what the consequences of not passing the test will be. The scores are given on the boat and Frankie and Jaime both learn they got a 95 percent. Jacquese, Randy, and Robin all receive scores in the 80s. Brad learns that he did well on the practical test, but he didn't pass the written test. Cameran didn't pass either and they learn they can take a re-test in a couple days. Cameran is embarrassed that she didn't pass, while Jacquese is quite happy that he's got some cash to put in his pocket. Cameran calls her dad to tell her she failed and won't get paid until she passes the test. She asks her dad how much is in her checking account and learns she only has $40. She whines, tell him she needs money. "What am I, Wells Fargo?" he twangs. While the other roommates plan to go out to a movie, Cameran and Brad become study buddies. The next morning the duo heads to the dock, takes the test and both learn they passed with a stellar 99 percent. They are stoked and bring a box of uniforms back to the house for the rest of the boat crew. Apparently not stylish enough for seven trucker-hat-wearing strangers, the roommates try on the baggy shorts and polo shirts and make fun of them. |
January 21st, 2004 | (7.4) |
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14x6: San Diego Slammer
San Diego Slammer (14x6)Jacquese is 19 years old, carrying a fake ID. Never a good idea, bro. He's turned away from a club that some of the other roommates easily get into. Inside the club Brad and Randy press the female flesh and get their drink on. And get their drink on. And get their drink on. Meanwhile, Jamie calls home to warn Cameran that the doorman is being strict with IDs. When she gets to the club Cameran is denied entrance as well. While Cameran and Robin are standing outside the club, some guys behind the girls starting ragging on them. This behavior pisses Robin off, especially when they say, go back to the "fake world". This insult prompts her to cock back her right arm and slug one of the guys in the arm. Afterwards, even drunk Robin knows she shouldn't have hit him, but the guy is laughing at the situation, so she figures everything is kosher. She puts Cameran in a cab and then goes into the club. Soon after she gets comfortable, the bar manager tells Robin someone is looking for her outside and as she walks outside, she sees three cops waiting for her. They ask her what happened earlier and she demonstrates to the cops how she hit the guy. By demonstrate, we mean- she gave the cop a shove. A couple of times! But the coppers say that the guy she hit is actually alleging that she hit AND scratched him. She has no idea how he got scratches on the back of his neck, but it certainly wasn't from her. The cops tell her she's being arrested and haul her drunk ass down to the station. It's not long before Brad and Randy get thrown out of the club. As they walk down the street they have no clue that Robin is in the cop car not more than a few feet away from them. But they have bigger problems to worry about. Brad starts to rant and rave about how he just wants to go back to Chi-town. Then, Random guys start making insulting comments at Brad and Randy. Randy tries to tell Brad just to ignore it, he doesn't and the cops get in Brad's face and arrest him for being drunk in public. Reverting back to junior high in his drunken stupor, Brad giggles when the cops say penal code. Heh, Heh. He said penal. Randy and Frankie arrive home and they attempt to tell the roommates what happened, but they are wasted and it's difficult to get the gist of what the hell they are talking about. A sober Jacquese calls the police station, but Brad isn't in the system yet, so they have to wait. Jacquese wonders where Robin might be, but everyone assumes she's still at the bar. Drunk Randy talks non-stop about how Brad wasn't doing anything to warrant getting arrested and he decides he's going to take a stand and not sleep until Brad is freed. Jacquese chants, "Free Brad," while he and the other roommates tape "Free Brad" sings on their shirts. While Jacquese works feverishly to locate his roommates, Frankie and Randy are all snuggled up together on the bean bag. The other roommates gossip about how Frankie is doing to Randy what she did to Brad the first night. While Randy continues to rant about getting Brad out of jail, Frankie kisses his neck and rubs his stomach. He doesn't protest. Jacquese checks his voice mail and Brad, still drunk, screams into the phone saying he's been "locked up, bitch." Just as Jacquese was getting ready to go free Brad, Robin calls and she's doing the drunk-ranting-and-raving-and-crying-thing. She tells Jacquese that she's in jail in Mexico. Thinking his roommates have all gone nuts, Jacquese questions her further and finds out which San Diego jail she is hold-up in. He learns they are holding Robin for battery and her bail is set at $8,000. Looks like Robin will be spending the night in jail while the roommates free Brad. |
January 28th, 2004 | (9.7) |
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14x7: Free At Last!
Free At Last! (14x7)It's 3 a.m. that same night and Jacquese tries to wake up Frankie to tell her that both Brad and Robin are "locked up." Jacquese and Jamie see if they can pool their money together so they can go to a bail bondsman to spring Robin from the clink. Frankie wakes up and calls her boyfriend David, who can tell she is feeling guilty about something. Frankie claims she has no recollection of the evening's events, but she does feel a nagging twinge of guilt. Hmm, maybe that's cuz she was rubbing Randy's stomach and blowing on his neck. Meanwhile, Robin calls the house because she does not want to be in jail overnight. Through this conversation, Jacquese learns that Robin hit a Marine. Jacquese tries to help her understand that she's probably going to spend the night in jail cuz they don't have $800 to post her bail. Jacquese then calls Robin's father to give him the lowdown on the situation and explains that she is in need of some funding in order to get out of jail. Turns out Brad will just be held until he sobers up, but Robin's situation is a whole different story. The next morning, Brad is finally freed and he calls Randy, saying, "Dude. Randy, let's party man." Randy informs him that Robin is also in jail. Brad tells Randy that jail sucked, but he doesn't have any charges, so he's cool. Later, Robin calls the house and is touched by the fact that Randy slept by the phone because he was waiting for her call. Ya think she's reading a bit too much into his consideration? She wasn't the only one locked up last night. Just as Brad gets out of his cab near the house, Randy gets into a cab to go pick up Robin. Back at home, Brad relays the story of the disgusting jail cell to his roommates and they learn this is not the first time he's been locked up. He is resolved to not talk like a "hard ass anymore." No more fights. Peace, not war. Meanwhile, the roommates can't believe that Randy is riding 50 miles round trip to pick up Robin, when she can just hop in a cab and get home on her own. Jacquese thinks she's got Randy wrapped around her finger, big time. Robin calls her dad after she posted bond and cries, worrying about how she hurt her family. When Randy arrives, Robin tells him she loves him for coming to get her. Despite her anger issues, Randy still maintains that Robin is a loving, positive person. Frankie is on the phone to David again, telling him she doesn't remember a thing about last night. Ixnay on the no emember ray, Frankie! He says he's been really good about being faithful to her and he's not sure he wants to tolerate her San Diego antics. Frankie tells him she wants him to do what makes him happy, even if it makes her sad. He tells her that if she cheated on him, he will probably break up with her. He also doesn't like her "blacked out" excuse for not remembering what happened. He suggests they split for a while even though that's not what he wants to do. Frankie comes downstairs and falls into Brad's arms and he tries to comfort her. But Brad does not understand Frankie, no matter how hard he tries. Brad sends one of the girls out on the deck to comfort Frankie. Cameran notes that there is a lot of drama between Frankie and David and thinks that Frankie is suffering from a lack of confidence. She clings to David to make herself happy, when she is really the one who has to create happiness for herself. In an effort to teach Frankie The Rules, Cameran makes a humorous sign that reminds Frankie not to call David and puts it by the phone. Robin arrives home and the roommates gather to hear her story. She breaks into tears, while Frankie is still on the verge of tears herself. Jacquese jokes about her first time getting set to jail is no biggie and it's just a part life. They all laugh at his feeble attempt to make Robin feel better. |
February 4th, 2004 | (9.3) |
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14x8: Insult to Injury
Insult to Injury (14x8)Robin thinks that she and Randy have a connection (they can, like, talk about the nightclub industry) but their relationship hasn't crossed that boundary yet of getting more intimate. They playfully snuggle, while Jacquese and Cameran can't believe the two of them haven't even kissed yet. Randy explains that both he and Robin need a certain amount of attention from the opposite sex, but he's not looking to get into a relationship and he hopes that Robin won't hold that "no strings attached" edict against him at some point. Frankie asks her mom on the phone if she would "kill" her if she just came home. Her mom tells her to buck up; it's only four months out of her life. But Frankie worries that by coming to San Diego she screwed everything up. Frankie complains that she has no friends here and she's not like any of her roommates. Her mom reminds her that she's smart and can figure this out herself. Cameran notices that Frankie seems upset and depressed, so she invites her to come out with them tonight instead of sitting home and feeling "sorry for herself." Cameran probably could have done without adding that last bit because that comment makes Frankie storm off. While at the club, Frankie sees a guy that looks interesting and goes over to talk to him. What drew her eye to him? The inch gages he has in his ears, of course. You know, standard stuff. Frankie says it's nice to have someone she can connect with. Meanwhile, Robin is upset that Randy is shaking his bon bon with other girls. Randy gets pulled out of the club before he was ready to go and a drunk Robin lays into him, calling him a bad person, among other things. Randy is flawed (make that floored) by how Robin is reacting. Robin continues to insult him even when Brad tells her she better chill. Randy gets pissed and can't believe Robin has the audacity to insult him like that when he's been nothing but a good friend to her. He reminds her that he took a cab to pick her up from the clink and she just can't believe he didn't know she felt so deeply for him. Back at the house, the guys razz Randy for the situation he has gotten himself into. Jacquese theorizes that it had something to do with his famous "Boom Bazooka Joe" utterance. He also thinks that Robin wants to take the relationship to the next level, while Randy is hesitant to do that with a roommate. Frankie comes out on the deck to announce that Robin is running around naked. When the guys come in the house, they see her peeing in the shower. Next thing they know, naked Robin is in Randy's bed. Randy decides to play it safe by sleeping in Cameran's bed since she's sleeping on the Love Sac. And the two lovebirds go to sleep without resolving any of their issues. The roommates decide to go out to a bar where a metal eight's cover band is playing. Jamie says they were warned that the bars in the Pacific Beach are very strict on IDs, but they decide to take a chance. Turns out Cameran and Jamie's IDs are snatched up right away. Cameran insists that the others go inside the club, but Randy insists that they pack up and go somewhere else where they can all get in. Robin takes this personally and thinks Randy just doesn't want to hang out with her, so she throws out a few more harsh words Randy's way. Robin gets out of the car and goes into the club with Frankie, while Randy is pissed that Robin is misunderstanding his reasons why he wants to leave the club. Frankie has a good time with Adam and she asks him to come back to the house to hang out. When Robin arrives home, Randy heads straight for his bed and hides. Meanwhile, Frankie is on the deck with Adam and when he asks her what she's going to do when she's done with The Real World, she says it depends on her sister and her boyfriend, who has (BTW) already said he wanted to split. Adam looks a little shocked that Frankie has a beau back home, but our guess is that this won't be the last we see of him. Frankie is glad that Adam's not a tool and sees a budding friendship with him. Ah, but don't forget she says this when she is stone cold sober. Robin skips over to Randy's bedroom and asks him why he's not talking to her. Randy is trying to establish to her that he's an independent person by being passive aggressive. "I'm trying to go to bed," he says. Not giving up, Robin tries to get into his bed, but her attempts are thwarted. He admits it's hard being tough on her like this, but he thinks it will prevent a big blow up in the end. Smart man. Later on, Robin has dinner with Cameran and admits that she might have been clinging to something that wasn't there. She doesn't really like Randy anymore and doesn't know why she liked him in the first place. Blabbity, blah, blah. You know, the usual things that girls say when their romantic overtures are being rebuffed. |
February 11th, 2004 | (8.0) |
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14x9: Crossing the Line
Crossing the Line (14x9)Frankie meets up with her "friend" Adam. Jacquese thinks that she should be careful because one thing can lead to another and Boom, Bazooka Joe, you're in a sticky situation. While Frankie innocently bats her eyes, Adam tells Frankie he can hook her up with some free tattoos while she's in San Diego, but she explains that she has to okay any tattoo artists with her boyfriend Dave, since he is also an artist. Frankie thinks that Dave would be more upset if she got a tattoo from someone else, than if she slept with someone else. The girls ask Frankie about whether or not she likes Adam and she claims they are just good buds. The girls don't buy it for a second. Meanwhile, Brad and Randy talk about how Cameran is a "stand up" girl. Brad isn't sure if he can picture them getting romantic. Randy maintains that Cameran has an innocent crush on Brad. Robin's friend comes over to the house with a bunch of other "friends" and everyone gets a little silly. Brad meets one of the houseguests named Kristen and they get cozy on the deck, while Cameran gets jealous. Randy narrates that he and Brad are being "cautious with the female situation" in San Diego and they are trying to experience things without getting really involved. After the girls leave, Brad goes into Cameran's room and coaxes her out. Cameran is still annoyed with her crush and tells him that he's such a typical boy. "You are misinterpetating the situation," Brad mumbles. Jaime, Robin and Frankie discuss the definition of cheating over dinner. Frankie says that if your judgment is impaired by say, alcohol, and you hook up with someone who is not your boyfriend, that's not really cheating. It's more, like, forgivable, than intentional cheating. When there are feelings involved, then it's cheating. Oooooh, okay. Turns out Frankie has "not" cheated on almost every boyfriend she has ever had. Adam arrives at the house a little later and by that time, Frankie is already tipsy. Sure enough, Frankie starts kissing and hugging on Adam. He tries to hold back, but that doesn't last for long. Eventually he goes home even though he wants to "stay forever." As soon as he leaves, Frankie runs to the phone to call Dave to tell him that she loves him. And then passes out. The next morning, Jacquese asks Frankie if she knows what happened last night and she puts on her Little Miss Innocent act. A well-respected Bootyologist, Jacquese thinks that something more than just kissing happened out on the deck last night. He gets down on the ground and starts sniffin' around. Eww! Frankie doesn't remember vivid details of last night (big surprise). She resolves to talk to Dave about what's happened since she's been in the house. The gang goes out and Brad is being exceptionally cozy and cute with Cameran, who is surprised by his actions. Cameran pulls Brad into the bathroom and he tries to kiss her, but she gets embarrassed and flips out. Not happy he was turned down, he says that he was only pulled into a bathroom by one other girl and it wasn't so they could smooch in the loo. Cameran claims she's over Brad and doesn't want to be his sloppy seconds. Brad thinks Cameran needs to figure out what she wants before she starts pulling dudes in the bathroom. |
February 18th, 2004 | (9.4) |
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14x10: Excuses, Excuses
Excuses, Excuses (14x10)While they're working on the sailboat, Cameran and Robin talk about how they can't believe Frankie kissed Adam the night before. What's more, they don't like the weird lookin' dude (Adam). Robin's tired of hearing how much Frankie loves Dave when she's kissing on Adam. Later, on the phone, Adam assures Frankie that she hasn't done anything too terrible in San Diego, but she still worries her honey Dave will be upset. Oh, he won't be happy. That night, as the roommates begin their evening of going out, Robin tells Cameran that if anything happens to her, Robin will be there for her. Randy explains that the other roommates feel like they have to baby-sit young Cameran because of her naivet. Cameran meets a guy and they pal around the club together until Cameran realizes that some people there might be doing drugs. When she looks around for Robin, she can't find her. The roommates are pissed that all Robin can think about is herself. But Robin doesn't like feeling responsible for Cameran when she gets in trouble. Off on their own, even Jamie and Jacquese talk about how Robin has a difficult time recognizing her faults or taking responsibility for certain actions. On the way home, from the backseat of the car, Robin slugs Brad four times, yes, FOUR times. She's not happy that he's coming down on her about the whole Cameran situation. He jokes that he's going to press charges. When they get home, Robin goes straight to bed because she doesn't want a big fight to erupt. Robin thinks Brad is taking his anger out on her because he was really jealous of Cameran going around with another guy. The next day Brad tells Robin he did not appreciate her being violent last night and she apologizes. Randy is tired of Robin's less than sincere apologies. On the phone, Frankie tells Dave that she is lonely and scared and feels like she is losing him. Frankie narrates that she feels like she met Adam so she could realize that Dave is the one for her. Frankie worries that Dave will see her doing something in The Real World house that he does not approve of and then he'll walk away from their relationship. Frankie apologizes for saying some things that have hurt him while she's been away, but promises things will change. In confessional, Frankie admits that she doesn't even care enough about herself to take medicine that will help keep her alive. Frankie admits that she could never bring herself to tell Dave that she has cystic fibrosis, but she has told her six new roommates. She knows in the back of her mind that cystic fibrosis will probably end up taking her life long before she's ready. She weeps, saying anything that's good for her, she tends to push away. When Frankie calls Dave that night, she can tell he's feeling sad. He tells her to go outside and look at the moon and think about how he's looking at the moon too. Frankie climbs on the wall of the deck and strains her neck to find the moon, while Jacquese wonders what she is up to. But it's overcast and when the moon is not visible, she freaks out because she believes in omens and signs and such. Frankie tells Jacquese that she will sit outside until she sees the moon, no matter how long it takes. Finally she sees the moon peer out from underneath the clouds and everything is right in her world. All of the roommates are officially fed up with Robin, so Frankie takes Robin outside to tell her that everyone is tired of hearing her excuses. Robin admits that she has to work on some things while she's in the house. She is finally starting to realize that her actions have hurt others. Later, Brad shoots it straight and tells her the problems he's been having with her. Robin is happy when they have resolved their issues and says she doesn't want to be the "black sheep" of the house. Brad says they all are the "black sheep" and it's the "white sheep" that would stand out. |
February 25th, 2004 | (9.3) |
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14x11: House of Fun
House of Fun (14x11)Robin is wondering why she ever had a crush on Randy. The roommates go to a beach party and Robin explains that when she goes out, she is not interested in dating anyone else. When they are ready to head home, the roommates can't find Robin and it turns out she's hanging out with Mike, a Marine who she met at the party. When she gets into the taxi, Randy goes off on her about how she shouldn't have wandered off by herself with a strange guy. Cameran says she has trouble meeting guys because she thinks they are somewhat intimidated by her. Ryan, who she met in da club the other night was one of the first guys who ever approached her first. Ryan invites Cameran and her roommates to the "most amazing Playboy mansion style house." He will come by the next day with a limo to pick everyone up. Upon hearing this story, Jacquese thinks that Ryan is somehow involved in the porn industry and the other roommates laugh and giggle about what kind of a situation they girls could be getting into. Cameran doesn't know what to do and thinks maybe Ryan is just talking to her because he thinks she's naive. Out on the deck, Robin tells Randy that they have to talk. Embarrassed to be discussing their situation, Randy says he can't be part of this "equation" because he doesn't want to be part of her ongoing drama. Robin calls Mike and asks her out to dinner. They stroll the streets of San Diego hand in hand and they say goodbye with a quick goodnight kiss. Apparently the fact that he's a Libra bodes well for their relationship. Robin comes home a smitten kitten. The next night, Frankie, Jamie and Cameran are all giddy about the stretch limo that is about to pick them up to take them to the "House of Fun." Either the boys are jealous or they are genuinely worried about their girls. Brad thinks they are falling into a trap and Jacquese is also concerned, but the let the girls go anyway. Cameran knows she could be walking into a shady situation, but her curiosity wins out. The girls party it up in the limo, but Cameran shrieks when she sees girls getting freaky with some older men in the back of the limo. When the girls get out of the limo, Cameran curses out Ryan before they even get into the house. Frankie chums with Adam while Cameran wanders around with Jaime. Soon after they arrive they are all ushered out the back door and asked to leave by the owner of the house. Cameran is pissed that they even got themselves into this shady situation, so they all climb over the front gate and bolt. Adam informs the girls that someone crashed the house owner's expensive Mercedes and he's pissed and that's why he asked them all to leave. Cameran officially decides that she will never go anywhere with Ryan again. Meanwhile, Robin and young Mike have another sweet date on the beach and they talk about her recent arrest. Mike completely changes Robin's impression of the Marines. (i.e. He doesn't seem like the type who would have her arrested if she slugged him in the arm.) Robin is just happy to have Mike in her life right now. |
March 3rd, 2004 | (9.5) |
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14x12: Fakin' the Funk
Fakin' the Funk (14x12)Brad's ex-girlfriend Andrea is headed to San Diego for a visit. Frankie is certain that Cameran is going to freak out when his ex is around. Brad has mixed emotions about Andrea's visit, but doesn't linger on them long and decides to go party with his roommates the night before her arrival. Brad sets his alarm clock for 9:30 a.m. so he can pick up Andrea at the airport, but that won't matter if he never makes it home to hear it ring. That night Brad goes through every drunk clich in the book. His roommates note that he has zero self control when he gets drunk. It's 3 a.m. and no one has any clue where Brad has ended up and it turns out he spent the night in the "drunk tank" again. Cameran can't believe that he's almost 23 years old and he's still ending up in jail. She also can't figure out if Andrea is incredibly dumb for putting up with Brad's antics or incredibly nice. When Brad finally makes it to the airport, Andrea is very cool when he tells her what happened last night. Back at the house, Cameran gives Andrea a hug and notices that Brad introduces him as his girlfriend, while Andrea claims she is his friend. Cameran then runs to the bathroom, holding her stomach. In fact, Cameran is running to the bathroom every few minutes claiming that the burrito she ate earlier today is wreaking havoc on her system, but Jacquese (a well known Bootyologist) thinks that Cameran could be "faking the funk" just to get some attention while Andrea is here. Jacquese's associate, Frankie, notes that Cameran eats these burritos every day, sometimes two a day, and she has never had a problem like this before. She too is suspicious. Over dinner, Andrea and Brad talk about their relationship and where it's headed and they both agree five months is long time to be apart. Later that night, Randy brings over some girls to hang out and Brad gets crazy, while Andrea looks embarrassed. Andrea tells him that he seems to be paying more attention to Randy's girls than her and when Randy, Brad and the girls get loud near the confessional room, Andrea walks into the guest bedroom and slams the door. When Brad enters to find out what she's so pissed about, she tells him she can't believe he picked her up drunk and now he's hardly paying any attention to her. After bitching to his roommates, Brad crawls into bed and hugs Andrea, probably looking for some nookie. Too bad, cuz it turns out that Andrea is not interested in "getting it on" while she's there and Brad is trying to be cool about it. The next morning, sweet little Andrea is saying she felt dumb about the way she acted last night, while Brad owns up to nothing. This Andrea chick is way too nice. Brad realizes this is the not the best environment for them to be seeing each other in. He says they both know how they feel about each other and these things work themselves out over time. Translation: He's too lazy to work them out now. Brad says he is still happy that he and Andrea are taking some space. As far as Cameran goes, he admits to having no clue how to figure her out. Meanwhile, Cameran realizes she misses being someone's girlfriend. In the kitchen, Frankie tells Brad he needs to pay up on their earlier bet about Cameran freaking out when Andrea is in town. Brad thinks that Frankie is dead wrong, but doesn't want Cameran to walk in during the conversation, so he just gives Frankie the 10 bucks just to shut her up. Cameran walks in all sweet and innocent wondering what just went down, having no clue it had to do with her. |
March 10th, 2004 | (7.3) |
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14x13: Dentally Challenged
Dentally Challenged (14x13)When the alarm clock goes off in the Real World house, most of the roommates are puzzled by this unfamiliar sound and are slow to get up. Cameran explains the slowness. Most of them don't like their job on the sailboat. Cameran hates it and dreads it. Every time they have to go to work, Jamie gets stressed out and frustrated. She wants to be on time and is tired of the other roommates' attitudes. When they arrive at the harbor, they are scolded for being 45 minutes late. Frankie notes that due to her Cystic Fibrosis, she has difficulty doing some of the things on the boat because she gets out of breath easy. And by the way, she hates the job too. Brad thinks that the main reason they don't like their job is cause of their boss Brian. Brad says Brian treats them like little kids who don't know what they are doing. The roommates consider about planning a little mutiny. Randy calls up his new friend Erin and invites her over to the house. Turns out she has a fake front tooth that she is more than happy to whip out while they are all sitting around the fire pit. Jacquese thinks this is poor first date behavior. Others would probably agree. Randy gets Erin up to his room so he can get his mack on in private, while the other roommates peak in on the two kissing birds and Jacquese just hopes that Erin's tooth doesn't fall out while she and Randy are smooching. Apparently Erin also has hair extensions, which sends up another red flag with Cameran. After Randy puts Erin in a cab and returns to the house, the roommates cannot stop laughing about Erin's dental deficiency. The next morning, Jaime is waking everyone up in hopes that they can get to work on time. That afternoon on the boat, Frankie is coughing a lot more and brings her concerns about being on the boat with her condition to Brian. "It's not like you're running a marathon," Brian cracks. Frankie handles this insensitive remark surprisingly well, but doesn't want to tell him what she goes through on a daily basis, because she doesn't want to appear to be weak. That night, the roommates have a group meeting about the job and what they should do. Frankie says she'll stick it out, but she still worries about how it will affect her Cystic Fibrosis. Cameran is the most outspoken about quitting and disliking the job. The vote to quit the job is not unanimous because Jacquese says he is not a quitter and is fine with sticking it out. Jacquese tells him mom about what went down and explains that he doesn't like the job, but he knows he's not doing it for the rest of his life and he's okay with continuing to work there as long as he's in the Real World house. He also thinks that Frankie's smoking will probably harm her more than being on a boat. Brad has an enlightening realization that everyone's complaints about the job, day in and day out, just might be making it worse. He thinks he should try having a more positive attitude toward it, hoping that will help him get through it. Jaime talks to Brian about the seriousness of Frankie's disease and later Brian approaches Frankie later to ask how she is doing and what kind of solutions they can find to keep her warm and feeling okay. Frankie narrates that she hasn't given anyone in San Diego enough credit about being supportive and caring and she didn't realize this until now. Erin, Randy's dentally-challenged gal pal, calls and sober Randy has Frankie make up an excuse as to why he can't take her call. Frankie hangs up the phone saying she almost felt bad about lying to poor Erin. Randy legitimately wonders what the proper etiquette is for dealing with someone you don't want to hang out with. "Well, what did you say to Robin," Jamie inquires. Randy explains his tactic was avoidance until it becomes a problem. Works like a charm. |
March 17th, 2004 | (9.6) |
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14x14: The Snake vs. The Mouse
The Snake vs. The Mouse (14x14)The roommates learn that they have an opportunity to earn some extra money on the boat and they are psyched, but the way it works is that they all have to participate--if one person screws up, then none of them will get the money. The roommates notice a growing tension between Frankie and Robin. Brad thinks he has the two figured out. Frankie is the chill punk rock chick who hates cheerleaders and Robin is the high energy cheerleader that chill punk rock chicks hate. Jacquese says he would like to see Robin and Frankie get out their aggressions by wrestling-not for his personal enjoyment, but so Robin and Frankie can try and be friends. Robin seems clueless to the fact that Frankie dislikes her and says there has never been a time in her life when someone hasn't liked her. The girls go to the pet store to where Frankie looks for a pet. She checks out a Burmese python and Cameran is not happy. The pet store owner brings out his full size Burmese python that weighs 220 pounds and the girls freak out. Despite the fact that she'll need a freakin' zoo to house this snake in a few years, Frankie decides to go with the python anyway. When she arrives home with the snake, she puts the live feeder mouse in her Hello Kitty-themed tin and, unbeknownst to her, she is slowly suffocating Stuart Little. Thankfully, the mouse survives, but when she tries to feed it to her pet snake, the snake doesn't go for it. Robin asks if she can keep the mouse since the snake has spared him from certain death. Frankie theorizes that Robin wants to save the cute little feeder mouse because it's a dramatic situation that draws attention to her. Meanwhile, back at the house, Brad gets an e-mail from his parents asking him to move out when he returns from San Diego. Perviously, Brad got into an accident on his motorcycle and his parents are tired of his reckless behavior. Brad's day gets worse when he gets a box of his clothes from his parents and his bills. Only pulling in $200 a week from working on the boat (and probably spending a lot of that on partying), Brad does not know how he's going to pay his bills. Brad talks to his father and tells him that he's not sure if he wants to move "downtown" because he's not sure what he wants to do with his life. His father encourages him to start making some decisions. Brad narrates that he got an accounting degree because he thought his dad would think it was prestigious. Jacquese notes that the snake and the mouse are like Frankie and Robin. Frankie says if Robin keeps playing up the whole symbolism, she's gonna feed the little sucker to her snake. Brad tells Randy and Cameran that good grades and the amount of money you make means everything to his father. Brad doesn't feel like he and his father ever bonded as friends. Brad just wants to find a career that will make him happy in the future. When he talks to his mom, she suggests that he sell his bike. Brad narrates that no matter what's going on in his life, nothing matters when he is on that bike. Robin sets up a little home for Marilyn the Mouse and Frankie is still rolling her eyes at Robin's need to take care of this mouse. Robin tells the other roommates that the only way she can get along with Frankie is if she agrees with everything she says, but she worries that eventually she'll blow up. When the girls discuss what type of girl Randy likes to date, Frankie insults Robin by insinuating that she likes one night stands. "She drives me nuts," Frankie screams to Jacquese later. Robin says the only thing she and Robin have in common is that they both like pink, they like to party and they like Marilyn Monroe. Jacquese thinks that at some point, their dislike for each other will turn physical. |
April 1st, 2004 | (9.9) |
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14x15: Emotional Distress
Emotional Distress (14x15)This episode of The Real World deals with the problem of self-injury or cutting. It contains behavior which some may find disturbing. Unfortunately, this is a behavior that occurs amongst America's youth and it's a sign of the severe emotional distress under which many of them live. A great deal can be learned by looking honestly at this problem. Frankie doesn't exactly know how she should handle the fact that she kissed Adam. She decides to call up Dave to tell him that no matter what happens, she loves him more than anything. While the sentiment of that statement may sound sweet, Dave is suspicious that something is up and he's right on target. Frankie confesses to kissing Adam and Dave "kinda has a problem with her making out with that dude." Frankie insists that it was only one drunken mistake. Dave thinks that she might do it again and believes she should have her freedom and decides not to visit her in San Diego. Dave pages Frankie while she's out with Jamie and they drive home so Frankie can call him back, but when she tries to contact him, his phone rings and rings and Frankie becomes increasingly emotional. She feels lonely, miserable and frustrated, so she heads to the bathroom. When she comes out she drops a knife and Jamie realizes that her roommate has just been cutting herself. When Jamie questions Frankie about it, Frankie says she is fine; she just had to cut off a tag on her pants. Frankie narrates that she is not in a place where she is capable of having a conversation with Jamie now about why she cuts. When Cameran finds out what happened, she wonders if Frankie is capable of killing herself. Jamie goes on the Internet to learn about self-mutilators, people who cut or harm a part of their body in order to relieve emotional pain. She locates some support groups for cutters in San Diego. That night, Jaime crawls into bed with Frankie and asks her if this was the first time she has done that since she has been in San Diego. Frankie narrates that every day she has thought about cutting herself so she can feel better, but she has only cut herself once. Frankie tells Jamie not to let her actions scare her. Frankie suggests they talk about it tomorrow and Jamie pleads with Frankie to not cut again while she's in San Diego. The girls go out for a late night dinner to talk to Frankie, who tells them she's outta there the minute she feels judged. Frankie explains that she's been cutting since she was 13 and while she used to do it every day, she has probably done it four times in the last three years. Eventually Frankie feels like she is getting ganged up on and she shuts down. She doesn't want her roommates to try and change or fix her. Jamie is now realizing that it was a mistake to allow the other roommates to come out with her and Frankie. Frankie explains that Dave is the only person that she can talk to who can understand her during this difficult time. When she calls him, she tells him that she cut herself and he says that he promised not to do that if she wouldn't do it either. Jamie tells Frankie that she'll be there for her if she needs someone. "It takes a very strong person to find a way to deal with pain," say Frankie. Realizing she has to deal with her problems, she decides to see a therapist. Frankie asks Jamie to go with her to her first appointment. Frankie meets with a mental health therapist and she explains her situation. The therapist says the key is managing emotion. Frankie learns her reaction to pain before her realization of the problem is backwards and she must learn how to flip-flop those two. Frankie leaves the meeting with this piece of information and hopes that at some point she can deal with the problems that plague her in a level headed manner. In this episode, Frankie makes an effort to learn more about her problem. Unfortunately, many people with similar problems don't seek help. It's important to understand that Frankie's behavior is a sign of severe emotional distress. Cutting is never an appropriate way to manage emotions and is always a sign of someone who needs immediate professional assistance. If you or someone you know is cutting, please get them help. Treatment works. |
April 7th, 2004 | (9.6) |
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14x16: Don't Hate the Player...
Don't Hate the Player... (14x16)The girls talk about what their guy roommates would be like in bed and wonder who the first one to have sex in the house will be. Cameran reiterates that she likes guys who have manners and are gentlemanly. "You gonna tuck it in?" she drawls when asking Brad what he's going to do with his neatly pressed shirt. Just like your trucker hats is trendy, it's also cool to leave your shirt untucked, Cameran. Come on, get with it. Out at a bar, Brad hits it off real well with a blonde named Jackie who is into fast cars and bikes. Cameran has her own opinion and narrates that Jackie seems to be a little "loose". Brad flips out when Jackie shows him her "ride" and they decide to go back to the house together. Meanwhile, Cameran is ranting and raving at the house, saying she hates boys. Then, she takes to eating peanut butter "Puck style". Frankie narrates that Brad has poor taste in women, except for Cameran. Brad seems to attract dumb, easily influenced girls. Now at the house, Blonde decides to offer some unsolicited advice to the Real Worlders, saying that they have to change their personality in order to find out who they really are. That's deep. "It's very hard to find words to describe the humor that we are getting out of this dumb girl in front of us," Cameran laughs. "Don't men want normal women?" Jamie seriously wonders. When Brad and Jackie take it to the bedroom, the roommates know exactly what's going to happen. Boom, Bazooka Joe! Cameran takes her "flip out" further and the roommates try and get her to mellow out. "Don't hate the player, hate the game," Jamie advises. Clearly jealous as hell, Cameran declares she has no respect for Brad, while Brad thinks Camie is acting immature. Brad notes that while he's cool with Jackie sleeping over, he's not looking for a relationship. He just misses having someone in his life and is trying to fill that void. Cameran is still complaining about Brad's behavior the next morning and after blonde leaves, Brad tells his roommates that he knows that Jackie got a little wacky on the late night, but he swears she was cool as hell when she was sober. Cameran pouts on the couch while Brad recounts the clown down. Later in the day, the girls steal the yellow SUV to go to the amusement park and leave the boys stuck at home. Out with the ladies, Cameran proclaims that Brad she is no longer interested in Brad because she is now officially repulsed by him. Cameran narrates that it's hard for her to trust guys, especially since her dad had an affair. Brad regrets what happened with Jackie and knows it probably put a damper on what could happen with Cameran, but he's a big believer in whatever is going to happen, will happen. |
April 14th, 2004 | (9.4) |
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14x17: Happy At Last
Happy At Last (14x17)Brad grills Frankie about her relationship with Adam. Frankie calls Adam a hipster with hats and lingo and she is not down with that. "I wish that Dave would come out here so you guys would know what I'm about," Frankie sighs. Ms. Hello Kitty pleads with Dave to come out and he agrees because he doesn't want to give up on their relationship too easily. Frankie also wants to know if Dave is committed to helping her fix her screw up. On the day that Dave is supposed to arrive, Adam practically whines on the phone when he Frankie says she can't see him today. His recent behavior irritates Frankie, but she knows it's not the time to tell him to bug off because that might jeopardize her visit with Dave. She decides to not be nice and not be mean. Adam achieves stalker status when he just happens to show up at the Hustler store at 10am after Frankie had mentioned to him that's where she and Jaime where headed. Shows his admiration for the Frankster by giving her a Hello Kitty beaded coin purse. Frankie, understandably, admits that she does not trust Adam enough to know that he won't follow her to the airport if she tells him where he's headed today, so she leaves that info out. At the airport, Frankie explains to Jaime that it's possible Dave won't show up due to superstition, but the pale, bleach blonde due arrives in sunny San Diego and Frankie gives him a giant hug. Frankie says that seeing him and touching him on this day is the most intense feeling Frankie's ever had in her life. Her smile is bright and she's practically skipping. The roommates meet Dave and Cameran astutely notices that the Davester is skinny, pierced, and "interesting young man". The only roommate bearing gifts, Jamie gives Dave a whip as a "welcome to the house" present and he is pleased. Dave and Frankie walk arm in arm at the beach, even though they both know there are issues they are avoiding. Adam knows Frankie has been dodging him and when he calls the house looking for her, Jamie lets him know that Frankie's out with Dave. "I wanna meet him," Adam says. Raising an eyebrow, Jamie does not think this is a good idea and hopes that he doesn't just show up at the house. Dave says he can forgive Frankie even though she did the wrong thing. He won't forget what she did and is worried his girl is stringing Adam along. They seem to smooth things over. By the end of his visit, Cameran can see past the tattoos and realizes how much Dave loves Frankie. "I'm glad we got to hang, I'm glad I got to see you, I'm mostly glad you still love me," Dave says as he arrives at the airport to go home. Frankie hopes everyone has had a chance to understand why she is involved with Dave. She also feels like the hurtful things she has done while in San Diego are in the past and now she and Dave are starting to move forward. After Dave leaves, Frankie takes a hard stance with Adam on the phone, telling him she can not be friends with him, nor talk to him anymore because she doesn't want to hurt Dave anymore than she already has. "Ok, that's cool," Adam says. |
April 21st, 2004 | (8.6) |
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14x18: Truth or... Dare!
Truth or... Dare! (14x18)Brad admits to Randy that he regrets his one night stand Jackie and wonders how he should handle that with his girlfriend (actually, they are on a break) Andrea. Randy advises him to not tell Andrea, while Brad explains that Andrea has been sending him poems and telling him he's the one for her. Ah, the guilt. Randy gets everyone together for a camping trip, but Frankie is not interested in spending a night out in the wild so she stays home. Randy is convinced the rest of the roommates will have a blast and meticulously plans the trip. When the group arrives at their campsite, Cameran jumps out of the car and runs right into a cactus. Brad helps her pull one of the stickers out of her leg and can't help but laugh. Once the tent is set up and the food is cooked, it becomes apparent there isn't much to do except sit around and talk, so they decide to drink and play truth or dare. The game is all about who would kiss who and who would do the booty dance with who. Cameran is shocked to learn that Brad would rather kiss her (in this moment) than his girlfriend Andrea. When all the roommates are in the tent, Cameran leans over and begins to kiss Brad or Brad leans over to kiss Cameran, depending on who you talk to. The roommates can't believe Brad and Cameran are finally hooking up, so they give the two lovebirds some privacy and roast some marshmallows. Cam notes that Brad is an "alright kisser." Brad opens up to Cameran, telling her he likes her. Cameran brushes him off, saying that she used to have a mad crush on him, but now that she's seen him in "action," she's not impressed with some things he chose to do here in San Diego, while he had a girlfriend back home. They argue about his one night stand and Brad says he would take that back if he could. Cameran narrates that even though she has kissed him, she already has set in her mind that Brad is not the guy she thought he was and hopes that things aren't weird between the two of them when they get back to the house. Brad says he was genuine with her and it's up to Cameran to decide whether or not she wants to pursue something. Randy gives more bad advice to Brad, saying he shouldn't talk to Cameran about what happened and just leave it up to alcohol to see what happens next time. All of Cameran's roommates know they are going to hook up again. The following day, the roommates arrive at STA Travel to learn they are going on vacation in Greece. While Cameran is jumping for joy, Frankie is yawning and looking bored. "Just because I don't jump up and down like Cameran doesn't mean that I'm not excited," Frankie explains. Her other roommates see her actions as negativity that could affect the group dynamics on the trip. Frankie spills the truth in her confessional, saying that she would rather go on this trip with Dave or her family because she is not very close to the roommates. That night, Brad decides to be a man and tell Andrea he hooked up with two girls and she is predictably bummed to hear this news. Brad is more preoccupied with what is going to happen with him and Cameran, though. With a trip to paradise coming up, will Brad and Cameran be able to keep their hands off each other? |
April 28th, 2004 | (8.0) |
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14x19: Welcome to Paradise
Welcome to Paradise (14x19)Frankie has issues with Robin and Cameran. Both of them irritate her. Mix in a 10 day trip to the Greek Isles and stir. It's not gonna be a pretty picture. Frankie immediately separates herself from the group once they arrive in Greece and this begins to ruin the enjoyment of the trip for the rest of the group. "I don't want to be here with these people," Frankie growls. She adds that she is going to be so bitchy that no one is going to want to talk to her for the next 10 days. The roommates visit the Acropolis and other famous sites. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Let's get to the juicy stuff. In Santorini, which Cameran describes as "something out of a book" and "the most beautiful place she has ever seen in her entire life." Frankie is still frustrated that she is not on this trip with her honey, Dave. This frustration is bound to make her pop. While they party at a club, Robin tries to get Brad and Cameran to kiss again, but when Brad goes in for the kiss, he is denied. He narrates that he worries that he and Cameran might miss out on something if they don't capitalize on their "good vibe." It's not long before they do end up kissing in the hot tub, but Cameran is till unsure of Brad. "I'm not making out with you anymore," Cameran drunkenly decides. Another drunken roommate, Robin, snaps at Cameran about losing a room key. Robin goes to complain to her arch enemy Frankie, who wonders where this drunken animosity comes from. "I got arrested for you," Robin decides to remind Cameran. As Robin hurls insults, Cameran cries in the bathroom and a huge fight ensues outside. Frankie uses this as her opportunity to release some of her pent up anger. Frankie tries to explain the full scope of what's going on by telling Cameran that, from the beginning, most of the other roommates have thought that Robin was to blame for getting Cameran into dicey situations that she wouldn't normally have been a part of. Brad doesn't believe that Frankie is actually trying to mend this argument and goes off on her, saying she is trying to be the "good cop" to both Robin and Cameran. This fuels Frankie's simmering anger. Robin enters the room to apologize to Cameran and they both cry. Then, they crawl into bed together and cuddle and all is forgiven. Maybe. The next morning, Frankie hears Randy and Brad talking about her behind her back and she becomes upset by their misrepresentation of her intentions. To release some tension, the boys go mopeding and giggle like a bunch of girls. It's hard for a guy to look tough on a moped, but some how Brad manages to pull it off. Jacquese, on the other hand, somehow manages to crash his scooter, but walks away from the accident unscathed. In Mykonos, the roommates sail and swim, while Frankie sulks. Later, Frankie blows up as she confronts her roommates about saying things behind each other's back. This instigates a huge fight because not all of the roommates are sober, namely Randy who is offended by the fact that Frankie claims he's drunk all the time. Nothing is resolved and Frankie decides to just grin and bear it until she can figure out how to deal with the situation. |
May 5th, 2004 | (9.4) |
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14x20: Who Are You?
Who Are You? (14x20)Mike and Robin cuddle on the deck and Robin narrates that she is at the point in her life where she is ready to get serious about someone. She notes that all she has ever done with Mike is kiss. Randy continues his streak of dispensing bad advice and tells Robin that if she waits too long to do the booty dance with Mike, he might take his business somewhere else. Randy's friends (Nick, Sean and Jessica) from Boston arrive for a visit. Randy explains that he and Jessica have worked together and as long as they've known each other, there has always been sort of a connection and attraction. Mike, Robin, Randy's buddies and the rest of the roommates get their drink on. Jacquese notes that Mike doesn't really know Robin and how much of a drama queen she can be. When they go out to a club, Robin has a few shots and apparently tells Mike that she loves him. "It feels like we've been together forever," Robin slurs. Next thing we know, Robin is telling Mike that she wants to spend the rest of her life with him. Then, Mike asks her to marry him. "We're both drunk," Mike says coming to his senses. They go back into the bar where Robin does more shots and soon she starts acting like the belligerent, self destructive gal that all the other roommates know and don't love. Mike asks if this is how Robin always is and then angrily storms off. Robin chases after him asking him not to leave her. All the roommates except Robin go home and get into the hot tub. Randy gets cozy with his longtime friend Jessica, who apparently has no dental problems, and Jamie notes that she finally approves of one of Randy's gal pals. Meanwhile, Robin crawls into a cab, which drives her to Mike's car. She hops in, but he requests that she get out. "Do you know who you are?" he asks her angrily. Robin won't leave. Randy sets up a huge tent outside on their sandy volleyball court so that she and Jessica and other random people can sleep outside. Meanwhile, Jamie is worried about Robin and where she might be. Turns out, Randy never realized how much he missed having a girlfriend until Jessica showed up. That night Randy and Jessica get it on, while Randy narrates that this relationship is like a life raft for him. Where does he come up with these analogies? Robin arrives back at the house with Mike at 5pm the following day and Frankie notices an unusual glow about her. Robin narrates that Mike told her the next morning that he was so glad she didn't leave his car and that she is an awesome girlfriend. In fact, she's glad they got into that fight because it brought them "closer together". Tee hee hee. Wink wink. Jacquese is real glad Mike is around because that means that's less of Robin the roommates have to deal with. Mike tells Robin she is a drama queen. Robin admits she drinks too much, but she doesn't want to reach that point of extreme drunkenness again. Robin is grateful for having Mike in her life right now. Mike and Robin sneak into the tent. Jamie and Brad go to peep on them, but run away screaming. |
May 19th, 2004 | (9.5) |
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14x21: The End is Near
The End is Near (14x21)Frankie says it took her a while to realize that her roommates are not her friends and she doesn't need them anyway. "When I'm fed up, I'm a huge bitch," Frankie threatens. Cameran notes that Frankie clearly cannot make herself happy in San Diego and Robin says it seems like Frankie just doesn't want to be happy. Frankie admits that being an outcast and not having friends was the hardest thing for Frankie growing up. Frankie's mom, stepdad and sister are all coming to visit and while Frankie is really excited, at the same time, she is sad and doesn't know why. Frankie says her mind is a mess right now and is searching for someone close to her to help her out with these inner battles. When her family arrives, Frankie narrates that her sister, Mamie, is like her second mom even though she is ten years younger than her. Frankie is telling her family that she can't stand living in the house anymore and she doesn't like her roommates. It's hard for her to be the outcast of the group. Meanwhile, Jamie's mom comes to visit and Jamie hopes that she can provide her mom with a great one day vacation. All of the roommates are very polite when they meet Jamie's mom because Jamie has requested that they don't "scare her." While getting a tour of the house, her mom is immediately concerned that she showers with the boys. Jamie enjoys sharing her San Diego life with her mom, but since she can't speak Korean that well, it's difficult. Jamie tells her mom that she will help her mom and dad out once she finishes college. She would like to pay them back for all they have done for her. By the end of the trip, Jamie feels like she and her mom have grown closer. This is the first time she has ever had a conversation with her mom and now she is motivated to learn Korean. Frankie is really bummed she can't make Dave's Halloween show and this just makes her more sad because she will also be missing the one year anniversary of their first date. Frankie cries to her mom saying she hates all her roommates and they hate her. Cameran says they don't hate her; they are just fed up with dealing with her. Frankie wants to leave the house, but worries that her mom is going to be pissed that she has backed out on a commitment. She doesn't want to disappoint her mom. Frankie's sister, Mamie, is upset that her sister is not happy and opens up to Cameran, saying she doesn't think Frankie would be happy at home either. Frankie has been trying to get happy for a long time. Frankie tells Brad that she has lived in a constant state of anxiety since she's been here. She doesn't feel like she can live every day to its fullest in San Diego because the things that are important to her are not here, so she feels like she is wasting time. What's the point in prolonging things that don't make you happy, she wonders. Frankie calls Kevin, the Real World Producer to tell him that she either needs to go home for good or go home to clear her head. Kevin says they will talk tomorrow and see what they can work out. Meanwhile, Frankie crashes on her bed and tries to evaluate what she's doing in San Diego and why she's not happy. |
May 26th, 2004 | (7.7) |
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14x22: Goodbye Juliet
Goodbye Juliet (14x22)Frankie asks her young sister, Mamie, what she would do in her situation and Mamie says she would stay in San Diego, even if she was unhappy, but that's what makes her different from Frankie. Frankie hopes that she will be told by the producer that she can go home, clear her head and then come back to San Diego. She really doesn't want to give up and is anxious and nervous to learn about her fate. Kevin, the producer, says they want her to stay, but he understands if she has to leave, BUT she won't be able to come back if she leaves. "I just don't see myself getting happy here," Frankie says in response. Kevin asks her to sleep on her decision. Frankie fills her roommates in on the situation and explains that each of them have found a really good friend in someone at the house; someone they can be their self around. She believes the six other roommates have bonded on a much different level. Jacquese is hurt by this comment because he feels like he has been there for Frankie time and time again, but she does not acknowledge that. Cameran asks what the real Frankie is like and Frankie responds by saying she is typically a happy person. Robin doesn't believe her and thinks she's coping out. Robin would love to see Frankie show the world who she is in her last two months in San Diego, instead of choosing to go home. "This just isn't for me. I thought it would be cool, but it's not." Frankie says she thought she wanted to start over and have something new for her life, but she realizes that everything that she's ever had at home is really everything she ever wanted, so she decides to go home and surprise her boyfriend. Frankie talks to Dave on Halloween and reminds him it was their first date ever. The girls think that Frankie is really leaving because of Dave. Frankie insists this is not true. Meanwhile, Frankie's mom is trying to be supportive even though she doesn't agree with her daughter's decision. But after an argument on the phone, her mom tells her she will not drive her to the location of Dave's concert and Frankie is pissed. Frankie dresses up as Juliet because later that evening, she will be meeting her boyfriend at a concert where he will be dressed up as Romeo. Brad thinks this is romantic as hell and he knows that Frankie came out here and risked her relationship and now she is going home to salvage what she can. Frankie says her "going home" is her way of admitting that she screwed up. She will now face what she did and make it better. Jacquese is really going to miss her and he hopes that she can find what makes her happy. The roommates bid her adieu at the airport and go back to the house to commence their Halloween celebration. The housemates get dressed up for the holiday and start the night off by throwing pumpkins off the balcony. Some of the roommates note that now that Frankie is gone, it already seems like a weight has been lifted off of everyone shoulders. Frankie generated a lot of negative energy, which brought the other roommates down. Two days later, Frankie hasn't even called her former roommates and Jacquese is taking her departure really hard. Four days later, she still hasn't called and the roommates are starting to think that she doesn't really care about them. Cameran remembers when they first arrived in San Diego that Frankie says she was good at two things: being sad and running away. Finally, Frankie calls the house and tells Cameran what happened with Dave and she sounds really happy, but Cameran doesn't really believe that Frankie is as happy as she claims to be. During their conversation, Cameran gets the sense that Frankie was basically saying that she is much too smart to be on the Real World. |
June 2nd, 2004 | (8.7) |
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14x23: And The Winner Is...
And The Winner Is... (14x23)With Frankie gone, the six housemates wonder if another roommate will arrive. Cameran would rather it just be the six of them from here on out, while Brad wonders if their seventh roommate might be an ape. Brad is on the phone with his kinda, sorta girlfriend Andrea when Cameran calls out to him asking if he is coming into the hot tub. Andrea is not pleased and thinks that Cameran is a shady chick even though Brad tries to tell Annie that there isn't anything going on between him and Cameran. The housemates finally get word that they will, in fact, be getting a new roommate and three candidates will be arriving at the house today so they can interview them. They current housemates will collectively decide who their new roomie will be. Bobby a dude with a neatly quaffed fro arrives for his interview looking too cool for school. He tries to be funny, while Jacquese slouches in his chair thinking about how he doesn't like this "kat." And when Bobby says he wants to be "part of something big" a red flag goes up in Jaime's head, plus she doesn't like his cockiness. It's not looking good for poor Bobby. Their second candidate, Brad arrives, and they notice that he seems down to earth and mellow. Brad (the guy who already lives in the blue house, not the new one) doesn't like him solely because he has his name. That could get confusing, we'll give him that. So The Brad leaves and Charlie from Idaho is the third and last potential roommate. He tells the roommates he's originally from Yugoslavia, which makes him interesting and he plays guitar, which makes him cool. After he leaves, the roommates discuss who they like best, but it's unclear who they will choose. That night, Charlie, Brad and Bobby arrive for the ultimate test. Can they hang and party with the current six housemates. They play pool, shoot hoops and, of course, drink. As the night wears on, the roommates think that Bobby and Brad have tried too hard to impress them, but it appears the race is between Brad and Charlie. The next morning, Cameran breaks the news to Bobby and Brad that they were not chosen. Happy-go-lucky Charlie is psyched to be their new roommate. Getting back to the long distance duo, Brad gets an email from Andrea saying she went out with a guy a couple times and she kinda, sorta kissed him. Even if they are broken up, this is not what Brad wants to hear. Brad throws out the ol' "if it was meant to be, it was meant to be" line and, then, he tells her that he thinks they should maybe go explore life separately, "for real." When they talk again later, a jealous Andrea demands to know what's going on with him and Cameran. Brad tries to assure her that nothing is going on, but she doesn't buy it. After five years of dating, they are finding it hard to separate and go their separate ways, even though that might be the best thing for them. |
June 9th, 2004 | (7.4) |
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14x24: Overboard
Overboard (14x24)Jacquese explains that he didn't meet his dad until he was in second or third grade and they are currently estranged. His mom played a significant role in his life and Jacquese really looks up to her; and strives to make her proud of him. At dinner with Jaime, Jacquese breaks down because he has so much built up anger from not knowing his dad and not being able to learn from his dad. He feels like he missed out on a lot by not having a father in his life. When Jacquese's mom arrives for a visit, the roommates instantly love the young, hip lady. Jacquese and his mom talk about his father. Jacquese notes he has never had a chance to tell her father how he really feels about him. Jacquese's mom recommends he open up to his dad and begin to let go of his anger. "Forgiveness is not for the person you are forgiving; forgiveness is for you," she wisely tells her son. Jacquese doesn't see how he could ever have an opportunity to tell his dad how his feels anyway, but when his mom leaves San Diego, she encourages him try and mend this with his father. Jacquese finally decides it is time to call his dad, but isn't sure his dad is ready to hear him. It turns out that his dad is very open to sitting down with him and listening to what Jacquese has to say. Over the phone, Jacquese tells his dad some things that are on his mind and his dad tells him to think about "the now", not the past. Jacquese is happy he took the first step towards mending some of the issues he has with his father. The roommates are pissed they have to go to work, while new arrival Charlie is super psyched to sail. The roommates have to be at work at 10:30 a.m., but of course, it doesn't look like they will make it on time. The roommates arrive at work at 10:45 a.m. which means they will not get their $50 bonus that day. Cameran, who would have been on time if she didn't have to wait for her roommates, verbalizes her disgust, "I could be havin' a steak dinner tonight, but I'm not." Robin and Cameran don't feel like working, so they devise an elaborate plan to fall in the water together so they can get sent home. After carefully removing keys and cigarettes from their pockets, they can't quite get up the guts to do it. But when the finally do, Jamie rushes to their rescue and so does their boss, who pulls them out of the water. Cameran does all she can to keep from cracking up. My roommates are on a very professional level," Jamie defends. Meanwhile, back at the house, Cameran and Robin hope that no one finds out that they orchestrated the incident to get out of work. At dinner with her friends that same night, Jaime puts all of the evidence together and suddenly realizes that Robin and Cameran probably jumped in the water on purpose. Scandalous! Jamie informs her roommates of her discovery by way of an animated re-enactment of the incident. The roommates give Cam and Robin a hard time about it the following day down at the docks, but they continue to deny any foul play. |
June 16th, 2004 | (8.8) |
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14x25: No Bonus For You
No Bonus For You (14x25)Charlie's "girlfriend" Laura comes for a visit and Charlie decides to spend his time with his lady rather than go to work. All the roommates need their bonus, so they actually make a concerted effort to get to work on time, only to find out that Troy is going to penalize them because Charlie has apparently skipped out on work that day without clearing it with the boss-man. Apparently, Charlie has told Jamie that he talked to Troy and asked for his permission not to work while his gal pal was in San Diego. Troy claims this is not true and the roommates are pissed. While the roomies are at work, Charlie and Laura spend their valuable time together by wrestling on the Love Sac. Cameran confronts her wayward roommate when they get home, but Charlie still maintains that he told Troy he would not be at work. When Charlie calls Troy to clear up the misunderstanding, Troy says he was really never clear if Charlie was coming to work or not. Brad could tell by Charlie's tone of voice that he never called Troy in the first place. You know, "Liar, liar, pants on fire" kind of stuff. Cameran is very pissed that she didn't get her bonus, so she decides retaliate by breaking Charlie's guitar. Real mature, Cameran; and mean to boot! Cameran's attitude is: Charlie made her lose fifty dollars, so she can break his guitar. Now they are even. But Cameran's guilty conscience eventually kicks in and she tells him that she "accidentally" broke his guitar. Charlie does a great job of remaining calm and not kicking her ass. He informs her that it could cost $800 to fix his melodic chick magnet. Trying to look remorseful and helpful, Cameran searches the Internet for a "guitar fixer", but now Charlie says it might not be able to be fixed. Charlie narrates that his guitar is like a friend to him and wishes Laura could stay longer and help him get through the guitar crisis by rolling around on the Love Sac. Charlie's week goes from bad to worse when Troy has him scrape off the name of the boat with only a heat gun and his finger nails, in order to make up for missing work the other day. |
June 23rd, 2004 | (9.4) |
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14x27: San Diego: Episode 26
San Diego: Episode 26 (14x27)"It's our last day in the big blue house. Tomorrow night, seven people who have grown close are going to be scattered all over the country again," Randy. Things are winding down in San Diego. A week before they move out, Brad says he already feels like he is losing something. The roommates agree that Cameran has learned a lot while in the Real World house, but Brad is walking away unsure about what he learned. Jacquese thinks they have all learned something about life and people and how to deal with certain situations. Cameran says Jamie has taught her that she can stand up for herself in a classy way, while Robin has taught her, "if all else fails, hit". Cameran's joking of course, but she is referring to the very real incident with Cameran and The Marine who didn't take too kindly to getting a girl's knuckle in his bicep. Brad notes that Robin's personality has really mellowed a lot since she got to San Diego. Brad, Cameran and Robin decide to go out to a club to get their party on one more time before they scatter. At da club, when the bouncer checks Cammie's fake ID, Brad wigs out and decides to grab the ID, hand it to Cammie and then instruct her to run. This prompts several mean-looking bouncers to descend upon Brad and threaten to arrest him for a misdemeanor. Meanwhile, Robin and Cammie take off so they don't get in trouble. Cammie doesn't understand that Brad was just trying to look out for her. Luckily he was able to talk his way out of getting arrested. A day before they all move out, Robin goes to court to learn her fate. Turns out they made her an offer to lower the charge to disturbing the peace. She will be fined, but won't go to jail. Robin is pleased. Frankie calls to talk to Jacquese, who narrates that he misses his "road dog." Frankie says she has no regrets about leaving the house. The roommates sit out on their patio and reminisce about the good times they've had. Brad recommends saving the "emotional sh-t" for the last day and party like rock stars that night. Robin is first to leave on the final day. Cameran describes Robin as the "older, party girl sister" that she never had. Robin hopes she and Mike can continue to have a relationship long distance. Randy is looking forward to going home so he can apply what he has learned in San Diego to his regular life. He takes a water taxi outta there. Charlie is next to leave and despite his short time in the house, he says he will miss everyone. Brad narrates that Jamie takes what you say to her to heart and she responds from the heart and that's what makes her such a good person. Jacquese says he has learned to forgive people and not hold grudges. When they leave, only Cammie and Brad remain. "I never thought I'd make out with a Northern boy and I did," Cammie narrates. Ah, but she did. More than once. Brad narrates that Real World is finding out what you want to do with yourself; finding out where you fit in. Brad and Cammie hug each other goodbye and while Cammie leaves in a taxi, Brad hops on his bike and rides off into the San Diego sunset. |
June 30th, 2004 | (9.5) |
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14x28: The Real World - 2 Punk Rock 4 This: The Real World San Diego Reunion
The Real World - 2 Punk Rock 4 This: The Real World San Diego Reunion (14x28)The eight cast members reunite and discuss their experience. Some unseen footage is also shown, such as an unaired trip to Mexico during the time that Charlie was part of the cast. |
July 7th, 2004 | (9.7) |
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14x26: The #@%& They Should Have Shown
The #@%& They Should Have Shown (14x26)We see the deleted footage from RW:SD. |
July 14th, 2004 | (9.9) |
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13x1: Paris: Episode 1
Paris: Episode 1 (13x1)This season, The Real World cast members find themselves jetting off to Europe for a stay at a chateau in the romantic setting of Paris, France. We first meet Mallory, an 18 year old virgin from Chicago, who finishes packing her bags while her mom worries about her new adventure. This athletic girl gave up a soccer scholarship to do something spontaneous, like say, for instance-live in Paris for five months. Next we encounter CT who is from a suburb of Boston. Mallory's initial impression of CT is that he seems little bit full of himself. The two greet and then attempt to find the Paris trains. Mallory looks embarrassed as CT brazenly approaches many people asking directions to the Paris trains. The duo finally finds the train to the Le Vesinet neighborhood, where their chateau is located. On the train Mallory talks about visiting the Louvre, while CT uses the ride as an opportunity to hit on her. First to arrive, CT and Mallory bound up the steps of the chateau and they explore the massive space like kids in a candy store. Next we meet Ace, a small town guy who's used to being a big fish in a little pond. Leah, who just finished college in New York, greets him on a bridge that has a stunning view of the Eiffel tower. Leah is taken by his southern accent and is immediately struck by how much he reminds her of someone she "used to be in love with." Ace immediately shows his humorous side by confessing that the only French he knows is from a French play he was in: "Look, there's the big bad wolf." They get a little lost in the subway system but eventually arrive at the house and are welcomed by CT and Mallory. Christina, a Las Vegas resident who's "not a stripper," and Adam, the son of a band member of the Commodores, also meet up on the streets of Paris and proceed to ask for directions to their chateau from various people. The language barrier poses a problem and at one point Adam receives directions in French, and while he appears to understand everything that is being said to him, he admits to Christina that he didn't "have the foggiest idea" what was just said to him. We learn that Adam graduated from Stanford and while he's an excellent student, his biggest challenge in life is women. An Irish bloke named Simon enters into the picture and reveals that his "main anxiety is meeting the other house mates." He thinks that living with six Americans will be more of a culture shock than living in Paris. When Christina and Adam arrive, the seven strangers are finally all together and everybody begins to check each other out for hook-up potential. Adam notices that all the guys are hotter than him, but that doesn't keep him from developing a big time crush on Mallory. He wants his "wife to look like that," he swoons. Ace thinks that Mallory is stunning too and CT says that Christina's body is "on fiya" (Bostonian for "fire"). And Leah is already telling the girls that she's after Ace. Rooms are chosen easily and quickly, without much fuss. CT and Adam bunk together, while Christina and Ace shack up. Leah, Mallory & Simon chose to live in a room together and it is clear that Leah and Simon have an instant bond. Once the rooms are chosen, everyone starts to unpack. Determined to keep the conflict to a minimum in the house, Ace shows off his box of Carrot Top props that he describes as "bare essentials" to "lighten the mood." The items include a Viking hat and tennis rackets; CT brought his own props to help ease the inevitable tension-boxing gloves. The seven roommates soon begin buzzing about whether or not Simon is gay, with Christina confronting him later at the Metro station and getting confirmation of the rumors. She assures him that everyone is cool with it. The roomies prepare for their first night out and as they walk down the streets of The City of Light, they all marvel at the fact that they are in Paris. |
June 4th, 2003 | (7.5) |
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13x2: Paris: Episode 2
Paris: Episode 2 (13x2)The new roommates are out partying until the wee hours of the morning at a club called Le Paris. The girls get wild by dancing on the bar and Leah, puffing on a cigarette, flirts with Ace. She informs him she wants to bite his butt, but probably should kiss him first. Ace makes it clear that he's not into girls who smoke and rebuffs her advances. Meanwhile, Adam flirts fruitlessly with Mallory. His "subtle" advances are not winning her over. Back at the chateau, Ace reveals to Leah that his mother died of breast cancer a few years ago, which prompts Leah to make a decision to quit smoking. She tells Mallory that she feels like she's spitting in Ace's face every time she lights up. Ace is proud of Leah for trying to quit. Adam finally comes to the realization that he doesn't have a "snowflake's chance in hell" with Mallory, so instead of being mature about it, he proceeds to act bitter and angry towards some of his cast mates. Mallory shrugs off his antics, but later it's Leah who ends up getting hurt. Ace can't stand the tension that Adam is bringing into the house, so he proceeds to fill up the hot tub so everyone can wind down after a night out. While Ace is having a contest with Christina to see who can hold their breath underwater the longest, Leah uses the opportunity to make good on an earlier promise and takes a bite out of Ace's booty. Ace's response to Leah's bold move is pretty nonchalant. Later, Leah overhears Ace on the phone telling Kate, a girl back home, that he loves her so much. They mutually decide not to date anyone while they are apart and Kate agrees to come to Paris for a visit. Leah laments the fact that there are now certain boundaries with Ace that she just can't cross. Could butt-biting be one of them? Still feeling bitter about the Mallory situation, Adam now lashes out at Leah telling her that she could never get a guy like Ace. She is humiliated and leaves the heated conversation crying, but Ace is quick to comfort her. Meanwhile, Mallory attempts to enlighten Adam on why his comments hurt Leah so much and he admits that he should think before he talks because his mouth has been getting him into trouble his whole life. Leah cries herself to sleep and somehow we know there will surely be more tears, tension and titillation on this season of The Real World: Paris. |
June 4th, 2003 | (7.9) |
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13x3: Paris: Episode 3
Paris: Episode 3 (13x3)Christina insists that she'd much rather date a guy who can cook her eggs exactly the way she likes them, rather than a guy who's good in bed. It's got something to do with attention to detail- Yeah, the roommates don't buy it either and faster than you can say "Egg McMuffin," sexual tension begins to sizzle between Christina and CT. Christina says CT has the hottest body in the house and we all know what CT thinks of Christina's bangin' bawdy. Oh my Gawd. Christina takes her analogy a step further and demonstrates to CT exactly how she likes her eggs fried. CT gets the distinct impression that she's giving him a step-by-step manual on how to get to her heart. CT enjoys flirting with Christina and admits he's been practicing making her egg-just in case. Meanwhile, southern-fried Ace is having a hard time adjusting to the Parisian lifestyle and cuisine. He'd much rather be driving a SUV while sinking his teeth into a Royale with Cheese that's "super-sized with America." He looks like he's about to cry when he confesses that he misses Wal-Mart and Waffle House. Wah, wah, waaah. Deep down, he knows he's not giving France a chance. Ace has had no problem adapting to the alcohol in Paris and encourages his roommates to keep up with him, including CT. So when the cocktails he serves before going out get CT drunker than he's ever been, he takes full responsibility. Christina gets all motherly and stuff and takes care of a stumbling and babbling CT as they walk the streets of Paris. Still fuming about all things French, Ace lashes out at a Parisian motorist who almost runs the group over in a crosswalk. The roommates find out they will be working for Frommer's guidebooks and assisting in the compilation of information for a student travel guide on Europe. They learn that they will also be getting French lessons so that they can adapt to the city better. All of the roommates are excited about the job, except, of course, Ace. The editors at Frommer's impress upon him that learning the language and maintaining an open mind are essential if he wants to learn anything about the French culture. CT, Christina and Ace take a nocturnal dip in the Jacuzzi and after Christina gets a little tipsy, she starts throwing herself at CT. They wind up snuggling in bed together, but what happens after that is left up to our imagination. CT does admit that if he didn't live with Christina, he'd "close the deal." So it looks like the only thing Christina will be getting from CT in the near future is an egg sandwich. After some thought, Ace acknowledges that learning the French language will be a good experience for him. He officially snaps out of his French-funk after he tours the Grande Arche de la Defense. "I'm not saying another negative thing about Paris," he declares while munching on a Chicken McNugget. One step at a time- |
June 11th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x4: Paris: Episode 4
Paris: Episode 4 (13x4)Ace and Mallory frolic in the snow like two lovebirds. Mallory later insists to Simon that she will not act on her feelings for Ace. Translation: She's not going to act on her feelings while she's sober or while the cameras are around. Unhappy with the tension that's building in the house, Ace decides to bring some of his Southern home to France and that apparently involves a garbage can and an "ass-load" of alcohol. Being a professional bartender, one would expect that Ace could mix a drink in a large IKEA garbage can with the best of them. He doesn't disappoint. The Trash Can Saloon is open for business and Ace challenges Mallory to a drinking contest. Others soon join in, but Mallory is confident she can drink everyone under the table. Adam steals Leah away for a moment to apologize to her. A stone-faced Leah does not make it easy for him, plus she explains that in "real life" she would just cut him out of her life and not feel bad about it. She has never forgiven anyone for anything--ever. (What?!) But because they are stuck living together, she decides to make an effort to forgive Adam. Donning her Viking hat, she and Adam share a tense hug and they return to the par-tay, which has turned into a limbo contest with Ace sporting a hula skirt. The night ends with Mallory inviting Ace to sleep in her bed, while he reads an email from Kate. The next night Adam is meeting some friends in Paris. Adam starts acting weird because he realizes his roommates are going to make him late. He's pacing and cursing and ranting. He even refers to his roommates "you damn monkeys" more than once. We'll just move on to the juicy stuff. Ace admits in the confessional that he might be falling in love with Mallory. Mallory admits in her confessional that she's very attracted to Ace. Cut to Ace and Mallory separating from the group with some lame excuse about how Mallory has to go to the bathroom. Mallory and Ace proceed to get trashed and then try the old Real World trick of bolting from the camera crew. Mallory laments that the cameras are bugging her and tells them to leave by flipping them off. Ace notes that Mallory is such a different person when the cameras aren't around--she's very flirty. They attempt to ditch the crew and when they think they are all alone, they share a brief kiss. Clearly concerned about her virgin image, Mallory says they should date "behind the scenes" and only kiss when they are off camera. Juicy, right? The duo arrives home after 6 a.m. and announces that Mal has lost her purse which also contains Leah's passport. The roommates are not pleased with her irresponsibility. Mallory presumably calls her mom for a little comforting, but her mom turns on the guilt trip and tells Mal that she has to make her family proud and that she can't give into the temptations of drinking because she's not strong enough. Ouch. CT and Ace help Mallory recover the purse the next day and all of its contents are intact. Feeling bad about her behavior, Mallory ominously reports, "I deserve to be exposed, because I've been hiding for way to long." Later that day, Ace reminds Mallory that they kissed the night before and Mallory claims she doesn't remember, but she doesn't act surprised when she learns they locked lips. Worried about Kate's reaction, Ace wonders if he made a mistake. Mallory assures him that it should be no big deal. Anyone wanna call up Kate and ask her? Ace doesn't want to miss out on "experiences" in Paris, while Mallory is unsure about how she feels about Ace and more worried about the repercussions that will linger after the show is over. |
June 18th, 2003 | (6.4) |
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13x5: Paris: Episode 5
Paris: Episode 5 (13x5)Wondering when things were gonna get petty in Paris? How about, like, right now. "You know, I haven't taken a hot shower since I've been here," Leah barks at CT. CT doesn't seem to show much consideration for his roommates and Leah just loves bossing people around. Still pleading ignorance, Mallory tells Leah that she had no clue how disrespectful she was the other night. Ace says that it's the best time he had since scarfing down a Quarter-Pounder at Mickey Dees. OK, not really. But he did say it was the best night out that he's had since he arrived in France. This makes Mallory happy and she temporarily forgets about how out of control she was. Some of the roommates get ready for the opening of the club, which means Ace will be donning his monkey suit for the occasion. Leah is now barking hair styling orders at CT while he fixes Ace's hair. Ace looks embarrassed to be in the middle of such a fuss. Leah chooses this as her opportunity to unload all of her frustration onto CT. CT says that he was "right" about how he was fixing Ace's hair. And Leah shoots back with, "You're the most educated one in the house, you're always right." Low blow, Leah, low blow! CT is bummed that the roommates don't seem like they are trying to get to know him. Later in the episode, CT gets Leah back by chasing her around the Frommer's office with a fresh booger on his finger. She nearly pukes from the whole drama-filled ordeal and calls CT "vile." The Simon/Mallory/Leah trio continue to make fun of CT long after he's left the house, but Mallory later worries that Leah's harsh words are causing the others to jump on the CT-bashing bandwagon. At the club, Christina is dancing on the stage very erotically and suggestively, with CT, Ace and Adam egging her on and offering her a dollar bill for the dance. Being a cocktail waitress back in Vegas, Christina is offended by the fact that the boys are hollerin' at her like she is a stripper. Somebody buy Christina a drink before she sticks her Gator boot up CT's nose. As a result of this incident, we learn that Leah's not the only one who's got a problem with CT. Things are also bubbling between Christina and CT, and not in a good, drinking-champagne-in-the-hot-tub kind of way. CT gets into a skirmish with Christina about who's eating whose food and who's drinking whose alcohol and who's leaving their stuff where it shouldn't be. Meanwhile, Ace opens up to his friend back home about kissing Mallory and being worried about how that drunken smooch will affect Kate. His buddy helps him realize that he needs to be "Ace on Nine," meaning he should just be himself and do whatever he wants to do while he's in Paris. Mallory's feeling guilty too and wants to tell Leah about the kiss that she can't remember. Leah is finally picking up on the fact that Mallory has a crush on Ace. Uh, duh. Post-kiss, Mallory seems to be holding back on her feelings about Ace. We know she's attracted to him, but she's confused about what she feels beyond that. Clearly nervous about telling Leah about "the kiss," Mal tries to cushion the blow by pretending that she thought Leah had already kissed Ace. Leah's reaction to the news is pretty mellow considering her tendency towards flying off the handle. Christina and CT finally have it out in the pool room. Or rather, CT listens while Christina unloads on him. He apologizes and asks her what he can do to make it better. Christina is not convinced that CT really got what she was saying, but she's hoping for the best. Leah weighs in, "I don't think that anything he does is genuine. He doesn't mean it. He apologizes and he doesn't mean it." Adam and CT clean the entire kitchen. And CT says he's gonna try real hard. |
June 25th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x6: Paris: Episode 6
Paris: Episode 6 (13x6)The roommates receive their first assignment for Frommer's. They must review different shopping districts and stores in Paris. Brice instructs them that he must receive all of their assignments together by a 6 p.m. deadline. Adam wonders what the odds are that they will get their assignment done on time. "Zero, zilch, slim or none?" Adam votes for none and it looks like his prediction will come true. Most of the roommates are seen procrastinating on getting started on their projects. Princess Leah has been crowned as the point person, meaning it is her job to collect the roommates' completed assignments and email them to Brice before their deadline. A phlegmy Mallory and Simon get an extension on their shopping reviews since they are both terribly sick. They manage to keep their spirits up by goofing off at home. If you're a woman in Paris, watch out, Adam's on the prowl. Actually, if you are within a 50 mile radius of Adam, watch out; he could be throwing his digits your way. It really seems that Adam is trying to "pull a chick" everywhere he goes and we learn that Adam's type appears to be women with indistinguishable faces. Adam meets up with high school friend Cidney and they go clubbing with a group of friends in the city. Adam quickly gets chummy with Cidney's friend, a mysterious Blurry Woman (think Monet) on the dance floor. The Blurry Woman (aka BW) dances almost as poorly as Adam does, so they seem like a good match. BW has an oral presentation (no pun intended, really!) to give in three hours and her friends convince her to just stay up all night. BW concludes that traveling back to the Chateau with Adam in the wee hours of the morning, putting her at least and hour and a half away from her class, is a responsible decision. Perhaps BW needs someone to rehearse her oral presentation (pun intended) in front of? Adam says, bottom line, he wants to hook up, but quickly adds that he treats all women with respect and dignity. Their sexual antics wake up a confused Christina who comes to the conclusion that someone is getting a "piece of ass." Of course, the lovebirds wake up late and Adam walks a fuming BW to the train station. He bumbles several attempts to apologize to BW, and she barely speaks to him on the walk. The roommates basically wait until the 11th hour to finish all their work for Frommer's. Ace spends an hour watching TV at McDonald's knowing his deadline is just three hours away and later joins CT and Christina who are working feverishly at the Frommer's office to finish writing. Leah and Adam complete their reviews on time and receive the others after 6pm, formatted incorrectly. At about five minutes to 6 p.m., Leah debates about whether she should send hers and Adam's in on time rather than do as she was instructed and send them all together, which means they'd all be late. Adam urges her to send theirs on time, but Leah displays some semblance of a conscience and doesn't feel quite right about that. Ah, but that moment if fleeting and she sends them anyway and doesn't tell the roommates, thinking it is understood. The next day, Leah still feels bad and she thinks they let Brice down, so she's afraid to take his call the next day. Brice keeps his lecture short and says that Leah and Adam will get the bonus and everyone gets their salary. Leah tries to apologize to the roommates for sending her assignment in on time, but CT is quick to come to her defense and tell her she did the right thing. He gives her a big smooch on the cheek to enforce his statement. Adam leaves an unconvincing message for BW, saying he wants to see her again, but he doesn't leave his phone number. Ace giggles nearby at Adam's pathetic phone message. The roommates are confused by Adam and why he works so hard to meet "every woman in the world." They think he just wants to hook up, but he says, no way, he's looking for a relationship all the way, man. But what he says and what he does definitely contradict each other. |
July 2nd, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x7: Paris: Episode 7
Paris: Episode 7 (13x7)Valentine's Day is near and if amour with a side of drama tickles your fancy, then there's plenty of that at The Real World chateau on this lover's holiday. Pre-V-Day, CT knocks down the girls' straightening iron in his morning stupor. Leah tells him to pick it up. CT makes fun of Leah because she's telling him what to do. Leah thinks CT has no regard for other people's things. Christina chimes in that CT is the most difficult person to live with in the house. Despite Leah's insults, CT refuses to pick up the straightening iron. Ah, love is in the air. CT says he feels like the girls have been on his case too much and he doesn't understand what he needs to do to get them to like him. Ace suggests that he should just be a little more understanding and considerate of his roommates. Leah calls her mom for comfort and complains about the difficulties she's been having with CT's hygienic care, or lack thereof. She wonders, "Should I still be nice to him even if I don't mean it?" Still be nice to him? Which episode was she nice to him? Leah finally confronts CT with the problems she's been having with him. CT tells her that he feels like she's constantly talking down to him. Then he breaks down his assessment of her personality in an enjoyable rhyme, "I think you're self-centered; you can be materialistic. You're superficial, artificial. You talk behind people's backs. You're selfish and you're spoiled. I think I pretty much nailed them on the head. Bang!" Never one to keep her opinion to herself, Christina rips into the convo with her complaints and CT grows uncomfortable with all the yelling. Feeling alone, CT gives his ex-girlfriend Jamie a call after partying and she is not happy to hear from the drunken Bostonian. Then he calls another friend back home and asks him to send Jamie flowers as a favor, despite the fact that she had just told him that wasn't such a good idea. This is the first time Ace has ever had a girlfriend during Valentine's Day. He reminds himself that he has to send his southern belle, Kate, flowers. "A hundreds roses," he says, "Do you think that's too much? The more the better!" Sounds of women falling at Ace's feet are heard 'round the globe. On V-Day, huge bouquets of flowers are delivered to the house for Christina and Leah and this is the beginning of what will go down in Parisian history as the Great Tulip Scandal. Ace peaks at the cards which list Christopher's name as the sender, so Ace goes around the house announcing the good deed to his roommates. A befuddled CT doesn't have a clue as to how his name got on the card. He figures he might have had them sent while he was drunk the other night. He even calls his Dad to find out if he had done him a favor and sent flowers to the girls on his behalf to help patch things up. Meanwhile, the girls are being girls and oohing and aahing all over the tulips and soon after they are cooing all over CT and he is eating it up. For three whole days, the girls are huggin' and kissin' on CT and even making attempts at bonding with him. Leah plays pool with him for cryin' out loud. A bunch of red tulips have magically altered the mood in the house and they have given CT parole from his sentence in the doghouse. Adam is the only one who suspects that CT did not send the flowers because he overheard CT's conversation with his dad. It soon becomes clear to everyone, including CT that the fun will eventually end. Ace makes the most astute observation, "The girls are just going to ream him for this for the duration." And so the flower fun comes to a screeching halt when Leah reads an email from her friend Christopher back home who is wondering if she got the tulips he sent. Shocked and appalled, Leah is mostly psyched that she finally caught CT in one of his lies. Ace learns the truth about the Great Tulip Scandal and gives CT a heads up about the fact that the girls now know who the real sender is. CT then tries to play it off like he was still unsure about who sent the flowers and tells the girls that he sent an email to his friends asking who sent the flowers and apparently "no one did." The girls don't buy his last-ditch effort to defend his honor. They are disappointed in CT's behavior and he is sent back to the doghouse with his tail between his legs. |
July 9th, 2003 | (8.3) |
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13x8: Paris: Episode 8
Paris: Episode 8 (13x8)Adam is still trying to pull chicks wherever he goes. Here a chick; there a chick; everywhere a chick-chick. The roommates are still wondering what Adam is trying to prove by meeting so many women. He says he is in constant search of "that feeling" that he gets when he's around girls. He claims that he is at his personal best the first 15 minutes people meet him, then it's all down hill from there. Adam meets Talayeh at a Paris club and is quickly smitten. He invites her back to the chateau and into his bed, but she informs him that she has been in Paris for six months and hasn't hooked up with anyone yet and she's not going to sleep with him that night. Adam's response to her confession? "It's hard cuz you're really, really hot." On their second date Adam spends the night at her house, but as they get closer, he's wary of the word "exclusive," so he goes out another night and kisses some chick named Anna. On the work front, Christina is worried about what Brice thinks of her reviews. They have a phone conversation and Brice basically tells her that she needs to improve her writing. He couldn't follow what she was trying to say and one part couldn't even be edited. Upset, and apparently in need of a Comp 101 review, she becomes determined to turn in better work because she wants Brice's approval and her bonus. CT is the point person for this week's assignment which involves reviewing attractions, and he is hoping that he can be the first to fulfill the duty of gathering the assignments and emailing them to Brice on time. In an unexpected turn of events, the Internet connection at the chateau is down on the day they have to turn in their travel articles, so Christina decides to go to the Frommer's office and send her reviews directly to Brice a good two and a half hours before the deadline. Adam is pissed at Christina's attempt to distinguish herself from the others, but Christina is paranoid that she's not going to get her bonus and doesn't mind pissing off her roommates if it means getting her 250 Euro. Back at home, the Internet is finally up and running and CT succeeds in getting all of their articles in on time, so they receive their salary and bonus, but the picture isn't all rosy. Brice is sensing that the roommates aren't working together so he creates an all or nothing scenario for them to follow for future deadlines. All articles must be turned in together. If just one is late, then they all suffer and will not receive their beer money. Knowing full well of their unreliability, the roommates complain about the new rule. During the courtship of Talayeh and Adam, Adam quickly turns into creepy stalker guy and calls her incessantly, despite Ace and CT's pleas to him to play hard-to-get. Talayeh doesn't seem put off by the eight phone calls a day, though, but ultimately it's Adam who quickly tires of the pursuit and decides he's not interested in a relationship, despite what he told his roommates two episodes ago. [Flashback - Leah: "Sex or relationship?" Adam: "Relationship, for sure!"] Adam is cold to Talayeh when he, Ace and CT run into her while they are having dinner. Ace scolds an indecisive Adam, "Be nice to her, she likes you and she's hot!" But no amount of coaxing from his roommates can convince Adam to get serious about one girl. So he meets up with Talayeh at the romantic setting of the Eiffel Tower to profess his undying inability to have a relationship with her. Minutes later, he's hitting on a confused flock of chicks near the Metro station. |
July 16th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x9: Paris: Episode 9
Paris: Episode 9 (13x9)Mallory is tip-toeing around the house lately because she's afraid of Leah's evil looks and her wrath that ultimately follows. Mal confides in Tina about Leah's brashness and wonders what she should do about it. When the two get locked in the Frommer's office, Leah theorizes that they just wanted to get out of cleaning the house. Back at the house, Leah is orchestrating a massive clean-up of the chateau in preparation for her brother Pascual's visit. Leah gushes over her brother like he is the best thing since sliced baguettes. Among the things she calls him: her hero, a good soul, and her favorite person in the whole world. Behind her back, Leah calls Mallory lazy and dirty. Ace defends her honor by saying that Mallory is still young and will learn eventually. To Mallory's face, Leah isn't much nicer. "Mallory, I love you and I don't want to pick on you, but when there's a dish of candy out could you not put your apple core in it." Mallory does not appreciate the public humiliation. But really, who puts their apple core in a dish of candy? Leah doesn't stop at that and later barks at Mallory for leaving her empty Alka-Seltzer glasses around and complains that she hasn't cleaned the bathroom. Mallory is quickly distracted by Leah's wrath when the great Pascual arrives. Leah is certain everyone is going to love him. Little does she know Mallory might take that literally. Mallory gets on the horn and begins gushing to her friend about Pascual and his high level of maturity (he's a sophomore in high school!). But she feels like she can't do anything about her crush because Leah would "have her head." All she needs is a little alcohol and she'll forget that Pascual is forbidden fruit. Leah and her brother announce that they are going sightseeing and CT says he'd like to ride with them since he's going to the same area. Leah agrees to meet CT at the train station, but as soon as their train comes, they jump on without a second thought. After leaving the station, Pascual realizes they didn't wait for CT. Leah pretends like she's actually sorry for not waiting for him. At least Leah is honest enough to admit that Pascual is a better person than her. Minus Ace, who is nursing an injured knee, the roommates go out on Pascual's last night in Paris. An alcohol enhanced Mallory smooches Simon and in another second she's all over Pascual. Sitting in between Christina and Mallory, Pascual gets a lot of attention from both girls. Mallory demands that Christina cease her flirting with Pascual. Pissed, Christina shoots back, "You've got Ace." Then Christina dances over to Leah to tattle. Leah is now pissed. Who knew there was something so intriguing about a sophomore in high school with a goofy haircut that two college-age girls are fighting over him? The following morning, Leah & Pascual wake up late and rush to get to the airport. A bit confused by Mallory's crush on Pascual, Ace is suffering from the "but, what about me" syndrome. Ace can't figure Mallory out and appears to still have a crush on her, while perhaps Mallory has moved on. In order to have a better friendship with Leah, Mallory finally decides that she must confront Leah about her actions. They both get a lot of stuff out in the open and Leah apologizes for her harsh ways and says that she realizes that she's a "bully" and there are things she has to change about herself. She thanks Mallory for bringing them to light. They kiss and make up and share hugs in the train station. |
July 23rd, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x10: Paris: Episode 10
Paris: Episode 10 (13x10)Christina concludes that although they live together and work together, the roommates don't really know a lot about each other on a personal level. Ace illustrates her point by quizzing Christina on his little sister's name. She has no clue, yet CT informs her it's Kathleen. She is disturbed that CT knows a bit of information that she doesn't, but Ace lets her off the hook by telling her he doesn't really have a little sister. As punishment for the prank, Christina begins a flirty ketchup fight with Ace that ends with some huggin'. Ace admits he'd try and kiss or hook-up with Christina, but he'd never date her. Wasting no time, Ace crawls into bed with Christina to snuggle and asks for a kiss. She obliges, but when he asks if he can kiss her stomach, she denies him of the privilege. She boosts his ego by telling him that he's the best roommate she's ever had, though. Between flirting and partying, some work has to get done. CT does not attend a meeting at the Frommer's office, which provides the roommates with a prime opportunity to rag on him. Leah is psyched because this gives her the chance to tattle on CT to Brice. CT still feels alienated from the group and doesn't believe the respect he gives out comes back to him in return. He is hurt that he continues to hear them talking behind his back. Everyone is on edge since this is the first time they have to complete their assignments with the new rules. Ignoring the potential repercussions, some are not working hard to finish their assignments on time. Back at the home front, Christina is pissed that someone ate her eggs and The Great Egg Caper commences. After ranting and raving to whoever will listen, she attaches a note to the egg carton requesting that the MIA eggs be returned without being harmed. Turns out cute and cuddly Ace ate two of Christina's eggs, not peanut-butter snatching CT as we might have assumed. Ace inserts two lemons with smiley faces into the carton with his own note. Christina cracks up when she sees this display of cuteness and forgives him immediately. Looks like Christina is serving up a scoop of double standard. At least Christina is finally showing signs of realizing that she's not as easygoing as she once thought. She opens up to Ace about the things she wants to change about herself. Ace gets CT hammered so that he can beat him at pool game that goes into the wee hours of the morning. Christina tosses and turns all night because the pool table is right above her room and the boys are making a lot of noise. Finally she stomps upstairs to complain, but CT doesn't want to hear it and starts yelling at her ("Cry me a riv-ah!). Ace is staying out of the argument, and the rest of the roommates are woken up by CT and Christina's argument. Fed up, Christina says she's switching rooms. The next day, Ace tries to make peace with Christina, but she won't let her anger go, which prompts sweet Ace to snap and call her the most dramatic person he's every met. Christina is hurt by his accusation and reasserts her desire to change rooms. Find out next week if Ace is sent packing to the doghouse. |
July 30th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x11: Paris: Episode 11
Paris: Episode 11 (13x11)After the night of the rowdy pool game, the roomies must get their assignment done and emailed to Brice by 6pm. No one, not even the goldfish, has confidence that CT (the point person) will get their reviews in on time. Christina continues to give CT the cold shoulder and is still bristling about the consequences of having a bed one floor beneath the pool table, so she talks to Adam about moving into his room. Of course, Adam welcomes the idea of having a hot chick as a roommate, but doesn't want any bad blood between him and CT as a result of the switch. Ace confides in Leah about Christina's issues with him and admits that sometimes the only person he thinks of is himself. She closes the conversation with what some might describe as excessive kissing and straddling of the Ace-miester who looks extremely uncomfortable. With an hour and thirteen minutes to go before the assignment is due Leah and Christina turn their reviews in and leave the chateau. Turns out, the group is short four "Finds." While his roommates begin to furiously scramble to come up a few more, CT does not seem to be working with any sense of urgency. He calmly continues to type up his review with only seconds to go before the deadline. CT clicks send and Brice ends up receiving an incomplete assignment on time. Leah arrives home and quizzes CT about the status of their assignment. CT indicates that their work was sent to Brice on time. Leah doubts his sincerity so she rings up boss-man Brice to ask if her, er, their work got in on time. He says he did receive their work on time. She proceeds to prattle on like Brice is her best friend from Long Island and tells him how Ace and CT were up late making noise. In the midst of her chatter, Brice informs her that while the assignment came in on time, it was incomplete. Leah gets that crazy look in her eyes whenever she finds out CT has laid a big fat lie. Actually, let's back up a bit. When Leah came home, she asked CT if the assignments were in on time and he said yes. Fact. She did not quiz him specifically about whether or not the assignment was complete. Fact. Fast forward to Leah stomping her way over to CT's room to confront him about what Brice has just revealed to her. As usual, CT feels attacked and immediately starts yelling back ("Wooo;" "It's not my fault;" "What do you want from me?" etc.) You know, the usual. Christina joins the conversation as well, but is much calmer than normal. After a lot of shouting, CT walks away and then returns to talk to them without lashing back. He says he is sincere about wanting to change and promises to treat his roommates better. While Leah and Christina are sick and tired of hearing his apologies, they accept this one and hope for the best. CT asks for some hugs and although the girls are reluctant, they agree and Leah even cracks a smile. Christina and Ace resolve their issues as well. With some prompting from Christina, Ace apologies for calling her a drama queen and he says that he'd like her to stay as his roommate. All issues have been resolved and the lights are out at the chateau |
August 6th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x12: Paris: Episode 12
Paris: Episode 12 (13x12)The roommates gather at the Frommer's office with advisor David, and in a conference call with boss man Brice, they learn they won't receive a bonus due to their incomplete assignment. CT puts on his best "What did I do?" face. Simon complains about the "all or nothing" rule and tells Brice that they actually gave CT all the "Tips & Finds" -then an argument ensues. Brice reiterates the need for them to communicate, while he probably has his secretary get the cast of Road Rules on the horn. Poor David tries out his best travel cheer to bring the group together, but there is too much tension in the air, and the roommates need more than a scribe to help them sort out their issues. Raising his voice, David chants, "Can we say that our energy is going to get positive now?" Leah shoots back a quick "No" and storms out, grumbling about not getting her 250 Euro bonus. Still reluctant to add the word "forgive" to her vocab, Leah wonders why she should let someone off the hook when they do something to piss her off. CT stays after to talk to David about the problems he's having with his roommates. Later that week, the unlikely duo meet up for lunch, where CT shows him a book he's been working on that he calls Women 101. Unbeknownst to his roommates, CT has been recording everything the girls have been saying to him, and he plans on putting all those "tips" on how to be a better guy into the book. "Never call your girlfriend while you're drunk. Don't brush your teeth in the kitchen sink. Don't rub your balls." These are some of CT's suggestions-which David has absolutely no reaction to. An oblivious CT is so excited about his idea that he doesn't notice and continues talking while David munches on his Chinese food. Trying desperately to get on the girls' good side, CT buys flowers (not the red tulip kind) for the Leah and Christina, but this time they don't buy into his charm. In fact, it makes things worse. (Since when has buying flowers for girls made things worse? Yep, he is deep in that doghouse.) Leah confides in Mallory and says that CT brings out "murderous feelings" in her, and sometimes she wants to "smother him in the middle of the night." Instead of calling the Parisian police, Mal listens calmly and doesn't seem concerned that she sleeps in the same room with someone who has murder on the brain. Simon and Mallory invite Adam to go with them to Queen, a gay bar in the city. At the club, Adam shakes his bon bon like a "damn monkey" after his roommates dare him to get up on stage. Following his spaz dance, a hunky gay man approaches him, offering him his sunglasses and a kiss on the cheek for his outstanding performance. Adam asks Simon to decode the meaning of the gift of sunglasses from a gay man. Simon, nearly laughing, assures him it doesn't mean anything. But Adam doesn't take any chances and hides behind Simon the rest of the night. The roommates notice a little extra spring in Simon's step as he waits for his boyfriend, Tkisco, to arrive in Paris for a visit. The two only met three weeks before Simon left for France, but they get along well while he's in town and talk about future plans together. After talking to his mom, CT decides that opening up to the girls might improve their relationship with him, so he tells his roommates that he's been having problems at home and is sorry he hasn't given them a chance to get to know him. Leah begins to witness vulnerability in CT, and it's changing the way she looks at him and acts toward him. Not aware that Leah once wanted to smother him in the middle of the night, CT opens up to her about his family and upbringing. He appreciates the fact that a once cold-hearted Leah is now taking an interest in his life, and he shows her the Women 101 book. She's in hysterics while reading his entries. On the train, Leah tells gal pal Mal that CT has been opening up to her and she is beginning to realize it takes work to get to know someone and it's, like, worth it. Leah even calls her hero, Pascual, and informs him that she is going to change the way she interacts with CT. She admits that she's been cruel to him and now wants to move past it. Do we have a whole new Leah on our hands? Tune in next week to find out... |
August 13th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x13: Paris: Episode 13
Paris: Episode 13 (13x13)Ace is ready for a visit from his girlfriend Kate. "The roommates in the house are getting hotter and hotter," he jokes. "By god, Simon is starting to look good to me." His attraction to Simon aside, Ace is fairly confident that the drunken kisses he's shared with Mallory and Christina don't count and will not be an issue with Kate. He talks about how serious his feelings are for Kate and tells his roommates that, not only is she the prettiest girl he's every dated, she's the only girl he has dated that he can see marrying. Ace and Kate share an awkward greeting at the airport and he brings her back to the chateau to introduce her to the roommates. On the train ride to the house, Kate describes Ace as "kind of a boyfriend" which upsets Ace and sets the tone for the entire visit. Meanwhile, back at the chateau, Mallory tells Simon that she was supposed to clean Ace's room for 20 Euro, but since she's busy (doing what?), she asks Simon if he can fill in for her. Before he can say "Tkisco," Kate enters the house and Simon says "hello" and then hustles to clean the room before she sees it. The roommates greet Kate warmly with Adam trying to cop a feel when he hugs Kate, and Leah overacting her excitement of meeting the Southern Belle. Kate takes note of Ace's neat room, so Simon's maid service paid off. Christina offers to move into the guest room so Ace can get cuddly with Kate. But Kate politely refuses to sleep in the same bed with her hottie. She says something about making a promise to her grandmother. Poor Ace is missing Wal-Mart and Waffle House and now he can't snuggle with his girlfriend? "That's bulls--t, we're snuggling," he snaps playfully. The duo spends the next day visiting the touristy sites of Paris. At night they have a romantic moment at the top of the Eiffel Tower, but even though they are cute together, there seems to be a certain "je ne sais quoi" lacking in their relationship. Christina pulls a CT and makes an ass out of herself by getting plastered before she even makes it to the bar. Her roommates try and take care of her while she's out, but she becomes too emotional. CT finally helps her home and carries her into the chteau and tucks her into bed. The next morning he is very proud of a delectable fruit plate he makes for her. Christina is impressed with his actions and says she sees a 100 percent improvement--haven't we heard that exact phrase used to describe CT before? Ace and Kate have a heart-to-heart at a caf and Kate reminds him that she's on a different career path from him. She also tells him that at some point he's going to have to grow up. Clearly suffering from Peter Pan syndrome, he doesn't see why he can't sleep late, play golf all day and work for two hours. Kate disapproves of his partying ways, which ends up making Ace feel bad about himself. On their last night together, Ace and Kate take a taxi home and are five Euros short on the fare because the driver got a little lost. Ace goes into the chateau to get the extra dough and when he returns the most confusing fight in Real World history ensues. The cab driver won't take the extra money. Ace sounds like he is near tears. "Take it." The driver replies, "Five Euro. Not for me." Huh? Frustrated with the language barrier and the driver's mixed signals, Ace's tears turn into anger and he shoves the driver (and Kate) and again instructs him to take the money. A fight nearly breaks out, but only threats are hurled. The taxi cab driver puts the extra money into Kate's coat pocket and spits on the ground as he walks away. Inside the house, Ace is upset that he let his anger get the best of him and that Kate was there to see it. He knows she doesn't put up with a lot of crap and is worried about how this will affect their relationship. Well, one good thing did come out of the fight. Kate decides to sleep in Ace's bed tonight. Too bad Ace is too pissed to snuggle. The two seem the most lovey-dovey at the airport before she leaves and on the train ride home alone, Ace looks miserable. Meanwhile the roommates discuss how they liked Kate, but they think she and Ace are total opposites, not to mention the fact that they didn't seem very affectionate with each other. The girls grill Ace later about whether or not he got any action during her visit and he admits that nothing happened. Guess he'll be adding another notch to his choking the chicken chart. Kate waited until she returned home to let Ace know how upset she was with what she witnessed on their last night together. Ace is no Adam, and is actually able to interpret the signals that Kate is sending. Ace thinks she is trying to find reasons to not talk to him or break up with him. Adam reminds Ace that if they do break up, there are plenty of girls in Paris that would love to get on the "Ace-Train." There's potential for another one of Adam's raps in there somewhere... |
August 20th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x14: Paris: Episode 14
Paris: Episode 14 (13x14)Simon, Leah and Christina ridicule Mallory and her collection of shoes, which they think lack a certain femininity. "Who the hell pays attention to shoes?" Mallory asks. This comment elicits a look of horror from stylish Simon. Mallory admits that she just feels more comfortable in her sweaters and sweat pants and her clunky shoes. Stephanie, Adam's chick de jour, goes out with him and the roommates. Adam describes his new gal pal as a bit standoffish, but he's chalking it up to the fact that they are just getting to know each other. So he blows 500 Euro on her in one night, overdraws his account and is crossing his fingers that her standoffishness will now magically turn into a goodnight kiss. As they say goodnight, Adam moves in for the kiss and Stephanie opts for the shoulder pat and the "I had a really good time" line. She says goodbye with a French phrase that poor Adam is unfamiliar with. If he had attended a few more French classes, he might know that "A demain," means "until tomorrow" but instead he frets worrying it means "I don't like you." Or what if it means, "I want to sleep with you?" Somebody get this guy a phrasebook. Adam whines to Ace about how he didn't get a kiss on the second date. Always generous, Ace offers to snuggle with Adam if he takes him out. Not quite learning his lesson, Adam calls Stephanie to go out another night and she says she can't because she has to take a shower. This inspires Adam to compose a VMA-worthy rap about her "dodging his lips." And the more Adam thinks about it, the more pissed he gets about getting dissed on the kiss. He unloads on Ace, who tries to comfort him by talking about his past experience with women. The roommates meet up French professor Natalie to go on a shopping field trip so that they can learn the French word for "shoes" and "cash or credit." Ace could care less and does not take the assignment seriously. Always thinking of themselves, Leah and Christina utilize some good ol' fashioned peer pressure to convince Mallory to buy some pointy shoes that will make them less embarrassed to go out with her. Soon after her new purchase, Mallory goes out on the town for the first time with her new shoes and practically gets a blister within her first few steps. She whines and complains about how she can't walk in them but the girls tell her to suck it up. Their evening ends with Mallory flinging her shoe across the train station in a violent rage. OK, there was no violent rage, but it makes the shoe story sound more interesting. Adam and Stephanie have dinner again and as he pays the pricey bill, he asks Steph to tell his roommates that she paid. Trying to appear more attractive and kissable to his date, Adam breaks out into a monkey dance on the train and Stephanie looks mortified. The other roommates have been noticing that Stephanie, while seemly a nice girl, could quite possibly be a shady, gold-digger. So CT decides to take it upon himself to find out her intentions. When the duo gets back to the chateau, CT asks Stephanie if she "likes" Adam and Stephanie replies, "as a friend." Ouch. CT takes it step further and accuses her of taking advantage of Adam and his willingness to spend money on her. Feeling uncomfortable, Steph decides to leave while CT revels in his ability to get to the truth. At the train station, it's clear that Stephanie and Adam will not become an item, so he sends her on her way and goes back to the house to confront CT. But ultimately he remembers the trite, but true adage about how hot girls may come and go, but dudes are always there for you. |
August 27th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x15: Paris: Episode 15
Paris: Episode 15 (13x15)The roommates receive information about their upcoming vacation and learn that they have the power to plan the entire trip. Prophet CT believes that this trip has the potential to either bring them all together or tear them all apart. Ace is excited to see the French Riviera for his birthday. Leah is psyched to go shopping at all the outlets in Italy. And the boys are looking forward to snowboarding in the Swiss Alps. But before they leave for their trip around Europe, they have another Frommer's assignment to complete. They are assigned to write about nightclubs and bars, which should be a piece of cake for these nightly party-goers. Christina is the point person and Brice encourages them to budget their time wisely and be in the office everyday so they can finish their work on time. Unfortunately, Mallory's cousin and aunt have come to Paris for a visit, but she's frustrated because she won't be able to spend much time with them. Even though their deadline has been moved up only a few hours, due to their vacation, everyone is feeling stressed out. Christina is requesting that they all have their reviews to her the night before, but not everyone meets her deadline and she complains about having to go into the office the next day. This whining comes after she has just asked CT if he will give her one of his reviews so she doesn't have to go out that night. CT seems a little reluctant to give it to her, but is the nice guy (so he doesn't have to deal with her wrath) and does it anyway. Later that day, she's giving CT a hard time for not having all of his reviews on time. CT stays up all night to finish his review and had it on the computer desktop the next morning for Christina. They all manage to turn in their reviews on time, get their bonus and pack for the trip. Leah is looking forward to the "gelato, boys and shopping" in Italy. Adam is looking forward to-what else? The women. STA Travel hands out their trip itineraries and tickets and the roommates begin to get excited about their trip around Europe. The group arrives at the train station and CT wanders off and ends up missing the train to Nice, France. The roommates don't realize this until their train has left the station. They are amused and worried about what might have happened to CT, but they conclude that he must be on another car or train. Quickly forgetting about their missing housemate, Mallory complains more about not having enough time to spend with her family. Adam, who was once smitten with her, is now completely annoyed by her and her complaints. Mallory's cousin and Aunt bump into a confused Ace at the hotel in Nice and seem surprised by the fact that they ended up at the same hotel as Mallory. Leah is immediately suspicious, but Mallory seems surprised to seem them. They talk about how it's, like, so random that they ended up in the exact same hotel. Everyone wonders if this is all an act. Mallory and Christina and her Aunt and cousin hang out on the beach and enjoy the day. Simon and Leah talk about how Mallory is pretending that seeing her aunt is a big coinkydink. Simon thinks it's inconsiderate that Mallory invited other people to join in on her holiday with her housemates. Ace turns 24 in the French Riviera and is happy to be spending it on vacation with his new friends. He requests that everyone along for one day so he can have a good time on his D.O.B. The result is Ace having a blast partying on his birthday and everyone does appear to get along for the evening, but they've got the entire rest of the trip to bicker and fight. CT arrives and everyone quizzes him about where he was, but all he does is joke about his disappearance. His roommates are, like, no, really, where the hell were you? Still no answers. Adam describes CT in a nutshell, "He wants us to be interested in him, but he doesn't want to give us the information." Simon theorizes that CT has some embarrassing story that explains why he missed the train and that's why he won't tell them what happened. Simon reminds Leah and Ace how CT "wants everything to seem like it's really cool and he just 'swaned' into Nice like nothing happened." The future Psychic Network employee describes what he thinks happens to CT and pretty much nails it on the head. CT admits in his confessional that he forgot is ticket and had to spend the night at the chateau and then take the first train out the following day. |
September 3rd, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x16: Paris: Episode 16
Paris: Episode 16 (13x16)The roommates take the train to Florence, Italy and step off into the Italian city de amore. They divide into groups to explore the city. Leah and Simon represent the shop-o-holics, while Ace, CT and Adam are the eating at a caf exhibiting shop-o-phobic symptoms. Christina and Mallory fall somewhere between as they walk the streets of Florence while men flirt with them. They are surprised by how straightforward the Italians are. Over lunch, Leah admits to Simon that if a guy she met didn't drive a fancy car, the chances of him talking to her were "slim to none." When she met her boyfriend, he changed everything. Nothing else mattered except that she had him. They dated for three and a half years and it was the happiest and most confident that she's ever been. She says that she now feels that she is being held captive by this feeling of wondering whether or not she'll have that again. Simon uses a fashion metaphor to let her know he understands, it's like "wearing a really ugly suit, all the time." They entire group all meets up for dinner and Leah is quick to tease lady-killer Adam about how she's found a date already. She tells everyone that she met a hot waiter at lunch and they have plans tonight. Adam is happy that, finally, one of his other roommates has scored a date! Before her date with Giuseppe, Leah gets very nervous. CT becomes protective of her and tells her to stay in control. He says he's treating her like he would his sister and she appreciates his concern. At dinner, Giuseppe asks Leah if she has a boyfriend and then goes in for that kind of passionate kiss you expect from Italians. With a line right of the movies, he says that he wants her to remember him. Leah is in love with Italy because of her budding romance with Giuseppe, but rather than seeing the sites of his hometown on her second day, she goes shopping with Simon again. Simon sums up Leah's shop-o-holic ways best when he says she "would re-mortgage her house for a Gucci bag." Exploring the city, CT is really taken aback by the beauty of Florence and is very appreciative of what he's able to do and see. Once down on the French, southern-fried Ace, too, is beaming about how much he loves Florence. The group decides to go to Giuseppe's restaurant for dinner, while CT and Ace remain at the hotel to drink and play cards. Adam complains that CT is a completely different person when he drinks. The boys show up to dinner toasted and CT makes a scene and embarrasses Leah, who cowers at the table. Adam says that Leah may overreact to a lot of things, but this is not one of them. Since Ace can hold his liquor better, is astute enough to remove CT from the restaurant to make everyone happy. But it's really too late because Leah is already humiliated and nervous about how Giuseppe is going to react to her drunk roommates. But everything cool, because after dinner, Leah and her Italian stallion canoodle in a club together and she admits that she's falling for him. But their romance comes to a screeching halt when they are lying in bed together and Giuseppe admits to being a "bastard" for dating Leah because he already has a girlfriend. O sole Leah packs her bags and the group heads for Roma where there are plenty of other Italian fish in the sea. |
September 10th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x17: Paris: Episode 17
Paris: Episode 17 (13x17)The roommates are excited to be in Rome and they tour the city with Leah's friend Matt from college and go out at night. "CT's so dumb," Leah says to Matt, loud enough for CT to hear. "I'm telling you, we live with seven people and six of us hate him." CT looks sad, but barely bats an eye because he knows to expect this from Leah. CT has an unexpected defense attorney in Matt who tells Leah that CT has been nothing but nice and he doesn't understand why she would say such a thing. By the end of the evening, even this guy Matt is embarrassed by her actions. Growing more and more pissed at Leah, Mallory thinks her comments about CT were "completely out of line." Christina has been avoiding being in Leah's presence because she is so loud. And Simon thinks Leah doesn't care about what other people think. After a night of obnoxiousness and drinking Leah has a tough time getting up to leave for Zermatt, Switzerland. Christina tells Leah on the train that she notices other people noticing her being loud. Leah maintains that she doesn't go out of her way to be obnoxiously loud. Leah says people have told her that she's loud in the past, but no one has ever gone to the extent that her roommates have to tell her. Simon tries to explain that they live and work with her and see her 24/7, so the circumstances are different. Leah even go so far as to say that being loud is something she really likes about herself and doesn't want to change. Adam notices a rift forming between the trio of Mallory, Simon and Christina and Leah. Mal, Simon and Christina discuss their issues with Leah in their hotel room. Mal thinks Leah doesn't even see how she's treating other people, while Simon worries that it's too late to make a difference. Simons says he doesn't confront Leah about the things that annoy him because he is afraid of hurting her. During the hotel room pow-wow, Mallory is very vocal about her disgust with Leah's behavior. Ace feels left out because he previously blew his knee out and cannot go skiing with them. "I'm going to kill myself," Simon says as he tries on snowboarding equipment. Simon, a young fashionista, is more interested in how cool his ski boots look than how is going to get down the mountain. Presumably primping, Simon takes an awfully long time to get his gear on. The group grows impatient as they wait for him, but he looks damn good walking out of the ski rental shop carrying a board that matches his red ski jacket. The roommates are amazed by the beauty of the mountain that they will be skiing on. Adam looks like an experienced snowboarder as he takes off downhill, while Mallory, Simon and Christina struggle to get down the mountain. "Simon looks very good on a snowboard as along as he's sitting down," notes Christina. Before the group goes to dinner, Leah does a silent cheer and a fist pump when she learns CT won't be joining them for supper. Mallory decides to confront Leah at dinner by saying, "You make us all really uncomfortable." A heated discussion ensues, even though Christina tries to tell them that this is inappropriate place to be having this discussion. Leah is surprised to hear that even her shopping buddy Simon is having problems with her. Some people from another table tell group to "shup up" and the roommates eventually get kicked out of a restaurant. Leah becomes incredibly confrontational. Mallory says she is ready to let it all out in front of her or behind her back. Leah goes back to the hotel and seeks comfort in an unlikely source. CT. He can certainly relate to her troubles, but no one expected him to actually let her cry a "rivah" on his shoulder. Turns out he is more than willing to listen. He even defends her and says that Mallory, Simon and Christina went too far. Adam is thoroughly confused as to why CT opened up his arms to Leah after she has been so mean to him. The roommates are upset that their vacation is ending on a bad note and as they leave to go back to Paris, Leah feels very alone. Back at the chateau, Mallory engages Leah in a discussion about their relationship. Mallory wants resolution between the two of them, but as she opens up to Leah about how she is hard to approach because of her disapproving looks, Leah defensively barks back and nothing is resolved. |
September 17th, 2003 | (6.2) |
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13x18: Paris: Episode 18
Paris: Episode 18 (13x18)The roommates return to a messy house after their trip around Europe. Ace feels like he cleans the house more than anyone, but it's a thankless job and no one every notices his good deeds. On a recent cleaning escapade, he picked up Christina's clothes and put them in her closet, not realizing that some items were clean and some were ready to be washed. Christina unleashes her wrath, even though he meant no harm, and Ace tries to apologize. She retires to her closet to let out a yelp of frustration. Mistakenly thinking he was helping out again, Ace put Leah's clothes in the dryer which shrunk a good portion of them. Now she is not happy and Ace is feeling like no matter what he does, he's not helping. Feeling bummed about the tension in the house, Ace chooses not to show up to their Frommer's meeting, so CT and some of the other roommates, thinking they can get away with it, try and cover for him. Meanwhile, Ace's back at the chateau, talking to one of his buddies back home about how his roommates fight all the time and how he'd rather not be here. Suspecting the Real World posse is feeding him lies, Brice is all, what up with the Ace-Train? Is he in the hizzy or not? Adam breaks it down for the boss-man. "Ace was never here." Master B gives the budding travel writers a stern warning not to do something like that again. On the way home, CT and Leah guess which one of Ace's favorite activities they will find him doing at the house. Sleeping on the couch? Sitting in the Jacuzzi? Downloading music? Ace is not happy when he learns that his roommates tried to cover for him. He doesn't mind being honest about his flakiness. He tells Adam that he hates going into the office. When talking with Brice, he opens up about how he's been unhappy in France and homesick. Brice doesn't take pity and decides not to give him his salary for the week. Ace drawls to CT that he left a "wonderful, great life" for a place where his roommates argue all the time. Trying to put things in perspective, CT mentions how there are soldiers in Iraq who would probably rather be home with their families. Ace learns from his friend back in the U.S.A. that his country is on the brink of war. CT is worried about being a target in France because he is American. Christina worries about retaliation. Adam, Ace and CT discuss the impending war over a game of pool. Adam gets deep when he quotes Spider-Man. "With great power comes responsibility." Later in their room, Ace talks to Christina about how everyone talks behind everyone's backs and he's tired of the negativity that breeds. Christina is worried that he's not going to get out of his French funk. Ace says he feels like quitting, but he would probably feel worse if he were "beat by Paris" and one crazy taxi cab driver. The roommates watch the President's speech on video at the house. President Bush gives Iraq an ultimatum and it's clear that war could break out at any time. Ace and Adam think the speech was great. Leah says she attended 10 separate funerals for Sept.11 and is not pro-war. Simon says he doesn't have the same perspective since he is from Dublin because he was not personally affected by the Sept. 11th attacks. While everyone discusses their views, Simon and Leah bicker a bit over their differing opinions about the war. Later that evening, Simon tells Leah that if they ever fight, he's just going to say something right away so they can clear the air quickly. Ace finally decides to stick it out in Paris and find a way to be happier, but when he learns that Christina's been talking behind his back, he gets upset. "They have to have somebody to talk about," he grumbles about the girls. Rather than sitting them down and telling them what's been bothering him, he decides do something really nice for them. He writes all the girls individual notes and lays them on their freshly made beds with roses from their fake rose plants in the pool room. The girls find their room spotless, with their beds are made better than they day they moved in. Leah finds her note which basically says I'm sorry and I hope we can continue to be friends. Still not aware of the sting of her words, Leah can't believe that she treated him in a way that he though they weren't going to be friends. Mallory is blown away by his kindness too. Ace gets hugs from all of the girls and says to CT that doesn't know what he was thinking of going the fighting route, "that's not me." God Bless A.C.E. for having such a big heart and restoring peace in the household. |
September 24th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x19: Paris: Episode 19
Paris: Episode 19 (13x19)The guys of the house venture out to play basketball and Adam notices a lot of pent up anger and aggression in CT. CT complains that Adam is hacking the entire game and they argue. Later Adam confides in Ace that it's getting more and more difficult for him to be around CT because he "acts like a pompous jerk all the damn time." Meanwhile, CT is on the phone with his friend Knuckles telling him how Adam acts like a "clown." Where is the love? CT says he wasn't brought up the way everyone else in the house was brought up. Meaning he was brought up to be a "pompous jerk?" Not sure what he's getting at. Adam continues his rant and tells Ace how CT was wearing a pair of Adam's socks and trying to pass them off as his own; he theorizes that CT is a pathological liar. He may be right, he may be crazy. Apparently CT's drunken phone call to his ex a few weeks back didn't do too much damage, because CT says he and Jamie miss each other so she's going to come to Paris to visit. Maybe we'll get to see the sweet side of CT. But not before we get to see the ugly side. The conversation about CT's personality continues at the Frommer's office. Simon goes so far to say that CT does not deserve to live in the house because he's not nice to everyone. Adam doubts CT can change because he's so gruff and stubborn. Ace just wants to make everything better so he tells Adam and CT that they are going out to party. In da club, CT says he asks a guy at the bar to move over so he can pay for his drink. The guy comes back to the dance floor and call CT out. What is this, seventh grade? Ace says he is sure CT did not politely asked this guy to move and that's probably why he's pissed. CT and the guy from the bar take it outside and Ace and Adam follow as CT rants and raves. CT pushes Ace and Adam out of the way so he can continue to yell at the guy. CT gets in his face while the guy stands with his hands behind his back and the guy tells CT to stop shouting, so CT starts punching him. "If you want me to knock you out, dawg, I'll knock you straight out," CT growls. A crowd gathers and Ace finally is able to intervene. Adam apologizes to the people from the club, including the guy. Walking home, Adam tells CT he coulda just walked away and this further irritates CT. CT is done trying to "tolerate" his roommates and gets right in Adams face and says he's going to "work" Adam if he says he doesn't have his back. He calls him a coward and gives two big shoves. Recalling what he learned from the Taxi-Cab-driver-incident, Ace finally tells CT to quit it. Adam says he's been called everything in the book, but nothing bothers him as much as the word coward. What about "virgin"? Just teasing. Ace believes that CT feels that Adam talks badly about him behind his back and that's why he unloaded like this. CT just says he's "not feeling Adam anymore" and thinks Adam's a two-faced coward who can't rap. Ok, he only said the first two things. But CT is going to keep his temper in check so he doesn't blow up on Adam again or kick his ass. What, no more ass whoopings? Booooo. Adam says he cares about his relationship with CT, but he's not wrong in this situation. In the kitchen, Adam tells CT that people have been saying he should be getting an apology. CT shoots back, "I meant what I said and I'm not going to try and be your buddy anymore." CT starts to get worked up again, saying as soon as his friends leave, there's no point for him to be in the house. Later, CT finds comfort in former-fiend Leah and tells her about the incident. Leah basically says they are different from the other people in the house and she's on his side. He shows her this spot where he wants to take Jamie, overlooking the river. Switching into his cute-as-pie personality, CT says that since he won't be with Jamie for her birthday, he has decided to celebrate it the day she arrives in Paris. He decorates the house with balloons and asks his roommates to be in place when she arrives so they can sing happy birthday. He is extremely proud of himself for coming up with this idea and is really excited about the big surprise. When he greets Jamie at the airport, he picks her up and spins her right round, baby, like a record baby, right round round round and gives her a big hug. The roommates have a tough time getting up for the birthday surprise, but they manage to get into position, including a recently scorned Adam. While Jamie is there, Adam says CT reminds him of the guy he first met when he walked into the house. Even Leah is impressed that CT went out of his way to make Jamie's birthday special. Even though CT and Adam have some unresolved issues, Adam extends the olive branch and offers to help CT with his Frommer's work while Jamie is in town. Finally calmed down, CT says in his confessional that he feels bad about cutting Adam down and trying to start a fight with him. "I'm a nice guy right?" he prompts Jamie while they are lying in bed. Despite his rough, jagged edges, he still wants to make sure people think of him as a nice guy. She says yes, but not with a lot of conviction. |
October 1st, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x20: Paris: Episode 20
Paris: Episode 20 (13x20)CT and ex-girlfriend Jamie tour the sights of Paris and he says having her here is making his trip more enjoyable. He admits that he doesn't want to let her go because he feels less alone when she's here. Christina learns that CT told Jamie's friend Wendy that he feels very alone in the house. This makes her sad, but Christina says she doesn't feel like she knows CT at all. She can't predict anything that he does, ever. Simon explains they are tired of getting their buttons pushed by CT. Mallory says she sees a good person in CT, especially when Jamie's here, but it's still hard to deal with him. The rift between Mallory and Leah also continues. Mallory is tired of feeling like she's always being judged by Leah. Christina advises Mallory to decide whether her friendship with Leah is either worth saving or not. Giuseppe, the cute boy from Italia, sends Leah a care package and invites her to return to Florence for a visit and some nookie. Giddy with glee, Leah asks Simon if he will go. He's really is not interested, but figures it will be something he'll probably will have to do. Leah tells Christina about the trip to Florence and she said she has to find out whether or not her friend is coming Paris that weekend. Sounds kinda like an excuse. Even though Leah and former gal-pal Mal are on the outs, Leah coos, "If no one goes will you still come with me?" Mal says yes, but tells her flat-out that she'd rather not. In a fun game of "Telephone," CT learns from Jamie, who heard from Wendy who learned from Christina that Christina is afraid to talk to CT about issues she has with him. Concerned about their relationship, CT goes straight to the source to make things better. Christina says when she tries to talk to CT, she feels he thinks he always has to verbally defend himself. She also says he's physically aggressive, but she's never been scared that he's going to hurt her. From the stairs, Jamie and Wendy listen in on the conversation. Christina he admits he can be really sweet and charming and that's the side of him that she likes. Christina worries that whatever she told Wendy might have been blown out of proportion because she has never been scared of CT, physically. Wendy feels bad for passing on the information to CT and now Jamie is pissed that CT went to Christina with information Wendy told him on the QT. See what happens when you put seven strangers in a house and then add two more? CT thinks it was important to fix things with Christina and that was a priority. He doesn't want to hear Jamie lecture him about what he did wrong. CT goes for a long walk to cool off. "The great thing about Giuseppe is that he adores me," Leah announces. Because everyone is whining about not wanting to go, Christina decides to step up and go to Florence as Leah's shopping chaperone. CT tells Jamie he's tired of arguing and wants to know if he and Jamie should stay together and work this out. Jamie sulks during this conversation and finally he gets her to crack a smile and he lights up and gives her a big hug. Later in the day, CT hangs out with his cousin Mike at the Frommer's office. They are drinking and being silly. Before he left the house, CT tells Jamie he will be home at 11:30 a.m., but he doesn't call Jamie until 2:30 p.m. and she wonders where he's been. On the phone, CT suggests she goes to the Louvre by herself and he says and they'll talk about "it" after. She hangs up the phone and Mike tells CT, dude, he should have hung up on her first. Back at the house, the intoxicated duo of Mike and CT frolic in the Jacuzzi and Mike tells CT, dude, he should get rid of Jamie. Love Doctor Mike says that if Jamie really loved CT she wouldn't have gone to the Louvre without him. Leah overhears the conversation and realizes CT is being heavily influenced because of Mike presence. CT thinks Jamie is just looking for a reason to get mad at him and is tired of her 'tude. CT tells her that she offended him and she has no idea how. Apparently he doesn't appreciate her getting mad when he tried to patch up any issues between him and Christina. Drunkenly annoyed with the whole situation, he tells her pack her s--t and go. Leah prepares for her trip to Florence. Mallory says she is not planning on telling Leah why she doesn't want to go to Florence cuz she wants to avoid having an argument. On the way to the train, Leah and Christina say how they can't believe how CT has been treating Jamie. At the airport, Jamie warns CT that she wants to talk about the conversation Leah overhead in the Jacuzzi when she gets home. CT feels like his roommates are trying to cut him down. Later that night, when he plays pool with Ace he says he's going to confront his roommates about "stuff" that happened during Jamie's visit. |
October 8th, 2003 | (7.0) |
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13x21: Paris: Episode 21
Paris: Episode 21 (13x21)Leah thought she lost that loving feeling, but with Giuseppe in her life, she realizes it's not gone, gone, gone, wooooh. For a long time, Leah really thought that no one was going to love her as much as her ex-boyfriend. Then she went to Florence and met Giuseppe. Then she is summoned back to Florence to spend time with the cutie-patootie (didn't he have a girlfriend?!) They smooch on the streets of in Italy. Leah says that with Giuseppe, she can let her guard down and be herself. He says he loves her and Leah says "that's fun." Ah, amore at its best. Apparently not feeling a bit nostalgic about her trip to Paris, Jamie calls CT after she arrives home and asks him if he has been talking more s-t about her since she left. He said he felt like she was playing games with him. "I said some dumb things," CT admits. Jamie says those "dumb things" hurt her feelings, but CT just wonders which one of his roommates ratted him out. Jamie won't say because she doesn't want to cause a fight with him and his roommates. CT guesses it was Tina and naturally assumes she was just trying to make things "worse" for him and Jamie. CT tells his cousin Mike about all the conflict he is having with his roommates. CT feels like he's shown more respect that he's gotten in return. Mikes notes that CT doesn't hold grudges like he used to back home and says CT has a big heart. Aw, maybe he should date Mike; they get along well. When Leah and Christina return home, CT sends them message by giving them the silent treatment because he doesn't want to play "buddy-buddy" with them while he's pissed. They have no clue what's going on and don't seem phased by his lack of verbiage. Adam's friend Samir, who he's known since the 6th grade, arrives. Adam says it's nice to have someone around that he's really tight with. Samir meets the roommates and Leah immediately takes a liking to him because he's happy and beaming and she thinks he's cute. Later in the kitchen, Leah asks CT how things are with Jamie. CT tells her he didn't appreciate learning that Leah told Jamie about the conversation in the hot tub. And he tells Leah that Christina was trying to warn Jamie about him. Meanwhile, Christina admits that she and CT have the rockiest relationship in the house. Knowing they could probably benefit from talking things through, CT invites Christina to lunch. Adam is pleased to find Leah and Samir hanging out in the hot tub together. Mallory, who probably just wants Leah out of her hair, says it looks like they have similar personalities and approves of their budding flirtation. Next thing you know, Leah and Samir's budding romance turns into a steamy shower scene. Leah and Samir go out clubbing with Simon later that night and continue to flirt with each other. Leah tells Simon that she misses Giuseppe and Simon brushes it off saying she misses the "idea of him." Next thing you know, Simon is saying he realizes their European romance is probably a bit more serious than he thought it was. In the wee hours of the night, Leah and Samir try to hail a cab, while Simon gets sick on the street from drinking too much. When they get home, he is still puking. Leah takes care of him and then crawls into bed with him. Samir comes into the bedroom looking for a little action, but Leah is happy to be cuddled up with the Simonister. The next day, CT and Christina head to lunch and talk about CT's relationship with the other people in the house. CT admits he's private, while Christina remarks that she thought it was sad that she learned more about him in 15 minutes from someone else. CT says he doesn't trust anyone, while Christina doesn't understand how he can say he feels alone when he never opens himself up to anyone. CT tells Christina that he thought maybe, kinda, sorta, she was telling Jamie bad things about him. Christina explains that Wendy told her that CT feels alone in the house and she told Wendy that sometimes CT puts that on himself. Christina is impressed that CT is more willing to listen to her opinion. He discusses everything with her in a very calm manner. She admits that he has a lot to say; you just have to take the time to listen. Over a beer, Adam shares his giddiness about Samir being able to pull some of the roommates out of their shell, namely Leah. He ruins the moment by saying something cheesy about bringing West Coast love to the East Coast girl along with some indistinguishable grunts. Dude, stop while you're ahead and don't start quoting Spiderman again. Back at home, Leah talks to Giuseppe via phone and he says he misses her. She doesn't love him yet, but she loves the way he makes her feel. Ah, "love takes time," as Mariah Carey once observed. Leah thinks about pursuing something with Giuseppe, but also wants to be free to do anything she wants. Time to insert the "cake and eat it too", metaphor. |
October 15th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x22: Paris: Episode 22
Paris: Episode 22 (13x22)CT is on the s-t list again. Simon tells his roommates about how CT put him into a headlock while they were taking a picture. It wasn't a friendly, brotherly headlock, it actually hurt. Adam said CT was clearly aggressive and going after Simon, but thought Simon had himself handled because he walked away from the situation after telling CT to screw off. That wasn't good enough, though, because Simon wondered why Adam or Ace didn't back him up and tell CT to stop being such an idiot. Leah makes it known that she would have stepped in and said something to CT if she was there. Suddenly, the conversation turns to the incident in Switzerland where Mallory brings up the fact that people in the house have a problem with Leah. Apparently, Leah hasn't been able to let go of this, so she storms out at the room. Mallory tells Simon she is pissed that Leah can't let anything go, so Mallory speaks with Leah in the bathroom and asks why she brought up the incident in Switzerland again. Mallory's hurt and feels like Leah is still holding a grudge. Leah simply says she's not interested in being friends with people who talk about her behind her back. Mallory says she didn't feel like anything she said got through to Leah. "I'm not five," Leah shoots back. At this point, Mallory just decides to give up on the conversation. Leah talks to her friend Stephanie, who will be visiting soon, on the phone and tells her she would throw herself off the fifth floor of the house if she wasn't looking forward to her visit. Ace and Adam hang out with some girls at a bar and Ace tells the women how Adam's mom wrote the lyrics to "Brickhouse" and his dad sang and played trumpet with the Commodores. The girls inquire about the meaning of "Brickhouse." Adam is happy to explain. Later, Adam's sister calls to tell him that their Dad did what he had always threatened to do. He moved out and got an apartment and didn't tell anyone what he was doing. Adam says his parents have been fighting for 20 years, but this new development still surprises him. When Adam goes into confessional, he has a very difficult time expressing what he's feeling. Stephanie arrives and shows Leah pictures of her dog and then gives Leah a letter from her mom and doctor. Leah lets Stephanie console her after she learns that she might have pre-cancerous cells. Meanwhile, Adam talks to his mom about what's going on back home. Adam tells her that he had a good childhood and assures her that she did everything right. Feeling better, Leah is happy to have her best friend in Paris and they tour the city. David, the consultant at Frommer's invites the entire group to his house for dinner. After dinner, Leah opens up to Christina because she realizes she needs to lean on someone and tells her what the letter from her doctor said. When she tells Christina that she might have the beginning stages of cervical cancer, Christina has no idea what to do or say. Christina gets teary and asks Leah why she didn't tell her about this earlier. Leah said she was still processing the news. Leah says it takes her time to open up to people because she has to process what she's feeling first. Leah thinks that it could be an error and wants to look into it further. The idea of not being able to have kids scares Leah and when they return to the chateau, Christina comes outside to comfort Leah who is crying. Simon and Mallory want to help Leah but don't know what's wrong because Christina promised not to reveal why Leah is upset. Simon says he doesn't understand a lot of the things that Leah goes through, but he wants to so he can help her. Once infatuated with Mal, Adam loves hearing her advice and opens up to her about what's going on with his parents. He says he has always had a tight-knit family so this recent news has been hard to swallow. To help him vent, he wrote a song about it and he shares it with Mal. Adam says his dad may have been a terrible husband, but he was a good father. Adam knows he could never turn his back on his father. Thinking Leah was upset about her situation with her, Mal wrote a note to Leah to apologize for their past problems. Christina sees that as a clear indication that Mallory wants to rekindle their friendship. Leah admits to Christina that she's so easily affected by other people and Leah thinks Mallory should let go of some things too. Leah admits to forgetting that Mallory is younger than her and never lived away from home. Mallory and Leah have dinner, where Leah finally tells her why she was so mad at Mallory. Leah says she was a very angry child and she didn't have her real dad around and her step dad always took her mom's side. Because of this, Leah always felt rejected. They talk about how they both have trouble being vulnerable. Leah is recognizing that part of forgiving is letting things go. Once they work things out, Leah says it's nice to be with Mallory again. Mallory says she wanted to be there for Leah. Leah feels better now that Mallory knows what she has been going through the past few days. "Thank God I live with people who can teach me things [that] I don't know when I would have learned," Leah smiles. |
October 22nd, 2003 | (7.9) |
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13x23: Paris: Episode 23
Paris: Episode 23 (13x23)Adam is on the prowl again. Christina says Adam is such a pimp because he brings new girls in the house all the time. He has recently met a nice girl named Lamyae who is a German, studying "tourism." She doesn't speak English that well, but maybe that's for the best. Adam and Lamyae make their way back to the chateau and crawl under the covers. Despite previous failed attempts at exclusivity, Adam confesses that he thinks they are getting closer to that exclusive type of relationship. When Adam turns into Nelly and tells her she's so hot, he wants to take her closes off, she says, "Never." Whoa! That throws him for a loop, but of course that makes her more desirable. At the Frommer's office, Brice tells the roommates that their next assignment involves reviewing hotels and they need to make a reservation at one of them and all seven of them have to stay there so they can review it. The group arrives at a hotel in Paris to get a feel for the establishment. Brice and David help them with their tour and Leah invites them to come over the chateau for dinner to thank them for all they've done. Playing pool, Adam opens up to Ace and says he and Lamyae are allowed to see other people since they are sleeping together, but he knows Lamyae isn't and he feels a little bad about that. Not a lot bad, just a little. Even Adam and Lamyae discuss the fact that they are young and don't want to get involved in a relationship right now. Because he's not sure how he feels about Lamyae, he decides to hang out with some other girls to really put things in perspective. Apparently that "perspective" includes Adam bringing home Ashley and heading straight to the bedroom. Adam says hooking up with Ashley was his last ditch effort to prove that he isn't in a relationship and he's free. Always making a fool of himself in situations where he has to say good-bye, Adam suggests that when he gets back to LA he and Ashley go to Santa Barbara. Ashley brushes off the suggestion by saying, "We'll figure it out; you have fun." Bu-bye. As soon as Ashley leaves, Adam realizes he's not over Lamyae, but he doesn't know what he wants. He makes plans to see her before they all stay at the hotel for their Frommer's assignment. He also tells his roommates that he hooked up with Ashley and felt really bad about it, so he told Lamyae and she was actually cool with it, which makes him want her more. What guy wouldn't want a girl who didn't mind him hooking up with other girls? Remember how Lamyae can't understand English that well?" Well, she misinterpreted what Adam told her about "the other woman" and when she learns that as soon as she and Adam broke up, he slept with Ashley, Lamyae says she would have never come out with him tonight. Now Adam really feels like an ass. Adam maintains that he will never lie to a girl if he is seeing someone else and that's why he told Lamyae the truth. When Adam tells his roommates what happened, they all giggle at the hilarity of the situation. Mallory and Leah begin to plan the dinner for Brice and David and all the girls go shopping at an outdoor market. Apparently CT bumped into Lamyae yesterday and extended an invitation to the big dinner party without consulting Adam first. So when she calls to confirm, Adam has to talk her out of coming, but it doesn't quite work. Who knows why she wants to see Adam again any way? She complains that this is the second time she's been invited to hang out with him and he's flaked, but again, still wants to see him anyway. The girls of the house prepare the huge meal they have planned. Ace jokes he could cook some grilled cheese sandwiches. When David and Brice arrive, they tour the house and are very impressed. Brice brings a note that one of the housemates wrote that says "Brice is being salty!" CT says bringing Brice over for dinner was a nice gesture and he says the girls did a great job with the meal and preparations. Adam goes for a late night walk with Lamyae and her friend Islane. When Adam tells Lamyae that it is hard for him to make plans ahead of time, Lamyae calls him a jerk and makes fun of him by saying he follows Ace around like a little dog. Realizing Lamyae might not just be poking fun, Adam begins to get offended. Later, inside the house, Adam says he's not very much fun today when they try to convince him to go out drinking. Adam says it would be great to meet Lamyae in three or four years, but he's not ready for any kind of commitment now. |
October 29th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x24: Paris: Episode 24
Paris: Episode 24 (13x24)Ever since Kate visited Ace in Paris, they have been having a hard time. When All-American Ace calls his sweetheart, he either gets an answering machine or she only wants to talk for a few minutes, so he's finally putting two and two together and is pretty sure that their time is up. To make matters worse, Kate sent Ace a strongly worded email that upset him so much that when Adam comes over to play around while Ace on the computer, Ace tells him he needs a second. Seriously. Unfortunately, this is not the first time a girl has ditched him that he really liked. So what does Ace do to cheer himself up? He spends a $1000 at the strip club and had a grand ol' time. Ace says he got 10 lap dances from a girl from Kansas. He told the strippers he was a multi-millionaire. After bragging about his escapades to the girls at the chateau, Ace crawls into bed with Mallory and asks to snuggle with her. The weather is nice in Paris, so they all sit on their front lawn and get some sun. This week they are working on day trips and excursions for Frommer's and CT is planning on going to Chateau Versailles. But the sun is nice and the roommates blow off their assignments. Leah is so over her travel writing job that she jokes her day trip is right on the front lawn. She's tired of doing reviews. Adam, Mallory and Christina complain on the train about how everyone is getting lazier and lazier with every assignment, which makes it hard to get excited about completing their work. Mallory is frustrated because some people are just looking online to complete their assignments, when the point is to really get out into the city to experience things themselves. Christina, on the other hand, feels privileged to have this kind of a job that so many people would kill for. The trio travels to a castle and they explore it and then write about it. Looking for some direction, CT calls his dad to tell him that he and Leah were supposed to go to Chateau Versailles, but since she doesn't want to go, they are just going to go online and base their article on what they read on the Internet. CT says he feels bad about lying to David at Frommer's because he's been so good to him. His dad suggests CT just go and do it himself, but CT says he didn't plan ahead and give himself enough time to go see the Chateau. CT debates over how he's going to handle the situation. CT decides to take the tour of Chateau Versailles-online. That night Ace says he is taking everyone to his "favorite place in the world". That would be a strip club. CT decides to stay home to finish his assignment. Poor, innocent Mallory didn't know what she was getting herself into and she concludes that strip clubs are a little dirty. Mallory starts making fun of all the girls and this pisses Ace off and he tells her he did not force her to be here. Leah theorizes that Mallory is really annoyed that Ace is checking out all of these ladies because she still has a little crush on him. Ace even thinks that Mallory is jealous. Mallory is convinced she is not jealous. She says that in the beginning she thought she liked Ace a lot, but has since realized they are very different. Based on Ace's behavior, Mallory thinks he is really in need of a girl right now. CT tells Leah they have to get their stories straight about when they visited Chateau Versailles in case David or Brice asks them. Christina helps Leah finish her review by giving her information about the Chateau from a "cheating book". Happy with his work, Ace nominates himself as best point person. At the Frommer's office they go over their day trips and Brice asks if everyone actually went on the day trips/excursions and they all say "yes". He says he can tell because there is so much information in their articles than there had been before. Way to pull one over on the Brice-man! CT feels terrible about lying to everyone, but he's gotta eat, man. Leah receives kudos for her facts, but Brice says she didn't make it personal like her other reviews. Just when they think they are busted, Brice busts out with compliments and says they have all really come a long way in their travel writing. Turns out Mallory is actually confused about how she feels about Ace. Sometimes she likes him, sometimes she doesn't and she's trying to sort it out. What a better way than a drunken game of Jenga! Ace shares his newly created Jenga game with Christina and Mallory. In confessional, Ace says he and Mallory can kinda tell that they like each other, but they just haven't been able to figure it out what to do with that. Watch out, when the alcohol flows, Mallory gets a little more flirty with Acey-face. Ace crawls into bed with Mallory and they share some smooches. The next day Ace tells Mallory that every time they kiss, Mallory doesn't talk to him for two or three days and he wonders if she feels weird around him. She insists that's not true. Mallory decides she really likes hanging out with Ace and is going to focus on hanging out with him the rest of their time in Paris. Ace says that if he wasn't dating Kate when he first came into the house, it would have been "neat" if he and Mallory had a little romance in Paris. When Mallory gives Ace a piggy back ride, he jokes that she is the girl he's been dreaming of: blue eyes, brown hair, tall, who can carry a man around. "Piece o' heaven right here," he drawls. |
November 5th, 2003 | (9.3) |
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13x25: Paris: Episode 25
Paris: Episode 25 (13x25)What do you get when you combine an argument over who ate who's pizza and a super-sized order of sappiness unleashed at a fondue restaurant? Why, you get the season finale of Real World Paris. All-American Ace sums up his experience in Paris by packing his things in a box that reads: "Going back to Normalville." Felling a little sappier, Christina writes "Bye Bye Paris" and includes a frown face to get her sentiment across. Once the packing is done, CT and Ace hit the hot tub and talk about how they miss gas stations and how great it will be when they don't have to see anymore croissants and girls who don't speak English. Ace is looking forward to southern belles, Georgia peaches, waffles and bacon--not necessarily in that order. Leah coos over pictures of her and Giuseppe. She says she does not expect much from their relationship since she lives in NY and he resides in Italy, but it was a very romantic and fun time that she'll never forget. One more time: Didn't he cheat on his girlfriend to be with Leah? Oh well, that Italian boy is cute as a pizza pie and has the most pinchable cheeks ever. Apparently over her bout of sweetness, Leah barks at CT, telling him not to order the pizza because he'll F it up. Now that's the Leah we know and love. She doesn't trust the boys to order the right pizza. When the girls are gone, Ace suggests they eat all of the pizzas just to piss off the girls. Knowing they would be in the s-t (brick) house if they did that, they grab the empty pizza boxes from the other night and lay them all over the lawn where they are getting some sun and "pretend" like they ate all their pizza instead. Adam wisely notes that this prank could either be a dud or it could work so well that they could get in trouble. The three girls arrive home and Leah wonders if the boys are wasted after she sees a box of pizza in the bushes. CT tells Princess Leah that he thinks he ate about three pizzas and she informs him that he ate one pizza too many. CT enjoys the prank and doesn't stop egging her on. Pointing to the ground, Leah sniffs, "That right there is a thin crust pizza and you guys ate it." She can't believe how inconsiderate they have been. Adam has the common sense to stop the joke and Leah doesn't find it funny at all. "You don't f--- around with the girls' pizza, dude," Ace concludes. "That is a death sentence." The roommates arrive at the office for their last day of work and boss-man Brice thanks them for their essays and acts surprised about how they did such a great job with them. If you're keeping track, this is the happiest and most animated we have seen Brice to date. Adam give props to Brice, saying he thinks he did a good job dealing with all of their personalities. One essay stood out to him, so Brice decides to read a portion of Mallory's work, which is about Ace adjusting to Paris. Brice conducts one-on-one meetings with all seven of the roommates and star student Mallory goes first. He tells her this is her one chance to come clean if she didn't do all the work. She says she did it. Brice asks the same question of CT and he explains that he and his teammate didn't visit the Chateau Versailles. When Brice digs a little deeper by asking if that was the only one he fudged on, CT gives an unconvincing, "I think that's it" as his answer. Brice explains he's not trying to bust him, he just wants to know because he doesn't want to publish items that weren't done the way they should have been done. Getting off on a technicality, Leah says she told Brice that she researched and wrote everything she did for Frommer's. She explains that she was able to say yes to this question, because he did not ask if she visited each place. Ace prepares the hot tub for everyone and Leah whines, "If CT gets in, I'm getting out." Ace, Leah, Adam and Christina get naked and a little buck wild in the Jacuzzi. Mallory doesn't participate, but she takes photographs that these guys are surely going to want the negatives from once they sober up. Perhaps thinking people might not have heard her the first time, Leah ups the ante and says if CT gets in the hot tub, she will have a stroke. Feeling down about the way Leah is attacking him, CT barks back, "The last thing I want to do is see you naked!" CT is so tired of Leah's antics he decides not to go out to dinner with the group on their last night. CT says he's just not feeling it. He doesn't feel the same love that the others do and he wishes things were different. The six former strangers have dinner at a fondue restaurant. Leah admits to feeling bad about being part of the reason that CT is withdrawing himself from the group. Ace hugs Mallory and tells her he is going to miss his little Parisian angel. They tease each other back and forth and Leah looks grossed out by their cuteness. Ace makes a cheesy toast about how some ships are made of metal, but the best ship is friendship. Somehow the toast sounds charming when said with his trademark southern drawl. When they get back to the house, Ace and Adam gather all the pillows from the chateau and put them in the living room to make a "fort o' fun." As the day draws to a close, CT is thinking maybe he overreacted and Leah thinks she was too hard on CT, so she writes him a letter that begins with "What's up Brother?" and looks more like something she'd write in a high school yearbook. Mallory says she doesn't want to go to bed because that means tomorrow will come. Ace tells her he'll miss her and she echoes his sentiments. They fall asleep among the pillows and morning does arrive. As they all get ready, Ace sits in the hot tub. Ace says somewhere along the road this place started to feel like a home. It may have been a culture shock coming to Paris, but it will be a culture shock returning home as well. Simon says in the past he has tended to look at things he doesn't have rather than what he does. He thinks none of them really realize how lucky they are. The seven friends stand outside the chateau and wait for the cars arrive to take them to the airport. Simon's car arrives first and he sheds some tears as he says goodbye to Mallory and Christina. Simon and Ace hug. Simon is Ace's first gay friend and he's glad he met him. Christina is next to leave and they all share a group hug. Both Leah and CT admit they are putting the past behind them and are leaving as friends. Ace says he hopes Adam finds that special girl he's been looking for and CT hopes Leah will find love so she can raise a family. Adam says his time here in Paris has actually made him appreciate his home more. Leah says she has learned things that she's wanted to learn her whole life and Adam has given her the tools she needs to learn how to forgive, while Mallory has been her reward for letting go. Before he leaves, CT gives Mallory a great big hug. Similar to Simon, CT learned that it's not about getting what you want; it's wanting what you have. Mallory and Ace are the only two left and they share a hug. Mallory says she will miss his humor and their secret romance. Ace fights back tears in the car. Mallory goes back into the house and sheds a few tears before her car comes to take her home. Simon returned to Ireland and he's still together with Tkisko. Christina returned to her job in Las Vegas and is planning to attend graduate school. Adam went home to live with his mother in LA and is still composing rhymes. Leah went home and learned she has no health problems. She has not visited Florence or Giuseppe. CT is living at home while attending college; he and Jamie are no longer together. Ace resumed running his three bars in Georgia. Mallory visited Ace in Georgia...with no cameras present. |
November 5th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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13x26: The Real World Paris Reunion Special
The Real World Paris Reunion Special (13x26)No synopsis available |
November 12th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x2: Las Vegas: Episode 1
Las Vegas: Episode 1 (12x2)When seven strangers are picked to live in a city famous for its showgirls, gambling and partying at all hours of the day-anything can happen. This season on The Real World, Steven, Trishelle, Irulan, Alton, Frank, Arissa and Brynn are livin' it up in Las Vegas. Steven and Trishelle are the first to arrive. They scope out their new living arrangements on the 28th floor of the recently built Palms hotel, and continue to chat it up while they wait for the rest of their roommates. Trishelle, a seemingly nave, sweet girl from Cut Off, Louisiana, is excited for the new friendships and experiences that await her. "I'm excited to get the chance to live with people of other races," she informs her new roommates. Brynn, the final member to show up at the hotel (and someone who claims she gets whatever she wants), is a little disappointed to discover that she has to share her living space-and the guys-with three attractive women. "I was kind of hoping that there was going to be someone who wasn't that cute," she gripes. "But, they're all hot." After all the roomies have met, they draw numbers from a hat to decide where they will be sleeping for the next couple of months. Since Alton is aware that Irulan and Arissa would like to room together, he scores major points by offering to switch rooms with one of the girls. Later at the Ghost Bar (The Palms' hot nightspot that overlooks the Vegas strip), Frank finds himself attracted to Trishelle. Steven meanwhile, reassures Frank that there is nothing to worry about. He claims that if Trishelle plays her cards right, her and Frank will be together in no time. With "Sin City" as a backdrop for these eclectic individuals-sparks are sure to fly, hearts are guaranteed to be broken, and chaos will most definitely occur. |
September 18th, 2002 | (7.4) |
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12x3: Las Vegas: Episode 2
Las Vegas: Episode 2 (12x3)As the boys work out in the hotel gym, the subject at hand is girls, girls, girls. Steven is still trying to convince Frank that he has it all sewn up with Trishelle while at the same time informing everyone that he's not attracted to Brynn. He'd "stick her" if the opportunity arose but he's not squirreling for her nuts. Meanwhile, Trishelle asks Brynn what she thinks about Frank. "What do YOU think about Frank?" Brynn retorts. Trishelle states that he has certain qualities that she looks for in a guy, but that she also finds herself physically attracted to Steven. "I really don't want to get involved with one of my roommates, but if it happens, it's out of my control," explains Trishelle. Later, a discussion takes place concerning Steven's wedding and bride, who he is newly separated from. Brynn could care less about Steven's nuptials. What's that got to do with her and her getting with him? While Brynn is bored with the married guy, Frank's opportunity to get closer to Trishelle arrives as she offers to let him nap with her. Too bad he won't shut up and snuggle. The roommates get all gussied-up and pop on over to Rain (The Palms' raging nightclub). They are having fun dancing and drinking, when things begin to get a little out of control. Trishelle and Steven, who are a tad inebriated, openly make out to the entertainment of Irulan, Brynn and Arissa. But perhaps Brynn is not really enjoying it as she jealous that Trishelle got to make out with Steven before her. Trishelle and Steven make out once again-but this time in Frank's presence. Trishelle, perhaps not as innocent as one would initially believe, and Steven, perhaps not the friend one might think, literally lean across Frank's lap as they lock lips. "I'm weak and stupid when it comes to women," explains Steven. Back at the hotel, the two love birds continue where they left off at the club and resign to one of the rooms for a little after party of their own while Frank stays in the confessional not quite sure what he's gotten himself into. |
September 18th, 2002 | (9.8) |
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12x4: Las Vegas: Episode 3
Las Vegas: Episode 3 (12x4)Trishelle is a good girl. At least she was until she landed in Vegas with a young man named Steven. The intensity and excitement of being in this situation has had an unexpected effect -- our southern girl has gone wild! When she makes out with Brynn, she realizes that she may have stepped outside the bounds of what people at home expect of her and decides to soften the blow. She calls her stepsister and confesses to her sins and then asks her to inform her father. She hopes to avoid dealing with him directly but when he calls back he reprimands her and reminds her that she's not only representing herself but her family and that kissing girls, especially when she's not gay, is not the right way to go about it. Trishelle feels like crap after the call. All she wants is his approval and love but she seems unable to attain it. Meanwhile, Alton receives news from his ex-girlfriend that she might be pregnant. He's so not ready for that news. She doesn't know for sure but she's really late and she wanted to inform him. He wants to know why she is telling him before she knows the real deal. Irulan agrees. She thinks its kind of shady and that maybe ex-girl is trying to manipulate him. Alton doesn't know, he just knows he's not ready to be a father. But after he thinks about it, he realizes that if she were pregnant he would want her to keep the child and that he would go home and get a good job so that he could support his new family. Thankfully, none of that comes to pass as she calls him to let him know that it was a false alarm. |
September 25th, 2002 | (9.5) |
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12x5: Las Vegas: Episode 4
Las Vegas: Episode 4 (12x5)This year, The Real Worlders' job is to throw parties. Sounds tough, right? Actually, it is, as they are responsible for providing much of the entertainment for the Palms' signature club, Rain. Everyone is very excited about the prospect of getting to promote and plan these kinds of events. Everyone, that is, except for Brynn who is less about the job and more about dancing and having a good time. Brynn is all about fun...and fun means hanging out until the wee hours of the morning with a bartender and then vomiting in the middle of orientation for the new job. Yay, fun! She informs her roommates that they need to kick her in the butt to keep her motivated or else she's going to end up screwing up work because she doesn't really care about the gig. Meanwhile, Arissa is missing her boyfriend. Missing his touch, missing sleeping with someone else in her bed and now, all of a sudden, she's finding Steve kind of cute. Steve? She snuggles with him on his bed for awhile but leaves before she can get herself into trouble. She informs Irulan that she's worried that she's going to hook up with him and hurt Dario. Irulan wonders if Arissa thought she was going to be faithful her entire time in Las Vegas. Arissa says she knew it was going to be hard but that she wants to try. Later, Frank then asks Arissa if she's hooking up with Steven and Arissa is sure that Irulan has been putting her business out there for all to see and she's not happy about it. When Irulan and Arissa confront Frank about what he said, he apologizes but tells Steven it was because he didn't want to cause drama and not because he was really sorry. |
October 2nd, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x6: Las Vegas: Episode 5
Las Vegas: Episode 5 (12x6)There's something going on between Marc and Irulan. Their not-so-subtle flirting is turning into them spending a lot of time together and some pretty heavy physical interaction. Because Marc is her boss, Irulan doesn't really know how to let him know that its going to far. And maybe, she wants it to go a little farther. While she doesn't find him hot, he is smart and funny and she's feeling a little lonely and missing Gabe and so the playful touching might be okay, they might even be able to sleep in the same bed together but she doesn't want anything more. When Marc tries to take it there, she is upset about it and the girls in the house start calling him a 'molester.' Alton, not wanting Marc to get a reputation he might not deserve, encourages Irulan to deal with the situation rather than spread rumors about him. Meanwhile, Frank, again, has put his foot in his mouth. While talking to a friend back home, he jokes about and with Arissa and its funny for awhile. When he calls Arissa the "black bitch of the house," though, the fun ends. Arissa is hurt not by the fact that he called her a bitch but that he added race to the equation. When she informs the roommates of the situation, Alton confronts Frank and after a brief conversation thinks he's squashed the situation. Arissa doesn't feel the same way. She wanted to deal with it in her own way. After she talks with Frank, the two agree that its over but Arissa refuses to hug him suggesting that maybe it isn't really finished. |
October 9th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x7: Las Vegas: Episode 6
Las Vegas: Episode 6 (12x7)Trishelle and Steven have a connection. She loves the way he makes her feel. He loves the way her breasts feel. It's a match made in heaven. Unless, you're Brynn. She wants Steven and can't have him. She shares a room with Trishelle and that is the room in which the couple most often knocks boots. It's not the most ideal situation. Hey, Jealousy! But perhaps that's a little unfair. The level of kertanking between Steven and Trishelle has reached such high proportions that Frank can't sleep and Irulan must encourage them to not spread their bootissy juices throughout other areas of the house. Frank even goes so far as to suggest that Brynn switch places with Steven so that the couple could have some privacy. Brynn doesn't like that idea. In fact, she doesn't like a lot of what's going on and after an exchange of words with Steven, throws a fork at him. The incident explodes as Steven feels attacked and Alton agrees that if the fork had hit him in his face instead of his arm, it could have caused physical damage. Irulan and Arissa try to keep Brynn and Steven separate but as Steven gets more riled up about what happened, Brynn can't control herself and attacks him again, pushing him while he yells insults at her. After being separated again, Steven decides he can't take this anymore and calls Tracy, The Real World Producer, and asks to have Brynn removed from the suite. Tracy informs him that it's the cast's decision. Nobody wants to see Brynn leave but they all agree that Steven is the one who has to decide. After a heated discussion, he tells Brynn, "I want you gone." Everyone thinks that it's over and that Brynn has to start packing to go home. Everyone except Arissa who talks to a calmed-down Steven and convinces him to give it more thought and to talk it out with Brynn. After a long chat in the smoking lounge, the first time the two roommates have ever really had a civil conversation, they realize they have a lot more in common than they thought and that the situation isn't as dire as once believed. Steven decides that he can't send her home now and the two hug to the cheers and applause of the rest of the roomies. |
October 16th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x8: Las Vegas: Episode 7
Las Vegas: Episode 7 (12x8)In case you didn't already know, with this group, It's good to be bad. After successfully walking the catwalk, the Real Worlders get to be devils or angels for Rain's "Good To Be Bad" event. Brynn and Steven are decked out in devilishly delicious attire, while Irulan and Alton are perfect little angels. But, instead of the traditional guy-girl dance partners, Brynn and Irulan decide to sex it up a bit and do a sensual ski dance with each other, while Steven and Alton do some very heterosexual man dancing. Alton has to deal with some of his fears about appearing "gay" and battles with Jean over the outfits he wants him to wear. While Alton has to be dragged kicking and screaming to the performance, Brynn is all about it. "I like to be the center of attention," says Brynn. "I'm not always, but I like it when I am." Trishelle, on the other hand, quickly backs out of the performance and doesn't even do a good job of promoting the event. Putting her work duties on the back burner, Trishelle decides she'd rather flirt with the bartender. The rest of the girls feel like she's not pulling her weight and they are tired of her "dumb as rocks" routine. They vent in the confessional while Trishelle listens outside. She confronts them about it but they don't back down and Arissa's honest critique gets to Trishelle and she decides that she's going to start working harder. |
October 23rd, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x9: Las Vegas: Episode 8
Las Vegas: Episode 8 (12x9)"I love her and I feel that I shouldn't," Alton says about Melissa, his ex, and that is their relationship as succinctly as one could put it. With the pregnancy scare and lingering doubts about her fidelity, Alton is confused as to why he is still holding out waiting for her. In the midst of his frustration, Alton goes clubbing and ends up meeting, and hooking up with, a girl who won first place in the Ghetto Fabulous Bikini Contest. They get naked in the communal bathtub which leaves Arissa with a bad taste in her mouth. Arissa confronts Alton and lets him know that she has lost respect for him. Alton apologizes and the two later discuss how he's going to deal with the "Melissa" situation. Alton ends up calling her to confess his sexual conquest and she reveals that she did, in fact, cheat on him when they were together. It's news that serves to end the relationship. Meanwhile, Brynn is broke. The paycheck from her job at Rain isn't cutting it, so she is forced to look for something else to help pay her bills. Since she loves to dance, she decides to try out to become a Go-Go dancer. After the audition she feels that she doesn't have a chance, but to her surprise Jean from Rain calls to tell her that one of the regular girls couldn't perform and wanted to know if Brynn could fill in. For the first time in a long time, Brynn is excited and happy to be in Vegas. On her first night, Brynn amazes the crowd, and her roommates, with her dancing ability. "Brynn's hot," Frank explains, "this is Brynn's calling. She should be a Go-Go dancer for the rest of her life." |
October 30th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x10: Las Vegas: Episode 9
Las Vegas: Episode 9 (12x10)The girls think Trishelle has a problem. She doesn't eat much or she'll eat a whole lot and then dissapear to the bathroom. They think that she has "issues with food." Irulan and Arissa, having both dealt with eating disorders in the past, want to help Trishelle deal with the situation but they don't know exactly how. And hey, maybe it's all conjecture and Trishelle doesn't really have a problem. Frank doesn't seem to think so and thinks that it's just about people needing drama in their lives. Arissa, however, has a heart-to-heart with Trishelle and they talk it out with both feeling better after the conversation. Meanwhile, Alton definitely has a problem. His "wood" has gotten so long that, apparently, he can no longer wear pants. Irulan is so mortified by this turn of events. If "mortified" is defined as horny and aggressive. Even with Gabe on his way to Sin City, Irulan pursues Alton who already has a crush on her. The two have a weak moment but Alton backs off. He wants to protect their friendship and Irulan's relationship. But he also wants to be a stand-up guy and wants to know if Irulan is going to tell Gabe about what has gone down. Especially because he is set to arrive that very same day. |
November 6th, 2002 | (8.6) |
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12x11: Las Vegas: Episode 10
Las Vegas: Episode 10 (12x11)Gabe arrives in the loft the day after Irulan attempted to get it on with Alton. Irulan is just happy to see her man, while Alton worries about whether she will inform Gabe of what's gone down. After a few days of bliss, Irulan finally reveals her secret to him. After talking with Alton and having a number conversations with Irulan, Gabe tells Irulan that he's cool with what went on, but that the situation "was still bothering" her and Alton. Gabe, being a pretty perceptive guy, senses that Alton is still silently pining for her. Alton doesn't want to hurt Gabe or get hurt himself but he consistently talks to Frank about his attraction to her. Thankfully, Alton's mother Molinda is in town to distract him. The roommates love Molina and are seem happy to have a grown up around for a few days. But he visit is not all fun and games. Molina unfortunately brings a number of legal papers that Alton must sign regarding the case against the man who abducted and killed his younger brother years ago. |
November 13th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x12: Las Vegas: Episode 11
Las Vegas: Episode 11 (12x12)Steven's best friend from back home comes to visit. John's a great guy, a lot of fun and gets along well with everyone. John is also gay. Having someone in the loft who is gay is making Alton more than a little uncomfortable. He explains that he was almost molested when he was younger and that his perceptions about homosexuals have been negatively shaped by a few tragic incidents. Brynn, whose father is also gay, pulls down her usual walls and has an open and honest conversation with Alton in an attempt to discover why he feels the way he does. The revelations she shares about her father and her past gives Alton reason to rethink his fears and beliefs. Later at the Ghostbar, where the cast is promoting an event, a random guy grabs Alton in the crotch. Alton's initial instinct is to punch the guy but instead he calms down and decides to talk it out. As he explains to the embarrassed offender, "You can't grab my balls, brother." Meanwhile, Steven attempts to sweet talk some sorority girls when he notices that Trishelle is upset. Trishelle claims she isn't falling for Steven--but her claims aren't fooling anybody. "I absolutely think Trishelle has feelings for Steven," said Frank. When Steven tries to break it off, she gets angry with him and the two almost immediately get back together. Alton has a dream in which he imagines Trishelle is pregnant. And in the non-dream world, it just so happens that Trishelle really is late. Seems like the situation is rapidly becoming about more than casual sex. |
November 20th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x13: Las Vegas: Episode 12
Las Vegas: Episode 12 (12x13)All Frank wants is a good girl. But when you're hanging out with Steven in Strip Clubs and spending all your time performing and promoting in sexy clubs, the "good girls", at least in Frank's mind, are hard to come by. That is until he meets Melanie, a nice southern lady in town for Spring Break. The two hit it off and have a great time together. They end up back in the suite searching for a little privacy. Not wanting to disturb Alton, they go into the confessional for some closed door kissing. When Brynn enters the dark room, she sees what she thinks is a naked ass and proceeds to tell her roommates that someone's having sex in the confessional. Arissa, having had enough of the public displays nakedness by Alton, proceeds to go ballistic. Yelling throughout the sweet, "whoever is in the confessional having sex better get their skank out of there." When Frank comes out, she's shocked. After he puts Melanie in a cab, he pulls Arissa aside and the two have it out. Arissa admits that she was wrong and apologizes profusely. Frank is happy with the outcome but is overjoyed when Arissa goes the extra mile and apologizes to Melanie over the phone. He didn't think she had to do that but is incredibly glad she did. Meanwhile, surprise surprise, a real world cast is having trouble at work. Their performances go over very well but they seem to be unable to promote properly. When their latest performance "Lust" is seen by a very small crowd, Marc decides that something has to change. He informs them that they will be doing a teambuilding exercise soon and that if that doesn't help, he's going to have to take more drastic action. |
November 27th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x14: Las Vegas: Episode 13
Las Vegas: Episode 13 (12x14)In an attempt to help the roomies work together better, their boss, Mark, sends them to an all-day team-building workshop with the overly perky, "Awesome Ann." Forced together for a whole day of old-fashioned bonding and some self-improvement techniques--the roommates end up with more than they bargained for. Throughout this day of learning, Arissa begins to open up. She learns to trust others and herself. "I am headed on a road of self-discovery, ready to trust," she says. Having fought just a few hours earlier, Steven and Arissa end the night with a hug and an agreement to help each other and be friends. Meanwhile, Alton and Trishelle come to grips with their feelings concerning loved ones they have lost and Steven feels content exactly where he is. The exercises performed at the workshop have only confirmed for him all he has learned over the past few years. "I feel bad that I'm not being touched as much as everyone else," he says. "The seminar for me is basically just a reaffirmation of what a great job my ex-wife did in molding me into a better person." |
December 4th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x15: Las Vegas: Episode 14
Las Vegas: Episode 14 (12x15)Brynn's been spending a lot of time with Mo. Mo'a a cool guy. The rest of her roommates like him. It should be happy happy fun time. The problem is that Brynn's also been talking a lot with Austin, a boy she met a week before coming to Vegas. Brynn likes Austin too. He's really chill, he smells nice, and he makes her feel special. When Austin comes to visit, Brynn's caught in a kind of love triangle. As she explains, "She's going out with two boys and she can have both of them." Meanwhile, Trishelle still hasn't taken a pregnancy test to find out why she is late and nauseous. The girls pled with her to take the test but she keeps putting it off until Steven buys her one. Steven is ready for whatever may come. He thinks he'd make a great dad and while being a father wasn't something he planned on doing right now, he'd be happy about it. Frank reminds him though that while it would be a gorgeous kid, it might not be so smart because Steven and Trishelle "are both dumb as rocks." However, Trishelle takes the test and it comes back negative. After spending a week with Austin, Brynn realizes that he's the one for her. She's sad to see him leave and later, over the phone, the two decide to commit to each other. The time she spent with him was her happiest time in Vegas and she realizes that she does deserve love and does deserve to be treated like Austin treats her. |
December 11th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x16: Las Vegas: Episode 15
Las Vegas: Episode 15 (12x16)Dario's coming to town and Arissa couldn't be happier. The smile on her face when he arrives is brighter than the lights on the strip. She finally seems to be enjoying her time in Vegas. All that changes, however, when a woman calls her a bitch in Rain. Arissa feels threatened and goes after the name-caller, drawing blood and the possibility of being fired from her job. Meanwhile, Irulan has pitched a tent in the middle of the living room so that Dario and Arissa can have their privacy in the bedroom. Alton sees this as an opportunity to take his relationship with Irulan to the next level. Steven warns him about falling for her because Irulan is obviously committed to Gabe and while their "open relationship" might work for them it probably won't work for Alton. Alton agrees and says he's being careful but it's obvious that he's sprung on Irulan. Marc informs Arissa that she's not being fired but that what happened can never happen again. Dario tells Arissa that all she has to do is change. "You cannot go wrong," he pleads. "Change." Arissa, once again, sees that her time in Vegas is an opportunity to make her self and her life right and after another tearful Confessional, she hopes that she will finally take the steps necessary. |
December 18th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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12x17: Las Vegas: Episode 16
Las Vegas: Episode 16 (12x17)It's Irulan's Birthday and she starts the day with tons of presents from her family and friends back at home. Her friend Mikey is in town and he's amazed that her mother would send her thong underwear. Lots of thong underwear and a set of roller blades. Irulan has an interesting family. She and Alton immediately go out to test her blades and it's still obvious that the two are much more than friends even if neither one wants to admit it. The roadblocks seem too large, the stakes too high, and so Alton is resigned to protecting his heart while Irulan continues to protect her relationship with Gabe. That night, though, Alton brings Irulan flowers and she's impressed and amazed with the gesture. They share a few quick kisses and proceed to celebrate her 22nd year with copious amounts of drink and gyration on the dance floor. The drunker Irulan gets, however, the more Alton's eyes start to wander. He notices Carrie, a school teacher he'd met before, and Irulan angrily tells him to go spend time with her. Mikey takes Irulan back up to the suite while Alton makes time with Carrie. They eventually end up in his bed to the surprise of Steven, Trishelle and Frank who are greeted in the morning by Alton's giant, naked "woo." Alton is able to get Carrie out of the house without Irulan seeing her but the rest of his roommates know about it. Brynn decides to tell Irulan about it. Irulan comes to the realization that she has feelings for Alton and that it does bother her. She confronts him about it and requests that he be honest with her. He claims that he has been. Realizing that this has become more serious than she once thought, Irulan calls Gabe and confesses that she's been kissing and sleeping in the bed with Alton. Gabe isn't happy about it but he understands and Irulan hangs up understanding why she loves him. |
January 9th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x18: Las Vegas: Episode 17
Las Vegas: Episode 17 (12x18)Jean surprises the cast with the revelation that they are going to Australia to do some promoting and performing for the Palms. Everyone is very excited as they realize that this will be an amazing vacation. They have to hustle to get ready and prepared for the trip, although Jean is not happy with how they are taking their job for granted. He reminds them that he can fire them and that there are serious repurcussions to that...like getting kicked off the show! Meanwhile, Steven tells Trishelle that he loves her. He's drunk and they are lying in bed together though, so it doesn't count apparently. Trishelle, however, thinks it does count and Arissa agrees. "A drunk mouth speaks a sober mind" she says. Frank completely understands what Steven means, though. He surmises, "You love Trishelle like you love the sky." When Trishelle confronts Steven about the utterance, the two have a heart to heart and Steven decides for both of them that it's better if they don't date. Trishelle breaks down and finds comfort with Frank just as everyone leaves for Down Under. Frank and Trishelle are having a great time in Australia together while Steven spends time with the rest of the roommates. Alton tells Steven that he thinks Frank and Trishelle were making out and Trishelle confronts Steven wondering why he would care in the first place. The two have another discussion and decide that they can do the friends thing so long as they are honest with each other. Steven doesn't plan on sleeping with Trishelle anymore but he can't promise anything. |
January 15th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x19: Las Vegas: Episode 18
Las Vegas: Episode 18 (12x19)The gang is still in Australia and enjoying Australian life. Whether it's partying hard, parasailing or going topless on the beach, the Real Worlders are having a good time. Well, almost everyone is having a good time. Irulan is upset with Alton because he chose to room with the boys and has been flirting with girls while Down Under. She claims that she's done with him and doesn't want to spend time with him but after a night of partying she tells her roommates that she wants some big, fat *beep* from Alton. Alton has other ideas, however, as he tells Steven that that very same night he was giving big, fat *beep* to two women at the same time. Meanwhile, Arissa is having an incredible experience. Her time in Australia has been fruitful as she now realizes how enjoyable life can be. She has a new outlook and it doesn't seem to be changing, even when she returns to the hustle and bustle of Sin City. Irulan, however, having forgiven Alton again is also regretting her decision. Despite his claims that he loves her, he is still flirting with other women and denying that he had a threesome in Australia. The stress of the situation is too much for her and she decides that it's time to go home. Brynn will not accept that she's leaving however and tries desperately to convince her to stay. Will she stay or will she go?...To Be Continued. |
January 22nd, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x20: Las Vegas: Episode 19
Las Vegas: Episode 19 (12x20)Knowing that something happened in Australia and not wanting to be played, Irulan has packed her bags and is ready to go home. Alton questions the roommates about why she's leaving and Brynn explains that it's probably something that Alton did. Alton can't believe that she'd leave because of him and he claims he hasn't done anything wrong. He says everything that everyone is saying about him are all lies. Arissa, however, pulls Irulan aside and convinces her that she will look better and be happier if she doesn't let this get the best of her. She explains that they all have done something crazy in Vegas and they just need to accept it and walk out with their heads high. Begrudginly, Irulan agrees to stay. That doesn't mean that it's all good, though. Brynn and Arissa tell Irulan that Alton told Steven that he had a threesome in Australia and Irulan is so upset that she confronts him asking him to simply tell her the truth. Rather than admitting it though, Alton gets upset and defensive and turns it around onto Irulan explaining that nothing that he has done really matters because she has a boyfriend at home. The two leave things angry and unsettled but Irulan decides that it's important for her to tell Gabe everything that has happened. Gabe, not surprisingly, isn't amused and breaks up with her. After a night of drinking their sorrows away, Irulan and Alton end up back in the loft in the wee hours of the morning awake and inebriated. The two say what they really feel and end up having a playful, though violent, wrestling session destroying much of the loft in the process. The two are friends again but when Alton tries to sleep in Irulan's bed she forces him out. Apparently, she's not quite ready to let her guard down and get played again. |
January 29th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x21: Las Vegas: Episode 20
Las Vegas: Episode 20 (12x21)Just as Arissa is making improvements in her life, her mom gives her a call and stirs things up. After yelling at Arissa and informing her that a woman who Arissa filed a restraining order against has filed one back, Arissa tries to reasonably explain to her mother that she has done nothing wrong. Arissa and her mom fight and so she gets off the phone and starts crying. Steven thinks that Arissa's family is "toxic" and that she should cut them off but Alton tells Arissa that she'll need them in the long run. While one roommate is upset, another is ecstatic. Frank complains to Brynn that he can't find anyone he's attracted to in Vegas and realizes he misses his ex-girlfriend Emily who is coming to visit. Instead of treating her like a friend like he planned, he is immediately romantic and the two seem to want to rekindle their relationship. The next day Emily leaves and Frank thinks about whether he should follow his heart or not and pursue something with Emily again. Meanwhile, it's Arissa's birthday and she chooses to go out to dinner with her roommates instead of with her uncle who is in town. Uncle Robert claims that she blew him off and he breaks her down much like her mother does. The two begrudgingly hug with Arissa deciding at that moment to not allow her family to berate and belittle her anymore. Arissa thanks her roommates for giving her the best birthday ever and has never felt so cared about before. Frank also ends the night on a happy note after he calls Emily and they agree to give their relationship a shot. |
February 5th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x22: Las Vegas: Episode 21
Las Vegas: Episode 21 (12x22)As Frank realizes that Emily is perfect and how much he misses her, Trishelle admits that she's jealous and wishes she had someone to be there for her like that. The sexual tension mounts as Trishelle, Frank and Steven leave for L.A. so that Frank can interview for business school. Meanwhile, the roommates get their next job assignment and it's to assist in a photo shoot for Stuff Magazine. They have to interview women, ask sexual questions and find locations in the hotel that can be shot for the spread. While Arissa and Brynn work back at the Palms, the three arrive in LA and have a fun night out on the town that includes a mechanical bull and plenty of drinks. Trishelle is all over Frank and when they get back to where they are staying they go swimming and temptations erupt. Frank resists, though, and the next day, after having the interview and getting accepted to USC, the three fly back to Vegas. That night, the roommates go out and Trishelle, who claims she's attracted to Frank when she's drinking and dark out continues to act flirtatious. Frank gives in and kisses Trishelle. The next day Frank wakes up disappointed that he kissed Trishelle. He calls Emily and expects her to break up with him but instead she understands and wants to keep up the relationship. Frank and the roommates then go to work and the photo shoot goes great and so everyone is proud of themselves. Still thinking about the kiss though, Frank worries that he's not ready for a long-distance relationship and so calls Emily and eventually breaks up with her. |
February 12th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x23: Las Vegas: Episode 22
Las Vegas: Episode 22 (12x23)Alton and Irulan don't like each other. She hates him. He doesn't hate her but he hates that he loves her. Get it? They really can't stand each other. But, apparently, they love hanging out with each other and kissing other people in each other's presence. It's very mature and adult of them that they can deal with each other being in new relationships so soon after their breakup. Except that it's exactly like 9th grade when you broke up with that one girl and then started kissing this other girl that she hated just because it would make her jealous. Alton dating Denise and Irulan dating Davin is just like that. Meanwhile, Arissa is realizing that in order for her to stand on her own two feet she's going to have to give up a lot of what she's used to at home in Boston. That may mean breaking up with Dario. After several teary-eyed phone conversations with him and discussions with her roommates she decides that it's best that they take some time apart so that she can figure out who she really is. Dario isn't very happy with that decision but when Arissa's cousin comes to visit, she thinks that it may be what's best for Arissa. Unfortunately for Alton, Denise is leaving Las Vegas to go to school in San Diego. Davin, to Irulan's chagrin, is developing feelings for her and she admits to herself that he is the rebound guy. He's a nice guy, though, and she doesn't want to hurt his feelings so she breaks it off with him quickly. So, once again, Irulan and Alton are unattached and spending time together. They are still fighting, however, and it's obvious that whatever emotions they have for each other aren't dissipating. |
February 19th, 2003 | (8.1) |
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12x24: Las Vegas: Episode 23
Las Vegas: Episode 23 (12x24)With tensions mounting between Trishelle and Steven after his not-so-nice confession that he likes the sex but just wants to be friends, Trishelle decides it's time to start dating again. She does just that with Brian, a guy she met right before coming to Vegas. The night Brian arrives, the love triangle chooses to go out to dinner together. At dinner, the similarities between Steven and Brian are obvious even to Trishelle. Brian can tell that there are unresolved feelings between the two. She tells Brian that she and Steven are just friends, but he knows better. Meanwhile, Arissa and Irulan would like to be making more money. Irulan offers up the idea of becoming cocktail waitresses at Skin, a new poolside bar scheduled to open in just a few days. The girls decide it would be fun--an opportunity to wear a bathing suit, get a tan, and make some quick cash. Decked out in their new uniforms, Irulan and Arissa head down to the pool for their first day of work, joking about smoking on the job. With Skin not yet open for business and the wind blowing fiercely, their manager has the ladies go change into some sweats and out of their bathing suits. When they return, they are put to work moving boxes, cleaning up trash, and stacking furniture as Skin prepares for its opening. Disappointed, the girls head home discouraged and looking forward to the club opening and the chance to make some tips. That night, Brian and Trishelle get an opportunity to get a little closer as they head out on the town for a romantic little date. As Brian puts the moves on Trishelle, she looks like putty in his hands, but confesses she just likes Brian as a friend. As the night comes to a close, Brian tells Trishelle he could see them dating exclusively, but she gets weirded out. When they get into Trishelle's room, her tune changes and they misbehave a little under the covers. In the other room, Steven's jealousy appears and he can't sleep knowing that Trishelle and Brian are in the bed together. |
February 26th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x25: Las Vegas: Episode 24
Las Vegas: Episode 24 (12x25)Trishelle and Steven still don't know where they stand after the visit from Brian, but Steven is starting to realize that he might actually care about Trishelle and is finally speaking his mind. With his feelings out in the open, they decide to remain just friends, but Trishelle loves him and doesn't know how to deal with it. She wants to touch Steven and be intimate, but is unsure of where the boundaries are. Similarly, Irulan is having trouble accepting her feelings for Alton and letting go of her relationship with Gabe. Clinging to the security that Gabe has provided, Irulan tries to get in touch with him, but he's not buying. While out on the town, Alton and Irulan share some insights into their relationship. Before they can delve deeper, Alton gets a little out of control and knocks over the drinks of one of Frank's friends. Alton blames the woman for spilling the drinks and when another guy enters the situation, he ignores Frank's attempts to ease the tension. Alton nearly goes to blows with the guy and is upset because he feels like Frank didn't have his back. Back at the suite, Irulan and Alton agree that they have some unresolved feelings and consider getting back with each other. Meanwhile, it's Steven's birthday and Trishelle is working overtime to make it something special. During his birthday party, the boundaries that existed in the "friendship" of Steven and Trishelle are broken down and he whisks her from the party into the bedroom. In bed together, the couple tells each other that they love each other but the next morning, Steven remembers what he said, and is again confused about his true intentions with Trishelle. |
March 5th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x26: Las Vegas: Episode 25
Las Vegas: Episode 25 (12x26)Even though Arissa broke up with Dario weeks ago, he is still a big part of her life. The two have an intense phone call where Dario says that Arissa is the biggest problem in his life and that she sucks. They get into a yelling match where Arissa tells him that she won't let him say these things to her and that she won't talk to him about it until he realizes what he has said. Despite how upset she is, her lack of faith in men is restored when she meets Alex. She thinks he's the finest man she's ever known. Back in the suite, Brynn is suffering emotional distress and is having a lot of anxiety and panic attacks. When she tells her mom she's going crazy, her mom informs her that she went through the same thing and that it's hereditary. Brynn thinks she could be schizophrenic and is convinced something is seriously wrong, but her mom tries to reassure her that it's just nerves. Steven tells Brynn that she should go on medication because his mom and sister did and it was a big help for them. Brynn calls her mom again to talk about it but gets even more worried when she can't find her. She soon receives a card informing her that her mom has checked back into rehab. Brynn's extremely upset by the news and contemplates going home until her step dad reminds her that she wouldn't be able to see her mom, anyway. She and Trishelle bond over their similar emotional baggage with their mothers and Brynn writes a card to her mom telling her how much she cares and loves her. Meanwhile, Arissa is falling head over heels for Alex. Unfortunately, Alex is from California and is leaving Las Vegas. Shortly after he gets back home, though, Alex calls to tell Arissa he'll be coming back at the end of the week and wants to see her. On the night of his arrival, Arissa stands outside waiting for him. After 30 minutes pass and he still hasn't shown she returns upstairs to find 2 voicemails from Alex telling her he got cold feet. Arissa doesn't know what to think. She calls Dario and tells him everything and believes that fate kept Alex from coming back. After calling Alex to thank him for not getting on the plane, Arissa wonders if she should start things up with Dario again. |
March 12th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x27: Las Vegas: Episode 26
Las Vegas: Episode 26 (12x27)After saying he wasn't going to sleep with Trishelle and then going back on his word, Steven realizes again that sex is the only thing he wants from her. He admits to Frank that he doesn't know when it went horribly wrong with Trishelle. He doesn't love her or want to date her but doesn't want to tell her any of this because he knows he'll hurt her feelings. Frank tells him he has to come clean. Meanwhile, Trishelle is convinced that Steven is just confused. When Steven finally decides to tell Trishelle how he's really feeling and that he likes "being friends," Trishelle gets upset and says that she's not going to take what he says to heart. While Trishelle and Steven are seemingly breaking up again, the other house relationship is hot and heavy. When Brynn is on the phone with Austin, she hears the sounds of sex coming from the muted walls of the confessional. Irulan and Alton come out and pretend like they were just having an innocent "conversation." Later that night, Irulan questions Alton's intentions because she doesn't want to get hurt again. Alton says that he's committed to her but Irulan isn't so sure. Her worries have merit as the very next day, Alton chats up Tatiana, a dancer he had met at Ra. Irulan is outraged that Alton would have the audacity to take Tatiana's phone number right in front of her with Irulan's own pen. Alton claims he took the woman's number only because he didn't want to be mean. Irulan doesn't understand why she is taking this from him and wonders what their relationship is really all about. She runs away from Alton needing time to figure things out. Soon, though, she is searching for him. She cries in his arms as they both realize they want to spend what little time left they have in Vegas together. Alton admits he's in love with her and wants a future and so they begin a committed relationship. Now that Steven is unencumbered with his relationship with Trishelle and Frank is ready to sow his wild oats, the two head out to Coyote Ugly to "meet the skanks." The guys bring the ladies home and Trishelle is not happy when they arrive. She immediately attaches herself to Steven, straddling him in front of his date. The Coyote Ugly ladies leave upset that Trishelle would disrespect them like that. The next night Steven is giving Trishelle the cold shoulder because every time he looks at her he sees the big, huge mistake he made. Trishelle decides she "can't do this anymore" and tells Alton that she has never been the chaser and is not going to start by chasing after Steven. |
March 19th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x28: Las Vegas: Episode 27
Las Vegas: Episode 27 (12x28)Arissa is broken up with Dario but continues to talk with him. He is her best friend and she still needs his support and the connection he brings to her old life. He also is putting on the full-court press to get back together with her and it's making her reconsider her decision. When Irulan's best friend Dina arrives in town, however, things change. Dina knows Dario from school and she has a secret. She informs Arissa that Dario slept with another woman and got her pregnant and then proceeded to parade Arissa around the other woman without Arissa knowing who she was. Arissa is heartbroken by the information and calls Dario to get his side of the story. When he denies everything she tells him that she's slept around on him as well and hangs up. The next day, Arissa confesses to Dina that she lied when she told Dario that she had slept with someone else. She's been faithful but she wanted him to hurt like she was hurting. Dina suggests that she tell him the truth and Arissa agrees. She calls Dario and the two talk. Dario admits that it was his fault and they are once again civil to each other but Arissa now knows for sure that her romantic relationship with him is over. Meanwhile, Steven is helping Trishelle find a new man. This time it's Tyler, a model and all around great guy. Trishelle quickly falls head over heels for young Tyler and tells both her sister and Frank that she thinks she's in love. Having been through this with her before, Frank and Bunny aren't so sure. Steven, on the other hand, claims that he's happy she has found someone new to love and even takes credit for making it happen. Trishelle thinks it's still a bit of a front and that Steven gets jealous when Tyler's around but she is finally getting over Steven and the two are working hard at being just friends. |
March 26th, 2003 | (10.0) |
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12x31: Las Vegas: Episode 28
Las Vegas: Episode 28 (12x31)The group is packing up as their experience is coming to an end and it finally hits home that they are all about to leave. Arissa realizes how much she has changed but is scared that she'll revert back to old habits if she returns to Boston. These feelings are reconfirmed when her mother calls the suite drunk and harasses her. Irulan, too, is concerned about leaving Las Vegas because she doesn't want to say goodbye to Alton and she doesn't know where their relationship is headed. It's time for the final dinner and the roommates all cry and tell each other how much they love each other. Trishelle suggests that everyone should kiss and Steven admits that he has never kissed a black woman and wants to try it out with Arissa. Arissa says Steven is stunned by it all and Steven admits she's a really good kisser. After dinner, Arissa speaks to Michelle, a bartender and friend from Ghostbar, who invites her to live with her while she figures things out. The final day comes and everyone prepares to go home. Alton reveals that he is going to New York to spend more time with Irulan. The roommates get a thank you note from the Maloofs, the owners of the Palms, thanking them for their time and work and informing them that their last moments in Vegas together will be on a fabulous helicopter tour of the city. After the tour, the roommates wait in a room as one by one, a car shows up to take them away. Brynn leaves first and goes back to Portland where she is going to stay with Austin for a week. She admits that she's much more comfortable with herself now. Frank is moving to Los Angeles, going to USC and living with Steven. Alton plans on doing whatever's necessary to be with Irulan because he is in love. Irulan leaves next and then Steven who explains that he's leaving Austin for at least a year so he can figure things out. Arissa thanks Steven for always being there. He replies, "When else am I gonna have such beautiful roommates?" He and Trishelle have one last makeout session before he is driven away. Trishelle and Arissa admit to each other that they came into this expecting that their roommates would hate them and instead they are leaving The Real World with real friendships and real love. |
April 2nd, 2003 | (7.9) |
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11x1: The Real World Chicago Casting Special
The Real World Chicago Casting Special (11x1)No synopsis available |
January 9th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x2: Chicago: Episode 1
Chicago: Episode 1 (11x2)We're going to Chicago! Well, at least Aneesa, Cara, Chris, Keri, Kyle, Theo and Tonya are, and we get to tag along for the ride. We meet Theo and Tonya first and immediately there is tension because Tonya--who is from Walla Walla, Washington--doesn't have much experience with people who are different from her, and Theo happens to be a black man. But they get past the tension without much of a hitch and arrive at the bright orange door of their new home. Aneesa is the next to arrive and Theo is immediately attracted to her. Her vibrant personality and free-spiritedness (that means she likes to walk around naked) has Theo in player mode from their first handshake. When Aneesa reveals that she's a lesbian, Theo is thrown an unexpected loop. But in his mind, the fact that she's not attracted to men seems only a minor hurdle and he continues to flirt shamelessly. "We're going to be here for four months, anything can happen," he reasons. The rest of the gang arrives and Chris, Kyle and Keri decide to room together, as do Tonya and Cara. Wonder of wonders, Aneesa and Theo end up in the same room. They all decide to have their first house meeting in the indoor spa and get to know each other. As they tell each other what they think makes them unique, Chris reveals that he is a painter and a recovering alcoholic, but chooses not to disclose that he is gay. |
January 16th, 2002 | (9.9) |
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11x3: Chicago: Episode 2
Chicago: Episode 2 (11x3)After the roommates' time in the hot tub, the group wonders what Chris is hiding-they think he must have a secret. Most of them decide that Chris must be the house virgin. Chris shoots that down and shocks them all when he explains that he was deflowered by his baby-sitter when he was 12 years old. Aneesa, however, deciphers the clues and figures out the truth. Her understanding gives Chris a lot of comfort. Kyle also guesses that Chris is gay but only discusses it with Keri--he doesn't want to put Chris on the spot, especially with Theo in the house. While Theo is comfortable with Aneesa's lesbianism, he finds the idea of two men together disgusting. His constant comments about it anger Aneesa while Chris silently listens in. However, Aneesa has an interesting way of showing her unhappiness--instead of telling Theo how she feels, she gets in the shower with him and sleeps naked in bed with him. Despite all of the mixed signals, Theo apparently does understand their dynamic. He writes in a note that while he does like Annesa, he thinks they will be great friends. Aneesa thinks the two will be like brother and sister and gives Theo a kiss on the forehead as the lights go out in the house. |
January 16th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x4: Chicago: Episode 3
Chicago: Episode 3 (11x4)Its summertime in the city and our seven strangers are chilling on the sandy Chicago beaches. Newly single Cara is lonely and on a mission-the Boy Hunt is on. First up is Jason, a guy she eyes across the sand castles and through the hard-bodies. She gives him the digits and they plan to make a date out of it. While Cara is excited about the date, she doesn't seem to really know what she wants. She still has feelings for her ex-boyfriend Jared, who apparently wants to marry her. She feels lonely when she's not with someone and needs physical affection to feel good about herself. This week she must feel absolutely great as she spends the night with a "rock star" and her friend from home, Nick. As she tells Theo, "Friends can sleep together." While Cara is busy finding where the boys are, Chris struggles with telling his roommates that "finding the boys" is also one of his favorite activities. Everyone seems pretty aware of his sexuality except for Theo, who tells Aneesa that he's surprised there isn't a gay guy in the house. She coyly hints, "You never know." When Chris finally does come out to his roommates, it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal. Kyle and Theo have a frank discussion about it and Theo is comfortable enough to engage Chris and his boyfriend Kurt in a conversation about architecture. The person who seems to have the most problem with it, however, is Tonya. Her "interpretation of being in a homosexual relationship is just a lot of drugs and a lot of sin." But rather than talk to Chris about it, she keeps her thoughts to herself and pretends to be OK with his lifestyle. |
January 23rd, 2002 | (9.6) |
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11x5: Chicago: Episode 4
Chicago: Episode 4 (11x5)Everyone's bonding-except for Tonya. She's not about going out, she's about sitting at home talking on the phone with Justin. The rest of the gang is frustrated that she doesn't spend time with them and thinks she might be making up excuses and drama when things get hard. Kyle remarks, "My relationship with Tonya is very much a labor of love. Occasionally, with a heavy emphasis on the labor side of things." Meanwhile, the cast finds out that they will be working as lifeguards for Illinois State Parks and Recreation. They are all excited about the prospect of being on the beach all the time until they realize that they actually have to pass certification. Theo wants to be a lifeguard but doesn't know how to swim very well. Cara's dad is overjoyed that his daughter is following in his footsteps as a saver of lives, but the idea really scares her. She doesn't try very hard because she doesn't want the responsibility and eventually declines getting certified. After all is said and done, only Keri, Chris and Kyle are certified to work. This is most shocking for Tonya, who has been a certified lifeguard in the past. The problem? Her kidney infection is acting up severely and she's unable to complete the physical tasks necessary to be a lifeguard. She's in so much pain that she wants to go home and see her doctor. Aneesa doesn't buy it. She thinks that "Tonya probably has a few things wrong with her body-but she's going home because she's homesick. She misses her boyfriend." As the gang is driving back from training, Tonya gets a ride from a neighbor so that she can fly home. |
January 30th, 2002 | (7.1) |
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11x6: Chicago: Episode 5
Chicago: Episode 5 (11x6)It seems pretty obvious to everyone that Keri likes Kyle and Kyle likes Keri, but there's a problem. Kyle has a long-time girlfriend at home that he really loves, Nicole, and he's trying really hard not to do anything to jeopardize their relationship. He says, "Nicole and I met two and a half years ago and we jumped into this fairy-tale love." Apparently the fairy tale includes Keri because Kyle seems to enjoy spending a lot of time in the same bed with her, flirting. While Kyle, Keri and the rest of the cast members are bonding in Chicago, Tonya is back in Walla Walla with Justin and her doctors. When she lands, it's pretty clear that homesickness was as big a factor in her coming home as her physical illness. Tonya says that she "realized that Walla Walla is an incredible place with amazing people that is the closest to a home that [she's] ever had." Keri and Kyle's flirtatious relationship isn't always wonderful. When Kyle's friends come into town, he gets stand-offish with Keri. He doesn't want his friends to think that there's something going on with her, especially since they are used to him being with Nicole. When Keri and Cara decide to join Kyle and his buddies out for a night on the town, things get heated because Kyle ignores Keri the entire time. As the show closes, the two are arguing outside the bar. |
February 6th, 2002 | (9.6) |
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11x7: Chicago: Episode 6
Chicago: Episode 6 (11x7)After arguing with Kyle on the train, Keri decides she should start dating other people instead of pining for Kyle. She meets and makes a date with Tyler, and surprise, surprise, Kyle is more than a little bit jealous. His not-so-veiled negative remarks about the boy aren't lost on the other roommates and are definitely not lost on Keri. Which is fine, because she still really likes Kyle. After the date, she decides that Tyler's a nice guy but that playing the pseudo-dating game with Kyle is more fun. Meanwhile, Theo's finally gotten comfortable in the house-maybe a little too comfortable. He's taken to inviting large groups of people over to party, annoy everyone else, and puke in uncool places. The roommates aren't amused, especially Chris and Aneesa, who call Theo out for his actions. Theo refuses to apologize and says he'll "be damned if these people come down on [him] like [he's] a kid." When Tonya returns to Chicago, she gets back in her most familiar position--on the phone. While everyone else seems pleased to see her, Theo has gotten used to using the phone at his leisure. Frustrated with her constant yapping to Justin, Theo disconnects the phone while Tonya is on the phone. She reacts by throwing a glass near him, smashing it. Theo responds with his usual bravado, claiming he's not going to apologize. When it becomes apparent that the situation is a little more dire than he thought--the girls want to have a meeting to discuss his behavior--he decides to tone it down and apologize to Cara and Tonya for screwing up. |
February 13th, 2002 | (9.6) |
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11x8: Chicago: Episode 7
Chicago: Episode 7 (11x8)It's the first official day of work for everyone. Keri, Chris and Kyle are on the beach with their lifeguarding duties while Cara, Tonya, Aneesa and Theo are working with the Chicago Parks program helping to design and paint a mural with a children's program. Everyone seems happy with their jobs, although Kyle notes that being a lifeguard mostly means having to be a jerk. Kurt comes down to spend a week with Chris. At first, Chris seems a little overwhelmed with the amount of time and attention Kurt wants. Chris is about moving slow and Kurt is about being in a relationship and falling in love. Tonya tells Chris that she would be "sketched" if a guy was acting like that towards her. But Tonya is also sketched by the idea of two guys being in love with each other so what does she know about it? While Kurt is in town, there's a Human Rights Campaign Benefit Dinner and Chris and Aneesa encourage all of their roommates to attend. They all decide to go except Theo who feels like he would be supporting homosexuality if he went. Theo gets clarification from his dad that homosexuality is a sin and that this banquet is something that /"he does not need to go to./" After the banquet, Chris realizes that Kurt is a really special person and that he doesn't know why he's pushing him away. Kurt sleeps over which weirds Kyle out a little bit and allows for Keri to suggest that she and Kyle should sleep in the same bed together that night. Everyone just sleeps. Really. |
February 20th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x9: Chicago: Episode 8
Chicago: Episode 8 (11x9)Aneesa and her mom continue to struggle with issues during their phone calls. Aneesa's mom wants Aneesa to try and not be "gay" while she's in Chicago and to just have a good time. Aneesa, however, just wants to be free to be who she is-especially when she meets Veronica at gay night at Red Dog. They make an immediate connection and end up hooking up in the elevator of the loft. Meanwhile, it's the first real day of work for the non-lifeguards. They meet the kids who are going to be painting the mural with them along with Lara, the Chicago Parks District Manager, who is their boss. They get the kids to start brainstorming on the mural and they all start to realize, especially Tonya and Theo, the impact that they might have on these kids lives. As Aneesa starts to get more involved with Veronica, the rest of the roommates want to know more about her. Theo wants to meet her and see what makes her so hot. When he finally does, he doesn't see what the big deal is. Chris, however, thinks that Veronica might be a problem. She calls Aneesa from her ex-girlfriend's house and starts adding unnecessary drama to the situation. Aneesa wisely chooses to break it off, but not before a huge shouting match occurs with Veronica and the ex, who decide to come to the house together to pick up some of Veronica's things. After screaming at Veronica on the street (to the delight of her roommates), Aneesa breaks down crying in the bathroom. |
March 6th, 2002 | (8.8) |
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11x10: Chicago: Episode 9
Chicago: Episode 9 (11x10)They've had the fight to end all fights but Veronica is still on Aneesa's mind. Aneesa looks for sympathy and understanding from everyone but no one is interested. Her mom doesn't want to hear any more bad news, Tonya and Chris think that Aneesa should just be glad to be rid of her. But Aneesa really wants Veronica to call. Cara empathizes with her, saying, "I don't blame Aneesa at all for still having feelings for Veronica. Sometimes when people push you away, it makes you that much more likely to attach yourself to them." Cara may know a thing or two about this phenomenon. Her dad comes in for a quick visit and takes everyone out to dinner. Cara reveals that her dad is now living in Indiana while the rest of her family is in St. Louis, which isn't ideal. She had never felt close to her father until recently and is very appreciative of his love. After her dad leaves, she's also really appreciative of Kyle's friend Djordje. She's so intrigued by him that they have a very public one night stand that leaves Cara a bit broken. Meanwhile, the "bitch" calls. Well, that's how Aneesa describes it. Veronica leaves a multitude of messages and eventually Aneesa agrees to see her. After a brief battle, Aneesa gives in and takes her back. But the rekindled romance is short lived after a night on the town ends with Veronica once again in the center of drama and police stepping in. Aneesa has finally had enough and breaks up with Veronica over the phone, hanging up on her with the parting words, "Feel the center of this, bitch!" |
March 13th, 2002 | (8.9) |
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11x11: Chicago: Episode 10
Chicago: Episode 10 (11x11)Just as Justin is planning to visit Tonya in Chicago, she relapses with her kidney problem. The situation is so bad that Cara rushes her from work to the emergency room. Tonya is in an incredible amount of pain and explains to Cara that this was the reason that she went home the first time. After getting treated she decides she should stay home for the rest of the week, which happens to include the time that Justin will be there. Theo thinks that "Tonya's illness is absolutely real-she's not faking it. But-her not going to work has more to do with sex with her boyfriend." Meanwhile, Kyle is planning a trip to his father's lakeside cabin. Everyone is planning to go and it seems like couples are forming--Tonya & Justin, Chris & Kurt-and Keri & Kyle. Kyle is concerned about how this might appear and begs Theo and Aneesa to come up early with him and Keri so it doesn't look like he's going on a "romantic retreat" with her. They initially agree but back out when they realize that they are being manipulated. All of this effort is for naught, however, as Nicole tells Kyle that they should break up and not talk for the rest of his time in Chicago. |
March 20th, 2002 | (8.6) |
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11x12: Chicago: Episode 11
Chicago: Episode 11 (11x12)The gang all heads up to Kyle's lake house for a weekend of sun and fun. The couples--Justin and Tonya and Chris and Kurt--find time for sex and other activities, while the single roommates hang together. Even with Nicole out of the way, however, Kyle won't give in to his urges and hook up with Keri. They sleep in separate rooms and don't spend much time together over the weekend. Kyle explains, "I have a great time with Keri and I really like being with her...but Nicole is still very, very with me." When everyone is back in Chicago, the happy romances and the cautious flirting turn sour. Chris realizes that Kurt wants a lot more out of their relationship than he is able to give. Chris wants to focus on his recovery and on trying to stay sober while he bartends, but Kurt wants a commitment. Chris calls Kurt and ends it. Meanwhile, Keri is starting to realize that Kyle isn't treating her fairly. She talks with Tonya about her frustrations and decides that unless Kyle is willing to put her first, their flirtation has to end. Back at the loft, Keri tells Kyle how she's feeling and says she "just wants to be friends and nothing more." Kyle doesn't seem too upset by the turn of events. |
March 27th, 2002 | (7.9) |
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11x13: Chicago: Episode 12
Chicago: Episode 12 (11x13)The gang is continuing to work with the kids in Humboldt Park with varying degrees of success. The kids think Tonya is like a drill sergeant, always nagging and never playing. One of the kids most at risk, Nelson, isn't coming around as much as he should. Theo is worried and lets Nelson know that "he should be working on the mural again...instead of getting into trouble." Meanwhile, Keri is having the post-Kyle blues and is getting homesick. When she gets the opportunity to go home for the weekend, she jumps at it. She wants to feel some closeness and intimacy with people who didn't go to Princeton and get her head together. While Keri's away, Kyle and Cara get closer. Cara admits that though she and Kyle are just friends, if Keri weren't in the picture, she and Kyle might "share a drunken kiss." When Theo's friends come into town, he parties like crazy. They hang out until the wee hours of the morning and Theo oversleeps, leaving Tonya to deal with the kids. It's not a good situation; the kids are very upset that he isn't there with them. Tonya doesn't know how to interact with them and gets frustrated. When Theo finally shows up to work, he realizes how much his presence is really needed and apologizes for being so shortsighted. He then works on getting Nelson to stick with the program and to help build a bridge between him and Tonya. |
April 3rd, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x14: Chicago: Episode 13
Chicago: Episode 13 (11x14)Aneesa's openness is becoming a problem for Tonya. Everyone loves a beautiful body, but Tonya is a little tired of seeing Aneesa's all the time. Aneesa's open door policy for the bathroom and frank discussions about sex put Tonya over the edge, and they have a conversation about it. Aneesa is immediately defensive, refusing to understand how her nudity could be a problem for someone else. Tonya begrudgingly agrees to try to learn to be more accepting, while Aneesa compromises as well, saying that she is "sorry if Tonya was made to feel uncomfortable." Meanwhile, Cara's ex-boyfriend Ali comes to visit. He's "evil." He's "the boyfriend from hell." He's-cute! Cara is a very forgiving ex-girlfriend, apparently. Though Ali supposedly "crushed" her the last time, she doesn't hold any ill will, and after a brief tug of war, they are touching and groping. They spend a night together, which results in two things for Cara: orgasm and closure. While her body said yes, her mind and heart still said no, so she sends Ali on his way. His visit, however, shined a big spotlight on Cara's self-image and body issues. A friendly pinch from Chris as she got ready for a date with Ali sent her into a complete breakdown. Chris and Keri are confused by the reaction and Keri and Tonya wonder if Cara has an eating disorder. Chris, however, goes directly to the source and discusses the situation with Cara. He imparts some of his recovery wisdom to her and the friends make up with a kiss. |
April 10th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x15: Chicago: Episode 14
Chicago: Episode 14 (11x15)Things seem to be okay with Aneesa and Tonya. They aren't the best of friends by any stretch but they are at least talking and sharing and being nice roommates to one another. Aneesa, however, does seem to be annoying everyone else. She won't do the chores when its her turn, taking days and days to wash the dishes. Theo wants to 'ground' her but Cara decides to just wash the dishes for her instead of confronting Aneesa about it. Kyle asks Cara, 'When am I gonna see you pissed off?' Meanwhile, all isn't well in Walla Walla. Tonya passes a kidney stone and has to return to the hospital. She's scared to go though because she's already in tremendous medical debt and doesn't want to get deeper in. Plus, she's worried she's going to lose her waitressing job. But she's sick and the roommates take her to the hospital so she can get well. They are all very concerned for her. Theo even writes her a note and goes to visit her while she's there. But Aneesa keeps putting off going. She claims she's scared of hospitals and that she wants to just see Tonya by herself and excuses excuses. She eventually goes to visit Tonya and then is upset that Tonya isn't thrilled to see her. Aneesa, maybe its not about you, right? Cara's unwillingness to have confrontations gets a little more willing as she sees Aneesa avoid going to visit Tonya, avoid doing the dishes and avoid being accurate at work. Cara comments that Aneesa is being a little 'slow' while transcribing what the kids are saying and Aneesa is upset by it. Cara wasn't trying to make fun of Aneesa, she literally meant that she writes slowly. Cara doesn't back down though when Aneesa confronts her about it. Aneesa eventually gets around to doing all the things she's supposed to do, Cara feels stronger and Tonya returns home. All is well, except for the nearly 10,000 dollars in Medical bills Tonya now has to deal with on top of the bills from her emergency room visit a few short weeks ago. |
April 24th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x16: Chicago: Episode 15
Chicago: Episode 15 (11x16)It's the last day of working with the Summer Parks Programs. Kyle, Keri and Chris are bummed that they are done lifeguarding. Kyle is really going to miss it because he doesn't think that the next job is 'going to afford him a lot of peace.' Its also the last night with the kids as they present their mural for their parents. Theo is worried that Nelson won't show but he does eventually and even participates in the presentation. The roommates decide to celebrate the end of their jobs with a night out with drinks. Chris isn't interested in celebrating that way and heads home to the chagrin of Kyle. Kyle doesn't know how to deal with someone who's battling alcoholism and is struggling to understand. Kyle asks if he can attend an AA meeting with Chris and Chris is very excited to have the opportunity to share that with him. The meeting proves to be a revelation for Kyle. He tells Chris that 'he was planning on clubbing and getting wasted that night but [he's] glad [he] did this.' The gang gets their new job. They are going to be performers on the plaza in the storytelling tent. Immediately, having the 7 of them together on a job causes problems. Theo is unhappy having to work on a Halloween event. He doesn't want to 'glorify demons-celebrate the devil's holiday.' Things get even more heated when he is uncomfortable with Keri's story. He doesn't want to see anyone hanged. It reminds him of slavery. The rest of the group doesn't see the racial connotations and an argument ensues. Theo vows that he will do his job well despite disagreeing with everything that's going on. |
May 1st, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x17: Chicago: Episode 16
Chicago: Episode 16 (11x17)09.10.01 - It's the day before Aneesa's birthday, late at night and she's hoping to get some phone time to talk to friends and family so that she can celebrate her birthday a bit before going to bed. Tonya, as usual, is dominating the phone with phone calls from Justin who is calling her from a tanning salon. The two argue about the phone and Tonya wins this round, refusing to debate the issue while she talks with Justin. Kyle encourages her to get off the phone so that Aneesa can use it and Tonya begrudgingly agrees to do so-in a little while. 09.11.01 - The cast, like most of the rest of the world, is glued to a television set watching the tragedy of the day. They go from supporting each other to desperately trying to find friends and family to trying to find meaning amongst the senseless violence. Kyle is desperate to find Nicole and his sister, both of whom live in New York near the World Trade Center. After several hours of busy signals, he gets a message from his sister who explains everything that's gone on and eventually a call from Nicole. They agree to stay in contact over the next week or so to make sure each other is alright. Aneesa and Tonya again do battle over the phone, however, this time Aneesa has the upper hand. Tonya tries to engage her in an argument about the phone but Aneesa refuses, explaining that Tonya was rude to her the night before so she would not be giving up the phone on this day, her birthday. 09.14.01 - The National Day of Remembrance and the cast does many of the same things the rest of the country did that day. They go to a public prayer service at the Daly Center, they buy flags and pins and find their sense of patriotism. They spend the evening lighting candles on their front stoop and singing songs with neighbors. Aneesa and Tonya even reconcile. They both realize that they were being petty and apologize to each other, hoping that after 09.11.01, The Real World is a friendlier place. |
May 8th, 2002 | (9.4) |
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11x18: Chicago: Episode 17
Chicago: Episode 17 (11x18)After the events of 9.11, some of the roommates' priorities have changed, Kyle's in particular. He's realized that he wants to be with Nicole and he is trying to get back together with her. Part of that means changing his relationship with Keri. Even though their relationship supposedly ended a few weeks ago, Keri reveals that they still hook up pretty regularly and that Kyle is always interested in her after she comes back from going out on dates. And sure enough, after Keri goes out on a blind date with a friend of Cara's, Kyle is all over her again. Meanwhile, after going out on a date with Danielle, Aneesa loses the keys to the minivan. Everyone is looking to her to take care of the problem and Aneesa stresses out about it. She cries to her mother about how much it's going to cost. She whines to her brother that getting it fixed won't happen fast enough, but eventually she gets it done. After Keri tags along with Kyle to a friend's party, Kyle starts to feel suffocated by her attention. He complains to Cara that Keri wants something from him that he can't give. Kyle tells Keri that he needs some space, and Keri doesn't react very well. She tells him he's a jerk and complains to the rest of the roommates that Kyle is constantly taking advantage of her. Despite Kyle's claims that things are over, it doesn't seem like it's going to be that easy. |
May 22nd, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x19: Chicago: Episode 18
Chicago: Episode 18 (11x19)While discussing her relationship with Jared to Kyle, Cara realizes that she needs closure with him. He was her 'true love', her 'fairy tale romance' and she wants to know that she's doing the right thing by pursuing her dreams instead of spending her life with him. The roommates then all decide to join Cara on a trip to St. Louis to meet her family and support her while she spends some time with Jared. Chris can't go because he has a family emergency and Tonya chooses not to go so she can work. The roommates are annoyed that Tonya would rather spend her time alone in the house than spend time with them. The time away from each other provides ample opportunity to be 'chatty.' Tonya spends much of her time on the phone completely railing on Cara, Aneesa, Keri and Kyle to Justin. It's not to unfair though, considering how the others spend much of their car ride to St. Louis ragging on her. Once the gang arrives in St. Louis, Cara meets up with Jared and the two deal with how they broke up, how they feel and why they are hurting. Jared tells Cara that he needs to not have her in his life while he deals with the aftermath of their breakup. Cara realizes that Jared really is a wonderful guy and that she is giving up a lot to go after her dreams. But it's a chance she's willing to take. When the roommates return to the loft, they predict Tonya will be on the phone...which she is and it's obvious that separation has not made their hearts grow fonder. The tension between the group and Tonya is continues. |
May 29th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x20: Chicago: Episode 19
Chicago: Episode 19 (11x20)As time passes in the Chicago house, Tonya becomes more removed from the group. Her illness has kept her from group trips, from participating fully at work and from becoming a part of the close-knit group of friends. When she informs them that she can't go on the trip to New England, the gang wonders whether or not she is using her sickness as an excuse because it just so happens that Justin is coming to Chicago at the same time. While everyone else makes fun of Tonya when she's not there, Theo has had enough and lets her know what he and everyone else thinks about how she's handling things. The argument brings Tonya to tears. When Justin arrives, he confronts Theo about the incident. The two have an intense discussion and come to some agreement. Justin tells Tonya that she needs to avoid interacting with Theo and she gets defensive. Later, when the gang leaves, Tonya and Justin argue about Tonya's friend Darren and her relationship with him. Justin thinks it's weird that Darren calls Tonya all the time, helps her with money and writes 'I love you' at the end of e-mails. However, when Tonya chastises Justin for not trusting her, he backs down. Meanwhile, the rest of our Real Worlders head to New England. Chris is excited to show the gang his hometown. Theo and Chris have become close during their few months in the house, and Theo is impressed with Chris' artwork. Theo is even comfortable enough with Chris to go to a party that will be predominantly gay. As Theo explains, 'If anyone asks me now if I have a gay friend, I'd say Hell yeah, and his name is Chris.' |
June 5th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x21: Chicago: Episode 20
Chicago: Episode 20 (11x21)While the rest of the gang is in Boston visiting haunted houses, including 'Spooky World,' Tonya is in Chicago working on their assignment there. Neither party seems to missing one another very much. However, Kyle feels pangs of guilt for not staying in contact with Tonya and Chris feels bad that he has been participating in the Tonya bashing. Cara then reveals that the only reason she defends Tonya is because she thinks 'someone has to'. Everyone is tense as they return to the house, not knowing what to expect from the relationship between Tonya and the rest of the gang. When they return, they all come to the realization that they have very little time to get their performances together. When they see the space they are going to be performing in, it's a shock. They expected something like spooky world and instead its just a very 'not-so-spooky' tent. They hanker down, and begin practicing with Cara taking the lead as the director. While all this is going on, tensions rise in the house when Tonya overhears Cara, Keri and Kyle making fun of her in their bedroom. Tonya makes the decision that she's going to call Cara out on her behavior. She feels hurt because she trusted Cara with a secret, her breast augmentation surgery, and Cara went and told everyone about it. Or so she thinks. As Cara says, 'I defended her...and it's not a big secret...look at your chest.' Tonya tries to bring out the conversation they shared about Cara's fear of an eating disorder but usually compliant Cara won't have it. The two butt heads with no resolution in sight. |
June 12th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x22: Chicago: Episode 21
Chicago: Episode 21 (11x22)There are just a few days until the gang begins their Halloween performances for the Chicago parks program. Things seem to be running smoothly except for one thing, Keri hasn't finished her skit, 'Bloody Mary' and Cara and Kyle are giving her grief because of it. Keri's feeling a little off put because Cara keeps remarking that Kyle is the playwright for the other two skits when they both worked on them. There is also something else going on between Cara and Kyle and the new coupling seems to be adept at keeping Keri on the outside looking in. When it gets down to the wire and Keri's skit isn't where Cara wants it. She asks Keri if they can cut it. Keri, who seems to let things roll off her back with ease, agrees, although she thinks that it is going to have to happen anyway because their job requires them to do three. When Cara explains to Laura, their boss, that she wants to cut the skit, she claims that one of the major reasons is that Tonya is going into surgery. Tonya is unwilling to be the scapegoat this time and blows up at Cara telling her to stop lying and just own up to the fact that she doesn't like Keri's play. They end up having to do all three and for the most part everything goes over very well. The kids love the skits and everyone is happy with the performances. The rift between Kyle, Cara and Keri is not so pleasant as Keri now feels that Cara isn't being honest with her. |
June 19th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x23: Chicago: Episode 22
Chicago: Episode 22 (11x23)After years of repression, Aneesa feels her father should learn her true sexual orientation. Aneesa asks her mother to set up and mediate a phone conversation, but her mother refuses to get involved. Aneesa gets upset and admits her mother's immature attitude has emotionally destroyed her. Desperate for help, Aneesa seeks refuge in Chris, who confesses his parents were appalled when he revealed his sexual orientation. With time, however, Chris's parents warmed up to their son's homosexuality, and learned to love and accept his lifestyle. However, Aneesa's problems go beyond her parents. She's torn between the two women she's been dating, Danielle and Latonia. On the one hand Danielle is physically attractive and outgoing, but Aneesa is fed up with her pretentiousness. On the other hand, Latonia is fun and down-to-earth, but doesn't interact well with Aneesa's personality. Aneesa fears the single life, and doesn't know if she can deal with an emotional breakup with either women. Inundated with medical debt, Tonya wonders why nothing good ever happens to her. Despite working two jobs, she can't afford to pay her medical expenses and college tuition. The news only gets worse when Tonya's doctors won't perform surgery on her until she pays off 850 dollars in overdue debt. Without enough cash to cover her expenses, Tonya turns to Darren for funds. Despite Darren's healthy contribution, Tonya realizes she won't be able to return to school and pay off her medical bills unless she qualifies for the patient financial assistance program. Aneesa and Tonya, emotionally drained by their problems, seek comfort in each other. Despite her hesitation, Aneesa works up the courage to break up with both Danielle and Latonia. Tonya finally gets some well-deserved good news that she's been approved for patient financial assistance and has been completely relieved of all her debt. |
June 26th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x24: Chicago: Episode 23
Chicago: Episode 23 (11x24)Kyle's younger brother, Austin, watches the Halloween performance and stays at the house for an overnight visit. It's a sweet moment, but Tonya and Keri think that it's being done for the cameras. They rarely think that Kyle is sincere, and as their time gets shorter in the house, it's getting harder for them to keep up appearances for his benefit. Kyle's actions don't help much as he worries that he's used his time in Chicago poorly and worries more about how he will be perceived if he participates in a charity fashion show. The rehearsal process makes Kyle feel like he is "gay," but he learns to enjoy the "acting" element of modeling, and because it's for a good cause, he participates. Everyone in the house shows up at the fashion show to support Chris and Kyle's successful walks on the runway. However, all isn't sunshine and roses between Kyle and Keri. When the parks manager calls Keri asking her to drop off the week's timesheets, she warns Keri that parking is extremely difficult and often incurs expensive tickets. Keri asks Kyle to drive her, but he refuses, believing it is another case of Keri wanting her hand held. Keri accuses Kyle of being too concerned about his "political career," and he storms away. After dropping off the timesheets, both apologize for their immaturity. When the gang goes out to a bar after the fashion show, Keri flirts with a couple of men, which Kyle believes is "not the classiest thing in the world." His comments make Keri feel like a slut, but when she confronts him, he refuses to apologize for expressing his opinion. Keri reiterates that Kyle has acted "fake" in the house and accuses him of bringing his brother to Chicago to bolster his family image in front of the cameras. Kyle blows up at her for dragging his family into it, and Keri confides to Chris that no one has made her "feel like crap" more than Kyle. |
July 3rd, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x25: Chicago: Episode 24
Chicago: Episode 24 (11x25)While the rest of the gang starts to get sentimental about leaving the loft and Chicago, Tonya's ready to go. She gleefully packs up her boxes and is excited about getting home to Justin. She hasn't made any strong friendships in the house and doesn't understand why everyone is getting sappy sentimental. She tells Justin that she can't stand all this 'mushiness.'Everyone else is all about the mush though as Cara sets up a night in a coffee house with her friend Matt to sing a few songs and sing one, in particular, for her roommates. When Tonya and Chris blow off the event to go to the gym, Cara and the rest of the roommates are very upset. Chris, who had debated not going before hand, realizes he's made the wrong decision and immediately apologizes to Cara. Tonya, however, puts up her usual defensive walls and refuses to say she's sorry. Cara, unwilling to take it anymore, calls Tonya on her attitude and asks her to move away from her so that she can enjoy the evening. The roomies leave the house as they entered, with a chat in the hot tub. They all reminisce about the times they have had and the friendships they have made. Its all very emotional for just about everyone as they realize that the experience is over and that they have to return to their own personal real worlds.perhaps a little bit different now then when they left. |
July 10th, 2002 | (10.0) |
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11x26: The Real World Chicago Reunion Special
The Real World Chicago Reunion Special (11x26)The roommates reunited. |
July 17th, 2002 | (6.4) |
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11x27: The Real World: The Lost Season
The Real World: The Lost Season (11x27)"The Real World Movie - The Lost Season" begins with a fictitious Real World cast assembling to begin their taped communal living experience in Vancouver, Canada. |
August 7th, 2002 | (6.4) |
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10x1: Back to New York: Episode 1
Back to New York: Episode 1 (10x1)Coral, Mike and Lori are the first to arrive from the Staten Island Ferry. As they drag their bags across town, they wonder who will be their other roommates in the loft on Hudson Street and whether they are on Road Rules or The Real World. Coral and company enter the loft first, and are blown away that this amazing place is their home for the next five months. The other group-Malik, Nicole and Kevin-arrives shortly after and everyone explores the "phat loft." Rachel arrives soon after the rest of the group. |
July 4th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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10x2: Back to New York: Episode 2
Back to New York: Episode 2 (10x2)The mysterious seventh roommie finally makes her appearance. Everyone is stoked to see that it is Rachel. The roommates begin to get to know one another. It is quickly revealed to Kevin that Lori is now "conveniently single." The flirtation between them begins the first night as the roommates go out drinking together. Meanwhile, Mike gets his first lesson in being socially conscious as he inadvertently generalizes about the intelligence of African Americans. Malik keeps quiet, but Coral lets him have it. After being ignored for two days following the incident, Mike confronts Malik and Coral and makes peace. The sexual tension continues to mount between Kevin and Lori, but Kevin keeps backing off, stating that he "knows they will hook up eventually, but it doesn't have to be now." Lori feels somewhat rejected and begins to become insecure about the situation. |
July 11th, 2001 | (9.8) |
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10x5: Back to New York: Episode 3
Back to New York: Episode 3 (10x5)The tension between Mike and Coral continues when Mike is unaware that February is Black History Month. Coral is unwilling to give him any slack, and it is clear that the other roommates think she is being unreasonable. Malik, on the other hand, is really patient with Mike and offers to teach him about one black figure every day of the month.Nicole tries to overcome her insecurities and agrees to go on a date with a guy named Rene that she met at a club. Though she's physically attracted to him, she is turned off when he admits that he voted for George Bush. She decides not to see him again because of his conservative beliefs. When she returns home, Malik pours her a glass of orange juice, and she remarks, "why am I going out when I got it at home?" Meanwhile, Malik's friend Namane comes to town and gets a chance to witness the Mike/Coral saga. After observing their interaction, Namane sticks up for Mike, saying that his first impression of Mike was someone who's genuinely enthusiastic about learning black history. Coral gets annoyed by Namane's opinion. The house vibe is that Coral should just relax and cut Mike a break. |
July 18th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x6: Back to New York: Episode 4
Back to New York: Episode 4 (10x6)As the roommates explore the nightlife of NYC, Rachel's having a tough time being the youngest roommate and under 21. The female roommates convince Rachel that a little makeup, a tube top, and a fake ID are her tickets to a fun night out. Rachel isn't quite ready for a scamming guy who informs her that she is making him "hard." Will Rachel ever venture out again at night?On the hook-up front, Lori is falling even harder for Kevin, if that's possible. The situation gets even more complicated when Kevin kisses Lori in the heat of the moment on the dance floor. However, he quickly qualifies the kiss by telling her that although he finds her attractive, he doesn't want to be with her. Humiliated, Lori begins to notice that Kevin is not only snubbing her, but flirting more with the other female roommates. Will she get over this obsessive crush and find love in NYC? |
July 25th, 2001 | (6.7) |
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10x7: Back to New York: Episode 5
Back to New York: Episode 5 (10x7)Valentine's Day has arrived and the girls are not happy with their single status. Brace yourself for this one...Mike is in the doghouse again with Coral. It all starts when Mike refers to his visiting female friends as "some freak panty-droppers." The female roommates then snub the "panty-droppers" and make references to this nickname to their faces. This, of course, pisses Mike off. When he confronts Coral at a house meeting, she lets him have it.There is a little love in the air, however. Lori finds a new focus for her flirtation: a cute British bartender named Stevie B. Meanwhile, Kevin sends flowers to his girl Emily at home, and Mike enjoys a date and goodnight kiss from "panty-dropper" Becky. The female roommates decide to make a statement on V-Day by dressing in black and having a girls' night out. Mike is left alone to sulk. He decides to try and win back Coral's affections by surprising all of the girls with personalized flower vases and cards. Coral responds by jumping into his arms and giving him a bear hug. How long will this strange behavior last? |
August 1st, 2001 | (9.8) |
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10x8: Back to New York: Episode 6
Back to New York: Episode 6 (10x8)Mike still can't seem to find his place among the women of the house. They don't want to hang out with him and don't understand his sense of humor. This is quite a shock for him, because he is used to being the funny guy that everyone loves to be around. His only method of release is attending heavy metal concerts such as Linkin Park, which the other roommates refuse to attend.On a happier note, the roommates are stoked to find out that they'll be working for Arista Records. But the excitement fades for most of the roommates when they discover the job requires them to form a street marketing team focusing on rock bands. Mike, on the other hand, couldn't be happier. Just when he was feeling like the house outcast, he finds something that could possibly change his life. Of course, the first day on the job has to have some drama. Guess who Mike has to share a desk with for the next five months? You got it, Coral. She's more pissed off than we've ever seen her-first when she finds out she has to promote rock bands, then when she learns she has to see Mike's face day in and day out for the next five months. It will be interesting to see how each of the roommates handles this job. |
August 8th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x9: Back to New York: Episode 7
Back to New York: Episode 7 (10x9)You thought Mike and Coral's arguments were bad? You'll see the art of arguing taken to the next level between Malik and Nicole. Whatever sexual tension that existed between them when they first met has been destroyed by their inability to see eye to eye on numerous topics, all related to black culture and how they choose to live their lives. The bottom line is that Nicole accuses Malik of being hypocritical because he promotes black culture through his appearance, style and music, but is open-minded about dating outside of his race. Because Nicole feels very strongly about marrying inside her race, she struggles to understand Malik's openness and feels let down by his behavior.Malik gets crushed in any argument with Nicole on this topic, and when Kevin decides to stick up for Malik, Nicole lets him have it and tells him that he doesn't understand because he is "not a black woman." The fact that Malik discusses the situation with Kevin makes Nicole even more upset. There is suddenly a very distinct wall between the sexes in the house. Malik and Nicole attempt to have one last civil discussion on everything, but end up fighting without resolving any issues besides the fact that they will never be friends. Will there be more wars in this heavily divided household? |
August 15th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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10x10: Back to New York: Episode 8
Back to New York: Episode 8 (10x10)Lori seems to be the focus of the house these days because of her fondness for singing at the top of her lungs while her roommates try and go about their business. How annoying is it? Kevin describes her singing as "a seal in labor." Even easy-going Rachel can't deal and tells Lori, "We love you...but please don't sing." Lori feels put out, because she thinks that the roommates don't understand how important music and singing are in her life.Meanwhile at work, the roommates are broken up into two teams that are responsible for creating focus groups for Arista's new rock artists. Nicole, Rachel, Kevin and Malik don't take the assignment as seriously as they should. Their focus group members and the group's outcome end up being a complete joke. Mike, Coral and Lori's group is a success, mainly because of Mike and Lori's ability to find people who truly enjoy rock music. Lori gets an added bonus from some of her focus group members, who happen to be searching for a female singer for their own band. Lori attends her first band audition and ends up getting the gig. |
August 22nd, 2001 | (8.7) |
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10x11: Back to New York: Episode 9
Back to New York: Episode 9 (10x11)So we start off this week with a familiar scene...Nicole and Coral yelling and giving one of their roommates a hard time. However, this time they aren't yelling at the boys, but at Rachel. It seems that Nicole and Coral were giving Rachel a hard time and she finally got to the end of her rope and starting crying. The general opinion in the house now is that Coral and Nicole are isolating themselves more and more each day from the rest of the roommates.On the job front, the roommates seem to enjoy working for Arista with the exception of Coral and Nicole. Neither of them hide the fact that they would rather be shopping or napping than sitting in an office promoting rock bands. Nicole and Coral learn a hard lesson regarding their work ethic when they choose to skip out on a voluntary day at work and miss out on free Outkast tickets. When they find out that their roommates were given the tickets as a reward for working, they blow up at Lori and Rachel for not asking for extra tickets for them. Coral yells, "Part of having a friend is that in my absence, things are still going to go smoothly". The unbelievable part of this story is that Nicole and Coral went in to talk to their boss about their work performance and actually asked for tickets after they were told that they weren't performing as well as their fellow roommates. Needless to say, they didn't get the tickets. Tune in next week to see if an adventure in Morocco with the Road Rules cast will help ease the tension among the roommates. |
August 29th, 2001 | (8.7) |
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10x12: Back to New York: Episode 10
Back to New York: Episode 10 (10x12)Just when the tension in the house has reached a record-high level, the roommates find out that they are jetting off to Morocco for a week-long vacation. The guys aren't overly thrilled about the trip because of their female travel companions, but they quickly change their minds when they arrive at the ultra-luxurious desert oasis where they will be staying. Things continue to get better. As the roommates lounge by the pool, a mysterious white van pulls up, and out jumps the six Road Rulers. Everyone is stoked to have some new friends to hang with for the week, particularly the guys. Well, everyone but Coral and Nicole. They couldn't care less about the Road Rulers as they continue snubbing everyone around them.Coral may have finally met her match. Adam isn't going to take her attitude for one second and throws it right back at her. During their first night at dinner, Coral snaps at Adam, "I think you are the dumbest person I have ever met." Adam replies," I hope we go to the desert so we can trade you for some f**king camels." Adam's behavior makes the Real World guys realize that they should stick up for themselves around Coral and Nicole. It also affects Rachel and Lori's decision to confront Coral and Nicole. After a long and tearful discussion, Coral and Nicole agree to work on their behavior. On a lighter note, Rachel and Blair seem to be hitting it off really well. Is there a kiss in their future? |
September 5th, 2001 | (9.4) |
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10x13: Back to New York: Episode 11
Back to New York: Episode 11 (10x13)The roommates are back from their trip to Morocco with a new appreciation for New York and a new attitude towards each other. Mike has vowed to be himself at "a level 10 rather than a level four." Mike is also excited for a visit from his friend Sarah from Ohio. He describes their relationship as "friends with privileges" and notes that Ohio girls are much more fun than the girls he has met in New York. Fun, indeed--Mike gets the self-proclaimed honor of being the first in the house to "get some ass." The girls are shocked and disgusted to find out that Mike did the deed while Malik and Kevin were trying to sleep in the same bedroom. Coral even threatens to "never have sex again" if they keep discussing Mike's sex life.Meanwhile, Rachel's got a crush on a guy named Gabe who plays guitar in a band. She informs her female roommates that he kissed her "after the Warped Tour last summer." Everyone is a bit skeptical of this boy and Coral warns Rachel, "I better not find you in his hotel room." Gabe is in New York for a concert and makes plans with Rachel. Rachel sits by the phone and remains totally available even though Gabe's plans seem unstable. Finally, at 10:30 p.m, Rachel gets the call that Gabe is ready to hang out. Unfortunately, she learns that Gabe has a girlfriend, so her night is over very quickly. Back at the house, Rachel says, "Gabe is too good to be true, so I should have been prepared for this." Lori chimes in and says she doesn't understand why she and Rachel are the only ones in the house without any romance. |
September 19th, 2001 | (9.8) |
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10x14: Back to New York: Episode 12
Back to New York: Episode 12 (10x14)Lori's band is not going as well as she had hoped. The practice sessions have not moved past jam sessions. They don't have any real songs or even lyrics. Lori tells Rachel that she is "a recording artist" and that she is shifting her focus in that direction. As luck would have it, Lori and her roommates get the opportunity to tour the Arista offices and meet the president of Arista and Arista recording artist Usher. They also get to sit in on a real recording session with a new Arista recording artist named Lennon, who happens to be a 19-year-old girl. Lori is excited as she watches Lennon record.The following day, Lori, Mike and Rachel decide to explore the Arista offices some more. They meet a music supervisor named Nicky, who shows them some of the music he is working on. Lori tells him that she is a singer and that she would love to give him a demo CD. Several days later, Nicky calls Lori into his office and admits that he was really surprised at how well she sings and that he would like to use her on a track. Obviously, she is extremely excited. Her roommates encourage her, saying this could be her "big break." Meanwhile, Coral and Nicole are putting more time into their work and Coral is rewarded for her efforts. Everyone seems to be getting along really well now. Even Mike remarks on the difference in Coral. |
September 26th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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10x15: Back to New York: Episode 13
Back to New York: Episode 13 (10x15)The tension in the house is diminishing these days, except between Nicole and Malik. They still aren't speaking, although Malik hopes that they can all be friends someday. Most of the roommates seem to think that Nicole should just let it go. Meanwhile, Malik and Mike are expecting visits from their families. Mike is surprised to learn that his separated parents are coming to visit him "together." The roommates find that Mike's parents are different than they expected. Coral describes Mike's mom as "a Dallas Cowboy cheerleader." As Kevin joins them for dinner, Mike gets embarrassed by his dad's comments about black culture in Cleveland. It is obvious that Mike is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth during his stay in New York. Meanwhile, Malik prepares to meet his father's family for the first time. Malik explains to Mike that he never knew his father, who left the family when Malik was just six months old. Malik is anxious to meet his new extended family but wonders whether they will accept him. His fears quickly diminish as he discovers that they are warm and embracing. Malik also celebrates his birthday with visiting friends from California. Mike admires Malik because his friends are so diverse. Nicole still won't speak to Malik, even though it's his birthday. She chooses to stay home alone rather than attend his birthday party. But it is obvious that she has some feelings towards him, because she gets emotional when she talks about the situation. |
October 3rd, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x16: Back to New York: Episode 14
Back to New York: Episode 14 (10x16)The girls are fed up with being single. During a "Girl's Night In Virgin Margarita Party," they make a pact that they will each try and get a date by the end of next month. Lori decides to work on getting her date immediately. As a result of her daily walks to and from work, she discovers a cute doorman standing outside of Harry Winston's. She gets up the courage to approach him and they end up having a very flirtatious conversation. He invites her back later in the week for a tour of the store, and Lori thinks this one is in the bag. On tour day, Lori gets the full princess treatment, including the opportunity to try on expensive one-of-a kind jewels, one of which was worn by Madonna on her wedding day. After the tour, Lori asks out the cute doorman. He replies uncomfortably that he is busy. Then he adds, "I am practically married." Thoroughly embarrassed, Lori mumbles goodbye and heads towards Arista. So much for that! Meanwhile, the girls are annoyed that the guys are such kiss-asses at work. The final straw occurs when the guys get to meet Run-DMC and all receive autographed Adidas tennis shoes. Lori and Rachel decide to get even by hanging a poster above Mike's bed that reads, "Arista Kiss-Ass and Proud." Needless to say, Mike isn't too thrilled to find this work of art above his bed. He questions Rachel on who made the poster and she claims, "Lori did it." Rachel is busted by the rest of the roommates when they find out that she lied. |
October 10th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x17: Back to New York: Episode 15
Back to New York: Episode 15 (10x17)The roommates are excited to find out that they get to compete in a window display contest as part of their job at Arista. They are split up into two teams. Rachel, Mike, Nicole, and Malik must build a display for Dido. Kevin, Coral, and Lori must create a display for Outkast. Each team gets to work with a BMG representative who will help them execute their ideas. Nicole comes up with an idea for her team and gets upset with Mike when he tries to give a suggestion. It is clear to the entire group that it is "Nicole's way or no way." Things get even worse after Nicole and Mike have a screaming match on the streets of New York, just because Mike took the van without telling Nicole. Nicole's attitude affects the team spirit and subsequently they lose to the Outkast team. Nicole tells Coral that she "is glad that her team lost." Everyone is pretty annoyed with Nicole at this point. Meanwhile, there is a strange shift in the house. Coral and Mike are actually getting along! Mike has decided that he is going to act like himself for the rest of his time in New York, which includes playing around as his own Pro-Wrestling character, "The Miz." Coral's attitude towards "The Miz" is: "If you can't beat him, join him." She and Lori come up with their own female wrestling characters and take Mike head-on in a two-on-one wrestling match. Out of the blue, Nicole calls a house meeting. Realizing that her attitude is destructive, she asks forgiveness from all of the roommates. Everyone is impressed with her courage to open up and show her vulnerable side. The roommates end up in a group hug, which is a strange sight for this ensemble! Will this unity last? |
October 17th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x18: Back to New York: Episode 16
Back to New York: Episode 16 (10x18)Believe it or not, there is still peace in the house. The tension and conflict seemed to have disappeared. Coral and Mike are hugging, Coral and Kevin are having serious talks, and the guys and girls are actually hanging out and enjoying it. Coral even admits that she has been going down the wrong path and intends to make a change. What happened? Meanwhile, Nicole is consumed by the fact that her dream boy, Bobby, will visit her in New York. The only problem with Bobby, Nicole says, "is that he doesn't like me." So Nicole devises a plan to "get some" from him. She will pretend that she's feeling saucy from the alcohol and will make a move on him, blaming it on the booze. The plan seems to be working at the beginning of their date, as they sip expensive champagne before heading out to a club. However, Nicole forgets that she is a "lightweight." After several glasses of champagne, two martinis and a body shot, Nicole is not feeling too well. Her perfect evening with Bobby turns ugly when she uncontrollably pukes all over the sidewalk on the way home from the club. When they arrive home, Bobby passes Nicole off to Coral, who takes her into the bathroom to get her back together and into "the scene." Nicole returns with fresh makeup, a new outfit, and the determination to get some lovin'. She and Bobby go up to the roof to stare at the stars when suddenly Nicole pukes again, this time right next to Bobby. Coral's rescue efforts can't save Nicole from this scenario twice. Nicole ends up with nothing more than a bear hug from her "Super Bobby." Oh well, at least none of the other girls in the house are gettin' any. |
October 24th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x19: Back to New York: Episode 17
Back to New York: Episode 17 (10x19)The boys have made a pact that they won't get involved with the girls in the house. They are going to treat them like sisters. Not surprisingly, this pact has helped improve the Lori-Kevin relationship. Lori's no longer enamored with him and Kevin has his eyes on Beth, a model he met at Nell's. Kevin and Beth connect almost immediately and quickly start dating seriously. Kevin likes her "because we can finish each other's sentences. It's very rare when you have that with someone." Unfortunately, it's the roomies' last month in NY and Kevin doesn't think it makes sense to get serious with someone when he's going to be leaving soon. While Kevin deals with the trials and tribulations of love, Lori is busy preparing for her final show with the Bostonians, her college a capella group. This final performance is so important to her that she's willing to get involved in a hum war with current arguing champion, Coral. Lori's frustrated because she can't pick a final song to sing or find a place where she can rehearse without annoying anyone. The whole gang is going on a road trip to Boston, and on top of rehearsing for her show, Lori is planning the entire trip. She rouses the gang , gets them packed and dressed, and hustles them into the cars to Boston...only to get lost once they get there. Despite driving in circles and little fender benders, they finally make it to the show. Lori brings back memories of the casting special with a rousing rendition of "Respect" and then debuts her final song. She chooses "Hold On" by Sarah McLachlan because it embodies everything she's feeling. The solo is a success and everyone is amazed by her performance. As Malik says, "Lori has a phenomenal voice and a great presence on stage. She looks like she's supposed to be there." |
October 31st, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x20: Back to New York: Episode 18
Back to New York: Episode 18 (10x20)Rachel's youth is starting to show. She and Coral get in a tiff about house cleaning. Apparently they've set a schedule in the house for cleaning and Rachel's the only one that can't seem to follow it. She's used to her mom taking care of her, and it's tough getting used to being responsible for yourself. But it's even tougher when you're trying to figure out who you are while worrying about how your mom is going to react. When Mike challenges Rachel about her mom, Rachel shuts him down: "We're not having this discussion." Meanwhile, the whole RR gang is in town and the RW crew is excited to see them. Malik is especially psyched to see Jisela. There is always a lot of sexual tension when they both are in the room. Malik says, "Jisela brings a lot of fun-loving spirit. A lot of energy." And apparently that energy spreads to everyone else as Rachel finally joins in the fun when they all go out to the West End. Lap dances, girl-girl kissing and drinking are the activities of the night. Rachel then tops it off with a pole dance in the middle of the subway. Rachel might not be a stripper in the making, but she's definitely starting to become her own person. While Rachel is finding herself, Malik and Jisela are finding each other...intimately. They break it down in the bed and everyone in the house knows about it. As Coral says, "His Afro was all sweatin'." But they seem to really care about each other, so it's all good. Malik wishes Jisela had been in the house the entire time. Maybe Malik spoke too soon, however, because next week, Blair and Jisela are both in the house and they're naked...together. Oy vey. |
November 7th, 2001 | (9.8) |
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10x21: Back to New York: Episode 19
Back to New York: Episode 19 (10x21)The Real Worlders are going to the Hamptons! As an added bonus, they're each allowed to bring someone from Casting Finals along. That's no problem for Malik, who'd been trying to get Jisela back for a visit anyway. Malik is in love with Jisela and he's letting it show. He tells Mike, "We both really fell for each other really quickly. We both really love each other. That's just honest and true." The other person in love in the house is Nicole. Her dream boy, Bobby, was supposed to visit at the same time as the trip, so she gets to invite him along. Lori tries to get Nicole to define the Nicole-Bobby relationship and she can't. This time, however, she doesn't have a secret plan to take advantage of him; she wants to lay it all out on the table and tell him how she feels. He's her best friend and she wants him to know how much she cares for him. Jisela arrives before everyone else and she and Malik are the cutest together. But it's obvious that while Malik is looking for a serious relationship, Jisela is, as Blair puts it, "a free spirit." Once Jenn, Vanessa, Patrice, Blair and Adam arrive, the party comes to life and romance is dead. Blair and Jisela seem to have brought whatever attraction they had in Morocco to a new level once they are together again in New York. The sexuality going on in the house is crazy the night before they leave for the Hamptons. Everyone is kissing everyone and the night ends with Blair and Jisela doing some serious making out in the confessional sans clothing. When they get to the Hamptons, Jisela is spending way more time partying with the crowd than hanging with Malik, and he's hurting. While their relationship seems to be falling apart, Nicole and Bobby's relationship seems to be growing. Nicole and Bobby are off getting a little closer as Jisela confesses to Malik that she's kissed just about everyone there. Malik wants to spend more time with her, but as Jisela says, "He's making [her] feel terrible for being who [she] is." |
November 14th, 2001 | (9.9) |
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10x22: Back to New York: Episode 20
Back to New York: Episode 20 (10x22)As we've already established, Nicole wants Bobby. But he's not sure if that's what he wants. As he says, he's "not ready to be had." The other girls don't see what Nicole sees in Bobby. She seems to be a different person with him. For someone so assertive and in control, she lets him boss her around. Coral thinks she's way too into Bobby and she worries that Nicole "will make a fool out of herself." While Nicole's foolishness is in question, there's no doubt that Jisela is acting a fool while she's in the Hamptons. Jisela brought her own video camera and spends large amounts of time making fun of the guys, especially Kevin and Malik. When Malik sees the video and shares it with the other roommates, Coral gets pissed. She doesn't appreciate Jisela talking about people when she's an invited guest. She lets Jisela know that Kevin, Malik and Mike are like brothers to her and that "if [she] was making a joke, it wasn't funny...[she] needs to clear it up." Jisela tries to explain herself to the guys but is very defensive about it. Malik thinks she's being kind of two-faced. He really wanted a special relationship with Jisela but she didn't feel the same way. Nicole wants a special relationship with Bobby and-he does feel the same way! To the delight of everyone in the house, especially Nicole, the two finally consummate their relationship the last night of their trip. Kevin informs us "that Nicole told [him] that she hadn't had sex in four years." |
November 21st, 2001 | (10.0) |
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10x23: Back to New York: Episode 21
Back to New York: Episode 21 (10x23)It's the last week working at Arista and the gang has one huge final project. They are responsible for getting Arista's new rock band, Adema, added to the playlist at New York's world famous K-Rock. The gang is unprepared for the task ahead of them. When they get to K-Rock and make their pitch, they are bombarded with questions that they can't answer and seem totally underwhelmed by the whole situation. Malik notes, "None of us are really feeling the music and it shows." Surprise, surprise, K-Rock doesn't choose to add the song to their roster. While the group's musical career is coming to an end, Lori's is just beginning. Nicky, the Arista producer whom Lori met earlier in the season, wants her to come in and try singing on a track for him. She's nervous about the whole process and invites Mike, Coral and Nicole to come along with her. Lori's excited about getting in the booth and singing, but it's not happening the way she wants. When she gets frustrated by the whole thing, Coral is right there to support her friend. Lori doesn't think she could have gotten through the session "without Coral lifting [her] up." The gang gets another opportunity to pitch Adema to K-Rock. They come in with a completely different attitude and a video from the band. Their enthusiasm gets to K-Rock, who decides to add Adema to their playlist. Kevin is especially proud because it was his idea to get the band to personally support their music. Arista sends the Real Worlders off with a great going-away party. The seven strangers are sad to leave their job, but things get even sadder when they realize that their time together in New York is almost over. |
November 28th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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10x24: Back to New York: Episode 22
Back to New York: Episode 22 (10x24)It's the last few days in the house and everyone is reminiscing about the times they've had together. Coral and Mike have lunch together to discuss their tumultuous relationship. They reminisce about how they started off on the wrong foot, from Mike's comments about race to Coral's attacking him for the way he talks about his friends. From that difficult beginning, they've grown to trust and truly care about each other. When Coral opens up to Mike about her father leaving her when she was 9 because he had to do jail time, Mike realizes that "this girl really trusts [him]." Rachel, meanwhile, is delighting in making fun of Mike's alter ego, The Miz. She lets her friend Stubu wear Mike's toy belt and takes pictures of the kid and all his 40-pound glory. Mike responds by drenching Rachel in the shower and giving Stubu the Atomic Wedgie. The gang gets together for a final meal and party. Mike gives everyone T-shirts that he designed for them and Lori brings four bottles of red wine. The combination of sap and alcohol leads to tears and hugs and an incredible sense of togetherness. These seven began as strangers whose personalities clashed from the start, but now they are family. As Coral says, they've "all made friends, lost them and then made them again. It's been a big roller coaster ride." It has. Thanks for letting us watch. |
December 5th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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9x1: New Orleans: Episode 1
New Orleans: Episode 1 (9x1)Julie and David, the first two roommates to arrive at Belfort Mansion in New Orleans, enthusiastically explore their new home. Matt and Kelley arrive and are greeted by Julie, David, and their house pet, "Shorty." On the way to Belfort Mansion, Melissa reveals to Danny her preference for male roommates. Danny tells Melissa that he has a "secret." Jamie arrives and the seven roommates enjoy an authentic Cajun dinner together, during which Julie reveals that she is a Mormon. Danny cautiously begins to reveal to his roommates his sexual preference and his new relationship with a member of the military. Julie's strict Mormon upbringing already clashes with the environment and the social situations she will experience over the next five months. |
June 14th, 2000 | (9.3) |
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9x2: New Orleans: Episode 2
New Orleans: Episode 2 (9x2)Julie and David, the first two roommates to arrive at Belfort Mansion in New Orleans, enthusiastically explore their new home. Matt and Kelley arrive and are greeted by Julie, David, and their house pet, "Shorty." On the way to Belfort Mansion, Melissa reveals to Danny her preference for male roommates. Danny tells Melissa that he has a "secret." Jamie arrives and the seven roommates enjoy an authentic Cajun dinner together, during which Julie reveals that she is a Mormon. Danny cautiously begins to reveal to his roommates his sexual preference and his new relationship with a member of the military. Julie's strict Mormon upbringing already clashes with the environment and the social situations she will experience over the next five months. |
June 14th, 2000 | (9.2) |
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9x3: New Orleans: Episode 3
New Orleans: Episode 3 (9x3)David and Melissa form a flirtatious friendship based on similarities in race and personality. Melissa reveals to her roommates feelings of sadness and regret over the fact that her parents were not involved in her life while growing up. Julie admits to Danny that although his sexual preference doesn't fit in with her moral standards, she still loves and accepts him as a friend. After having a bad day, Melissa goes out with the roommates and gets drunk, causing David to go home early. Meanwhile, Melissa performs a comical strip tease at a local strip club while Danny, Kelley, and Jamie laugh hysterically. David explains to Melissa that he will not be there for her if she chooses alcohol as an escape. She replies, "Fine, then don't talk to me for the next five months." After getting the silent treatment from David, Melissa tearfully begs him for forgiveness, causing him to give in and make up with her. |
June 21st, 2000 | (8.0) |
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9x4: New Orleans: Episode 4
New Orleans: Episode 4 (9x4)The cast is excited about their new job, which will involve producing a public access show for New Orleans Access Television. Melissa goes on a date with a new boy known as "Frat Matt" and is amazed to find out what it is like to be treated like a lady. On their first day on the job, the cast gets a scolding from their boss, Elton, for arriving late. Melissa goes on a second date with "Frat Matt" and feels a bit out of place with the upscale crowd he hangs out with. The cast begins training on their show, The Real Seven at 7, which will be produced by Kelley and directed by Danny. After "Frat Matt" makes a move on Melissa, she pushes him away because she believes that he wouldn't be interested in her if they had met in any other situation. The cast realizes that their job, along with their new boss Elton, will not be easy to deal with. |
June 28th, 2000 | (9.8) |
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9x5: New Orleans: Episode 5
New Orleans: Episode 5 (9x5)As Kelley and Melissa become friends, they realize that they have a common interest--Jamie. Jamie admits that although he is attracted to both Kelley and Melissa, he doesn't feel that a physical element is needed in his relationships with his roommates at this point in time. Kelley's focus moves away from Jamie when she meets a very attractive medical student named Peter while out on the town with her roommates. Jamie and Melissa start spending a lot of time together just as friends, which is a new experience for Jamie. Kelley invites Peter to attend a drag queen performance that she, along with Melissa and Julie, will be participating in during a Chinese New Year celebration. Things heat up as Melissa and Jamie take a friendly bubble bath together. |
July 5th, 2000 | (8.5) |
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9x6: New Orleans: Episode 6
New Orleans: Episode 6 (9x6)Melissa finds out that Ryan, the guy she dated before coming to New Orleans, is going to pay her a visit for her birthday. Kelley and David butt heads when she confronts him over his lack of participation in the effort to put together their first TV show. Melissa tells Ryan that she's worried about his expectations for his upcoming visit to New Orleans, as well as for their relationship in the future. Melissa and David break out in a heated yelling match during a group meeting at the TV station. Melissa enjoys a wild birthday celebration that includes a strip tease from David, while Ryan quietly observes, clearly not pleased with her behavior. Melissa breaks into tears as she admits to Ryan that she was trying to behave badly so he wouldn't like her anymore. |
July 12th, 2000 | (10.0) |
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9x7: New Orleans: Episode 7
New Orleans: Episode 7 (9x7)While working at a French Quarter bar Danny meets new friends and is tempted to cheat on Paul. Kelley wants to be Peter's Valentine, but he already has a girlfriend. Having been away from Paul for some time, Danny is feeling the temptation from other men in New Orleans and in particular, a guy named Wes. Danny struggles with his love for Paul and his attraction to other men, wondering if he can remain faithful. Paul decides to surprise Danny on Valentine's Day by showing up in New Orleans. After the visit, Danny's feelings for Paul are reaffirmed and he decides he doesn't want to lose Paul. Meanwhile, Kelley's relationship with Paul begins to strengthen. Peter breaks off the relationship with his girlfriend in order to pursue a new relationship with Kelley. He takes her out for a romantic dinner and afterwards, she spends the night at his place. Julie continues to flirt with Matt, who, up to this point, seems oblivious to her advances. They both recognize, however, that they are having some trouble communicating with each other. Not a moment too soon, her brother Alan arrives and provides a welcome distraction for Julie. She show him around New Orleans and they enjoy each other's company. |
July 19th, 2000 | (7.7) |
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9x8: New Orleans: Episode 8
New Orleans: Episode 8 (9x8)The cast members have 48 hours to finish gathering material for their first live TV show. Kelley confronts David yet again about his unwillingness to follow her instructions as show producer. Kelley expresses to Elton her frustration over the progress of the show and the difficulties of managing the staff. Jamie and Julie agree that the entire project is being micro-managed and is being taken too seriously. The cast ends up doing a great job on their first live TV show and receives well-earned praise from Elton. But there's no time to celebrate--the cast must begin working immediately on next week's show and must choose a new producer for each week. |
July 26th, 2000 | (9.2) |
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9x9: New Orleans: Episode 9
New Orleans: Episode 9 (9x9)Four of Jamie's best friends come to New Orleans for a visit. Melissa and David try to explain to Julie the differences in racial terminology. Julie gets emotional as she explains to Melissa how she feels cheated as a result of her sheltered upbringing. During a boating trip with Julie, Jamie, and Jamie's friends, Melissa gets upset when the tour guide uses a racial term to describe a bird. Julie and Melissa argue over the issue of ignorance towards minorities. Melissa explains to Jamie why it hurt her when he didn't understand how upset she was by the boating incident. |
August 2nd, 2000 | (6.6) |
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9x10: New Orleans: Episode 10
New Orleans: Episode 10 (9x10)The roommates are frustrated because David, who is producing the next show, is having trouble communicating with them. David gets angry when the roommates take the car and fail to show up at the television studio for an important scheduled meeting. After David confronts the roommates, Danny speaks out about David's tendency to be hypocritical. David tells Matt about his feelings of bitterness towards his father and the experience of being raised by a single mom. David and the roommates pull together and produce a show that is even better than the first. David gets the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a local hockey game in front of a huge crowd, his roommates and his mom. |
August 9th, 2000 | (7.7) |
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9x11: New Orleans: Episode 11
New Orleans: Episode 11 (9x11)Matt explains to Kelley that he is very picky about girls and will hold out until he finds the ideal girlfriend. Melissa's time in the house causes her to do a lot of thinking about issues from her past, as well as consider the possibility of leaving the house. Matt invites a girl named Kelley over to the house for a tour. Melissa and Julie get into a fight when Julie accuses Melissa of not respecting her Mormon beliefs. Matt decides to spend time hanging out with Kelley as a friend to get to know her before asking her out on a date. Melissa makes an appointment with a therapist to get help with the overwhelming issues that she is trying to deal with. |
August 16th, 2000 | (7.0) |
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9x12: New Orleans: Episode 12
New Orleans: Episode 12 (9x12)It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and the Real Worlders get a surprise invitation to have dinner at Anne Rice's house. Danny realizes that he must try to make an extra effort to stay faithful to Paul during this time of partying. The roommates are invited to ride on a float during the parade, while David chooses to stay at the house with friends. During a night of heavy drinking and partying, Danny screws up by messing around with a guy he just met. Julie enjoys her Mardi Gras experience, which she describes as "a celebration of sin." Danny feels extremely lucky when Paul tells him that he doesn't care that he messed up, because he knows where his heart is and trusts him completely. |
August 23rd, 2000 | (10.0) |
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9x13: New Orleans: Episode 13
New Orleans: Episode 13 (9x13)The roommates are ecstatic when they find out that they will be spending their vacation in South Africa. It is becoming apparent that there is a wall growing between David and the rest of the roommates. Melissa is frustrated that David won't put aside their differences to share the experience of being in Africa together. The group is taken on an outing that requires them to descend down a 100-meter cliff while connected to a rope. Melissa is particularly affected by this trip as she gains a new appreciation for nature and its effect on her spirituality. Jamie, Julie and Melissa agree that they should approach David as a group and try to help him break down his walls in order for him to get the most out of his experience in New Orleans. |
August 30th, 2000 | (7.7) |
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9x14: New Orleans: Episode 14
New Orleans: Episode 14 (9x14)Matt tells David that he is there for him as a support figure, while he tries to find his place in the household. The roommates arrive in scenic Victoria Falls, where David contemplates facing his fear of bungee jumping. Jamie, Julie, Matt and David share the intense state of euphoria that comes from bungee jumping off a 365-foot cliff. David slowly begins to open up to Kelley and the rest of the roommates by developing different connections with each of them. The roommates are particularly affected by their final outing into the African townships, where they caught a glimpse of families and children living in poverty. After their return from South Africa, Melissa confronts David about his positive attitude change towards the other roommates. |
September 6th, 2000 | (9.9) |
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9x15: New Orleans: Episode 15
New Orleans: Episode 15 (9x15)Danny's parents and siblings arrive in New Orleans to visit Danny and to meet his boyfriend Paul for the first time. Jamie is producing the next TV show, which will focus on African music and its influence on society and other genres of music. Although Danny's father knows about his son's sexual preference, he doesn't figure out that Paul is Danny's boyfriend. Kelley and Danny are annoyed that Jamie is only motivated about the show when he is the producer. Danny confronts Matt about his Catholic belief that homosexuality is wrong. |
September 13th, 2000 | (8.5) |
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9x16: New Orleans: Episode 16
New Orleans: Episode 16 (9x16)Danny and Kelley encourage Julie to talk a cute waiter named Baxter. Jamie expresses his frustration to Melissa over the obvious distaste Kelley has for him. On the evening of her date with Baxter, Julie meets another boy named Matt at Open Mike Night at the local coffeehouse. Jamie and Kelley sit down to talk about their strained relationship, and end up accusing one another of acting immaturely. Later, Kelley approaches Jamie in an attempt to mend their communication breakdown. After realizing that her new friend Matt is gay, Julie focuses on Baxter, but is turned off after a party because of the crowd he hangs with. |
September 20th, 2000 | (9.9) |
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9x17: New Orleans: Episode 17
New Orleans: Episode 17 (9x17)Julie is apprehensive about her family's upcoming visit because of the strained relationship between her and her father. Matt goes on an official "Mullet Hunt" as a special feature for their next show. Danny is frustrated with the attitudes of Julie's brother and his friends towards the gay community. Julie's father questions her on her experience in New Orleans and her plans for the future. The show Julie produces ends up being a big hit. Julie knows she is in trouble when she is late meeting her parents at church because she stayed out all night at a rave. |
October 4th, 2000 | (7.1) |
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9x18: New Orleans: Episode 18
New Orleans: Episode 18 (9x18)Kelley faces the difficult decision of whether or not to stay in New Orleans with Peter in order to continue developing their relationship. Julie finally breaks down and expresses to her father her built up frustrations about their relationship and his parenting methods. After an intense blowout with her father, Julie cries in frustration over the fact that they had to have this discussion during her experience in New Orleans. Peter gets upset with Kelley because she's mean to him at times. Kelley informs Peter that she has decided to stay with him in New Orleans. After making up with her father, Julie talks to her mother about her hopes for a better relationship with him in the future. |
October 11th, 2000 | (9.2) |
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9x19: New Orleans: Episode 19
New Orleans: Episode 19 (9x19)Jamie decides that he needs to take a break from constant partying in order to focus on his spirituality. There is a definite spark between Julie and Jamie as they discuss issues such as Jamie's kissing abilities. A mud-wrestling match between Julie and Jamie adds to the sexual tension between them. Later that evening, Julie and Jamie find themselves in a position where they end up kissing. Melissa takes up painting, which has an extremely positive effect on her mental well-being. Jamie realizes that he is drawn towards Julie because of the new level of spirituality he's exposed to from hanging out with her. |
October 18th, 2000 | (9.9) |
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9x20: New Orleans: Episode 20
New Orleans: Episode 20 (9x20)As the upcoming show producer, David plans to have a female fashion show, but doesn't include the roommates in any of the planning or details. Matt develops a liking for a girl named Brandi, and invites her to visit his Web page and sign his guest book. After finding her signature in his guest book, Matt gets Brandi's phone number from his friend Lionel and calls her, only to find out that she has a boyfriend and did not sign his guest book. Julie admits to Matt that she was the one who pretended to be Brandi and signed his guestbook. Kelley and Matt do a great job of saving the show as hosts/commentators on David's "Stripper Fashion Show" episode. David continues to separate himself from his roommates after he doesn't receive any positive feedback from them after his show. |
October 25th, 2000 | (6.7) |
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9x21: New Orleans: Episode 21
New Orleans: Episode 21 (9x21)When Julie brings her new friend Jacob by the house to meet the roommates, Matt makes a rude comment towards him, which annoys Julie. Despite Julie's protest, David makes plans to host a hot tub party to which he will only invite female strippers. Julie decides to write Matt a long letter explaining why she is upset with him and why she feels that their friendship is strained.After Matt expresses a genuine interest in going with David to an important recording studio session to be a supportive friend, David ends up leaving the house without him. Completely fed up with David's rudeness, the roommates decide to call a house meeting to discuss their issues with him. |
November 1st, 2000 | (9.2) |
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9x22: New Orleans: Episode 22
New Orleans: Episode 22 (9x22)Jamie and the others continue to discuss David's attitude problem. Melissa explodes on David and storms out of the room. Eventually David breaks down and tells the housemates that he is doing it all for his Mother, since she isn't in such good of health right now. In David's attempt at making relationships better with some of the housemates, he takes Julie to his recording studio, where she actually tries to rap with him. He also later makes an appearance at Melissa's art opening. At a last attempt to connect with Melissa, he has a heart to hear with on the front steps of the Belfort. He tells her how proud of her he is and that he knows that she's going to go places. They hug and make amends. Julie instigates a game of Spin the Bottle, and when the bottle that Matt spins lands on her, he won't give her the kiss that she's entitled to. He says that Julie cheated. But everyone else just knows that he's scared. The housemates prepare Julie and Kelley's room for a slumber party by pushing all the beds together, and we find Julie and Matt cuddling together. |
November 8th, 2000 | (7.1) |
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9x23: New Orleans: Episode 23
New Orleans: Episode 23 (9x23)Before Matt leaves New Orleans for good, Julie requests a kiss. Matt actually agrees and he pecks her on the lips before speeding away in his car. While Julie's struggle with Matt is going on, so is her struggle with her religion and her beliefs. She knows that she has learned a lot and has grown as a person. Her friend from the coffee shop, also named Matt, stops by with an article from Newsweek that is about a Mormon boy who killed himself because he was gay. After reading it and getting sick to her stomach, she realizes that this article just reaffirms her disagreement with some of her religious beliefs. Jamie narrates to his mother what everyone is going to be doing after they leave New Orleans; Kelley is staying in New Orleans with Peter, Danny is going home to his boyfriend, Melissa is moving to Los Angeles, David is going back home to his mother, Julie has another year at BYU and Matt also has another year at Georgia Tech. During the final scenes, each cast member reflects on what they have learned over the past 5 months and who they are going to miss. One by one, they each say goodbye and leave New Orleans and the Belfort mansion behind forever. |
November 8th, 2000 | (9.9) |
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9x24: The Real World New Orleans Reunion Special
The Real World New Orleans Reunion Special (9x24)Reuniting of the New Orleans cast. |
November 17th, 2000 | (9.8) |
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9x25: The Real World 10th Anniversary Special
The Real World 10th Anniversary Special (9x25)Can you believe it? The Real World, MTV's long-running series which deals with the lives, romances and turmoil of seven completely strangers from different ethnic backgrounds and religion, has reached its 10th season. The show remains popular as it opens viewers (and the cast members) minds up by discussing issues about sex, rascism, suicide, birth control, homosexuality and religion. This special episode brings back most of the show's cast members from past seasons whose lives have been affected by the show's realism. Among the 49 returning are Ruthie (Hawaii), Syrus (Boston), Heather B. (New York) and Melissa (New Orleans). Hosted by MTV's John Norris, we look back on the greatest Real World moments followed by interviews from the cast members and special guests who have found the show inspirational. |
June 26th, 2001 | (10.0) |
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8x1: Hawaii: Episode 1
Hawaii: Episode 1 (8x1)Ruthie and Teck meet up and click right away. Ruthie reveals to Teck that she has a girlfriend, and he guesses that she likes guys, too. They're the first to arrive at the house. It's locked, so they strip down and go skinny-dipping in the pool. Meanwhile, looking-for-love Matt and Amaya show up. They're a bit shocked by their new, uninhibited roommates. Kaia arrives at the house, and Matt says that Ruthie is everything he looks for in a woman. He's disappointed to learn that she has a girlfriend. When Justin arrives, Teck gets right to the point and asks him if he's gay. Justin is put off, but says yes. Colin, the former "reject" from the casting special, is last to arrive with the key. Everyone pours into their new island abode and selects rooms. Ruthie, Amaya and Matt decide to share, Teck and Kaia pair off, and Colin and Justin get the bunk beds. Kaia joins the naked brigade by peeling off her shirt. The next night, the cast goes clubbing. They boogie down while Ruthie slams back the drinks until she passes out. Amaya, Matt and Justin decide to take her home in a cab. They try unsuccessfully to sober her up and decide to call an ambulance. Amaya is crying and upset that the other roommates aren't there to help. |
June 16th, 1999 | (8.9) |
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8x2: Hawaii: Episode 2
Hawaii: Episode 2 (8x2)Colin, Teck and Kaia head home from the club and discuss Ruthie's alcohol problem. When Amaya and Justin return from the hospital, Amaya confronts Teck, telling him how pissed she was at the other roomies for bailing on the Ruthie situation. Teck appreciates her honesty and gives her a hug. Matt brings Ruthie home from the hospital. She has no recollection of what happened to her. As the sun rises, Ruthie tells Matt and Amaya that nothing like that ever happened to her before--she thinks her drink must have been spiked. Amaya tells Ruthie that she just drank too much. There is much concern in the house for Ruthie's well-being. Ruthie says that this incident is a wake-up call, but there's no way she's going to 12-step it. She says, "I'm not saying that I'm going to quit anything. I'm saying that I'm going to do it in moderation from now on." |
June 16th, 1999 | (8.1) |
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8x3: Hawaii: Episode 3
Hawaii: Episode 3 (8x3)In this get-to-know-Teck episode we learn: Teck is John Wayne; he's a lover of the ladies but not so much a lover of homosexuals; and he loves being black, unpredictable and the cheese with women. The roommates get a call from their new boss, Calvin, at Local Motion--a surf shop/cafe. Oops...they're running late for their first meeting with bossman, where they learn their job is to book talent and work in the new cafe. And--Calvin gives them a set of wheels! They celebrate in song. Ruthie books an act she knows called 3-2-1. The cast heads out to promote the show at the college campus. At least 100 people have to come so they can get their big bonus. The show is a big hit with almost everyone, and the roomies get their big bonus. Now they just have to pull it off again next week. |
June 23rd, 1999 | (5.6) |
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8x4: Hawaii: Episode 4
Hawaii: Episode 4 (8x4)In this episode, Ruthie and Kaia become really good friends when their mutual admiration heats up into a smooching session. This goes over really big with some of the guys in the house. The next morning, Kaia, now sober, has second thoughts about her lip-locking session with Ruthie. Ruthie claims she doesn't even remember the smooching. Meanwhile, Amaya, the house sorority chick, suggests they promote the club at frat houses and sororities. This goes over like a lead balloon. She's also having problems with one of the surfboards in the house. Colin and Matt make mandatory flip remarks, hurting her feelings. Amaya has a good cry in the hot tub. Ruthie hops in to give her a pep talk. As Colin and Amaya grow closer together, they deny that smooching has taken place between them. But hey, there's always next time... |
June 30th, 1999 | (8.0) |
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8x5: Hawaii: Episode 5
Hawaii: Episode 5 (8x5)Love is in the air in Hawaii-some of the roommates have the requisite sex talk. Amaya declares that while sex is good, making love is beautiful. Let the games begin! Amaya and Colin are sharing the sack--and apparently nothing more. But we're just getting started. In other pairing off news: Kaia meets a gentlemanly fellow who asks her to a Janet Jackson concert. Kaia, a fan of Janet's, readily accepts. Colin and Amaya have a fight, but don't know exactly what it's about. Nevertheless, Amaya kicks Colin out of his own bed. Colin, confused, tries to get some shut-eye. Suddenly all is right with the world again. Amaya and Colin make up and Kaia is off with her new friend to see Janet. They have a blast. Could this be courtship? Amaya and Colin then take a hand-holding stroll on the beach, where they (gasp!) kiss. Ladies and gentlemen--we have a romance! |
July 7th, 1999 | (8.7) |
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8x6: Hawaii: Episode 6
Hawaii: Episode 6 (8x6)At the cast's first barbecue, Ruthie steps up for an impromptu freestyle rap. A huge hit with the guests, she proves her knack for pleasing a crowd. Amaya lets out her sexual frustration in a kickboxing class, then goes home to try out her new moves on Colin. It's Calvin's girlfriend's birthday and the roommates all join in the celebration. When it comes to gift giving, Ruthie gets creative. Nothing says "I care" like a lap dance. Later at Local Motion, Ruthie apologizes to Calvin for her birthday dance the night before. Calvin accepts her apology but admits he was shocked. Colin and Amaya's playful antics move to the hottub, where he sarcastically tells her that women are ranked fourth in importance after guy friends, Pez and toilet paper. In a confessional, Colin tells it like it is. He likes Amaya, but it seems that Amaya more than likes Colin. Who says they're ready for sex? Emotionally exhausted, Kaia cries tears of frustration after confronting Ruthie about her drinking. At dinner, Matt voices the roommates' growing concern about Ruthie's behavior. She's not her normal, sweet self when she drinks. Ruthie remains in denial. |
July 14th, 1999 | (5.9) |
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8x7: Hawaii: Episode 7
Hawaii: Episode 7 (8x7)Colin's incessant teasing is starting to get a little old for Amaya. "Sometimes I just want to smack him," she says. When Teck brings a scantily dressed woman back to the house, eyebrows and questions are raised. "Is that a prostitute?" Amaya boldly asks. Matt snickers in disbelief. Meanwhile, Colin admits he's ready for love but fears he'll never have it. Teck doesn't think he'll ever get tied down, but his soft side comes out when he meets Andrea, a strong, charismatic woman from California. Knowing his visiting father would wholeheartedly approve, Teck makes sure to introduce them. Colin is at a loss for words when Amaya asks him to be nicer to her. He agrees to do so, but when Amaya also wants him to show his sweet side to the others, Colin admits he can't open up to just anyone. Andrea kisses Teck goodbye as she heads back to the mainland. Could Andrea be the one to tame Teck's wild side? Sitting alone on the seawall, Colin realizes he pushes people away to avoid getting hurt. Admitting he has done the same with Amaya, he decides to make a change. Colin's emotional walls come down as he takes Amaya out on their first date. Could love be in the air? |
July 21st, 1999 | (8.7) |
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8x8: Hawaii: Episode 8
Hawaii: Episode 8 (8x8)When Local Motion comedian Auggie T. performs his act, Justin responds with disgust. Matt, on the other hand, thinks the gay jokes are hilarious. While visiting KCCN to promote Local Motion, Matt and the DJ banter on air about women. Justin is embarrassed to be there. Matt confronts Justin regarding his obvious disapproval while at the radio station. He accuses Justin of being heterophobic, prompting Justin to storm off. Kaia and Justin decide to try a seven-day fast. Amaya is in tears after Justin kicks her out of his room. He's tired of Amaya and Colin "rocking the bunk" every other night. Colin feels that Justin's prejudice against the heterosexual males in the house is the real problem. Justin opens up and reveals his past to Kaia. He was accused of "turning" his first boyfriend gay at age 16, and was almost arrested. Justin proposes a new plan for future Local Motion comedians. Teck disagrees, but the group ultimately sides with Justin. |
July 28th, 1999 | (5.6) |
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8x9: Hawaii: Episode 9
Hawaii: Episode 9 (8x9)Overhearing Justin encourage Ruthie to drink before they go out, Colin vents his anger to Matt. Out on the town, Ruthie's had too much drink and Matt offers to pay for her cab ride home. She turns him down and takes her friends on a drunken joy ride instead. Back at the house, Colin questions Justin's approach to Ruthie's drinking. The next day, the supervising producer and director step out from behind the camera to call Ruthie in for a private meeting. Her drunk driving cannot be tolerated so they require that she start seeing an addiction specialist. When she hesitantly tells the roommates that she has to meet with a counselor in order to stay, Ruthie gets nothing but support. Ruthie is wary in her first counseling session with Dr. Alathea: "I don't really take to telling deep s*** to a perfect stranger. No matter how professional they are." Kaia tells Justin she wants to be there for Ruthie as a friend, but she distances herself when Ruthie is drunk. Tired of the nighttime club scene, Justin and Ruthie spend the day hiking to Manoa Falls. "I really enjoy the time I spend with Ruthie," says Justin. "I think she's a great little positive light in the household." |
August 4th, 1999 | (5.6) |
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8x10: Hawaii: Episode 10
Hawaii: Episode 10 (8x10)Matt and Colin share a boys' night out...and Amaya comes, too. Amaya's hit with some bad news from home when she learns that her father might have cancer. Feeling guilty that she is so far away, Amaya breaks down in tears. "I'm all about fascinating the people out here, and hopping on the radio behind a microphone is how I'm gonna do it," Matt says upon scoring a job at KCCN. At a Mardi Gras charity event, Amaya decides to tell Colin she's had enough of his cold shoulder. Colin thinks she's being overly dramatic. On the van ride home, the roommates voice their own opinions about Colin and Amaya's relationship. Later that night, Colin breaks the news to Amaya: She is becoming too dependent on him, and he needs some space. Upset about her sick father and Colin's latest request, Amaya checks her pulse in the midst of a major anxiety attack. After one week of "space" from Amaya and one night of margaritas with Matt, Colin invites Amaya back into his arms--and bed. |
August 11th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x11: Hawaii: Episode 11
Hawaii: Episode 11 (8x11)Admittedly picky about men, Kaia is pleasantly surprised when she meets and instantly connects with Trey, a rap artist from The Pharcyde. At a viewing of the AIDS quilt, Kaia has a quiet moment as memories of her deceased father resurface. Having lost her father to AIDS, Kaia reveals to Justin that her awareness of the disease has caused a fear of intimacy. Running into the kitchen with an envelope in hand, Teck is the bearer of some very good news. The roommates gather to unanimously decide their vacation destination. And the winner is...India! Teck and Kaia are excited for their vacation. To get away from the city life, Kaia and Justin make a trip to The Big Island for a touch of nature and some soul-searching inspiration. Upon returning from island-hoppin', Kaia recounts to Trey her moment of self-discovery. |
August 18th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x12: Hawaii: Episode 12
Hawaii: Episode 12 (8x12)Happily reunited with her family, Ruthie introduces her older sister, Rachel, and twin sister, Sara, to the roommates. Out on the town, Rachel warns Matt about Ruthie's party habits: "She is the life of the party. She just tries harder and harder to impress people, and I'm like 'Girl, you've gotta slow down, because you're gonna crash.'" After Ruthie has too much to drink at the club, embarrasses Teck on the ride home, and shatters a glass on the kitchen floor, Teck decides to give Ruthie a piece of his mind. In tears over Teck's outrage, Ruthie runs off to her sister's hotel. As she stands on the balcony contemplating suicide, her sisters manage to talk her out of it.Later that night, the roommates discuss Ruthie's behavior and decide she needs to either get help for her alcohol problem or leave the house. Going behind the roommates' backs to "do what's right," Matt tells Ruthie about the planned intervention. As a result, Ruthie refuses to show up, and schedules a meeting on her own terms instead. Just prior to Ruthie's meeting, Justin questions Matt's methods and motives for helping her. Seated in the living room with her roommates, Ruthie takes a deep breath. "I have something to say and I would appreciate it... if you guys would listen," she says. "There's some things that I want you guys to know." |
August 25th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x13: Hawaii: Episode 13
Hawaii: Episode 13 (8x13)In her scheduled meeting, Ruthie tells the roommates she is aware she let alcohol take over her life during her stay in Hawaii. She makes no promises to quit drinking, but swears to make a positive change. Knowing that Matt told Ruthie about their planned intervention, an angry Colin confronts him outside. Later that night, the roommates agree that Ruthie really needs medical treatment for her alcohol problem. "This thing can't linger," says Colin. They decide on a firm ultimatum: Check into a treatment facility or leave the house. Overwhelmed by the pressure of saving Ruthie, Matt breaks down in tears. Ruthie can't believe what she's hearing when the roommates announce their strict ultimatum. The next day, Ruthie meets with the roommates and tells them their decision was too extreme. Proposing a compromise, she agrees to quit drinking for the rest of her stay, and agrees to visit the clinic, "but not for 30 days." When the roommates refuse to negotiate, Ruthie voices her anger to her twin sister. "It's not like I'm being stubborn in the way that I don't want to change," she says. "It's just, I'm changing on my own terms." Not willing to voice her plans, Ruthie packs up her things and moves out. "Hasta pasta," she says. "I'm out." |
September 1st, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x14: Hawaii: Episode 14
Hawaii: Episode 14 (8x14)Several days have passed since Ruthie's departure and Matt is worried that no one knows what she is up to. At Local Motion, an emotional Ruthie says goodbye to Calvin. He comforts her by saying that he's there for her but is also is concerned for her well-being. Later that day, Calvin tells the group that he understands what they are going through but feels they are slacking. The group agrees and in an attempt to pick up the pace, they decide to put on a talent show. At a local radio station, Teck freestyles a radio spot for the Local Motion talent show. While on the air, Teck gives a shout-out to Ruthie. After several messages from Matt, Ruthie agrees to meet him for dinner with Sara. When asked if she will come back, Ruthie says, "They need to miss me." Since their dinner, Matt and Sara have become inseparable. While out one evening Matt tells Sara that he wants to write a book about their situation. He says flirtatiously that he wants her to fall for him as a happy ending. As the roommates prepare for their inoculations for India, Teck takes charge: "I gotta be the man, I'm John Wayne. As they leave for India, Matt receives a disturbing call from Sara. She tells him that Ruthie feels betrayed. At the airport, he calls Sara trying to explain that his actions were for Ruthie's own good but his plea falls on deaf ears. |
September 8th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x15: Hawaii: Episode 15
Hawaii: Episode 15 (8x15)When the roommates arrive in India, they are greeted by their tour guide, Romesh. The surprise comes when they learn that they will be traveling aboard the "Palace on Wheels," India's most luxurious train. Later in their hotel room, Justin has "Cruel Intentions" and tells Kaia of his plot against Amaya. Aboard the "Palace on Wheels," Colin and Amaya decide to share a room. Could their romance resurface? In the city of Jaipur, a group of local kids get a taste of Western culture. Teck delivers an impromptu beat box, as one of the kids busts out with his version of street dancing. On the train, Justin has some advice for Colin. With some subtle coaxing he persuades Colin that Amaya isn't stable enough to have a relationship with him. Reacting to Justin's comments, Colin turns on Amaya. In a strange twist, Justin meets with Amaya as he asks about her newly broken relationship with Colin. Acting surprised, Justin wonders why Colin is acting so strange. As the roommates say goodbye to India, Justin just wants to say goodbye to his roommates. |
September 15th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x16: Hawaii: Episode 16
Hawaii: Episode 16 (8x16)Amaya tells her friend Pam that Colin was nasty to her in India. To make things worse, she has planned an island-hopping trip with Colin. Pam thinks she's crazy to go with Colin so Amaya decides to have a chat with him. On the sea wall Amaya learns that Colin's behavior towards her was influenced by Justin and Kaia. Surprised, Amaya tells Colin that Justin made negative comments about him as well. "Why would someone like Justin want to create fights in paradise?" Colin wonders. Later, Colin confronts Kaia about Justin's behavior. Kaia tells Colin that she can't stand around and watch Justin hurt others, so she decides to distance herself from Justin. Meanwhile, on the phone with his mother, Justin learns that his great aunt is dying of cancer and decides to leave. |
September 29th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x17: Hawaii: Episode 17
Hawaii: Episode 17 (8x17)Colin has the Bay Room to himself and is happy to take the bottom bunk. Amaya has other plans. After arguing and then asking nicely, Colin allows Amaya into the Bay Room, occupying the top bunk. When she begins hitting on Colin again, he gets angry. Matt and Kaia wonder why Amaya puts up with Colin's verbal abuse and confront her, telling her to be strong and stand up for herself. Amaya takes the initiative and confronts Colin in the van in front of Kaia and Matt. Colin storms off. When Amaya approaches him the next day, he walks away and she cries. Amaya goes skydiving with Matt and Teck and gains some confidence about herself. Amaya writes Colin a letter, saying she is through with him. Meanwhile, Teck's clubbing with his stream of women leaves the roommates wondering whether this will catch up with him. Teck returns home at night with a woman and kicks Kaia out of their room. Matt and Teck go to a strip club, where Teck gets his underwear ripped off. On the phone with Ruthie, Kaia finds out that a girl named Malo dated both Ruthie and Teck. Ruthie reports that that Malo said Teck called one of the women in the loft a bitch. Kaia tells this to Teck, who feels upset that he is slipping. Matt finds out from Ruthie that she will be returning to the loft soon. |
October 6th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x18: Hawaii: Episode 18
Hawaii: Episode 18 (8x18)Ruthie's coming back to the house and Teck is unsure if she still likes him. It seems that Teck and Ruthie are seeing the same girl, Malo. Still troubled over her breakup with Colin, Amaya has stopped eating. At lunch, Amaya's friend Pam becomes concerned. Amaya then tells Pam that after her last breakup, she couldn't eat for a month. Ruthie's back and is greeted with open arms by Colin and Matt. But Amaya isn't quite as warm. Teck is surprised when he finds out that Ruthie has brought Malo back to the house with her. While Ruthie connects with the rest of the roomies, Malo faces off with Teck. |
October 13th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x19: Hawaii: Episode 19
Hawaii: Episode 19 (8x19)Ruthie and Colin get down to the business of silk screening T-shirts as the roomies prepare for an upcoming charity boat cruise sponsored by Local Motion. Later that day Amaya and Colin take a tour of the children's hospital to see who will benefit from their cruise. While on the phone with a friend, Amaya talks of Ruthie's return. Amaya feels that Ruthie is faking a sunny deposition. Over lunch, Ruthie and Colin talk about her time away from the house. Colin feels that Ruthie has changed for the better. Ruthie tells Colin that she has no regrets but can't understand Amaya's "attitude" since her return. At the airport, Colin can't wait as he holds a sign up for his friends and former casting rejects Mike and Trevor, who are coming to visit. In a confessional, Colin and his boys talk about their brush with the law. Tensions mount as Ruthie confronts Amaya about a shirt that she wanted to borrow. Amaya gives her attitude and Ruthie storms out of the room. "My roommates are such bitches," exclaims Ruthie. After a successful charity cruise, Colin and the roommates present a huge check to the children's hospital. |
October 20th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x20: Hawaii: Episode 20
Hawaii: Episode 20 (8x20)During a performance at Local Motion, Amaya has her sights set on Michael, the keybord player from The Hawaiian Style Band. When Kaia learns that Colin has asked Ruthie to join them on a trip to Maui, she decides not to go. Colin and Ruthie, clearly not bothered by Kaia's action, look at this as an opportunity to get to know each other better. Later that evening Amaya and Michael go out for Cinco de Mayo. At dinner, Amaya can't take her eyes off Michael as they kiss and later take a midnight stroll along the pier. Can lightning strike twice? Ecstatic over her date with Michael, Amaya can't wait to see him again and invites him over for drinks. With Matt's help, Amaya gives the house a well-deserved cleaning--and her sheets a fresh wash. Matt confronts Kaia about Amaya when he overhears her talking to a friend about a medical problem. Kaia tells him not to jump to conclusions, but when he finds a magazine opened to an article on STDs, he can't help but wonder if someone in the house has one. During a conversation with Matt about Michael, Amaya comes apart as she is faced with issues of intimacy due to her recent medical scare. Kaia confronts Amaya because she wasn't told that Amaya's tests came back negative. After all the drama, Kaia wonders if Amaya was being a fair-weather friend. |
October 27th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x21: Hawaii: Episode 21
Hawaii: Episode 21 (8x21)Amaya takes a liking to Colin's friend Tony, who is visiting from the mainland. Could Amaya's flirtatious behavior with Tony be just another plot to make Colin jealous? In a confessional, Colin shares a piece of advice to his friend, Tony, regarding Amaya. Although she and Tony spent the night together, Amaya insists that nothing happened. The next morning, the roommates question Amaya's actions while Colin coldly says goodbye to Tony. Over lunch, Kaia, Matt, Ruthie and Colin discuss Amaya's attitude in the house. The roommates are tired of her talking behind their backs and being two-faced towards them. "I just assume people are smart enough to see through Amaya's crap," says Colin. Later in the kitchen, Amaya corners Colin in an attempt to set the record straight about Tony. Colin, clearly upset with Amaya, ignores her and escapes to the confessional. Feeling isolated, Amaya breaks down to Pam on the phone, telling her that she feels alienated by the roommates and wants to go home. In an unlikely move, Amaya turns to Ruthie, who knows all to well what it's like to be an outcast. After apologizing for her past attitude towards Ruthie, Amaya takes some tough criticism and decides to make peace with the roommates. Amaya's attempt to clear the air with her roommate's backfires when pent-up anger towards her turns into an ugly confrontation. |
November 3rd, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x22: Hawaii: Episode 22
Hawaii: Episode 22 (8x22)In the van, Ruthie tells Colin she feels bad about the house ganging up on Amaya. In response, Colin believes that their confrontation will help Amaya become a better person. Feeling the effects of the roommates' animosity towards her, an emotionally- charged Amaya explains to Pam her desire to confront Kaia.When Kaia corners Matt in the kitchen, he's at a loss for words. The roommates decide to produce their own talent show for the final performance at Local Motion. Teck and Matt get in touch with their "feminine side" when they spoof the daytime talk show, The View. Kaia also plants a big wet one on Matt during the show. While the roommates throw a farewell party outside, Kaia invites Matt to sleep in her bed. There, Matt confesses that he is confused about his feelings towards both her and Ruthie's sister, Sara. |
November 10th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x23: Hawaii: Episode 23
Hawaii: Episode 23 (8x23)Feeling empowered, Amaya corners Kaia to defend herself. Amaya admits that although she may be guilty of some of Kaia's accusations, she is no more guilty than the other roommates. The next day, the roommates wake up early to pack for their trip home. At the airport, Teck and Colin give each other a final goodbye hug as the other roommates share their memories and feelings of their time together in Hawaii. |
November 10th, 1999 | (10.0) |
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8x25: The Real World Reunion 2000
The Real World Reunion 2000 (8x25)Members from multiple season reunite |
May 11th, 2000 | (10.0) |
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7x1: Seattle's Best
Seattle's Best (7x1)Two outstanding cadets from the Virginia Military Institute--who also happen to be best friends--are cast for this season's Real World. Before joining the Institute, David overcame drugs and life on the streets of Boston. Nathan explains that he raised himself from the age of 15 after the death of his father. But Nathan also had some help from his girlfriend Stephanie--her family took him in like one of their own. Will this love relationship survive the separation? Nathan and David arrive on a wide pier in Seattle and explore their sprawling mansion Cute, earthy blond waif Rebecca knocks on the door. Then Janet, an Asian beauty with some family issues, shows up. Despite his girlfriend back home, Nathan is tempted, while Janet secretly thinks that Nate is a hottie. After a trolley ride together, petite, spunky Lindsay and African-American Stephen arrive at the house. Lindsay and Janet click immediately like long-lost friends. The final roomie arrives. She's got some curly, kinky hair and a sharp wit. Her name is Irene and right away you can tell she's a little bit different that the other girls. The room game begins: Janet and Lindsay share, while Rebecca and Irene pair off and the boys move into their own room. Stephen realizes that none of the roommates are gay or lesbian, while Nathan gets chewed out by Stephanie for not calling sooner. David admits he cried last night, and Nate predicts a romance between Lindsay and David. |
June 17th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x2: Feeling Each Other Out
Feeling Each Other Out (7x2)Nate and Stephanie continue to have problems--she wants to quit school and join him, while Nathan suggests they temporarily break up. Meanwhile, in the exercise area, David pumps iron while Lindsay reads a sex manual and Rebecca reads a massage therapy book. David thinks the difference between them is clear: Lindsay is a sex demon and Rebecca is subtle. Stephen and Rebecca head out to explore the city. Nathan gives Janet a hand massage in the Jacuzzi, and it's clear there's something going on. Lindsay finds a page torn from a diary on the table that says, "I wish they would have brought in more diverse people--not all upper white and college educated." Lindsay shares the note with Nathan and Janet, and Nate guesses that Stephen wrote it. Now Nathan is upset; he thinks Stephen should just say what's on his mind. Later that afternoon, Nathan clues David in about the journal entry and David says he wrote it. Now Nathan feels like an ass for assuming the author had been Stephen. The gang goes out for the night, and David and Nathan pick up a couple of women. Stephen gets pissed when he and Rebecca are carded at one club and head home, while the rest of the roomies stay out. Later, Stephen lets the boys know he's upset about being ditched. David defends himself, reminding Stephen that he agreed the best idea was to go home with Rebecca in a taxi, and the air is cleared. David, Nathan, and Stephen are tucked under the covers when suddenly Janet and Lindsay burst into the room, jumping on the beds. It's play time! The sexual tension is high-who knows what could happen? |
June 24th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x3: Tough To Be A Rockstar
Tough To Be A Rockstar (7x3)David and Rebecca are hanging out late at night, going for long walks, having dinner together. The two seem to be making a love connection. Meanwhile, Irene is stressed out and heads to the chiropractor's office. The roommates head over to headquarters for 107.7 The End--the hottest alternative rock radio station in Seattle--and meet Phil, the Programming Director. They'll start off as modulators, then get their own radio show.The next gloomy morning, the roomies head off for their first day of work. They learn they will be working an "End session"--the band Cornershop will play in the studio for 16 lucky listeners. Irene mistakenly chats up the tech guys, thinking they're members of the band. Oops-Later in the week, the roomies conduct a station promotion during a concert at a local nightclub. Rebecca gets on stage to thank the crowd and suddenly breaks out singing. The crowd goes wild, and David seems to love her innocence. The rockers and the roomies all head back to the pier, deciding to crash the Jacuzzi. The girls dive right in with the rockers, but David gets a little jealous. Next day, the lead singer from Orgasm Donors (that's the band) asks Rebecca out to the Sonics game--and she accepts. David feels rejected, but says nothing. Instead, he waits up all night, making sure Rebecca returns safely from her date. David accuses Rebecca of breaking hearts and pretending not to realize the destruction she leaves in her wake. |
July 1st, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x4: I Love You, Don't Touch Me
I Love You, Don't Touch Me (7x4)The roomies must start at the bottom before they get their own radio show. Today, that means lugging equipment out of a sound studio and packing it in the location van. As Lindsay and Rebecca shove an enormous speaker into the hallway, they rip the door-frame to shreds. The staff at the sound studio explain that the roomies will have to repair the damage. There seems to be a lot sexual tension between Nathan and Irene--they both have the same sense of humor. When Nathan gets emotional about Stephanie, Irene is ready to give out the backrubs and tells him to stop worrying about Stephanie so much. Back in her own bedroom, Irene confesses to Janet that she has never had a boyfriend, but is close with tons of guys who are "just friends." Nathan confesses that he can see himself marrying Stephanie, and Irene says he's putting a lot of pressure on himself. The other roomies are starting to wonder about their sexual vibe-Nathan and Irene have goofy fights, rolling around the floor and grabbing each other (clothes on, of course). The next day, Lindsay, Rebecca, and Janet hike to the studio and break out the tools to fix the door frame. Back on the pier, Nathan is on the phone with Stephanie. He's jealous, and she wants things back to normal. After she hangs up on him, Nathan and Irene go out dancing into the wee hours. The sexual banter continues- |
July 8th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x5: Be Mine
Be Mine (7x5)Nathan and Janet head out to buy Valentine's Day gifts for Stephanie. Janet reveals that her parents are angry because they didn't want her to take part in the show. Back at the pier, Stephen places a call to Natasha, his ex-girlfriend, because he's lonely. Irene receives a stuffed singing gorilla from Grandma, and the local florist tells Janet there's a delivery for her. A secret boyfriend?That night, Nathan and Stephen get into a fight when the taxi they've called is late. David steps in to defend Nate, and proves to Stephen that Nathan and David stick up for each other, no matter what. When the roomies arrive at the club, they hand out stickers to promote the station. Feeling like a third wheel, Stephen walks out during dinner later, and the tension lifts. On the phone with a friend, Stephen gets some good advice: Kill them with kindness. Nate and Stephen make up later that night.On Valentine's Day, the roomies assist as one of the DJs, Andy Savage, performs a marriage ceremony for 107 couples. Janet receives her flowers--they're from her family, and she starts to cry. Natasha phones Stephen to wish him a happy day. The gang goes drinking to drown their sorrows, and Stephen gets sick later. Nate is right there to help him. |
July 15th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x6: Older Man, Well To Do - Younger Man, Not Doin' Too Well
Older Man, Well To Do - Younger Man, Not Doin' Too Well (7x6)The roomies trek out to trip the light fantastic at a gay club. Janet and Lindsay are bumping and grinding on the dance floor, while a local drag queen takes a liking to David. They dance and end up kissing. David meets a handsome fellow named Harry at the gym. That night, Harry invites David to dinner and a Sonics game--along with Nate. Is this a date? David decides he wants to hang out with Harry, regardless of the man's intentions. Meanwhile, Stephen has befriended his own gay buddy. Just so happens his name is David also. (We'll refer to him as David Also, so you won't get confused.) They hang out, and David Also asks if Stephen is gay. Stephen says no, which surprises David Also. Back at the pier, Nathan and David wonder if Stephen might be gay. The girls say no way. But while Stephen is playing pool with Chris of Super Deluxe, Chris says that Aubbie, the roomies' boss at the radio station, is telling everyone that Stephen is gay. The next day, the phone is ringing--it's Harry, inviting David over to watch some movies. David's a little shaken and upset. Janet admits she initially though David was gay, and Nate confesses some of the guys at school asked him if David were gay. Now he's worried. He gets on the phone with gal pal Kelly, who reveals that some of her girlfriends also thought he was gay. David flips. Stephen confronts Aubbie, and she apologizes for starting the rumor. But later in the confessional, Stephen starts crying and admits that he had fun with David Also and is confused. Meanwhile, David tells Harry he can't hang out with him anymore, then shows Lindsay and Irene his manhood. The girls are in awe. |
July 22nd, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x7: Birthday Bashes And Romantic Crashes
Birthday Bashes And Romantic Crashes (7x7)David takes a lonely stroll to a phone booth where he makes a call that includes the words, "When you stole my heart, you stole my sexual desire. For the first time I'm giving my heart to another woman." When David returns home, he refuses to answer questions about his whereabouts. After a shift at the radio station, David has a relaxing dinner with their boss, Aubbie. Could she be the mystery woman? The next day, David buys his lady a necklace, and the rest of the gang grows more curious. The roomies celebrate Irene's birthday with drinks, burgers, and a cake with ketchup. At a club later, Nate gets upset because he hasn't heard from Stephanie, and takes it out on Irene with some mean teasing. The two talk the next morning, and Irene blames the alcohol. He blames his girlfriend. David finally reveals his mystery woman--Kira, the casting director for The Real World. During an emotional phone call to David, she makes her feelings known: "I want people to understand I broke all the rules. I'm not saying for you to choose me." David responds,"This is my life. I would choose you over anything." |
July 29th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x8: Rollercoaster of Love
Rollercoaster of Love (7x8)The gang stocks up on snowboarding gear for their next work assignment. Irene wants to find some boys, but she's stressed because she's never boarded before. From snow to ice-packed seafood: David gets a new job. He gets up at the crack o' dawn to toss some tuna with the guys down at Pike Place Fish Market. Meanwhile, Kira's on her way to Seattle, and it'll be the first time they've seen each other since the show began. She's a little self-conscious; the lens is now aimed at her. The whole house welcomes her with open arms. The roomies wake up early and head to the slopes for radio duty. David's got his woman, though, so he sleeps in and ditches the duty. Aubbie is less than thrilled, and lets everyone else know just how she feels. After a day of brusies, falls, and split lips (Irene), the kids return to the house and Stephen tells David that Aubbie reported him to Phil, the head cheese at the station. Later that night, the kids and Kira curl discuss just how bizarre Dave and Kira's relationship is, and everyone realizes: The girl that helped put them all on the show gave up all she had for a man. She broke the rules and lost her job. Now she wonders if so much sacrifice was worth it, and thinks David should leave the show. Kira can't handle this much emotion under the lens, so she jets out in her truck alone. David finds her later and the two have a passionate argument. The next morning, David's late for the fish market and gets a good scolding. At the radio station, Phil also lays into David for slacking. David's love for Kira is out of control--more tears, talking, and arguing before Kira leaves. |
August 5th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x9: A Mountain of Emotion
A Mountain of Emotion (7x9)Nathan, Rebecca, and Irene travel to R.E.I., an outdoor gear and clothing store, to discuss radio ads. They find out that R.E.I. is sending them to Nepal for some first-hand experience. At the house, the gang goes wild. Lindsay is ecstatic because her brother is coming to town. Lindsay explains, "This kid is all I have. He and my mom. They're all I have in life." Lindsay and Janet discuss their worries about the upcoming high altitude trip. Lindsay's brother picks a few tunes on his guitar while Lindsay reveals details about her father's death from colon cancer. Nathan requests for the brother to sing the tune he wrote about their father since Nathan was close to his own dad. At R.E.I., the cast stocks up on supplies for the trip, then get their shots. After a monstrously long plane ride, the gang arrives in Nepal. It's vibrant and colorful, with snake charmers and monkeys roaming the streets. A chopper takes them to Mount Everest, where the altitude takes its toll. Janet decides to light up a cigarette, then passes out in the snow later. Everyone's scared, but she slowly regains consciousness. |
August 12th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x10: Time For a Change
Time For a Change (7x10)The stay in Nepal isn't all fun and games. The cast must produce six R.E.I. commercial spots for the radio. This means sampling the natural sounds of Nepal along with organizing a production plan, and Stephen takes control. Riding on mountain bikes, the cast peddles over beautiful vistas and through tiny villages. At dinner, in front of their courteous guests, Stephen initiates a verbal assault on Janet, criticizing her for wearing lots of makeup. Upon returning to her room, Janet hears Stephen chastise her through the wall of the adjacent room. She storms into his room and tells him to shut up. The group goes hiking, and Stephen is irritated by their apparent incompetence when it comes to the radio equipment. Rebecca feels changed by their experiences, and is in love with the beauty of the culture and the women. The next day, the cast finds themselves in a raft cruising down a breath-taking green river. At camp that evening, Stephen discovers his money is missing and angrily declares that someone has stolen it. The following day, Stephen's money is found sitting right on the seat. "He felt like a complete idiot," Janet recalls. Nate gets sick and stays in bed while the rest of the gang washes elephants. Rebecca gains confidence and finds a new freedom in Nepal. A few prayers are said in the village around lines of prayer flags. When it's time to leave, Rebecca has changed: "I'm taking away from Nepal an experience I'll never forget-I'm going to be happier for the rest of my life." Back home, Stephen hangs up prayer flags. Seems someone else is trying to change. He apologizes to Janet, and the two make up. |
August 19th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x11: All's Fair in Love and the Deejay War
All's Fair in Love and the Deejay War (7x11)The time has finally come to discuss the on-air show, but who will be the DJs? At a meeting, everyone shows interest. Unfortunately, the show only calls for three DJs. The rest of the cast will be relegated to a producer and some field reporters. With three weeks to go until the first taping, the training begins. Along with learning the technical side of running a show, they're given the chance to lay their voices down on tape. Stephanie's coming to visit, and Nate can't wait to hold her. When she shows up, things get steamy in the hot tub, and Irene even catches them fooling around in the bathroom. Phil reviews their practice tapes. Turns out Lindsay's a ringer--she has extensive experience working for a college radio show. Stephanie observes Nathan rehearsing at the station, criticizing his every word. But Nate doesn't mind. Lindsay, David and Rebecca put in the extra hours behind the mic, trying desperately to hone their skills. It's clear that the girls are working a lot harder than the guys on their tapes. For Nathan, the only thing more important than a radio spot is Stephanie. The morning of her departure creeps up on them. At the airport, a long hug is shared. "I know I want to marry this girl and be with her the rest of my life," he says. It's DJ decision day. The on-air lineup is revealed to be Lindsay, Irene and Janet. Rebecca is appointed as producer. The guys will handle the field reports. Stephen is obviously disappointed and falls silent at the meeting. |
August 26th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x12: Love Is In The Dead Air
Love Is In The Dead Air (7x12)The cast picks a name for their show: "Dead Air." The first show will be taped, but the pressure is still there. Rebecca gets to work as producer, running the board, and overseeing the overall show. The guys are relegated to hit the field and generate some material to edit, but they seem to think Rebecca is overstepping her duties. She confronts Nathan about the issue, and Stephen gets involved. Everyone becomes defensive and tensions rise. At the fish market, something's brewing between Janet and a worker named Justin. They go out for drinks in a swanky martini bar. When Janet shares the details of her excursion with the girls, they decide it's an official date--especially since they kissed. Janet thinks he's sweet, and Justin is obviously hooked. He gives David a flower to bring home to Janet. Janet's preoccupied with her sister, mother and grandmother, who are visiting. She feels the need to validate the entire Seattle experience. Via the phone, Janet asks Justin to give her a few days off so she can "figure things out." Seems things are developing a bit too fast. But when Justin shows up unexpectedly at the hotel as Janet drops off her family, they bicker. He phones her the next day, but she avoids him. She thinks he put too much pressure on her and barged in after they agreed to take a few days off. |
September 2nd, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x13: The Past Isn't Past
The Past Isn't Past (7x13)David talks about his past in Boston, and how he escaped jail. David's friend Shannon comes to town. Stephen's mother is about to have a baby. David edits a bad interview at KNDD. Nathan and David get into a fight on an outing with Shannon. Stephen meets his uncle for the first time, and learns more about his father, and reads some revealing poetry to Rebecca. The girls accuse David of being a BS'er, and he is angry because of VMI's honor code. David is reprimanded at KNDD for lack of quality work. Stephen worries about his mother, but she has a successful delivery. David does a good interview, and feels better about his radio work. |
September 9th, 1998 | (10.0) |
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7x14: The Truth About Irene
The Truth About Irene (7x14)Irene's been acting strange lately, and she sheds some light on her situation--she's sick. Irene is suffering from headaches, and it's affecting her work on the radio commercials. Problems surface as miscommunication occurs between Irene and Janet. Lindsay suspects that there's something about Irene's past that they just don't know. Irene takes a turn for the worse. During an interview, she can't suppress the tears: "This is not something I want to be going through right now, you know what I mean? And I don't want to be talking about it I don't want to be sick right now." Stephen is concerned and spends the night with Irene on the couch in case she needs anything. Production of the R.E.I. commercials progresses, but not without conceptual and technical problems. Stephen forgets to send the commercial script to Kelsey, the R.E.I. representative, and gets reprimanded. At the house, Irene furiously cleans the house. Janet thinks it's because she needs to feel stable. On one particular night, Irene goes off the deep end. Talking to Janet in the bedroom, her thoughts move fast and her words move faster. She suggests that Janet return a pair of pants to save money as if the idea was a revelation of biblical proportions. Nathan becomes the next target for her rambling mind. She attempts to deconstruct the dream he had months earlier--the one in which she had testicles. The roomies are confused and annoyed. Irene finally reveals the truth--she has Lyme disease. She goes to the doctor, with Rebecca at her side. During the drive home, Irene takes comfort in the knowledge that she truly is sick and can deal with the disease head on. |
September 16th, 1998 | (9.7) |
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7x15: Irene Calls it Quits
Irene Calls it Quits (7x15)Despite Irene's sickness, the show must go on, but at a production meeting for Dead Air, Irene's exhaustion forces her to leave. The other girls do their best to fully understand her condition, but they're confused by some of Irene's comments. Rebecca feels slighted that Irene would claim that no one was there for her. Basically, the girls feel Irene's put up a defensive wall, when all they want to do is help. Irene comments, "Being sick is a real quick way to find out who's going to be your friend, and who's not." Irene wants to use the phone to call her family, but Stephen's on the line, and the two exchange nasty words. Later, he confronts her and calls her a bitch. Irene blames her medication. Stephen and Nate discuss Irene's condition, and they're not sure how her disease is affecting her brain. Meanwhile, Irene breaks down crying to Rebecca. The following day, Irene attempts to sort it out with Stephen, but the conversation doesn't go as planned when he lashes out at her. Irene tries to make him understand that she's still dealing with her relapse, but he refuses to show compassion. The rest of the gang discusses Irene's behavior over dinner, while Irene tells a friend on the phone how much she hates the house. She finally informs her roommates that she's leaving the show. Shock and disbelief ripple through the house. Irene gathers her belongings and says her final goodbyes, then calls Stephen outside for one last chat. She calls him a homosexual, and Stephen calls her a bitch. He then races back into the house and grabs the stuffed dog Irene sleeps with--which he had hidden from her. He runs outside and throws it into the water, then runs up to the car, opens the passenger door, and slaps Irene in the face. |
September 23rd, 1998 | (5.2) |
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7x16: The Aftermath of the Slap
The Aftermath of the Slap (7x16)When David returns to the house and finds out that Stephen hit Irene, he gets angry. With a potentially dangerous confrontation between David and Stephen nearing, a necessary action is taken. The producers and directors of The Real World step in to help find a solution to a crisis. Aware that the meeting is taking place, Stephen is told that he crossed the line by slapping Irene, and that the others need to decide whether or not they want him to remain in the house. If they decide to let Stephen stay, he will have to attend therapy to deal with his anger. The cast is faced with a difficult decision: Should they kick Stephen out? They watch the footage of Stephen slapping Irene to determine the severity of his action. When the slap occurs, they're all shocked. After a discussion, they decide that Stephen stays, but he must receive therapy for his anger. Later that night, Stephen and David meet privately to come to terms with the situation and each other. Stephen apologizes for the slap and wants to put the situation behind him and rebuild his friendship with the rest of the cast. To ease his stress, Stephen starts wearing a platinum-blonde wig so that he can laugh at himself and people can laugh at him. In the radio station, Stephen verhears Aubbie discussing the Irene slap behind his back. Disgusted that someone is verbally ripping him apart, he confronts her, and they argue. Meanwhile, the group is still confused about Irene's situation, and Rebecca is lonely without her. To better understand the disease, the cast meets with someone from the Lyme Disease Foundation. |
September 30th, 1998 | (7.1) |
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7x17: Facing the Pain
Facing the Pain (7x17)Lindsay and Janet take a class to prepare for skydiving and don't even pay attention. Back home, Lindsay gets a message from her close friend, Bill, who's like one of the family. David's planning to visit Kira, but they're uncertain about their future. Lindsay gets a phone call from her brother, who tells her that Bill killed himself. She breaks down and cries. Rebecca tires to comfort her, but Lindsay pulls away. The next few days pass slowly as Lindsay attempts to make sense of Bill's death. Janet wants to help her friend, but isn't sure what to do. Lindsay observes, "The difference with Bill's death and my father's death is that Bill gave up. Bill quit...I'm angry, and I'm frustrated because he took his life." She turns away when Nathan tries to hug her. David announces that his old pal, Anthony, is coming to visit. Anthony has been battling cancer for a few years, but at the present time, the disease is in remission. David's still having travel dilemmas with Kira, and that night, a mysterious pain grips David's chest. An ambulance takes him to the hospital, where he learns the pain resulted from an inflammation of the muscle tissues in the chest. Lindsay cancels her skydiving trip, aware of her own mortality. Janet goes alone, and Lindsay hugs her when she lands safely. "I know that I'm recovering when I finally start touching people like that," she says. |
October 7th, 1998 | (7.3) |
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7x18: The End of the Innocence
The End of the Innocence (7x18)Rebecca has lunch with Ricardo, whose primary job is managing rap artist Sir-Mix-A-Lot. She discusses following through with her life long passion of music, and he suggests she do back-up vocals. If they like her work, they'll produce a song for her. Before she knows it, Rebecca is in a professional studio behind a microphone, laying down a vocal track for Mix-A-Lot. Nathan learns that he gest the coveted third DJ spot left open by Irene's departure, and he's psyched. When the two-year anniversary of Nathan and Stephanie rolls around, he heads to a bar to do a little drinking. He's upset because Stephanie hasn't called. He leaves the bar with a girl named Lisa, and they cuddle inside a car. It's unclear what happens next-later, Nathan starts crying and says he messed up everything with Stephanie. When Stephanie arrives for another visit, Nate decides not to tell her about Lisa--he doesn't want to spoil her visit. The two re-connect and express their love for each other. Rebecca writes an original song and records it in studio, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot congratulates her on a job well done. Rebecca plays the tape of her finished song, "Innocent," for the others. After a night of drinking, Nate oversleeps and Stephanie almost misses her plane the next morning. He labels the incident as another consequence brought on by his drinking. "I am drinking a lot. Now I may have ruined a relationship with Stephanie because of that. I don't know what's going to happen when I get back home. It's completely terrifying. I just can't imagine not being with her in the future." |
October 14th, 1998 | (7.7) |
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7x19: The Real World / Road Rules Aqua Games 1998
The Real World / Road Rules Aqua Games 1998 (7x19)The cast is challenged to The Real World/Road Rules Aqua Games Competition on a cold, rainy day at Lake Washington. Mark and Kit, from Road Rules 1, are hosting the games. The kids are competing for $3,000. In the first event, the Raft-O-Rama, the teams must build a raft and complete a course. Both teams end up cheating, and no points are awarded. Next event is Dueling Tubes, as they're dragged across the lake by a boat. It's Rebecca the "sacrificial lamb" vs. Kefla. The southern gentleman kicks her in the head and sends her flying. Next, David and Shayne battle on the open water, and David sends Shayne into the icy abyss. For the Blind-Folded Canoe, Chad and Susie face off against David and Lindsay. Blindfolded, the teams paddle out and retrieve inflatable animals, guided only by their teammates yelling from shore. The race is tight until Lindsay and David tip over. In Extreme Fishing, teams of three on jet skis head out onto the lake, scooping up silver and golden inflatable sharks with a net. Disaster strikes when the Real Worlders tip over again. Next event: The Zip Off. The teams dangle from a high wire and drop into a ring, worth points, below. Piggy goes first but gets stuck--the girls are too light to compete. Nate gets the points for the Real Worlders, sending them to the final event--Beach Bungee Bull Ride. Chad and Susie end up with a time to beat of 11.4 seconds. It's up to Nathan again. His loins reign supreme as the RW cast takes the title. |
October 21st, 1998 | (8.3) |
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7x20: Closing Time
Closing Time (7x20)The kids pack up and prepare to leave, and reflect on their experiences. Stephen is changed by his anger management sessions. When there's an altercation at a bar, he tries to talk his friend out of fighting. Nathan consoles an emotional Stephanie, who can't wait for Nate's return. On David's last day at the market, he engages in some "fishy" male bonding with his co-workers. As the kids broadcast the last Dead Air, Lindsay, is surprised that people are actually calling in, saying they will miss the show.Stephen and Oruba spend their last few days dating and talking often. Stephen knows Oruba is special, and over the phone, tries to talk her into having sex. She ends the conversation with an optimistic "you never know." On the last morning, Janet and Lindsay reflect on their friendship and the bond they have developed. After learning his lessons, Stephen says he would have been able to deal with Irene differently. He puts the "bad situation to rest" with a teddy bear memorial service. The cast heads for the airport, where they depart one by one with hugs, kisses and tears. |
October 28th, 1998 | (7.1) |
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7x21: A Little Bit of Everything (1)
A Little Bit of Everything (1) (7x21)Clipshow featuring the best scenes from season 7 of The Real World, set in Seattle. Part 1. |
November 4th, 1998 | (7.0) |
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7x22: A Little Bit of Everything (2)
A Little Bit of Everything (2) (7x22)Clipshow featuring the best scenes from season 7 of The Real World, set in Seattle. Part 2. |
November 4th, 1998 | (5.6) |
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6x1: Moving In: Boston
Moving In: Boston (6x1)It's the icebreaker! The cast arrives in Boston to begin another exciting season of The Real World. This hour-long episode shows the cast moving in, getting to know each other and learning their way around Boston. All seven of the cast members have very different personality traits, creating some interesting conflicts. Jason and Genesis immediately bond and want to room together, along with Syrus. Elka and Montana decide to room together and Kameelah and Sean are the two left in the end. The extremely religious beliefs held by Catholic Elka cause some issues with other cast members, and it makes Genesis wonder if she should even tell Elka that she is a lesbian. The group ends the night by going to dinner and then a club. Despite their differences, they all appear to be getting along just fine for now. |
July 16th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x2: Religion
Religion (6x2)The roommates have problems with Elka and Kameelah. Elka is too religious and Kameelah is too bossy. Montana does not believe in religion. At dinner, Elka is confronted by the lack of the roommate's beliefs. The roommates go out for a night at the bars but Elka can't get in. Alone, Genesis tells Elka she is a lesbian. |
July 17th, 1997 | (9.2) |
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6x3: Black & White
Black & White (6x3)Kameelah's initial warmth to the burly Syrus fades when she discovers that he's a real ladiesman and the ladies he likes are white. Lumberjack training comes in handy when Sean and Jason try to bury the hatchet. Meanwhile, Genesis begins to wonder if she was too hasty in deciding she is gay. All the guys seem to wish she'd reconsider. |
July 24th, 1997 | (8.3) |
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6x4: Blast From the Past
Blast From the Past (6x4)Let the games begin! Tensions rise as the group begins work at an after-school program for kids. The group begins to tell each other secrets about their past. Genesis admits to having a bad childhood and Syrus admits he has been accused of rape before. This initiates an enormous conversation about rape in which Montana and Syrus disagree. As the group tries to find the bus to take them home, they got lost. Kameelah and Sean fight, and he calls her a bitch. The two finish their argument once they get home, but they both realize that they are two different people. |
July 31st, 1997 | (7.1) |
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6x5: Elka's Shell
Elka's Shell (6x5)Elka's innocence is the focus of this dramatic episode. The anniversary of her mother's death has arrived and she is less and less enthusiastic as the days go on. The group decides to go out and get drunk while Elka stays home. To cheer her up and to "break her shell," they all jump on her, get naked and dance with pool cues on the pool table. Genesis is extremely annoyed with the other cast members and feels "out of her element" because she has no other gay people surrounding her. She tries to fix this by chatting on a Web site for "transsexuals" and meets a wonderful man who dresses in drag. She also feels better when she finds a gay bookstore. Jason, Elka and Montana create the English/Scottish band "Scotch Tape" and take pictures goofing off as "band members." |
August 7th, 1997 | (9.2) |
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6x6: 200 Things List a Guy Has To Be To Date Kameelah
200 Things List a Guy Has To Be To Date Kameelah (6x6)Is love in the air? Kameelah has a list of over 200 requirements that a man must meet to be her boyfriend. Her list includes things such as "must have a name with more than one syllable" or "must be able to dance." So when she goes out with Aaron, she uses this list to see if he lives up to her standards. He definitely does not. He asks her out again and she begrudgingly says yes. There is obvious chemistry between Montana and Sean, but all that dwindles when Montana's boyfriend Vaj comes to visit. Once he arrives, everything falls back into place for them and she realizes how much it hurts when he is not physically present in her life. |
August 14th, 1997 | (9.9) |
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6x7: If A Tree Falls In The Firehouse, Will Anyone Not Hear It?
If A Tree Falls In The Firehouse, Will Anyone Not Hear It? (6x7)Tensions build as Jason's girlfriend Timber visits the house, and he is unsure of where this visit will take them. Their first few days are wonderful, and the cast can even hear their joy by listening to them have sex in the shower. It is not until they go to a bar with Syrus and she accuses Jason of being jealous of Syrus that their problems begin. After a night of screaming and yelling, Timber leaves and the two decide to split so Jason can be on his own for a bit. Meanwhile, Syrus and Sean get into many conversations about how blacks were repressed in earlier times. These conversations show Syrus' true colors. |
August 21st, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x8: He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not (6x8)Out of sight, out of mind. Montana and Vaj agreed that they could see other people while she was away in Boston, but the thought of it actually happening is another story. Montana feels guilty when she meets a man named Matt and begins to fall for him more than she thought she would. Genesis finally comes out of her shell when she, Kameelah and Sean go to a gay bar. Genesis makes a new friend named Adam, who is also known as Eve when he's dressed in drag. While at the bar, Genesis begins dancing with another woman and kisses her. This freaks her out because she doesn't want Tammy, her long time girlfriend, to be upset. Genesis and Tammy end up breaking up because the strain of having a relationship with so many issues has become a problem. |
August 28th, 1997 | (8.3) |
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6x9: Dating Policy
Dating Policy (6x9)Syrus meets Louetta, mother of a child at the ASP. Tensions rise towards Syrus, as Kameelah does not believe in dating anyone from work and Montana doesn't feel that he is taking the job seriously. Montana asks Anthony if there is a policy about dating parents and Anthony says it is prohibited. The roommates feel it is not Montana's business to tell Anthony about Syrus, but if Syrus gets fired from the ASP, they feel he needs to be kicked out of the loft. |
September 4th, 1997 | (7.5) |
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6x10: The Girls in the House, The Girl out of the Closet
The Girls in the House, The Girl out of the Closet (6x10)Tension continues between Syrus and Montana over late night phone calls and the constant stream of guests Syrus brings through the loft. Kameelah finds Ed, a friend of Syrus', making out with a girl in their bathroom. Syrus hates all the women in the loft except Genesis. Genesis, however, is dealing with her own issues. She feels like she doesn't have anything to offer the ASP kids and feels disconnected because she is gay. Kameelah and Genesis have a discussion with a girl from the program about gay people and what she thinks of them. Anthony has difficulty understanding why Genesis is having such a hard time at the ASP but has no problem dealing with Syrus' situation. He delivers an ultimatum to Syrus: If he continues to see Louetta he can't work at the center. Syrus agrees to end the relationship but continues to see her anyway. |
September 11th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x11: Don't Look Under This Sequined Tee, With Anyone Else But Me
Don't Look Under This Sequined Tee, With Anyone Else But Me (6x11)Genesis talks about her love for drag queens and her growing affection for Adam when he performs as Eve at a local drag show. She tells Adam she loves him, but gets angry when he talks to another guy. Kameelah doesn't understand how Genesis can fall for a drag queen when he is a man. Genesis argues that maybe she is bi-sexual. Adam says that he loves Genesis but he thinks she just wants him so that she can have "someone." He tells her that she needs to start putting herself first and truly act on how she feels. Kameelah is dealing with issues of the heart as well. She is dating Doug on a regular basis, going to dinner and attending his step show performance. Kameelah really likes Doug but is having a problem because he has a daughter and she doesn't date men with children. But when she sees how Doug acts around his daughter, Kameelah thinks that he is worth it and decides to try to make it work. Meanwhile, Sean gets a bad case of hives and ends up going to the hospital for treatment. |
September 18th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x12: Sweet Tarts And Sour Hearts
Sweet Tarts And Sour Hearts (6x12)Montana plans on seeing Matt for Valentine's Day, since Vaj is busy working. She thinks Vaj shouldn't care since they gave each other permission to see other people. Sean and Kameelah think Montana could hurt Vaj's feelings by seeing someone else on Valentine's Day. Montana yells at Vaj, telling him he could have come to Boston but it's too late now since she has plans. Even after the argument, Montana spends Valentine's Day with Matt. Afterwards, Matt tells Montana he will miss her while Vaj is in town. When Vaj arrives, Montana is not overly excited to see him. Vaj wonders what's wrong, since she claimed she couldn't wait for him to arrive, and now that he is there, she wants him to go. Montana seems torn between the two men. Vaj leaves Boston unhappy about the trip and his future with Montana. Meanwhile, Elka is getting frustrated with her long-distance relationship with Walter. She wants him to visit but he keeps putting it off. Elka offers to have her dad pay for half of the trip but Walter refuses. Adam tells Elka that dating a musician is difficult and she will have to expect to take a backseat to his music career. But Walter surprises Elka when he tells her that he has enough money for the trip and won't need her dad's help. |
September 25th, 1997 | (8.3) |
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6x13: No Man Is An Island
No Man Is An Island (6x13)Anthony sends the roommates on assignment to Puerto Rico, where they will set up a computer and pen pal program at a Boys and Girls Club. All the roommates are excited to go except Elka, who was hoping for a trip to Europe. The roommates talk to the ASP children about Puerto Rico and take their photos for the pen pal program. When they arrive in San Juan, the meet Jan, who runs the Galleria where they are staying. The roommates meet some of the Puerto Rican children at the Boys and Girls Club and attempt to set up the computer and pen pal software. Montana has her own setting up to do, however, when she meets Rafael and decides to go out on a date with him--with Elka as her chaperone. They end up leaving Elka and head out to the beach for a midnight swim. Later, Montana tells Sean and Jason that when she was little she tried to contact her real father, but her letter was returned unopened with a note that said not to contact him. The roommates spend a day of fun and sun at Palomino Island. Some got more sun then others--Montana flashes Sean and his video camera. On their last night in PR, they have dinner with Jan and have a good discussion about affirmative action. Genesis feels uncomfortable talking with the roommates. Jan suggests that everyone should just relax. |
October 2nd, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x14: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire (6x14)Timber moves to Boston, crowding Jason, who isn't sure that he wants her there. Jason is angry that Timber lied about her drug use and that she stayed with another guy while they were apart. Timber attempts to win Jason back, but he wants to be left alone. Jason ends up forgiving Timber, but only after he goes to a party and ends up kissing another girl. Meanwhile, Montana's dual relationships with Matt and Vaj are coming to a head. Montana really likes Matt but decides to stay with Vaj. She dumps Matt, but then Vaj, jealous of her other relationship, dumps Montana. The roommates listen as Montana defends herself against Vaj's accusations. The roommates side with Vaj, saying Montana is the one at fault. Montana goes to New York to patch things up with Vaj, who wants to bury the past and concentrate on their future together. |
October 9th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x15: Noises & Rumors
Noises & Rumors (6x15)Elka's dad and brother arrive in Boston for a visit. Dad is worried and doesn't approve of Elka's new ideas about the world, especially having her eyebrow pierced, hanging out with Genesis at gay bars, or her continued desire to be with Walter. Meanwhile, Kameelah continues hanging out with Doug. But when Doug denies seeing another woman, they argue and she hangs up on him. Later they apologize and end up in her room while Elka and Sean listen. Elka thinks Kameelah had sex with Doug and confronts Kameelah at the ASP in front of the children. They are sent home and the next day, Anthony tells them that "melodramatic outbursts" can't happen at ASP. He will not suspend anyone, but more serious action will occur if it happens again. Anthony tells Kameelah that she is the only roommate that is taking her volunteer job seriously. Kameelah wonders why there is backlash against her. Montana thinks Kameelah is hypocritical. |
October 16th, 1997 | (9.2) |
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6x16: Pent-Up Emotions In The Pig Pen (a.k.a. Communication)
Pent-Up Emotions In The Pig Pen (a.k.a. Communication) (6x16)The loft is a mess. Sean, Syrus and Montana decide to clean the house and keep it that way. The roommates attend an ASP ski trip, where Anthony assigns them to watch the kids. Sean and Jason skip out on the kids and ski on their own. Anthony is disappointed in Sean's behavior. Sean confronts Genesis, feeling that she ignores him and only talks to him after he talks to her. Genesis says that it is her decision not to talk to him. Sean argues that if she won't talk to him, he won't talk to her. Jason thinks that lines are being drawn in the house--Jason, Genesis and Kameelah versus Sean, Syrus and Montana, with Elka stuck in the middle. Genesis puts her thoughts on paper (known as "Genesisisms") and hangs them in the house. Syrus rips the "Genesisisms" down, irritating Jason, Kameelah and Genesis. Meanwhile, Syrus, Sean and Montana wonder why Genesis suddenly has so much to say when she just got done telling them she has nothing to say. Syrus and Sean place Jason's dirty dishes in his bed while he sleeps and make a poster citing him as "Pig of the Day." Genesis retaliates with a sign of her own and yells at Sean over cleaning the loft. |
October 23rd, 1997 | (9.4) |
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6x17: Honor Thy Father And Mother
Honor Thy Father And Mother (6x17)Elka misses her mom as Mother's Day approaches and confides in Genesis, talking about her mom's last night alive. Elka feels she has to take over her mother's duties as well as return to Brownsville for a style show dedicated to her mom. Montana says if it makes Elka uncomfortable, she does not have to go. Elka says she has to return someday and it's going to hurt anyway. Elka flies to Brownsville and attends the style show. She accepts an award for their family. Dad tells Elka he is going to be Mr. Mom and Elka shouldn't worry about them. Elka visits her mom's grave and then returns to Boston. Meanwhile, Genesis talks to her mom about their rocky past and her bad childhood. When they talk a second time, Mom tells Genesis she has not eaten in a week. Genesis thinks her Mom might be drinking again but Mom denies it and Genesis believes her. Later, however, her brother TJ calls with news that their mom was taken to the hospital for mixing pills with alcohol. Genesis cries alone in her room. Elka finds Genesis and comforts her, discussing her childhood. Genesis reveals that she was suicidal when she was younger. There was never any food in the house and her mom wasn't around. Genesis says that she doesn't want any child to go through what she did, and Elka agrees. Elka says she has to continue on as well, because her mom would have wanted her to carry on with her life. |
October 30th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x18: Leather Pants In Virgin Territory
Leather Pants In Virgin Territory (6x18)Anthony surveys the ASP kids on how the Real Worlders are doing. The kids suggest that the roommates don't listen to them and that they yell too much. Jason agrees with the comments but Montana takes it very personally. She wants to know how Anthony feels about their work. Anthony suggests that Montana is way too dramatic and is a busybody. Montana thinks she is being judged unfairly. Meanwhile, Sean and Jason grill Elka about Walter's upcoming visit. Elka is excited but if the visit doesn't go well, she thinks their relationship will probably end. During Parents' Night at the ASP, Anthony announces that a group of the kids will attend a presidential summit in Philadelphia. Elka chooses not to attend because Walter is coming for his visit and Jason chooses to stay behind with her. Anthony tells the Real Worlders that they will each be assigned one child and there can be no alcohol during the event. In Philadelphia, the group attends the summit but Sean sleeps through President Clinton's speech. Later that night, Sean and Syrus leave their kids and go out with the college crowd to a bar and a party. The next morning, Sean and Syrus are nowhere to be found and Anthony has the group leave for the day without them. |
November 6th, 1997 | (9.3) |
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6x19: The English Rocker, the American Rapper, and the Renegade Redhead
The English Rocker, the American Rapper, and the Renegade Redhead (6x19)Anthony wonders where Sean and Syrus were the night before but no one knows. Anthony feels that if they didn't want to participate then they shouldn't have come at all. At a rally attended by Bill Clinton, Kameelah gets the ASP kids to met LL Cool J. Sean and Syrus show up during the rally and Anthony lets them know how disappointed he is. The gang moves on to the Taste of Philly, where Sean and Montana drink alcohol in front of the children. Meanwhile, Elka and Walter are hanging out and go to church. Jason expresses concern to Timber about who Walter is. Timber thinks if Walter flew all the way to Boston, he must be dedicated to Elka. Walter and Elka have an emotional departure at Logan International. Upon arrival in Boston, Anthony suspends Sean, Montana and Syrus with no explanation. Anthony questions the three about the alcohol in Philly and clears Sean and Syrus but keeps Montana on suspension because she let the kids under her supervision also try alcohol. It becomes clear that Montana will be fired while Sean and Syrus can stay as long as they improve their performance. Montana feels bad about the situation but there is nothing she can do to change Anthony's mind. |
November 13th, 1997 | (8.5) |
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6x20: Homeless Is As Homeless Does
Homeless Is As Homeless Does (6x20)Montana is depressed about being fired from the ASP and needs to redeem herself. She makes a series of phone calls, trying to set up volunteer work. She interviews at the Red Cross but declines the job because of her blood phobia. Meanwhile, Kameelah and the others wonder whether Montana should be allowed to live in the loft since she was fired. They remember that Montana wanted to throw Syrus out when he was going to be fired and wonder if she should get the same treatment. Kameelah decides to drop the issue while Sean and Syrus joke with Montana about getting kicked out. Montana goes on interviews and finally gets a volunteer job she likes at Shelter, Inc. In other news, Sean and Syrus get their acts together at the ASP. Sean takes Syrus and Jason on a road trip to Maine to bring back a log so he can start a logrolling program for the kids. Syrus starts a basketball program. |
November 20th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x21: Black, White, And Sunburn All Over
Black, White, And Sunburn All Over (6x21)As the gang heads to vacation in Martha's Vineyard, it's obvious that there are two camps. While Jason, Genesis and Kameelah hitchhike around the island, Sean, Syrus and Montana play in the house with Elka and have an old-time photo taken. Jason and Kameelah flirt heavily throughout the trip, including a "show me" session with Genesis where she sees a penis for the first time-Jason's, of course. Meanwhile, tensions rise and boil over between Sean and Kameelah. Sean finds a nasty note written by Kameelah about Montana and him and calls her on it. Kameelah claims she accidentally left it out. Sean tells Jason that Kameelah is racist and compares her to Hitler. Calling him the "whitest of white boys," Kameelah feels Sean sees her only as a black person and not an individual. She is tired of representing Black America for Sean and eventually has it out with him. Sean feels Kameelah has put a wall up around her and he can't talk to her. Kameelah responds that she doesn't want Sean in her life. |
November 27th, 1997 | (8.6) |
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6x22: Turning to the Other Side
Turning to the Other Side (6x22)The end is near and the roommates feel they haven't done a good job at the After School Program. So they all join together to work at the center. Kameelah enlists the help of Elka and Genesis to paint the main room while Syrus continues his basketball program. Sean teaches Aldo how to fly a radio-controlled airplane and Jason gets the kids to start journals. Anthony also asks Elka to produce a play for the kids to perform on Parent's Night. Meanwhile at Shelter Inc., Montana gets help from City Salon to give free haircuts to the women at the shelter. On the home front, tension flares again between Montana and Kameelah as well as Montana and Elka. Montana feels the friendship between Elka and Kameelah is false, but Elka doesn't care for her opinion. Kameelah overhears Montana's aggressive confessional about her and calls Montana on it. When Elka wants to know who called her a "Drama Queen from Brownsville," Kameelah points to Montana, who develops a case of amnesia. Montana refuses to talk with Kameelah about the issue, telling Elka she wishes she never told her anything. Elka is offended, saying she thought they were friends. At the ASP, Parents' Night and Elka's play are a huge success. Anthony brings the kids to the house for a surprise early morning song and visit, where the roommates wake up to "Put a Little Love in Your Heart." |
December 4th, 1997 | (8.3) |
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6x23: Moving Out
Moving Out (6x23)Sean manages to gather all the roommates for a final dinner at Artu's, where everything began six months ago. As their last day approaches, the cast cleans up their personal business. Montana and Elka call a truce and solidify their friendship while Genesis and Sean realize that they have just misunderstood each other the entire time. Jason and Kameelah assure Genesis she will be fine after she leaves Boston and that they will call her soon. The gang has a tearful goodbye with the kids at the ASP as well as goodbyes of their own at Logan International Airport. |
December 11th, 1997 | (10.0) |
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6x25: The Real World vs. The Road Rules
The Real World vs. The Road Rules (6x25) |
January 2nd, 2006 | (10.0) |
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5x1: Welcome to the Picture Show
Welcome to the Picture Show (5x1)The roommates are at home saying good-bye to friends and family. They arrive at the Miami Beach house in pairs--Cynthia and Sarah, Flora and Joe, then Mike and Melissa. Dan arrives solo. The roommates explore the house; the girls vie over the upstairs bedroom. Joe and Sarah shock the roommates by jumping into the pool fully clothed. |
July 11th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x2: Beauty is Only Skin Deep
Beauty is Only Skin Deep (5x2)The roommates meet Landon and discuss possible ideas for their business venture. Flora gets frustrated when the group rejects her idea for a trendy coffee shop. Dan is turned down for work at Caf Torino but is successful in his Ocean Drive magazine pursuit. Flora uses her sex appeal to get a bartending job and a date with her employer, Louis. At home, the roommates decide that Flora "acted like a ho." |
July 18th, 1996 | (9.3) |
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5x3: The Temptation of Joe
The Temptation of Joe (5x3)The roommates get primped to go dancing at Bash while Joe stays home to show he's "unavailable." Later, Joe brings out an old photo album and professes his wild attraction to women. When Joe flirts with a waitress at dinner, Mike wants to know his secret with women. In meeting, the roommates discuss more business ideas. More signs of relationship trouble arise between Joe and his girlfriend Nicki. |
July 25th, 1996 | (9.3) |
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5x4: The Silence of the Dan
The Silence of the Dan (5x4)Cynthia is frustrated about the men in her life and her overall dating situation. Dan feels isolated when communication problems with his roommates arise. Meanwhile, he is discovered at the Michelle Pommier agency and participates in an Armani runway show. His roommates show their support at the show, deciding to put their conflicts temporarily on hold. |
August 1st, 1996 | (9.2) |
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5x5: Torn Between Two Lovers
Torn Between Two Lovers (5x5)As the group struggles to establish a business, Joe heads back to New York for the weekend to move out of his apartment and prepare to relocate to Miami. During this same weekend, Flora's on-again, off-again boyfriend Mitchell visits her from Boston. Their rocky relationship seems fine and dandy when he's in town, especially since he doesn't know about her other boy toy, Miami businessman Louis. |
August 8th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x6: Fear of Commitment Poster Children
Fear of Commitment Poster Children (5x6)Melissa and Dan introduce us to their significant others. Cesar, Melissa's boyfriend of four months, has become extra possessive ever since she moved in the house. He has a problem with sharing her with the other cast members. Dan and criminal defense attorney Arnie start spending some quality time together--the problem is that Arnie walked out of the closet so quietly that his parents didn't hear him. As Dan struggles to help Arnie come out fully, the group continues to come up empty-handed and can't seem to agree on a business. |
August 15th, 1996 | (8.3) |
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5x7: America Needs Underwear
America Needs Underwear (5x7)The group's problem of starting a business might be solved when Robert and Everett, two local fashion designers, propose to Dan that they should have their own fashion line. At first the group doesn't match Dan's excitement but they eventually realize that this is an opportunity for them that might actually work. Sarah, however, isn't so gung-ho about the idea and decides to start a side business delivering restaurant supplies to clients on the beach. |
August 22nd, 1996 | (6.7) |
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5x8: Stand By Me?
Stand By Me? (5x8)It's How to Be a Player 101 with professor Joe-his long-distance relationship with Nic is put to the test when he meets Leah in a fashion show. Despite expressing his love for Nic, he seems like Leah's touchy-feely friendship. Meanwhile, Flora's relationship with Louis is also heading towards rough waters. It becomes obvious that Louis is getting tired of her childish antics when she is bitten by a poisonous spider and he refuses to take her to the hospital, believing that it's not as bad as she says it is. |
August 29th, 1996 | (9.2) |
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5x9: Say It Ain't So Joe
Say It Ain't So Joe (5x9)Nicole visits the house. The roommates are shocked when they see how gigantic Nicole is. She immediately makes a bad first impression with the roommates by complaining constantly about Joe. During dinner everybody is cracking jokes about Nicole. Mike expresses his frustration about the business. The roommates need to commit to this project or else he is out of the deal. |
September 5th, 1996 | (8.3) |
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5x10: Act Up!
Act Up! (5x10)Joe and Nicki are in turmoil again. The roommates are concerned when Joe mysteriously disappears. When he returns, the two lovebirds are blissfully happy and vow to never again face such a crisis. Dan is finding that Arnie remaining in the closet is a growing problem. While Dan's brother is visiting, Dan and Arnie's relationship comes to a head. In the end, Dan agrees to be there for Arnie to help him through the process of coming out of the closet. |
September 12th, 1996 | (9.2) |
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5x11: Dependence Day
Dependence Day (5x11)Sarah's outside world collides with her world at home, thrusting the house into chaos. Flora gets fed up when three kids from the inner city come over for a visit and wreak havoc as they explore the house. Flora throws the kids out and gets into a heated argument with Sarah. In the end, Flora and Sarah learn to accept each other's differences. Meanwhile, Cynthia shows her frustration at the house due to her lack of independence, which she enjoyed back home. |
September 19th, 1996 | (1.7) |
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5x12: Act Out
Act Out (5x12)Melissa hasn't been herself lately and has been rude and condescending to everyone. She insults Sarah's friend even before they are formally introduced. In another incident, Melissa snags a personal letter that Dan wrote to a friend and reads it out loud to everyone. Finally, Melissa and Dan have an all-out war. The two make up the next morning when they open up to each other in a sincere moment. |
September 26th, 1996 | (9.2) |
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5x13: Meet The Renzis!
Meet The Renzis! (5x13)Dan is unnerved about his parents coming to Miami for a visit, but is surprised to discover that they are suddenly very accepting of his lifestyle. Dan's mom even spends time with his boyfriend, Arnie. Things don't work out quite as nicely for Mike and his sometime girlfriend Heather. She wants him to settle down and marry her, but he isn't ready to commit to one woman. They spend a weekend together in Boston, but Mike finds that he is as indecisive as ever. Sarah's puppy, Leroy, is also introduced. |
October 3rd, 1996 | (7.5) |
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5x14: Resignation
Resignation (5x14)Business matters are coming to a halt. Joe and Flora are getting frustrated because no one else is doing any work, and they can't seem to make the decisions necessary to commit to a business. The others are speechless and hurt, but Sarah seizes the opportunity and presents a downscaled, easy to implement business plan: home delivery of cakes and treats. After sampling the desserts that they will be selling, the other roommates are ready to get on board, and it looks like Delicious Deliveries might happen. Meanwhile, Cynthia spends some time coming to terms with the kind of men she's been dating, and decides to stay and help with the business. Joe's friend Joonmo shows up and helps Joe realize that he did the right thing by stepping back from the business. |
October 10th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x15: A Class Act
A Class Act (5x15)Joe finds himself about to fail the one class that stands between him and an MBA from Fordham University in New York. Trying to complete the course from Miami, Joe must try to satisfy his professor, who is unhappy with the material he has turned in. Although Joe sends in a video about his crisis in leaving the business, he fails to impress his professor and in a last-ditch effort he flies to New York to give a presentation on the final day of class. With the help of a friend, he is able to make the grade. Meanwhile, Flora is engaged in a power struggle with Mark of Hospitality Purchasing over what his share in Delicious Deliveries should be. Mark and Flora maintain that each of them should have control over the business. They finally hammer out an agreement and move on to more important things-like teaching little Leroy to fetch and sit. |
October 17th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x16: Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (5x16)Flora and Cynthia get into a spat when the dog bites Cynthia. Cynthia misses "real" people: her family and the neighborhood in Oakland. Excited, she flies to Atlanta for a reunion with her mother and sisters. They share funny and bittersweet memories. In a true "family moment" they sing together, recalling the memory of Cynthia's late father and sister. Dan also has a family encounter when he flies to Kansas to see his parents and brothers. He and his mom continue the frank discussion of Dan's sexuality that they started in Miami a few weeks earlier. When Dan returns, he makes a date with Johnny, a new romantic interest. Even though Arnie is jealous and hurt, Dan contends that he never committed to Arnie. On the business front, Joe wants to give his shares to the dog, prompting disbelief and criticism from the roommates. |
October 24th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x17: ...Lies, and Videotape
...Lies, and Videotape (5x17)There's a full moon over the Miami house, bringing sexual tension between the roommates to a head. Mike brings home a waitress for some fun in the Jacuzzi, and the two are joined by Melissa. The threesome quickly moves upstairs to the privacy of the bathroom, but it is obvious to Dan, Flora and Sarah that something wild is going on inside. Sarah tries to push Flora through the bathroom window to get a better look, but the window breaks, shattering the mood. Later on, Melissa and Mike deny that anything happened. |
October 31st, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x18: Liars and Lovers
Liars and Lovers (5x18)The roommates continue to spin around in their orbits, the pull of each personality influencing all the others. Dan is having trouble fitting in with the group, which Flora and Sarah attribute to him being a liar. Sarah calls him on his promised commitment to the business, which he can't seem to muster, while Flora confronts Dan in front of the others, calling him a liar to his face. Meanwhile, Joe returns to New York City for graduation and during the commencement ceremony, he proposes to his beloved. Upon returning to Miami, he announces his engagement at the surprise birthday party that Mike throws for him. |
November 7th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x19: Nature Calls
Nature Calls (5x19)Cynthia, Dan, Joe, Mike and Sarah take a camping vacation on a desert island in the Bahamas--"roughing it" with a gourmet cook and deluxe gear. But the real focus is on experiencing nature by sailing, snorkeling and lounging on the beach. Even Cynthia, who is skeptical about the lack of facilities and is afraid of water, is won over by the beauty of the islands. As Sarah's pictures prove to Flora and Melissa, it was a great vacation experience. |
November 14th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x20: Everyone Gets the Jackson
Everyone Gets the Jackson (5x20)Things get a bit crazy when Sarah friend Hank Jackson visits Miami. He brings a video of Sarah getting a little wild to show the roomies. The roommates have mixed reactions about it. |
November 21st, 1996 | (7.9) |
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5x21: None of Your Business
None of Your Business (5x21)With only days left before the deadline to start a business, Flora decides to pursue a coffee shop concept in addition to the dessert delivery service. She and partner Mark frantically try to get the necessary materials together, but Flora's power plays alienate the roommates. In the end, the investors decide that their conditions have not been met. There will be no business. In the midst of all this, Dan finds out that he'll be moving to Milan to model, and has to break the news to his boyfriend Johnny. |
November 28th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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5x22: Ba-Bye
Ba-Bye (5x22)As the roommates get ready to leave the Miami house, Cynthia receives a job offer in Miami that she can't pass up. Unfortunately, her schedule won't allow her to go back home at all, but she looks forward to her new job. Flora will be staying in Miami with Mitchell even though he initially stands her up at the airport. Dan is moving to Milan to pursue his modeling career, jeopardizing his relationship with Johnny, and they share an emotional good-bye. Mike, Sarah and Joe are all going their separate ways: Mike is going home to Jacksonville, Joe will be starting a new life with Nic, and Sarah is heading back to San Diego with her dog, Leroy |
December 5th, 1996 | (10.0) |
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4x1: Moving In: London (1)
Moving In: London (1) (4x1)The diverse group of three Americans, three Europeans, and one Australian arrive in their Notting Hill home for the next six months. St. Louis native and racecar driver Mike and Oregon native and theater aficionado Jay room together, while German DJ Lars and Brit rock star Neil double up. All-American NYU students and athlete Kat and Australian supermodel Jacinda share a room. London native, singer Sharon, who sleeps with the lights on, gets the single. The group's vibe is pretty friendly, but it might be because they come from different cultures and are initially kind and accepting of unfamiliar people. Or it could be just because it's the first day. |
June 29th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x2: Moving In: London (2)
Moving In: London (2) (4x2)Kat and Neil's attraction to each other causes problems for another roommate and for Neil's girlfriend, Chrys. Mike goes into culture shock when he finds there's no ranch dressing in the supermarkets. |
June 29th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x3: A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Swine and Thou
A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Swine and Thou (4x3)Mike and Neil's differences are exposed as Neil explains that Mike represents everything about Americans that he is "not too happy about." Mike has no problem being labeled as "so American." He has great pride in his home land and tries to describe the most important holiday in America, Super Bowl Sunday.On Valentine's Day, Jacinda receives gifts from her boyfriend in New York. Neil also receives a gift from his significant other, but his gift doesn't seem to be as warm and touching as Jacinda's. Chrys sent him a pig's heart impaled with a nail, with white roses around it. She meant it as a joke, but he fails to see the humor in it. Despite Chrys' morbid personality, it is clear that Neil still loves her. However, Neil and Kat have expressed attraction to each other, but don't pursue the next level of intimacy |
July 6th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x4: Shush, Shush, Sweet Sharon
Shush, Shush, Sweet Sharon (4x4)Sharon's career as a singer is threatened when she decides to undergo surgery to remove a nodule on her throat. The operation is a success, but her tougher test is not talking for a week to rest her vocal chords. She lasts less than a day.Lars goes out and tries hit the London DJ scene. He meets with the heads of KIIS FM, but the job they offered is not what he thought it would be. He wants to promote parties and DJ in clubs, which is difficult for someone new to London who has few connections. |
July 13th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x5: Brand New Swords and Formula Fords
Brand New Swords and Formula Fords (4x5)Mike meets with the prep team he wants to race with, but can't find a sponsor. He is reluctant to ask his father for help but does so out of desperation. His father says that he won't help him if he is racing in London but will give him a free ride if he goes back home. Kat continues to train for the junior Olympic trials held in San Jose, Calif. She heads to the Golden State but doesn't fare too well in the tryouts. Despite her disappointing finish she heads back to London and is noticeably calmer and happier with herself. |
July 20th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x6: Model Employees
Model Employees (4x6)Another day on the job! The cast looks for employment to hinder their boredom. Jacinda continues modeling, although she is beginning to dislike it more with each job. By the end of the episode, however, she decides that modeling really isn't so bad because the money and experiences make it worth the effort. Mike finally gets a job as a rollerblade instructor and makes relatively decent money, considering what he actually does. Sharon applies for a waitressing job and quits after the first day. She then becomes a salesperson at a technology fair and does an amazing job, so she sticks with it.The cast is finally getting a sense of what living in London is like and is beginning to accept the cultural differences. Mike and Jay are considered the "night crew" because they stay up late at night and get up at around 2 or 3 in the afternoon. They do nothing but sit around, watch TV and play basketball, so the rest of the cast gets a little upset about the fact that they literally do nothing. |
July 27th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x7: Speaking Parts
Speaking Parts (4x7)The cast finds themselves worrying about Neil after they watch a performance of his band. While singing, Neil begins flirting with a very inebriated man in the audience. In the middle of a song, Neil bends down to kiss this man and the stranger bites off Neil's tongue! There is an exorbitant amount of blood and he is rushed to the emergency room, where he is given 15 stitches. He's unable to eat, drink or talk and has to record his confessionals with a computer program that would speak everything he wrote. The cast is very sympathetic but also has a good time making fun of him. His girlfriend also helps him in his time of need.Meanwhile, Jay is on a hunt for a theatre in which to perform his play, "The Bedroom." He finds a great place called the West End Theatre, but the owner tells Jay that he can't afford it and recommends other more suitable places. Jay also continues on his writing kick and stays up all hours of the night to write the perfect screenplay. One night he decides to write an e-mail to his favorite band, Blues Traveler, about his writing ambitions and his love for their music. The band plays in London a few days later, and not only do they dedicate a song to Jay, he also hangs out with the band afterwards in their hotel. |
August 3rd, 1995 | (9.5) |
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4x8: London: Episode 8
London: Episode 8 (4x8)Jacinda'a boyfriend Paul arrives and, despite their differing attitudes towards their relationship, find they are still in love. Jacinda and Paul buy a puppy, much to the dismay of her roommates. Jacinda begins taking flying lessons. Mike admires Lars' ease with meeting women when they go clubbing. An ex-exchange student friend of Mike's from Germany, Mia, provides a diversion for him. Jay lectures Mike about how he treated Mia. Jacinda is comforted by her new puppy, Legend when Paul leaves. |
August 10th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x9: Innocents Abroad
Innocents Abroad (4x9)This episode centers on Mike's racecar driving and his efforts to find a sponsor. His dad, brother and stepmother come to visit him and nag him to get a job. His dad was a former racecar driver and has a fascination with Lola brand racecars. After the family does the tourist thing, they head down to the Lola factory and Mike's dad convinces Lola to become Mike's sponsor. The relationship between Mike and his dad has drastically improved since his family came to visit him in London and Mike is very excited about this. Jay has a visit from his girlfriend Marisa and they have a wonderful time reading poetry and hanging out, but in the end, they decide it's better to just take things easy. |
August 17th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x10: Dysfunction Junction
Dysfunction Junction (4x10)The peaceful quality of life at the loft ends when the phone is disconnected. In order to have service reinstated, the roommates must come up with 530 pounds, a task that proves challenging because the girls have all lost their wallets. Jacinda's irresponsibility about Legend and his messes also cause conflict in the house. The roommates all pick on Sharon. Lars gets angry with Jacinda when she doesn't take his attempts to collect phone bill money from her seriously. Lars confronts his roommates about their irresponsibility when his bike is stolen. |
August 24th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x11: Outward Bonding
Outward Bonding (4x11)Destination unknown! The group takes a weekend getaway to the north of England. None of the group is overly excited to spend the weekend together but they know it must be done. The rest of the weekend mimics an episode of Road Rules, as there are different challenges that the group must conquer together. This includes building a raft that eventually sinks, climbing a high wall and dangling on a high ropes course. Throughout the adventures, Sharon has issues as she is scared and is not a fan of heights. Jacinda is not very sympathetic to Sharon's needs and the two get into a tiff about their differences on the last night of the trip. The rest of the group begins to notice that they constantly make fun of Sharon but she never takes offense. The group apologizes, and Lars gets on his knees and tells her how special she really is. Aww- |
August 31st, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x12: Fast Company
Fast Company (4x12)Start up your engines! Mike gets familiar with the racetrack. He wants to race and kick some butt to earn respect from the roommates. Mike has problems with his car and he tries to find out what's wrong. The roommates support Mike and show up at his race. Sharon and Kat get emotional and are very proud of Mike. He doesn't win, but the roommates still think he's a winner |
September 7th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x13: The Play's the Thing
The Play's the Thing (4x13)Who wants to go to the theatre? The cast transforms their flat into a stage for Jay's play, "The Bedroom." The play is about his true-life experience and how he felt at age 17 without his father. He confesses to the cast that he had to go to court against his father so that his stepfather could legally adopt him. His birth father ends up sending him a letter while in London and the two plan to meet up sometime during his 5-month stay in the brisk city. The rest of the cast helps out with his performance by operating the lights and giving moral support. When he finishes his performance, both his acting and writing abilities astound the rest of the cast and the other guests. |
September 14th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x14: Unexpected Developments
Unexpected Developments (4x14)Love is in the air. After Jay produces his play, the flat is turned into a discotheque/concert hall. Neil performs with his band while Lars DJs. The cast members begin to drink heavily and Mike is obviously the most inebriated. He begins to confess his feelings for Jacinda and she shafts him by telling him he has no chance and that he never will. Mike ends up hooking up with a woman named Hannah whom he does not treat very well, but she still pays attention to him and appears to really care about him. Kat also makes a friend named Sebastian who woos her with his motorcycle, but they take it slow since he is leaving the next week for Israel. |
September 21st, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x15: Oral Examinations
Oral Examinations (4x15)The roommates decide to visit the ideal home show convention where Sharon works. The roommates cause trouble for Sharon. Kat is taking classes and loving her post modernism courses. Sharon gets upset that none of the roommates understand her feelings and emotions. Kat prepares for her monologue. During her performance she chokes and gets very down on herself. Sharon gets very sick, but none of the roommates believe how sick she is. She stays in bed for days and there is no progress with her condition. She gets so ill that she goes to the hospital for a couple of days. The roommates visit her and show just how much they care about Sharon by bringing her flowers and gifts. |
September 28th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x16: Homebodies and Free Spirits
Homebodies and Free Spirits (4x16)Jay is homesick and decides to go home to Portland for a few days. He is a bit nervous about seeing his "girlfriend" Alicia but things fall right into place once they are finally in each other's arms. Jacinda becomes the instigator of the group by persuading Kat to get naked and streak the streets of London with her. She also convinces Neil to go with her when she gets her tongue pierced and nearly passes out. The rest of the cast has mixed feelings about Jacinda's new piercing and are beginning to realize just how crazy she really is. Jay comes back to London realizing that all he needs to leave this show with is an experience. |
October 5th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x17: Tales from The Confessional
Tales from The Confessional (4x17)The roommates bond and share some dinner. Mike confesses that he does not know much about himself. The girls cruise around town, checking out some area for sightseeing. Jacinda expresses her beliefs about the Bible in an argument with a man on the street. Lars parties too much and has tons of fun with the roommates. The roommates decide it's time to be silly and wacky in their confessionals. |
October 12th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x18: Words of Love
Words of Love (4x18)The cast accuses Mike of being a womanizer because he calls women derogatory names like "bitch." He meets a young woman named Nina whom he actually cares about and is not in the relationship just to "shag." Kat falls for an English man, a friend of Sharon's, named Spencer. He takes her to a friend's wedding and the two begin spending a great deal of time together. Lars finds a woman whom he really digs and the two plan to rent a convertible and spend a romantic day together. But on the way to her house, Lars hits a bump and gets a flat tire. The two do spend the day together but end up taking a train to the south of England. |
October 19th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x19: Clubs, Pubs, and Dubs
Clubs, Pubs, and Dubs (4x19)Sharon has band rehearsal and her nerves get the best of her. Once she relaxes she does a great job. Lars wants to get to know more promoters. Neil is suffering from poverty and is forced to put on a suit and hunt for a job. Sharon, who is never on time, shows up very late to a rehearsal. All of the roommates need money. Lars and Neil search for talented DJs for a show. Lars succeeds at the job because everybody had a great time at the club. |
October 26th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x20: There Is No Place Like Home... Is There?
There Is No Place Like Home... Is There? (4x20)Jacinda goes to Rome and Milan for photo shoots. Her stubborn attitude makes her frustrated with both shoots. Mike goes home to race and does extremely well. He discovers that he misses London and his roommates. He comes to the conclusion that America is not all that it's cracked up to be and realizes that he can do well in England. |
November 2nd, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x21: Into Africa
Into Africa (4x21)The roommates receive the exciting news that they are headed for Kenya. They fly to the middle of nowhere, caravan to the camp and climb a nearby hill to watch the sunset. They speak with the native Masai warriors and learn that the Masai way of life is disappearing. They visit a native village and go on safari. After setting up camp for the night, the Masai prepare to slaughter a goat for dinner. Sharon, a vegetarian, refuses to have anything to do with it. |
November 9th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x22: Out of Africa...and Outta Here!
Out of Africa...and Outta Here! (4x22)The weeklong trip to Kenya continues with the slaughter of a goat for dinner. The Masai drink the goat's blood after killing it. Neil tastes the blood, too. Sharon objects to the killing of an animal and sits by herself on the hill. A warrior goes to talk to Sharon, and she eventually comes to terms with the goat's death. She will fast as an act of protest, after the fact. The trip brings the group closer together. The guys discuss what they've learned from each other. Even Sharon is brought out of her shell. The trip ends with a balloon safari, and the roommates return to London as close friends, looking forward to their last week together. |
November 16th, 1995 | (10.0) |
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4x24: The Real World Vacations: Behind the Scenes
The Real World Vacations: Behind the Scenes (4x24)Three past members of The Real World (Heather B. from New York, Jon Brennan from Los Angeles and Rachel Campos from San Francisco) get together to reminisce about their vacations. |
November 23rd, 1995 | (10.0) |
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3x1: Planes, Trains and Paddywagons
Planes, Trains and Paddywagons (3x1)Cory and Pedro are the first roommates we meet as they both get on the train to San Francisco. Pedro tells Cory he's HIV-positive and worries about how the others will react. Puck gets arrested on a bench warrant. Rachel and Judd meet and take a shuttle to the loft. Pam and Mohammed arrive later. The group's professions are examined. They all introduce themselves, but realize that there is someone missing. Puck gets out of jail and arrives late. Room selection then begins, as everyone argues over the single, but Pam eventually wins. They all get together for a group dinner. Afterwards, while looking through his scrapbook, the roommates learn that Pedro is not just HIV-positive, but has AIDS. Rachel explains her distress over how living with Pedro will affect the roommates. |
June 24th, 1994 | (9.5) |
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3x2: Love Stinks
Love Stinks (3x2)The Puck/Rachel flirtation begins with a trip to church and is carried throughout further outings. edro is repulsed when Puck sticks his fingers into the communal peanut butter. Puck cancels a long-awaited dual date for Valentine's Day and when Rachel offers to be a substitute, he rejects her. At a house meeting, Rachel loses her battle to establish separate male/female bathrooms, and Puck feels that he is picked on for his unsanitary habits. Rachel and Pedro discuss the living situation and her questions about his disease. Valentine's Day brings everyone--with the exception of Mohammed--together in a "lonely hearts club" outing to the Stinking Rose Restaurant. |
July 1st, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x3: White Like Me
White Like Me (3x3)A group visit to the Upper Room poetry reading featuring Mohammed leaves Cory feeling dull and ordinary. Each of the roommates' career pursuits is examined as Cory tries to find her niche in life. Rachel's political views are expressed after a trip to a Jack Kemp rally, which leads to an argument with Mohammed, leaving Rachel hurt. Pedro has his first date with Sean. Cory unintentionally offends Mo's girlfriend Stephanie by asking if she's half white. The group finds a new way to communicate when Mo organizes a poetry night at the house. |
July 8th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x4: From a Six to a Nine and Back Again
From a Six to a Nine and Back Again (3x4)Puck invites his fellow roommates to a screening of his soapbox derby video and is hurt when no one attends except Rachel. Judd shows his romantic side and goes on a date with Jeannie but no sparks fly. The whole group gets embroiled in a dinner argument with Puck which seems to focus on "90210," but really is about his overall attitude and actions. Puck explains his history and his home. Puck skips Pedro's birthday breakfast in retaliation for the soapbox snub, then he confronts Cory about the same thing, resulting in renewed appreciation. The arrival of Puck's pit bull, Joker, provides a way for all to see a new side of Puck. |
July 15th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x5: You Gotta Have Art
You Gotta Have Art (3x5)Judd tries to find work cartooning but is frustrated at every turn, until he gets invited to pitch his idea in Hollywood. Mo works with his band and he and Puck get into an argument about rap music. As soon as Judd starts to get closer to his confidante, Pam, her boyfriend, Chris, arrives in town. At the Bammie Awards--the "Grammys" for the Bay Area--the roommates ogle rockers while Mo mingles to promote his band. All go to see Mo's band perform at the Gavin Convention. Judd makes a second trip to the San Francisco Examiner and comes away with the job of weekly cartoonist. |
July 22nd, 1994 | (9.1) |
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3x6: Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise (3x6)The Rachel/Puck flirtation continues with the Critical Mass bike ride, leaving Judd on the outside of the triangle. Pedro overhears Puck and Rachel telling gay jokes on the phone; he gets upset, but lets it go. Pedro grapples with the fear that his relationship with Sean is going to fast, he tells Pam that he's falling in love. Rachel tries to go out on a date with Harlow, but Puck winds up chaperoning and interfering, leading to Rachel's decision to distance herself from Puck. Rachel's friends, Patty, Francis and Heather come to visit. Judd gets romantic with Francis, but is saddened when she returns to Arizona. Puck's constant flirtation with Heather leads to an argument between Rachel and Heather. Rachel denies any attraction to Puck. Pedro talks to Sean about feeling torn between Sean/San Francisco and family/Miami. Puck assures Rachel that nothing happened with Heather. |
July 29th, 1994 | (9.4) |
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3x7: Coffee and Sympathy
Coffee and Sympathy (3x7)The roommates go through hard times. Cory can't find a job. She treks all over San Francisco and nobody will hire her. The girls struggle together: Pam is working hard on her medical school projects, while Rachel is waiting to hear about her grad school applications. Puck finds a dog and grows very attached to his new four-legged friend. The roommates convince Puck to do the right thing and find the owner. Deep down, Puck is a nice guy. He searches high and low to find the lucky owners of the dog. |
August 6th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x8: Together and Apart
Together and Apart (3x8)Pedro's health is beginning to deteriorate, as his T-cell count gets lower. The cast is beginning to realize the extent of his illness and is worried about the possible consequences. This creates tension between Pedro and Puck, because Puck does not respect the way Pedro chooses to live his life. Pedro continues to give educational seminars on living with HIV and Pam and Judd go to support him when he speaks at Stanford University. Rachel and Cory go with Puck to the house he grew up in and meet his mother, who, to their surprise, is completely normal. The next day, Pedro, Judd and Pam go to the park and take it easy by playing soccer and enjoying each other's company. |
August 13th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x9: Collision Course
Collision Course (3x9)Cory and Puck are spending a lot of time together and having fun as friends. Pedro and Puck are the "odd couple." Puck insults Pedro all the time because Pedro is gay. Pedro voices his frustrations about Puck to the roommates. Pedro decides to separate himself from all the roommates as long as Puck is around. Pedro goes home to visit his family. Back at the house. Puck explains his opinion on how people need to be worthy to earn his respect. Tension builds in the house when the cast asks each other personal questions. |
August 20th, 1994 | (9.6) |
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3x10: Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell (3x10)The roomies are growing irritated with Puck. They are annoyed with his disrespect for the rest of the cast and his complete selfishness in any given situation. Puck meets a woman named Toni at the park and goes on a few dates with her. She even accompanies him to the hair salon when he decides to dye his hair blue. Everyone but Puck goes out to dinner for Mohammed's birthday and they all come to the conclusion that something needs to be done about Puck. They begin to confront him and he immediately gets defensive, which forces them to decide whether or not having him stay in the house is really worth all this trouble. |
August 27th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x11: Getting Dropped
Getting Dropped (3x11)Puck getting the boot from the house was named number 97 on TV Guide/ TV Lands 100 Memorable TV Moments in December of 2004. |
September 3rd, 1994 | (9.8) |
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3x12: Rebel, Rebel
Rebel, Rebel (3x12)Everyone seems to be enjoying Puck's absence and the chemistry among the cast has drastically improved. Pedro goes home with Rachel to Phoenix and visits her very religious family. While there, Pedro gives another educational seminar on having HIV at the junior high where Rachel's father works. After looking at the pictures Rachel brings home, her mother is not happy with her actions in San Francisco, namely the piercing of her belly button. It is also Pam's birthday and her boyfriend Christopher flies in to surprise her. Christopher stays hidden until the rest of the cast performs a "This is your life Pam" skit and Christopher shows up at the very end. They all celebrate her birthday by skiing in Tahoe. |
September 10th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x13: Homecoming
Homecoming (3x13)Pedro and Sean's relationship has been on the rocks, and Pedro feels that he needs to get away. He heads to Miami to visit his family, where he feels at home. Pedro hangs out with his two best friends to unwind. During his visit home, Pedro gets very ill. He visits a doctor and tries to get lots of rest. His family and roommates are all very worried about Pedro's health. Cory and Puck spend time together to reflect on the house situation. Puck feels that the roommates care more about Pedro than him. Pedro confronts Cory about their misunderstandings. |
September 17th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x14: Old Fish, New Fish
Old Fish, New Fish (3x14)Puck reappears in this episode as he calls the group to invite them to a party. None of the cast members show up but a few days later, while at a bar with Judd, a drunken Rachel calls Puck to invite him down there for some drinks. After fighting as usual, Rachel storms off and vows never talk to Puck again. This vow is then broken soon after as he calls to try and repair the damage. The two meet in a park only to fight, yet again, about the cast's reasoning for kicking him out of the house. This dispute initiates the search for a new roommate and after interviewing three individuals, the group decides on Jo, a young woman from London. Jo's friend Steve takes Cory and Rachel rock climbing soon after she moves in, which helps break the ice between the cast members and Jo. |
September 24th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x15: Why is Love Like an Elevator
Why is Love Like an Elevator (3x15)The roommates are growing close to Jo. They feel that Jo is a positive influence in the house. She has great new ideas and an adventurous personality. Jo takes the roommates rock climbing. Rachel achieves a great feat and climbs to the top of the rocks. Judd has been spending time with a good friend from college named Jessica. He wants the relationship to move to a romantic level. Meanwhile, Jo receives bad news from Steve. He notifies her that she must appear in court because her ex-husband is appealing her restraining order. Jo is emotionally stressed and frustrated, but Cory is right there to support her through it all. Judd and Rachel decide to go out for a night on the town. They pretend to be a couple so they will seem more attractive. Jo begins to bond very closely with Cory. A non-confrontational person, Jo loves the house because everyone has so much respect for each other and is so supportive of her. |
October 1st, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x16: Love and Death
Love and Death (3x16)Pedro's health weakens and he is sent to the emergency room with a temperature of 104 degrees. The cast begins to realize the full extent of his sickness and tries not to let it bother them that he is getting closer and closer to the end of his life. A confused Mohammed breaks up with Stephanie, hooks up with a friend from San Diego, then calls Stephanie crying and tries to repair what is left of their relationship. To take a break from all of the drama in their lives, the group goes horseback riding. |
October 8th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x17: Hawaii
Hawaii (3x17)Aloha! The cast leaves for an adventure in Hawaii, where they hope that they'll have a chance to bond. Once they arrive there is trouble in paradise as the group fights over the suite. Once they are all settled in, they head off to a luau. A vegan, Jo gets very disturbed when the roasted pig is pulled out of the ground. She feels that the stuffed pig looks like a rotten corpse. Jo accidentally eats some of the pork and runs to the bathroom. The cast tries surfing and the girls rock, while the guys have trouble. Pedro has plenty of time to relax and enjoys parasailing. Jo and Rachel bond by partying and meeting guys. While the cast is cliff diving, Rachel slips off the cliff. Luckily, she makes it down in one piece. By the end of the trip the group is closer and the friendships grow stronger. |
October 15th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x18: Just Friends
Just Friends (3x18)The cast is back from their island adventure and Rachel has decided to join "Empower America," a conservative Republican group. The cast accompanies her to the seminar and Judd and Rachel get into an argument later about the supposed "racism" that goes on in the group. Rachel decides to get a tattoo on her lower back, which conflicts with her "conservative beliefs," making the cast question her behavior. Tensions rise between Cory and Rachel because Cory begins to get jealous of the friendship developing between Rachel and Jo. Cory pouts around the house when Rachel and Jo bring home some skater friends and she later confronts Rachel with her issues. Steve starts to make Jo feel trapped as he calls her every day and tells her he is expecting that they will eventually date. She completely moves out of his house in Tahoe to ease the tension. |
October 22nd, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x19: Love Rules
Love Rules (3x19)Pedro and Sean want to take their relationship to the next level and decide to exchange vows. Pedro's friend Alex flies in from Miami for the party and tries to convince the two to move to Miami. The three bond and later Alex realizes that Pedro and Sean are happy together where they are. While Sean and Pedro prepare for their new life, the exiled Puck talks about his relationship with Toni, and how he can see them together for the rest of their lives. Back at the house the group fixes up the pad for the big day as Puck continues to bug them with phone calls. With congratulatory speeches from Pam, Judd, and Alex, Pedro and Sean exchange rings and seal their love with a kiss. |
October 29th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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3x20: Last Call
Last Call (3x20)As the group enjoys their last few days together, Cory, Judd, Pam and Pedro spend a day in Monterey while Rachel and Jo bond in San Francisco. Mo continues to work hard on his band's single and music video, isolating himself from his roommates. Pedro and Rachel have lunch and discuss their different views in life. Despite their differences they seem to understand each other's viewpoints and remain friends. Puck gets his driver's license back, picks up his car, and heads to the Lombard loft to pick up some of his things he left behind when he was kicked out. |
November 5th, 1994 | (10.0) |
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2x1: Los Angeles: Episode 1
Los Angeles: Episode 1 (2x1)The Real World New York cast reunites for the weekend as the second season is about to begin. Eric's success is a major bone of contention for the loftmates and he worries that there will be a lot of tension. The tension continues as Julie complains that Eric never returns her pages and that many of them have not stayed connected to each other. Becky and Norman, however, hang out on a regular basis. Norm even put together a Geo commercial with Heather, Julie and Andre. They discuss how people recognize them now and how many people assume that they were actors on a show rather than part of a documentary. |
June 27th, 1993 | (5.1) |
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2x2: Los Angeles: Episode 2
Los Angeles: Episode 2 (2x2)As the New York cast envisions the future of their successors, Dom, Tami and Jon make their way across the country in a motor home. Heather predicts that someone will leave early. Dominic, one of the new blood, expects no problems at all. Dominic and Tami arrive in Owensboro to pick up Jon and are immediately taken aback by his very "country" lifestyle. Dominic is most amazed by Jon's popularity at a local club, where he sings "Boot Scootin' Boogie." Jon worries about Dom's drinking habits, while Dom is unnerved that Jon doesn't drink at all. Jon objects when Tami asks the Magic 8 Ball, "Will Jon get laid?" He is very uncomfortable discussing his sex life and says that he doesn't believe in sex before marriage. Jon talks about how his parents reacted to Tami and Dom and offend both of them. Jon backs off, trying to maintain some civility during the road trip. |
June 27th, 1993 | (5.8) |
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2x3: Los Angeles: Episode 3
Los Angeles: Episode 3 (2x3)As Dominic, Tami and Jon continue their trip to Los Angeles, the differences among them become more evident. They discuss religion and Jon feels ganged up on, as if Tami and Dom are trying to make sound like a bigot. They continue to harass Jon, complaining about his driving. When they stop in Vegas, Jon feels like a fish out of water. As they near LA, a heated conversation ends when Jon calls Tami trash. Tami is offended by the comment and complains that she feels degraded. They finally arrive at the house and run around like little kids until the other roomies arrive. After meeting everyone and settling into the house, Dom, Tami and Jon decide to have a fresh start now that they are in LA. |
July 2nd, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x4: Los Angeles: Episode 4
Los Angeles: Episode 4 (2x4)Beth causes a huge rift in the tentative friendship among the roommates when she brings all of them, including Dominic--who initially does not want to go--to a party that she wasn't even invited to. The roommates are asked to leave and everyone blames Beth. Dominic criticizes her for humiliating them. This spat occurs after Dominic confronts Beth about bringing her cat into the house without permission. The friction between them lessens as they begin to truly talk with each other. Meanwhile, the relationship between David and Jon becomes strained as they begin to realize how different they are. An argument about the mess left on the porch leads to David physically attacking Jon, which Aaron breaks up. |
July 9th, 1993 | (5.9) |
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2x5: Los Angeles: Episode 5
Los Angeles: Episode 5 (2x5)Tami and David's relationship is explored. Beth predicts that they will end up sleeping together. David offends Tami when an outing planned for her, David and Jon to spend some time together includes two of David's friends--right before they are supposed to go on a date. Tami cancels their date and they resolve to be just friends. Tami goes on Studs to expand her social life. David gets left behind on a group bowling night and goes with Tami and her date to the alley in a screaming rage. David and Dominic get into a verbal confrontation and Irene storms off in anger. A house meeting turns hostile when David gets defensive over his roommates' personal criticisms about his attitude. |
July 16th, 1993 | (5.8) |
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2x6: Los Angeles: Episode 6
Los Angeles: Episode 6 (2x6)Tami and her Studs date Kenya try to cheat on the show, hoping to win the $600. When the other team wins, Tami and Kenya decide to part ways. Though opposites, Aaron and Dominic admit to an exclusive friendship that alienates the other roommates. They show little respect for Jon or Beth. Beth's "drama queen" personality is illustrated when she goes on and on about her petty problems.Some of the roomies think Jon is lazy and unmotivated, while he insists that it will just take time for him to adjust to L.A. Irene feels like Jon is getting picked on, and her friendship with Jon deepens as she brings him home with her for the weekend. Jon impresses her when he does an impromptu performance at the Western Connection. |
July 23rd, 1993 | (5.6) |
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2x7: Los Angeles: Episode 7
Los Angeles: Episode 7 (2x7)Tension in the house erupts when David tries to pull the covers off Tami as a practical joke that goes sour. Tami retaliates, and she and David fight. Beth steps in and incites the argument, ultimately accusing David of rape.Tami threatens to press legal charges, while David tries to plead his case to the male roommates. Beth denies being the instigator, claiming she was the only one that came to Tami's defense. Tami leaves the house with a suitcase, uncomfortable sleeping there that night. Irene feels unsafe and thinks that the house needs to have a meeting without David to discuss the situation. Aaron doesn't think that David should have to leave, but Irene says she will leave if he doesn't. David watches the discussion upstairs on a monitor- |
July 30th, 1993 | (5.6) |
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2x8: Los Angeles: Episode 8
Los Angeles: Episode 8 (2x8)The housemates invite David to the meeting and ask that he leave the house. David argues that Beth was responsible for escalating the argument, and reminds everyone of the time Beth showed Tami Dom's underwear when he was drunk. He says he will leave if they want him to, but he thinks Beth should leave too. David's attempts to apologize get him nowhere and he ultimately agrees to leave. Aaron wonders how this will affect David's career. In retrospect, the roommates conclude that it was the right decision and David admits to having learned his lesson. |
August 6th, 1993 | (9.5) |
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2x9: Los Angeles: Episode 9
Los Angeles: Episode 9 (2x9)A new roommate, Glen, is selected out of the three candidates that were sent to the house. Aaron's attempts to organize the selection process are vetoed by the other roommates. Glen moves in and Jon gives him the inside information on his new roommates. Glen has his first fight when he argues with Dom following an Inspiral Carpets concert. |
August 13th, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x10: Los Angeles: Episode 10
Los Angeles: Episode 10 (2x10)The group chooses to go on a camping trip to Joshua Tree, which proves to be too rigorous, especially when their guides get lost. The trip turns out to be a bonding experience when the roommates band together to confront their leaders about their lack of direction. The rest of the trip turns out to be even more challenging when rain, unappetizing food, and rough conditions make the roommates long for the comfort of their Venice home. Beth is the victim of a simulated rescue and trusts Aaron to guide her to safety. When forced to rock climb, Tami divulges her pregnancy, to the surprise of her roommates. Tami, unsuccessful at the climb, lashes out at Aaron about his big ego upon her return to solid ground. |
August 20th, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x11: Los Angeles: Episode 11
Los Angeles: Episode 11 (2x11)Tami addresses the Outward Bound trip and the revelation of her pregnancy. She then tells the roommates that she has decided to terminate the pregnancy. Tami's announcement sparks various discussions between the roommates as they are forced to confront their own varied beliefs about abortion. Tami explains that she isn't ready to have children and despite her decision, Jon remains supportive. Tami's mother, while at first disappointed in her, goes with her to the clinic. Aaron's girlfriend, Erin, visits him at the loft and causes a bit of friction between Dom and Aaron as they both position themselves for her affections. |
August 27th, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x12: Los Angeles: Episode 12
Los Angeles: Episode 12 (2x12)As Irene's wedding draws near, the roommates are faced with the change that her departure will bring. Irene deals with her last moments with her roommates as we learn more about her relationship with her fiance. Beth's friends finally bring her the anticipated "Men of UCLA" calendar, featuring Aaron. Beth sees an opportunity to play a practical joke, so she gets Jon and Glen to wallpaper the house with Aaron's calendar photos. An angered Aaron feels the heat and jokingly accuses them of rape. Irene's wedding day is a happy and yet sad time. As the roommates celebrate her happiness, they reflect on their own wedding wishes. Beth and Tami conclude that Jon has fallen in love with Irene and will miss her the most, as their bond was the strongest. |
September 3rd, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x13: Los Angeles: Episode 13
Los Angeles: Episode 13 (2x13)Beth A. moves in to replace Irene as the seventh roommate. Everyone reacts to the new Beth differently as they learn more and more about her life. Tami's initial discomfort with Beth A. increases when she learns that she is a lesbian. Glen's band, Perch, is transplanted from Philadelphia and moves into the house, to the dismay of the other roommates. Aaron, Jon and Glen play an April Fool's joke on Dom, they move his car and tell him it was towed. Jon plays dumb until forced to come clean to an angered Dom. |
September 10th, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x14: Los Angeles: Episode 14
Los Angeles: Episode 14 (2x14)Dom is faced with his parent's mortality when he returns home to Ireland to visit his ailing father. Dom's visit has a rehabilitating affect on his father. Dom goes drinking with his sister, Barbara, and his cousin, Peter; they lose track of time and make up an unbelievable story to explain for their tardiness. The roommates note Jon's personality changes. They watch as a scared Jon competes in a country music competition at the Borderline Bar; he wins the first round. |
September 17th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x15: Los Angeles: Episode 15
Los Angeles: Episode 15 (2x15)Beth S. and Tami struggle with the complications of their respective career pursuits. Beth S. has headshots taken which her agency deems inappropriate, forcing her to spend even more money. Tami's music group, Reality, loses their producer. Tami grapples with the depression that comes with her job at the HIV clinic. Tami arranges an HIV seminar for her roommates. Tami and Beth S. share their frustrations with the careers they have chosen. Despite her roommates' attempts to dissuade her, Tami has her jaw wired shut in order to lose weight. Tami, cracking under the pressure, decides to quit her job at the HIV clinic. |
September 24th, 1993 | (5.5) |
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2x16: Los Angeles: Episode 16
Los Angeles: Episode 16 (2x16)A movie producer expresses interest in Jon playing the lead in his movie. Following his meeting with the producers, Jon flies home to Owensboro for a visit. Jon is relieved to return to a place where he belongs as he is welcomed home by his family and a huge crowd at the airport. Jon tries to experience as much of his home as possible, while recognizing his place in California. Jon speaks at an assembly at Burns Middle School; once his routine at home, he sings at his mentor's establishment, Goldies. Jon sadly returns to LA and decides not to go with the movie role, but the producer has given away the role already. Meanwhile, Aaron introduces Dom to his lifestyle--school and surfing. |
October 1st, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x17: Los Angeles: Episode 17
Los Angeles: Episode 17 (2x17)The roommates' concerns about the house always being overrun by Glen's friends are addressed when Glen is confronted in a house meeting. Perch's seemingly permanent residence in the house strikes a nerve with all of the roommates as the band overruns the house. Glen is held responsible and angrily defends himself by claiming none of the roomies are trying to really get to know one another. In order to bond, the roommates create and play a question/answer game where they ask each other probing, personal questions. The roommates discover unknown common ground, and Tami gains newfound respect for Beth A. When Beth A. suggests feeding the homeless together, everyone gets involved. The roomies support Jon at the finals for the country western singer contest; Jon is triumphant. |
October 8th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x18: Los Angeles: Episode 18
Los Angeles: Episode 18 (2x18)The roommates explore their respective romantic relationships. Beth S. receives two prospective boyfriend visitors at the house, both of which she deems to be unsuitable. Tami introduces her relationship with Tootie, but they break up. Aaron meets Heather and despite her many fine qualities, realizes that the timing is bad. Beth S. denies having sex in the closet with one of her male visitors. Glen and Beth A. become very close. Dominic dates three different women at once and tries to keep them separated when he invites all three to a party at the loft. |
October 15th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x19: Los Angeles: Episode 19
Los Angeles: Episode 19 (2x19)After the initial excitement over the trip to Cozumel, Mexico, tensions between the roommates escalate. Dom and Aaron isolate themselves from the others as Beth A. and Glen follow suit. Everyone thinks Dom's drinking habits are a problem when he is discovered passed out in the sand. The obvious inexperience of Beth S., to the embarrassment of her roommates, mars her participation in various activities, and ultimately causes her to injure her arm. The group gets even more cliquey. Glen, Beth A., Aaron and Dom criticize Beth S. and Jon's embarrassing behavior at a hostile group dinner. |
October 22nd, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x20: Los Angeles: Episode 20
Los Angeles: Episode 20 (2x20)Beth S.'s history is related through her discussions with her roommates and her mother's visit to the loft. Jon observes Beth S. on the phone with an ex-boyfriend and steps in when things get uncomfortable. On arrival, Beth S.'s mom cleans the house and fixes a typical Polish meal for the roommates. Jon discovers more about the relationship between Beth S. and her mom through a private dinner them. Glen and Beth S. bicker at dinner and Jon talks with Glen and Aaron about picking on Beth S. Aaron confronts Beth S. about the disrespect he has shown towards her, while she confronts Glen, who admits that their relationship needs work. Beth S. wins everyone's respect when she beats them all at paintball. |
October 29th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x21: Los Angeles: Episode 21
Los Angeles: Episode 21 (2x21)The musically-oriented roommates stage an industry showcase at The Night Wind. Perch rehearses and performs despite the incomplete status of their songs. Dom arranges for the band he manages, Stik Kitty, to perform. The backup band that Jon sang with at the Western Connection plays with him at the showcase. Tami's attempt to railroad her band's placement in the showcase only draws bitterness from her roommates, illustrated through Glen's criticisms of the group's performance. The roommates all watch each other perform, as the showcase turns out to be a bonding experience for all. |
November 5th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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2x22: Los Angeles: Episode 22
Los Angeles: Episode 22 (2x22)As the roommates anticipate the end of the show, everyone discusses the impact that the public's reaction will have on their lives. The roommates analyze the changes they've made and the changes they see in the others, especially Jon. Aaron endures a hectic finals week at school, but looks forward to a culmination of years of studying as he prepares to graduate. The roommates all attend his graduation ceremony. Dom and Aaron value the friendship they now share. The roomies predict where they'll be in five years. An attempted final group confessional ends as quickly as it started when the typical bickering breaks out. Tami says goodbye to her roommates in a tearful display of affection. |
November 12th, 1993 | (10.0) |
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1x1: This is the True Story...
This is the True Story... (1x1)This is the true story of 7 strangers picked to live in a loft... |
May 22nd, 1992 | (9.2) |
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1x2: Julie and Eric... Could it be Love?
Julie and Eric... Could it be Love? (1x2)Julie and Eric become flirtatious with one another. Heather invites the two to the studio where she is recording a song for her upcoming album. The loft learns that Eric appeared in a commercial which sparks interesting conversation. |
May 29th, 1992 | (7.9) |
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1x3: Leather Chaps and Sequins? What is Eric...
Leather Chaps and Sequins? What is Eric... (1x3)Julie gets lost on her way to a new dance studio because she can't follow the directions that Eric gives her. While she is getting critiqued on her performance, Eric is getting naked with a female model at a fitness magazine shoot. When Eric and the model, Taryn, get a little hot and heavy during the shoot, the photographer encourages them.After the shoot, Taryn and Eric begin dating. But Eric is confused by the relationship, as their dates only consist of strange things like trying on "rocker clothes" (think leather chaps and sequins). Eric doesn't really understand what she sees in him. Andre's band, Reigndance, is practicing for an upcoming show when the cops show up and shut the rehearsal down. The band plans to perform anyway, and at Julie's urging, several of the roommates watch the show. Grateful for their support, Andre dedicates the song "Redspot" to his roommies. |
June 5th, 1992 | (9.1) |
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1x4: Trouble Throughout the House
Trouble Throughout the House (1x4)Becky is in the studio recording her song, "Mr. Sunshine." It's clear she's looking for some action, as she cuddles with friend/producer Adam. Becky later dresses up for a party at the Limelight by putting Dixie cups in her bra. Heather is unnerved by Becky's overt sexual behavior, especially as Becky gets more out of control as the party rages on.A house meeting is called after Heather and Becky wake up Kevin by jumping in his bed after the party. Tension runs high as the roommates gang up on Eric and his visiting sister. Eric feels like nobody gives him a fair shot. Heather suggests he either live with it or go to a hotel. After the meeting, Kevin writes Eric a long letter about their relationship and the current conflicts. The roomies pass around and discuss the letter. Eric gets angrier about the letter as he waits for Kevin to return home. When Kevin does arrive, Eric verbally attacks him for being so passive-aggressive. |
June 12th, 1992 | (8.9) |
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1x5: Kevin and Eric Mend Their Relationship
Kevin and Eric Mend Their Relationship (1x5)Kevin and Eric go outside to discuss their issues. The argument dies down as the two talk about stereotypes and their inherent differences. They shake hands. Kevin takes Morris, a teenage boy he is mentoring, to dinner and an art exhibit and talks to Morris about having a commitment to help others. Eric is also doing some community service as a probation requirement: He works in a basketball program for troubled kids. But he's got other things on his mind as he anxiously awaits Missy's arrival at the loft. Kevin and Eric become closer as they discuss Missy and Eric's relationship with her. Eric then cements the deal when he invites Kevin to a Knicks game, where the two meet Isaiah Thomas. Kevin gets a chance to peek into Eric's private life as he watches him interact with his dad, an NBA referee. |
June 19th, 1992 | (7.2) |
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1x6: Kevin... Come Back!
Kevin... Come Back! (1x6)Julie and Kevin's brother/sister dynamic continues as they discuss sex, expectations and fantasies. The roommates, however, are a little bit miffed that Kevin is spending increasingly more time away from the loft, so they decide to play a little prank on him. They toss a bunch of personas in a hat and take on the characters, hoping to fool Kevin into thinking that things have changed while he has been away. Everyone gets into the game, especially Julie, who announces, "I get to be a whore!" Kevin returns to the loft, and overwhelmed by what he sees, rushes out of the house. His frightened roomies wonder if he's coming back. |
June 26th, 1992 | (8.9) |
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1x7: Heather Wants to Grab His Booty!
Heather Wants to Grab His Booty! (1x7)The cast is worried about Kevin because no one knows where he went. Once he returns, they show him the video they made of the joke they played on him and he eventually forgives them. Later, Kevin confesses he considered quitting the show because he thought his roommates were so weird. Meanwhile, Heather constantly professes her love for Hornets basketball player Larry Johnson and says she plans to grab his ass if she ever meets him. Julie and Heather actually attend the Knicks-Hornets game, and Heather flirts incessantly with Larry Johnson afterwards. No booty-grabbing though--this show is strictly G-Rated. A package arrives, informing the ladies of the house that they will spend a week in Jamaica. Becky may need a vacation after the ugly argument she has with Kevin about racism in America. |
July 3rd, 1992 | (6.2) |
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1x8: Becky Falls into Troubled Love
Becky Falls into Troubled Love (1x8)The girls head off to Jamaica, Mon. They hit the beach to scope out the men, and they aren't too proud to beg for some lovin'. The guys are left at the loft in freezing cold New York and are forced to bond with each other. The girls do it all: water-ski, party and enjoy the rays. While relaxing in the spa, the girls picture the guys at home being bored and missing the girls. Back at home, Andre and Kevin head off to a night on the town and talk for the first time. They find themselves not as different from each other as they originally thought. Norman also is far from bored as he develops a relationship with Charles Perez, who he thinks may be the man of his dreams. Julie and Heather leave Jamaica a little disappointed by the available men. Becky, however, returns to NY with a new boyfriend in tow. But he's not from Jamaica; he's from the control room of the loft. Becky is getting it on with a Real World director. |
July 10th, 1992 | (9.6) |
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1x9: Julie in a Homeless Shelter?
Julie in a Homeless Shelter? (1x9)As the gang prepares for their trip to the pro-choice rally in D.C., Norman is falling head over heels for Charles. Charles doesn't seem quite as ready to make the same commitment. While the rest of the gang is at the rally, Julie finds a "Reagan-Ville" filled with homeless people. Julie makes a connection with one of the women in the makeshift community and ends up spending the night. The situation affects Julie deeply and the rest of the loftmates are impressed with Julie's openness to the situation. |
July 17th, 1992 | (7.4) |
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1x10: He's So Ugly He's Cute!
He's So Ugly He's Cute! (1x10)The cast finds a white, "alien-like" dog on the street and name him Yoda. They want to keep the dog but decide to search for its owner. Becky and Andre say that the dog is just so ugly it's cute. Julie's mom comes for a visit and Julie plans to "tire her out" by doing the whole tourist scene in New York. They later get into a dispute about their relationship and debate on whether or not it is a good one. Andre's mom also comes for a visit and watches him play with his band. |
July 24th, 1992 | (7.2) |
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1x11: Julie Thinks Kevin is Psycho!
Julie Thinks Kevin is Psycho! (1x11)Crying hysterically, Julie explains to Norman and Eric that she and Kevin had a fight about a phone call and that Kevin threw a candleholder at her. She is scared of Kevin, thinks he is a psycho, and never wants to be alone with him again. Kevin denies brandishing the candleholder and says that the fight wasn't his fault, because Julie was rude to him on the phone and may have cost him a job. Kevin needs to get some space, so he goes back to Jersey City and walks through his old neighborhood with his girlfriend. The time does him some good and he decides to return to the house to deal with the situation with Julie. They go outside and continue to argue about the fight and differences. After a lot of yelling and harsh words, they finally calm down and apologize to each other. To let it all go, Kevin and Eric throw a big birthday bash. But the fighting isn't over, as Heather tussles with a guest and the police arrive... |
July 31st, 1992 | (9.8) |
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1x12: WWF is in the House!
WWF is in the House! (1x12)Heather gets arrested and is questioned about her fight. Heather lets it be known that nobody can give her attitude, but she sure can give them a piece of her mind. After a little while, the police let her go and even ask her for an autograph. Heather and Eric fight like brother and sister in the loft. Her stubbornness mixed with Eric's thin skin lead to silly clashes on a regular basis. It all comes to a head when Heather and Eric wrestle through the loft like it's a WWF battle royal. |
August 7th, 1992 | (7.1) |
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1x13: Goodbye to the Big Apple!
Goodbye to the Big Apple! (1x13)It's the last few days in the house and the gang takes over the production room in the loft. They find out how it feels to be on the other side of the cameras. Becky expresses how the Real World is a real as it gets. Andre feels he has had some great experiences. Kevin confesses how cynical he was in the beginning and how much he's learned from the other members of the cast. Norman confesses that he is not afraid anymore to express his sexuality. The whole cast says their last goodbyes to the Big Apple. |
August 14th, 1992 | (7.9) |
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